March Madness Day 16
Wow, can you believe we're halfway through this month already? How's everyone's writing going?
On Saturday I was able to attend the latest CINDERELLA movie. The theater was filled with young girls and tweens.
One thing I loved, besides the gorgeous costumes and Cate Blanchett's performance as the evil stepmother, had to be Cinderella's promise she made to her parents:
Be kind and courageous.
In this biz it can be easy to jump on the latest internet drama and forget to be kind. I won't go into details, but lets say that whatever you post online STAYS there. Even after you press the delete button.
And it's so hard at times to give up after a string of rejections. You can become like Cinderella at her lowest time, and say, "I don't believe in the magic anymore."
So I'll be your fairy goddess and sprinkle lots of faery writing dust your way!
What do you all do when you forget the magic of writing?
With me, some times, I have to take a break from the computer. I did this the other day and found it gave me an excuse to get back to my writing. I unplugged the internet. I found some times I have to do that.
Check in tomorrow with Shari Green
https://sharigreen.wordpress.com/2015/03/17/march-madness-day-17-2/
Remember, I'm cheering you all on!!!! Here's a little Audrey to cheer you on too!
On Saturday I was able to attend the latest CINDERELLA movie. The theater was filled with young girls and tweens.
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One thing I loved, besides the gorgeous costumes and Cate Blanchett's performance as the evil stepmother, had to be Cinderella's promise she made to her parents:
Be kind and courageous.
In this biz it can be easy to jump on the latest internet drama and forget to be kind. I won't go into details, but lets say that whatever you post online STAYS there. Even after you press the delete button.
And it's so hard at times to give up after a string of rejections. You can become like Cinderella at her lowest time, and say, "I don't believe in the magic anymore."
So I'll be your fairy goddess and sprinkle lots of faery writing dust your way!
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With me, some times, I have to take a break from the computer. I did this the other day and found it gave me an excuse to get back to my writing. I unplugged the internet. I found some times I have to do that.
Check in tomorrow with Shari Green
https://sharigreen.wordpress.com/2015/03/17/march-madness-day-17-2/
Remember, I'm cheering you all on!!!! Here's a little Audrey to cheer you on too!
Comments
Be kind and courageous.
I try and do that in my daily life, whether I'm writing or not.
I've found that random acts of kindness and general positivity come back to me in the end. I try to spread positivity and do not expect anything in return. It's a tough world out there sometimes, but I've seen that even the tiniest act such as smiling or saying hello makes all the difference in a person's day.
So, no matter how stressed I get or regardless if there are negative influences (or negative energy, in general) around me, I strive hard to do good and be good always.
It helps keep me sane and no matter what the daily struggles may bring, I somehow manage to get the words out.
Good karma? Peace of mind? Whatever you believe, as long as it's safe and good for you and those around you, keep on keepin' on!
Have a great week!
Cheers,
Tonette
One thing I love about most of the writers in the kid lit/ya community is that they are kind and they are brave. We have too much strength in our community to let some nasty naysayers get us.
So I'll splash a little more fairy dust and magic about and wish all you wipsters a fabulous rest of the madness!
Yes, exactly! Love your comment that, "Whatever you believe, as long as it's safe and good for you and those around you, keep on keepin' on.!"
Great advice!!!!
Have a great week!
I love to read and I'm like you, if I'm stuck or lose some of that 'writing' magic, I'll grab a book and read.
Yes, our YA community usually is very supportive and kind. Just last weekend though, it did have a turn for the worse and it frightened me how quick some are to not be so kind and accepting. Shannon Hale did a great job of explaining this this morning with her Twitter feed on how ways to continue talking without judging the whole by the parts. Loved.
Sprinkling some more of that faery dust your way!!!
I love going on my daily morning walks. They clear out the cobwebs in my head and more than once have helped me figure out a scene that had been bothering me.
Thanks for stopping in!!
Thanks for the faery dust and encouragement, Kim! :)
Thank you! I love this!
I'm with those who mentioned reading as one way to rediscover the magic, and often, I go back and re-read a book that was particularly inspirational at some point in my career. My new WIP is more thriller than romance and so I've dug out my well-used copy of Chelsea Cain's outstanding thriller HEARTSICK, and I'm diving in.
I'm glad Cinderella was great — hoping to take my niece soon.
Have a great week!
Dawn
I know, huh? Books inspire me so much. Bad writing inspires me to do better and excellent writing makes me want to up my own bar.
I wasn't sure at first if I'd enjoy CINDERELLA as there's been so many versions of it done. But as a treat I went to an early morning showing. I was pleasantly surprised at how much the story moved me. The costumes are gorgeous but that one saying really stuck with me after I left the theater.
I'm sure your niece will enjoy!
Reading is both an escape and a rejuvenator. I've read two books in the past week while puttering (there's no better word to describe it) on my WIP. I'm trying to redirect my energy back to the writing this week. Fairy dust will be much appreciated, Kim. :)
I think that's what keeps us writing--the magic of words that doesn't leave even when it seems others get the great news and we don't.
Si, se puede, Carol! You can do it!!!
Sending lots of faery writing dust your way!
I don't know what renews the magic for me. It's always changing. Sometimes reading works, but other times that just depresses me. Sometimes going for a walk in nature helps, but other times I have no desire to boot up my computer again. Still working this one out, but I love seeing others' suggestions!
Yeah, I get the reading at times is depressing especially when I read a book that just doesn't do it for me. Then I try to find other things that help. Walking, yoga, even going to a movie are other ways that I help recharge.
Sending faery dust your way!!!
You'll LOVED the new CINDERELLA. I'm not usually a fan of this fairy tale but I totally got swept up in the magic!
One of my goals is to learn to crochet. I love learning how to be more creative. Great way to keep those creative juices flowing!
Thanks for stopping by!
I fell behind in my goal, but I did get a lot of inspiration for new ideas during my trip to Florida.
To kick start myself, I always find that reading helps, as well as walks in nature and researching cool historical sites on the Internet.
Yes, the backstory was a little abrupt in CINDERELLA but I really fell for the rest of the storyline. I'm not a huge fan of the animated fairy tale but I really loved this movie version.
Trips are always a great way to be inspired! Once, on a trip to Hawaii, I saw the 'perfect' tree for a scene in a project I was working on. I had to take a photo or two and later used it.
Thanks for stopping by!