Comments on: The Language of Possibility: Introducing a 3 Part Series http://confidentwriting.com/2009/09/the-language-of-possibility-introducing-a-3-part-series/ 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: Joanna http://confidentwriting.com/2009/09/the-language-of-possibility-introducing-a-3-part-series/#comment-19097 Joanna Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:56:40 +0000 http://confidentwriting.com/?p=2972#comment-19097 <b>Leah</b> good luck with the query. I'm so glad you found this at just the right time! Leah good luck with the query. I’m so glad you found this at just the right time!

]]> By: Leah Pauls http://confidentwriting.com/2009/09/the-language-of-possibility-introducing-a-3-part-series/#comment-19081 Leah Pauls Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:13:28 +0000 http://confidentwriting.com/?p=2972#comment-19081 As I begin to draft my first periodical query, this article bolsters my confidence that I'm on the right track. Just that much more motivation to "git er done." As I begin to draft my first periodical query, this article bolsters my confidence that I’m on the right track. Just that much more motivation to “git er done.”

]]> By: Joanna http://confidentwriting.com/2009/09/the-language-of-possibility-introducing-a-3-part-series/#comment-18784 Joanna Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:08:09 +0000 http://confidentwriting.com/?p=2972#comment-18784 <b>Wilson</b> I'm sure it flows from the kind of connection and relationship you have with your readers - I'm sure they notice the feeling of possibility those verbs create :-) Wilson I’m sure it flows from the kind of connection and relationship you have with your readers – I’m sure they notice the feeling of possibility those verbs create :-)

]]> By: Wilson Pon http://confidentwriting.com/2009/09/the-language-of-possibility-introducing-a-3-part-series/#comment-18770 Wilson Pon Fri, 18 Sep 2009 06:46:42 +0000 http://confidentwriting.com/?p=2972#comment-18770 Joanna, your post reminds me that I always using the "possibility verbs" in most of my articles. I didn't know whether it's good or not, but I just feel it's suitable and matched with the condition. Joanna, your post reminds me that I always using the “possibility verbs” in most of my articles. I didn’t know whether it’s good or not, but I just feel it’s suitable and matched with the condition.

]]> By: Writing with the Language of Possibility: Part 3 of a 3 Part Series | Confident Writing http://confidentwriting.com/2009/09/the-language-of-possibility-introducing-a-3-part-series/#comment-18711 Writing with the Language of Possibility: Part 3 of a 3 Part Series | Confident Writing Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:25:14 +0000 http://confidentwriting.com/?p=2972#comment-18711 [...] the first part of the series I looked at when the language of possibility might be useful, and times when you might want to [...] [...] the first part of the series I looked at when the language of possibility might be useful, and times when you might want to [...]

]]> By: The Language of Reinvention | Words For Hire http://confidentwriting.com/2009/09/the-language-of-possibility-introducing-a-3-part-series/#comment-18668 The Language of Reinvention | Words For Hire Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:02:46 +0000 http://confidentwriting.com/?p=2972#comment-18668 [...] and speaks of what can be done rather than focusing on barriers.  Joanna Young has an excellent 3 part series going on the Language of [...] [...] and speaks of what can be done rather than focusing on barriers.  Joanna Young has an excellent 3 part series going on the Language of [...]

]]> By: Joanna http://confidentwriting.com/2009/09/the-language-of-possibility-introducing-a-3-part-series/#comment-18640 Joanna Sun, 13 Sep 2009 10:09:19 +0000 http://confidentwriting.com/?p=2972#comment-18640 <b>Barbara</b> it's quite possible it's a phrase I've made up :-) Yes, that would be a good way to describe it, but hopefully also more than that, you're helping to shift your readers' state so they start to <i>feel</i> the sense of confidence, courage and potential, to <i>feel</i> their inner resources which will in turn make it more likely that you'll actually take action, you'll dare to take that step. Thanks for the feedback and, as ever, your support <b>Karen</b> I was intrigued too to see how we were thinking on parallel lines. You're right about the stories, the metaphors, the things we tell ourselves because that has a huge impact on how we feel, how we perceive things, and what we then do. Sometimes that's about changing the big picture narrative (whoops, that's a bit mixed up but I hope you'll get what I mean!) and sometimes about changing the detailed word patterns, the things we're using without maybe realising we're doing... That's what I'm hoping to explore anyway. Barbara it’s quite possible it’s a phrase I’ve made up :-) Yes, that would be a good way to describe it, but hopefully also more than that, you’re helping to shift your readers’ state so they start to feel the sense of confidence, courage and potential, to feel their inner resources which will in turn make it more likely that you’ll actually take action, you’ll dare to take that step.

Thanks for the feedback and, as ever, your support

Karen I was intrigued too to see how we were thinking on parallel lines. You’re right about the stories, the metaphors, the things we tell ourselves because that has a huge impact on how we feel, how we perceive things, and what we then do.

Sometimes that’s about changing the big picture narrative (whoops, that’s a bit mixed up but I hope you’ll get what I mean!) and sometimes about changing the detailed word patterns, the things we’re using without maybe realising we’re doing…

That’s what I’m hoping to explore anyway.

]]> By: Karen Swim http://confidentwriting.com/2009/09/the-language-of-possibility-introducing-a-3-part-series/#comment-18573 Karen Swim Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:49:38 +0000 http://confidentwriting.com/?p=2972#comment-18573 Joanna, I am looking forward to this series. The timing is uncanny. I've been reading Be a Hero and it discusses how to change your stories. Language is such a powerful tool and I think we often take for granted our choice of language. In addition to the points you raise, the language of possibility is useful for leaders, parents, spouses, and marketers. In fact it is useful in any relationship as it equips you to frame things in a way that shifts perspective. .-= Karen Swim´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WordsForHire/~3/a9LLbNhvR44/" rel="nofollow">Victim or Hero? What is Your Story?</a> =-. Joanna, I am looking forward to this series. The timing is uncanny. I’ve been reading Be a Hero and it discusses how to change your stories. Language is such a powerful tool and I think we often take for granted our choice of language. In addition to the points you raise, the language of possibility is useful for leaders, parents, spouses, and marketers. In fact it is useful in any relationship as it equips you to frame things in a way that shifts perspective.
.-= Karen Swim´s last blog ..Victim or Hero? What is Your Story? =-.

]]> By: Barbara the Virtual Coach's Journal - Page 10 http://confidentwriting.com/2009/09/the-language-of-possibility-introducing-a-3-part-series/#comment-18570 Barbara the Virtual Coach's Journal - Page 10 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:39:45 +0000 http://confidentwriting.com/?p=2972#comment-18570 [...] Eco-Onsen" | Gaiatribe 1000 Colorful Business Cards Giveaway Winners Announce | Blog.Exxcorpio The Language of Possibility: Introducing a 3 Part Series | Confident Writing 10 Myths about Google SEO | Blogging with Chris We Heart This - Etsy – 4 for Friday – [...] [...] Eco-Onsen" | Gaiatribe 1000 Colorful Business Cards Giveaway Winners Announce | Blog.Exxcorpio The Language of Possibility: Introducing a 3 Part Series | Confident Writing 10 Myths about Google SEO | Blogging with Chris We Heart This – Etsy – 4 for Friday – [...]

]]> By: Barbara Ling, Virtual Coach http://confidentwriting.com/2009/09/the-language-of-possibility-introducing-a-3-part-series/#comment-18568 Barbara Ling, Virtual Coach Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:24:35 +0000 http://confidentwriting.com/?p=2972#comment-18568 I've never heard that phrase "language of possibility" before...but from reading your definition, it appears to include the art of writing in such a way your readers give themselves permission to imagine "what if?" or "what can be?"? One can always be exposed to new ideas, but unless one gives oneself permission to actually DARE to take that step...the ideas die. .-= Barbara Ling, Virtual Coach´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.barbaraling.com/insights/infomercials/" rel="nofollow">The BEST Infomercial that was Never Made!</a> =-. I’ve never heard that phrase “language of possibility” before…but from reading your definition, it appears to include the art of writing in such a way your readers give themselves permission to imagine “what if?” or “what can be?”?

One can always be exposed to new ideas, but unless one gives oneself permission to actually DARE to take that step…the ideas die.
.-= Barbara Ling, Virtual Coach´s last blog ..The BEST Infomercial that was Never Made! =-.

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