General Chat

it's just the same for me Ann, i get annoyed with books as i can't hold them comfortably because of my arthritis. Painting is very relaxing , but the light is bad at nightime, might be better when the light evenings come back.

i am nosey too, i don't post a lot but i like to keep popping on to what is happening...lol

Evening Ladies, I must say I've seen some excellent work this weekend, well done everyone. Hope you're all still enjoying it....

I am enjoying it all.But am having trouble catching up with you all.
I feel bad because I am not commenting on a lot.Would it be OK for me to still be on the thread to read everything even though I don't have a lot of input.I have something in my mind that I would like to put into words.(and write) ,but as a non writer it may take me some time to do it .

Jane I am sure it would be fine, although you'd need to check in occasionally to let us know you are still there. I originally signed up as a non writer but with a lot of encouragement I have found that I can have some input. Why not jusy have a go at what you are thinking about.

Jane, there's no pressure on anyone to do anything, least of all rush something. It's one of the reasons I suggested we send out once a week, we were all getting snowed under.

Take your time, write from the heart, not from the clock, and you'll get there. Don't worry about commenting on others until you feel ready. xx

I will still be here Ann,for sure.I shall have a think about what I would like to write.I know what I want to say ,but it is putting it in the right way.

Give me a few days to see if I can write it .(Fingers Crossed).

Everyone has a different style of writing Jane, don't try to copy anyone elses . just write from your heart and trust us to help you along.. it isn't a competition , it's a learning curve.

xx

Jane, just let your imagination flow. If you come to a stop, don't worry. If you like, write the first draft, then send it out, and we can help you if needed.

We can all learn from each other, and that's the idea of the group. Nobody's going to judge you.

It will be from the Heart ,just not quite sure how .Making notes now.(Yikes)

I've just started writing Jane.. I always loved writing essays etc. at school and (after such a long time lol ) needed persuading to join the group.
I'm enjoying it, and reading others' work is really good.

I've just come on here after sitting scribbling away while also watching documentry about The British Family.
I must say I found Teresa's 'first lines' a great help to spur me on!
Mau xx

Afternoon ladies, I hope the absence of replies on here is because you're all scribbling away...lol

I'm about to go back to the novel I started writing in November. It needs a re-write so it makes more sense, so I am about to start killing some of my darlings. I've only just faced up to it *sigh*, but my main character is nagging me to get on with telling her story now.

Go for it Jane. We are all amateurs but we all have something valid to say, and it is very good practise for when we Write for Publication! Eeeeeekkk! Get on with that novel, TW! Am not sure what to write next, have too many ideas but they are all rather scattered right now. I started a piece about a dying woman....but have left her in the lurch! lol BC¬XX...

Hi all ! I am still here, and also scribbling away trying to compose my poem from your lines Teresa :)
I think I have caught up with everyone now and read everything that was sent.

BC..Does that mean we won't get to hear about Miriams next adventure ?? LOL

Maggie

I have a garden game on facebook, and I have just planted some tulips. They have come up bright orange. I should call the garden Miriam's garden lol

Well, made the first two chapters work much better...off for some lunch, it's not Anna Delaney talking to me, it's my stomach! lol

(Anna's my MC)

Ashamed to say I have not been writing today, did a bit yesterday though. This morning I was catching up with my card making as I have several birthdays this month.

Oh my goodness.I have done a piece and sent it out.I don't think I have everyones email address.But anyway I took a deep breath and pressed the send button.
I think I could do with a drink now !

Hello ladies , just got in, thank you to everyone who has sent out, I'm getting there :)

Jane well done, see you did it!!

Got it Jane, well done, that's the first step done. (We were all nervous the first time we sent anything out)

I'll have a good read of it later and send back my comments.