Comments on: Writing That Comes From the Source http://confidentwriting.com/2008/10/writing-that-comes-from-the-source/ The art of writing, for non writers Tue, 28 Feb 2012 07:00:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Links: 2008-10-31 | Meryl.net http://confidentwriting.com/2008/10/writing-that-comes-from-the-source/#comment-5197 Links: 2008-10-31 | Meryl.net Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:43:36 +0000 http://confidentwriting.com/?p=1613#comment-5197 [...] Writing That Comes from the Source. [...] [...] Writing That Comes from the Source. [...]

]]> By: Joanna http://confidentwriting.com/2008/10/writing-that-comes-from-the-source/#comment-5193 Joanna Fri, 31 Oct 2008 09:43:07 +0000 http://confidentwriting.com/?p=1613#comment-5193 Karen, thank you. Your feedback is sending shivers down my spine! I'm looking forward to reading your creative work in the future too Karen, thank you. Your feedback is sending shivers down my spine!

I’m looking forward to reading your creative work in the future too

]]> By: Karen Swim http://confidentwriting.com/2008/10/writing-that-comes-from-the-source/#comment-5191 Karen Swim Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:25:33 +0000 http://confidentwriting.com/?p=1613#comment-5191 Joanna, I don't have quite have the words to express the power of this post. Allow me to begin by thanking you for reaching out of the computer and unlocking a wellspring of creative inspiration and thoughtful insight. You and Rosa make a powerful combination! Lately, I hear that source louder than ever before, demanding to be heard. This post lends clarity on how to bring that to page. I shall be first in line to buy the book! <abbr><em><abbr><em>Karen Swims last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WordsForHire/~3/437176808/" rel="nofollow">Winner in Book Giveaway!</a></em></abbr></abbr></em> Joanna, I don’t have quite have the words to express the power of this post. Allow me to begin by thanking you for reaching out of the computer and unlocking a wellspring of creative inspiration and thoughtful insight. You and Rosa make a powerful combination! Lately, I hear that source louder than ever before, demanding to be heard. This post lends clarity on how to bring that to page. I shall be first in line to buy the book!

Karen Swims last blog post..Winner in Book Giveaway!

]]> By: Joanna http://confidentwriting.com/2008/10/writing-that-comes-from-the-source/#comment-5189 Joanna Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:35:39 +0000 http://confidentwriting.com/?p=1613#comment-5189 Robyn, I have a funny feeling that some day before too very long you'll get that feeling from some words that you've written. And then read them back to yourself... and recognise them for what they are. Definitely. Robyn, I have a funny feeling that some day before too very long you’ll get that feeling from some words that you’ve written. And then read them back to yourself… and recognise them for what they are.

Definitely.

]]> By: Robyn McMaster http://confidentwriting.com/2008/10/writing-that-comes-from-the-source/#comment-5185 Robyn McMaster Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:52:20 +0000 http://confidentwriting.com/?p=1613#comment-5185 At times, I have had goosebumps, a shiver going down your spine or hairs going up on the back of my neck, Joanna. These are times I have deeply connected to my source, God. I haven't experienced this as a writer. Perhaps it's because I'm so much in the process of learning to be a good writer. :-) <abbr><em><abbr><em>Robyn McMasters last blog post..<a href="http://brainbasedbiz.blogspot.com/2008/10/was-your-climb-to-management-worth.html" rel="nofollow">Explore Escape Routes from Corporate America</a></em></abbr></abbr></em> At times, I have had goosebumps, a shiver going down your spine or hairs going up on the back of my neck, Joanna. These are times I have deeply connected to my source, God. I haven’t experienced this as a writer. Perhaps it’s because I’m so much in the process of learning to be a good writer. :-)

Robyn McMasters last blog post..Explore Escape Routes from Corporate America

]]> By: Joanna http://confidentwriting.com/2008/10/writing-that-comes-from-the-source/#comment-5180 Joanna Wed, 29 Oct 2008 21:09:23 +0000 http://confidentwriting.com/?p=1613#comment-5180 Bo, I find that going out of the house shifts things into place too, though I don't need to go too far - anywhere you can see the sky, some green space, some plants twirling or birds laughing... it can be enough to get me going. Glad to have given you some food for thought :-) Bo, I find that going out of the house shifts things into place too, though I don’t need to go too far – anywhere you can see the sky, some green space, some plants twirling or birds laughing… it can be enough to get me going.

Glad to have given you some food for thought :-)

]]> By: Joanna http://confidentwriting.com/2008/10/writing-that-comes-from-the-source/#comment-5179 Joanna Wed, 29 Oct 2008 21:01:15 +0000 http://confidentwriting.com/?p=1613#comment-5179 Brad, thank you. Like you I enjoy trying to explore an issue from different directions. I'm often surprised what comes up. I'll be interested to see how you get on with the questions as a warm up. Scott - yes, indeed. Listening to that voice would be very powerful indeed. Thanks very much for your comments and feedback. It means a lot to me. Wilson, it's a fair point. I guess many people would think or feel about this as writing from the heart. For me though 'the source' is something outside of me - in the water of a river, or the air I breathe, or the feel of the land under my feet. It's outside of me, but also connected to me, and when I connect to it... that's when I can tap into the source. But I do realise everyone will have a different way of feeling or visualising this kind of connection. Joanna Brad, thank you. Like you I enjoy trying to explore an issue from different directions. I’m often surprised what comes up. I’ll be interested to see how you get on with the questions as a warm up.

Scott – yes, indeed. Listening to that voice would be very powerful indeed. Thanks very much for your comments and feedback. It means a lot to me.

Wilson, it’s a fair point. I guess many people would think or feel about this as writing from the heart. For me though ‘the source’ is something outside of me – in the water of a river, or the air I breathe, or the feel of the land under my feet. It’s outside of me, but also connected to me, and when I connect to it… that’s when I can tap into the source. But I do realise everyone will have a different way of feeling or visualising this kind of connection.

Joanna

]]> By: Bo http://confidentwriting.com/2008/10/writing-that-comes-from-the-source/#comment-5174 Bo Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:32:08 +0000 http://confidentwriting.com/?p=1613#comment-5174 Yes, finding place is key. I find that my thoughts turn more easily into words when I leave a more sterile environment and seek a place of inspiration. I carry my notebook everywhere for that very reason. I don't have to go to a country retreat or in the middle of a desert, though I would love those opportunities, but I often stop at local parks,or a bench overlooking a lake, even the indoor botanical garden when weather is inclement. That's not to say I do not call up these places in my mind when I am unable to leave my house, but I find the real thing so much more conducive to writing. While this probably doesn't apply as much with the more technical of writing, it is an imperative when writing creatively. It would be good to be able to bring the connections I get from the natural world inside so that I could do my writing anywhere. It's an idea I need to cultivate - so now you have me thinking about that. Always a great thing when someone motivates you to evaluate and re-think. Thanks. <abbr><em><abbr><em>Bos last blog post..<a href="http://gardengrow.wordpress.com/2008/10/29/the-red-maple-tree-vs-the-gusty-winds/" rel="nofollow">The Red Maple Tree Vs. The Gusty Winds</a></em></abbr></abbr></em> Yes, finding place is key. I find that my thoughts turn more easily into words when I leave a more sterile environment and seek a place of inspiration. I carry my notebook everywhere for that very reason. I don’t have to go to a country retreat or in the middle of a desert, though I would love those opportunities, but I often stop at local parks,or a bench overlooking a lake, even the indoor botanical garden when weather is inclement.

That’s not to say I do not call up these places in my mind when I am unable to leave my house, but I find the real thing so much more conducive to writing. While this probably doesn’t apply as much with the more technical of writing, it is an imperative when writing creatively.

It would be good to be able to bring the connections I get from the natural world inside so that I could do my writing anywhere. It’s an idea I need to cultivate – so now you have me thinking about that. Always a great thing when someone motivates you to evaluate and re-think. Thanks.

Bos last blog post..The Red Maple Tree Vs. The Gusty Winds

]]> By: wilson http://confidentwriting.com/2008/10/writing-that-comes-from-the-source/#comment-5171 wilson Wed, 29 Oct 2008 12:08:59 +0000 http://confidentwriting.com/?p=1613#comment-5171 Joanna, this post is really inspiring enough and I was wondering it would be better if I called it, "Writing That Comes From The Heart!" Just my 2 cents opinion lol <abbr><em><abbr><em>wilsons last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Willyoumind/~3/434564806/hair-care-tips-3-your-hair-also-need.html" rel="nofollow">The Hair Care Tips 3: Your Hair Also Need Some Hair Massage As Well!</a></em></abbr></abbr></em> Joanna, this post is really inspiring enough and I was wondering it would be better if I called it, “Writing That Comes From The Heart!” Just my 2 cents opinion lol

wilsons last blog post..The Hair Care Tips 3: Your Hair Also Need Some Hair Massage As Well!

]]> By: Scott http://confidentwriting.com/2008/10/writing-that-comes-from-the-source/#comment-5170 Scott Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:35:35 +0000 http://confidentwriting.com/?p=1613#comment-5170 Sounds to me like your saying "find your writing voice," but more than that, listen to that voice. I very much enjoy writing, didn't know that until recently. I've struggled A LOT to find that voice. After reading your article, I am comforted. I think, the important thing that I've been missing is, "Find the places that remind you of the source." Very Inspiring! Thanks! -Scott <abbr><em><abbr><em>Scotts last blog post..<a href="http://tecthought.com/2008/10/28/im-gonna-get-it/" rel="nofollow">I’m Gonna Get It</a></em></abbr></abbr></em> Sounds to me like your saying “find your writing voice,” but more than that, listen to that voice.

I very much enjoy writing, didn’t know that until recently. I’ve struggled A LOT to find that voice. After reading your article, I am comforted. I think, the important thing that I’ve been missing is, “Find the places that remind you of the source.”

Very Inspiring! Thanks!
-Scott

Scotts last blog post..I’m Gonna Get It

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