David thanks for the reminder about that post – and the challenge / invitation to get out of the forest. Sound advice.

wilson indeed not, and will reap rewards in terms of clarity, energy and so on. Though I have to confess I don’t meditate!

kazari I’ve not had the chance to read that post on plotting – and sticking with your novel. Powerful and interesting words – thanks very much for sharing the link

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Many thanks to you Joanne for this post. My confidence and tenacity is growing.

P.S. Here is the post for all to read.

http://www.copyblogger.com/winnie-the-pooh-blogging/

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(Oh, and psst, there’s a typo in the first full paragraph–unless you really WANT to talk about moths? In which case, I’ve got to get my yarn safely stashed away…)

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Barbara indeedy, and that works so well for writing! I’ve been making myself write ‘just’ where I am, what I’m thinking as a way of warming up, and it is, of course, the only way you can really get yourself past your blocks. And you will, with time, find the stuff that is your ordinary extraordinary.

Nithya I love Barbara’s comment too – she hit the nail right on the head didn’t she? Thanks for stopping by

Debbie I think in some ways we do need these distractions – as down time, as play time, as warm up time, but also because on Twitter you will find people who are willing to say – go for it girl! or, I really enjoyed reading that. Or, yes, of course I believe in you.

I think perhaps you should forget thinking about the competition and concentrate on what you want to say. I feel in my gut you have a postive and honest voice, with something of value to contribute. I don’t know which particular dimension it is you are supposed to write about… but I do know there are times when you write things with directness and warmth and honesty… in a way that changes things for other people. And if you only change things for one person… isn’t that enough?

kazari thanks for that – I will check it out when I get home and have a bit more time

Brad so positive, and so to the point… I almost felt I didn’t need to quote an extract or send you to his post. The headline instruction spoke volumes on its own

Robert I hope you know how much you inspire others through the stories you tell and share – to believe in themselves, to keep smiling, to keep going. Your words make a big difference.

As for being still! I know if I turn off all distractions I get so much more accomplished, but I every time tweet deck tweets at me, I have to see what it’s saying. I’m hooked. I have to check my e-mail oh, and I have that show recorded I wanted to see, hmm, should I call my mom? How about my sister? It takes real effort to turn off not only the electronic devices, but your mind, as well, and concentrate on what you need to work on. Thanks for the reminder!

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Just bleeping DO IT!

ie, don’t let doubts/second guesses/blahness etc. stop you from putting your fingers to your keys and communicating. You don’t have to be profound, you don’t have to be at the top of your game…but sometimes, if you simply let the dice roll and to heck with what happens, your final work becomes extraordinary.

Data points, Barbara

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Love,

J xx

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