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Why I Write
When I write, I draw on my experiences as a woman with a painful past, a rapturous wife and mother, a world traveler, and a spiritualist. For me, writing is an art form. Like an artist, the work becomes more than I imagined it would be. When I set out to write a story with a particular idea or character in mind, words I cannot claim as my own flow from a magical and mysterious place through me and onto paper. The work takes on a life of its own; it is living art. The process fascinates me, satiates me, and makes my life more meaningful.
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Blog, Blog, Blog #720919 added March 30, 2011 at 9:08am
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First Time Editing a WDC Newsletter!
My stomach is in knots. I'm so surprised at my reaction! I've written articles before, even several newsletters for "Reviewing News and Views"  which have become the official "unofficial WDC reviewing newsletter." But today the first newsletter I edited as a moderator -- the Action/Adventure newsletter -- came out. Yikes! I'm a mess 
So, what's my problem, you ask? Why the knots? Here's the thing: I worry that the topic is boring; that the article is too long; that readers will lose interest by the second paragraph and move on; that I've made grammatical errors that flush my credibility down the can; that my "voice" is irritating and pompous; that...that...(I could go on. Seriously. I could...  )
I know it's silly to indulge in these self-doubts; a rational voice in my head has been scolding me for a while now. I should listen to her, right? Quit spinning my wheels? Cha-ah! Easy for you to say!
If you happen across this post and don't subscribe to the Action/Adventure newsletter, here's a copy:
I have to say, though, I've really appreciated editing the newsletter. It made me think, contemplate what I've learned, and put me in a teaching role that I really enjoy. I took on a second issue, due out on April 27th. I will include in that edition any feedback and submitted items readers put in comments this time around. Feel free to include yours!  ... ...
Have a fab day!
~  out ~
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