My Christmas Message
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Comment from Soledadpaz
Well, Ingrid (not Patty, LOL) I'm glad I stopped by to read. I truly enjoyed your submission and you are absolutely correct. We should think of others first and not just at this time of year. And we should take our work, in my case expelling misery on blank pages, and try to earn real compensation. Guess I can call myself a writer come April!
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2010
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Well, Ingrid (not Patty, LOL) I'm glad I stopped by to read. I truly enjoyed your submission and you are absolutely correct. We should think of others first and not just at this time of year. And we should take our work, in my case expelling misery on blank pages, and try to earn real compensation. Guess I can call myself a writer come April!
Comment Written 05-Dec-2010
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2010
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Start whenever you want. My point remains that we are what we think we are. I made a pretty bold statement in this submission saying that I was a brilliant writer. No one dsagreed with me. Except, I think I would have been the head prosecuter trying to tell the jury that I had absolutely no talent and that I am indeed, an imposter. Not true. We become what we belive we are capable of and you dear author need to believe that you are a brilliant writer. Be happy and do one small thing for someone with less talent than you this Christmas.
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I am a writer, always have been. I was just kidding with you. That's funny that no one disagreed with you. Guess that drives home your point. You are what you think you are.
Comment from BethShelby
I really enjoyed your essay. You are right. This is a vulnerable time of the year for many people. Some people find it joyful and love Christmas but for others it is a sad time. There are so many that have memories that haunt them and others that simply can't afford to do what they would like to do. FanStory has been a good experience for me because I enjoy writing without having to bother sending my work to editors and getting rejection letters, I manage to get a few people to actually read something I've written. I'm part of a community of people like myself and the writing prompts satisfy my need to be creative and whether or not my ego gets stroked isn't really that important. I only spend money once a year in order to remain on the site. Does anyone really pay actual cash to promote their work? Anyway, I agree you are a brilliant writer and it is nice to know you consider me a writer as well since I've been on this site over a year. I wish you all the best of the season.
Beth
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I really enjoyed your essay. You are right. This is a vulnerable time of the year for many people. Some people find it joyful and love Christmas but for others it is a sad time. There are so many that have memories that haunt them and others that simply can't afford to do what they would like to do. FanStory has been a good experience for me because I enjoy writing without having to bother sending my work to editors and getting rejection letters, I manage to get a few people to actually read something I've written. I'm part of a community of people like myself and the writing prompts satisfy my need to be creative and whether or not my ego gets stroked isn't really that important. I only spend money once a year in order to remain on the site. Does anyone really pay actual cash to promote their work? Anyway, I agree you are a brilliant writer and it is nice to know you consider me a writer as well since I've been on this site over a year. I wish you all the best of the season.
Beth
Comment Written 05-Dec-2010
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2010
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Yes you are a very talented writer. Christmas wishes.
Comment from L.lora
I have to say--I really like
your message. I found myself
chuckling at your closing
phrases, especially the
"so give me a crappy review";
that one almost had me on the
floor. The very best of the
season to you and many more
brilliant pennings. Lora
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2010
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I have to say--I really like
your message. I found myself
chuckling at your closing
phrases, especially the
"so give me a crappy review";
that one almost had me on the
floor. The very best of the
season to you and many more
brilliant pennings. Lora
Comment Written 05-Dec-2010
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2010
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And to you most revered and talented author!
Comment from Glynnis W
Patty,
It looks like reviewers, including me, are applauding you for this gritty and heartfelt essay. Although I agree with you on nearly every point, I feel several of your sentences are a bit too vitriolic. Despite my appreciation for your honesty, your Christmas message is about as pleasant as receiving a pink slip on Christmas Eve. Posting this at $ 1.14 contradicts your advice to others about checking their PayPal receipts. I wonder how many toys for disadvantaged children you could have bought for what you paid to post something that all of us already know, even if we won't admit it to ourselves?
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2010
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Patty,
It looks like reviewers, including me, are applauding you for this gritty and heartfelt essay. Although I agree with you on nearly every point, I feel several of your sentences are a bit too vitriolic. Despite my appreciation for your honesty, your Christmas message is about as pleasant as receiving a pink slip on Christmas Eve. Posting this at $ 1.14 contradicts your advice to others about checking their PayPal receipts. I wonder how many toys for disadvantaged children you could have bought for what you paid to post something that all of us already know, even if we won't admit it to ourselves?
Comment Written 05-Dec-2010
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2010
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I'll tell you wahat Miss Patty. Every year I contribute $1,000 to the food bank, $500 to the Humane Soceity and I havepaid over $7,000 this year for lawyer's fees to protect two children from a psychotic parent. It cost me arounf $100 to put this posting near the top and I do so because I wanted to smack myself and pay for the priveledge. If you think it was about anyone other than myself, you are wrong! I'm 60 years old and have been on this site for mor than a year. It has helped me enormously to stay motivated, but it is nothing more than that. My serious concern after having read many reviews is that people believe that this site makes them a writer. It does not! It is pobably the only avocation where talent alone will not do the trick! You have to go out there and market yourself and your work.I'm not Patty, I'm Ingrid.
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Ingrid,
Like I said, I agree with you. I simply wondered about the vitriol and the seeming contradiction. I'm impressed with your charitable donations. You sound like a fine person, Ingrid. Merry Christmas.
Comment from Mustang Patty
This is SO heartfelt, and such a brilliant essay; an open letter to the writers who join here in this silent community. Thank you for sharing your thoughts openly, and at the same time, building up our egos without SIX stars or flowery comments! You are a treasure! ~patty~
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2010
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This is SO heartfelt, and such a brilliant essay; an open letter to the writers who join here in this silent community. Thank you for sharing your thoughts openly, and at the same time, building up our egos without SIX stars or flowery comments! You are a treasure! ~patty~
Comment Written 05-Dec-2010
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2010
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Treasure back.Merry Christmas!
Comment from Summer J Breeze
One crappy review, coming up!
ha! just kidding. well, this was very interesting "puke". I really hear ya about spending hours reviewing to get anywhere; i've been here a couple weeks and already feel that way about it. it's a good idea in theory, the set up, but in practice? i won't live long enough to get a certificate!
yours is a refreshing voice today. you are right of course, just do it. go out there and try instead of keeping it all on here. and i was pleased that i'd finally worked up the courage to enter my first contest! i will be rethinking things, i think. my impressions of the few should obviously be carried over, to include the whole.
a very informative piece, thank you. and thanks for the last message, too.
a happy Christmas to you, my fellow Canadian.
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2010
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One crappy review, coming up!
ha! just kidding. well, this was very interesting "puke". I really hear ya about spending hours reviewing to get anywhere; i've been here a couple weeks and already feel that way about it. it's a good idea in theory, the set up, but in practice? i won't live long enough to get a certificate!
yours is a refreshing voice today. you are right of course, just do it. go out there and try instead of keeping it all on here. and i was pleased that i'd finally worked up the courage to enter my first contest! i will be rethinking things, i think. my impressions of the few should obviously be carried over, to include the whole.
a very informative piece, thank you. and thanks for the last message, too.
a happy Christmas to you, my fellow Canadian.
Comment Written 04-Dec-2010
reply by the author on 05-Dec-2010
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Great sight for confidence, but it takes you nowhere. Good luck and God BlessQ
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Thanks for telling me. I am still young yet in this, so confidence is what I need, but after that I will branch out, probably quicker now that I have read your piece.
Comment from LadyNyx
Here, Here! Very nicely said with a great message. We sometimes have to remember that our egos aren't as fragile as we sometimes treat it. I know that many times some reviews just hit me with the impression that they never read it, but yet I still feel good about it. Telling us to take that good feeling and sharing it on a grander scheme is a fantastic message. Great job!
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2010
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Here, Here! Very nicely said with a great message. We sometimes have to remember that our egos aren't as fragile as we sometimes treat it. I know that many times some reviews just hit me with the impression that they never read it, but yet I still feel good about it. Telling us to take that good feeling and sharing it on a grander scheme is a fantastic message. Great job!
Comment Written 04-Dec-2010
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2010
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Unless you absolutely stink, I think a year of submissions shold give you enought confidence to belive in yourself. Its a bit of discipline, a lot of passion and ebdurance.
Be safe this Christmas!
Comment from marcii
Your last words meant the most to me, for we are kind to others and hardly ever kind to ourselves.
I feel that I have grown more in the past two months on here than the rest of the time I have been on here for I finally accepted who I am and that no matter what amount of stars I get I know that I'm improving and that is the main point of joining this site.
Marcii
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2010
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Your last words meant the most to me, for we are kind to others and hardly ever kind to ourselves.
I feel that I have grown more in the past two months on here than the rest of the time I have been on here for I finally accepted who I am and that no matter what amount of stars I get I know that I'm improving and that is the main point of joining this site.
Marcii
Comment Written 04-Dec-2010
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2010
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Good on you and never forget this is about you!
Comment from Mary Ann MCPhedran
THANK for your well written words. They are words that I needed to hear. A very god piece of writing needs no edit. Thanks for sharing. Mary
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2010
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THANK for your well written words. They are words that I needed to hear. A very god piece of writing needs no edit. Thanks for sharing. Mary
Comment Written 04-Dec-2010
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2010
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Mary, on my behalf or the whispers of angels, please give an extra dollar this year,
Comment from Judian James
I especially loved this paragraph: "At this very vulnerable time of year, I would like to extend my compassion. I can't fix broken souls or repair shattered dreams, but I can thank you all for letting me walk beside you in your most intimate moments. I can tell you with sincere honesty that my life has been greatly enriched by joining your journey, measured in word counts and spag"
I am so pleased I found your work. I really like your attitude, the way you think and your sense of humor. This is especially excellent in pointing out to those who seem to spend real money, and a lot of it (for ranking?) that it could be much better spent in charitable ways. BRAVO!!!
excellent as usual, SE, and a good Christmas to you!!
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2010
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I especially loved this paragraph: "At this very vulnerable time of year, I would like to extend my compassion. I can't fix broken souls or repair shattered dreams, but I can thank you all for letting me walk beside you in your most intimate moments. I can tell you with sincere honesty that my life has been greatly enriched by joining your journey, measured in word counts and spag"
I am so pleased I found your work. I really like your attitude, the way you think and your sense of humor. This is especially excellent in pointing out to those who seem to spend real money, and a lot of it (for ranking?) that it could be much better spent in charitable ways. BRAVO!!!
excellent as usual, SE, and a good Christmas to you!!
Comment Written 04-Dec-2010
reply by the author on 04-Dec-2010
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hugs
