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the trick of finding what you didn’t lose
(existing’s tricky: but to live is a gift)
the teachable imposture of always
arriving at the place you never left…
- e.e. cummings
When it comes to writing, poetry is my first love. I think it was love-at-first-read when I came across my mother’s old notebook filled with poetrythat she copied from books and magazines. I never thought of my mother as someone who would love poetry and take the trouble of copying poems in notebooks. But then, there are things we don’t always know about our mothers. And other people that we love for that matter.
Yet, when we read someone’s writing, someone’s words, a connection sparks. No wonder many women’s hearts had been won over by a short note, an email, a card, or a poem attempted by an ardent suitor. One of my favorite couples who had exchanged written words and ended up in blissful marriage is Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Browning.
So, whether you are simply trying to express your feelings, wishing to woo someone, exploring your own deepest thoughts, or wishing to perfect an art and craft, writing is one that can help you along. And according to Poet- Therapist Dr. John Fox, one good way to do this is through poetry.
He first explored this in his book, FINDING WHAT YOU DIDN’T LOSE: EXPLORING YOUR TRUTH AND CREATIVITY THROUGH POEM-MAKING. In nine exquisite chapters, he shares the wonderful experience of using the language of poetry. Not just through psychological terms, but with the use of formal technique in poetry as well.
Continue reading ‘Writing Poetry and Verses : Finding What You Didn’t Lose’
* What’s the BEST Writing Advice you’ve been given (read, told, heard…)?
* What about the WORST Writing Advice ever?
Fill in the blanks of this phrase -
“____________ is the art of _________________”
Then expound creatively!
And just to let you know I take my own challenges - here’s my line:
“Marriage is the art of saying ‘I love you’ - even when you get on each other’s nerves!”
What will your line be?
* Choose a name:
Shane Joannie Sunny Burt
Nelie Dian Dex Blue
Trace Les Malone Quartain
Carlie Mikee Reuben Alvin
* Choose a descriptive word:
Beautiful Greedy Fair-skinned Forgetful
Shrewd Fat Cheerful Sensitive
Wonderful Aloof Talented Smart
Kind Quiet Outgoing Friendly
* Choose a thing:
Violin Paper Notebook Dictionary
Computer Board Plastic Bag
Stapler Desk Speaker Curtain
Folder Fan Television Car
* Fill in the blanks and continue writing until you run out of things to say.
(name) is (description). He/she likes/doesn’t like (thing) because… He/she began to like/dislike this…
* Then you may repeat the process until you find something you feel driven to write about.
1) List 5 things you wish to write about
2) From this list, pick one topic (e.g. “crayons”). Then write, “I want to write about (crayons) because…”
3) List 3 major writing goals (e.g. “Get a short story published this year in an online publication.”). Just remember to set realistic but challenging goals.
4) Give yourself a deadline and a possible reward.
5) Complete this sentence: “One day, I hope I’d be a __________ writer. This will happen when…”
1) Imagine you’re in a Writers Cafe. Can you picture what you’ll find in such a place? Who will you find there? What is everyone doing? And yes - write whatever your imagination’s feeding you right now.
2) Write anything that comes to mind as you read these Starter Phrases:
* “The gift I wish someone will give me is…”
* “I am most creative when…”
* “If only I could…”
3) Freewrite for five minutes using one or more of the following words:
June Christmas Thank Sing
Life Journal Memory Friend
Duh! email teen dog
daddy Envy Notes business
Using this quote:
“What you believe in is a large part of who you are, and who you are determines your point of view in the world.” - Philip Gerard
1) Write about a character who reflects your personality. You may use third or first person point of view. And please try to avoid adjectives. You may do this by writing a scene (fictional or real life), a poem, or an essay.
2) List ten things you believe in. Choose one you feel most passionate about and write something about it.
In this section of eWriteLife.com, I’d like to share essays submitted or shared to me by different writers. Sometimes, I may offer my point of view about the writing life. But, I’ll try to highlight other’s stories first, as it’s always interesting to read about what writers go through. (Besides, you’ll hear enough from me in this blog/site. ;))
So, in the first part of this collection, I like to post a collection of anecdotes and snippets from various writers about writing through difficult moments. It’s something that my best friends (in writing and in life) started out and shared a few years ago. I’ll begin with her short essay and continue with other writers’ contributions:
You ever had one of those days?
Your hard drive crashes. Your files disappear forever. Your server eats up your mail. And your ISP suddenly disconnects you because they thought you were someone else.
… To top it all off, you haven’t even had lunch yet, your baby’s bawling her lungs out, and you’ve got a deadline in an hour.
How do you churn out a masterpiece against those odds?
In short: How do you manage to give your best, when your life is a mess?
– from Aileen Suquila-Santos
Continue reading ‘Writing Life Essays: Giving Your Best When Your Life is a Mess’
As a writer, I’ve always found a special affinity towards other writers. I write about writing because I enjoy connecting with other writers… and those who wish to become one. I read about writing because it makes me feel connected and I love to learn new things.
The ability to see and share with our audience the very things we feel most passionate about is important in writing. And perhaps, even with life in general.
This is why the tendency of writers to bond is no different than that of musicians jamming with their instruments as a band, or activists coming up with pep rallies, or sports fans rooting for favourite teams. They also like to read about the things and people they care about. They also enjoy “talking shop” with one another. The only difference between them and writers is that writers don’t just read, talk, or watch the things they like. They write about it.
