tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post1354457418413268238..comments2024-03-10T10:34:02.181+02:00Comments on The Alliterative Allomorph: Insecure Writer's Support Group: Writing is my oxygen. Music is my carbon dioxide.Jessica Bellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-16798019831918916262011-10-08T05:49:31.949+03:002011-10-08T05:49:31.949+03:00You can do it Jessica! We're all rooting for y...You can do it Jessica! We're all rooting for you :-)Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-74840478335475847342011-10-06T23:22:27.673+03:002011-10-06T23:22:27.673+03:00Writing IS like oxygen.
I'm sure it is scary ...Writing IS like oxygen.<br /><br />I'm sure it is scary to get out there and perform. But I bet you're a natural performer.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-86060381638167532172011-10-06T16:08:33.577+03:002011-10-06T16:08:33.577+03:00whoa. Your writing portion was exactly me. Exactly...whoa. Your writing portion was exactly me. Exactly where we are, and exactly how I'm feeling. I can't not bring in the cizzash right now, but I can't just sit down and write like that. I have to have space and time. It sux. That's why we've got to get these trains a'rolling... Hang in there~ <3LTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-16584919205190327402011-10-06T08:59:42.135+03:002011-10-06T08:59:42.135+03:00It sounds like you have difficult decisions to mak...It sounds like you have difficult decisions to make. You are obviously very talented & you have opportunities. I would suggest slowing down and just enjoying your options as they come. It is wonderful to do what you love.<br /><br />I have never been very good at taking advice.<br /><br />How exciting, congratulations on your debut album. You have a lot going for youMelissa Sugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16268333458796847721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-84752295000839215822011-10-06T05:44:52.016+03:002011-10-06T05:44:52.016+03:00And, you can "What if" yourself to death...And, you can "What if" yourself to death. You have a great combination of talents. They seem to compliment each other. Go with the one that is pulling the strongest, but don't completely ignore the other. You can't do it all at once, so give yourself some grace.<br />I also shine in both music and writing. I teach piano and play, but I don't write songs. I write stories and articles.<br />Peace!<br />MaryMary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051735579638637382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-23736501461145346342011-10-06T03:27:57.746+03:002011-10-06T03:27:57.746+03:00I can relate to this. I've always struggled wi...I can relate to this. I've always struggled with a tug-of-war between my writing and my art. I find it hard to concentrate on both at the same time so one falls behind while I pursue the other.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-56215887441599276082011-10-06T02:43:14.601+03:002011-10-06T02:43:14.601+03:00"I haven't done any writing since the rev..."I haven't done any writing since the revision of my second novel...." AMAZING that you juggle both music and writing. I juggle my time between floundering and storytelling. So... no advice here. Congratulations on your creative endeavors!Green Monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18427381976705069464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-85772224999369186872011-10-06T02:01:27.756+03:002011-10-06T02:01:27.756+03:00I think you can! :)I think you can! :)Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-12680517221808459992011-10-06T01:31:52.009+03:002011-10-06T01:31:52.009+03:00I hate to say it, but Bell Jar came to my mind too...I hate to say it, but Bell Jar came to my mind too Jessica. I feel for you, for the angst. Darn! To be so talented but having such a huge fear barrier to push through. You'll need to put all that adrenalin to good use when your album comes out. When you put yourself out there you can no longer hide in your comfy little cocoon. You have these gifts that the world wants to share with you, but you're still permitted to have a Greta Garbo moment (Leeevvvee me alonnneee!) <br /><br />So, matey, bite the golden bullet! <br /><br />DeniseDenise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-11100675844262621422011-10-06T00:47:40.344+03:002011-10-06T00:47:40.344+03:00Wow, you sound busy! People have multi-careers al...Wow, you sound busy! People have multi-careers all the time...why can't you?Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01640871678908297706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-4289141787899204172011-10-06T00:43:15.223+03:002011-10-06T00:43:15.223+03:00I have the same problem. Mt blog has a four-pronge...I have the same problem. Mt blog has a four-pronged approach: science stuff, writing, promoting, and miscellaneous. I do all four because I can't just be a one-hit wonder. Great post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-84833264775342002152011-10-06T00:05:12.666+03:002011-10-06T00:05:12.666+03:00Congrats on the album! I can't wait for my cop...Congrats on the album! I can't wait for my copy. Your creative muse keeps busy, doesn't she? I think when the moment comes to make a decision, you'll know which direction to go. Just keep yourself open to all possibilities.Laura M. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118305776404765529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-46347667708234823132011-10-05T23:56:33.923+03:002011-10-05T23:56:33.923+03:00I think you could do both! There's down time f...I think you could do both! There's down time for traveling and between gigs.<br />But the choice to pursue either must be your own.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-6340639151229478962011-10-05T22:11:17.232+03:002011-10-05T22:11:17.232+03:00Wow. Difficult questions, but wonderful opportunit...Wow. Difficult questions, but wonderful opportunities. I believe you can make anything work with patience and persistence--good luck, Jessica! :-)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-43749972760725837462011-10-05T21:52:05.357+03:002011-10-05T21:52:05.357+03:00Wow, such an accomplished young woman! I am a cre...Wow, such an accomplished young woman! I am a creative person, too. Not just in my writing, but also in my career as an architect and interior designer. If you're the creative type, you just can't hold it in. <br /><br />But your insecurities and mine are kind of on opposing ends. I have all the time in<br />the world, but can't get the idea to materialize into a solid plot. I'm working on it though.<br /><br />Anyway, I found you through Alex Cavanaugh. I'm a member of his IWSG, as well. As Alex suggested, I'm jumping around to unfamiliar blogs hoping to make new connections. My face is now gracing your army of followers. I'd love for you to come by my place sometime!<br /><br />Congrats on the book and the album!Nancy Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05735642863696266005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-40974121648213445432011-10-05T21:41:02.187+03:002011-10-05T21:41:02.187+03:00This brings to mind the old saying, "careful ...This brings to mind the old saying, "careful what you wish for, you might get it"...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-5410822222504935262011-10-05T21:26:01.177+03:002011-10-05T21:26:01.177+03:00That's a cool metaphor in the heading of your ...That's a cool metaphor in the heading of your post.<br /><br />I bet you can be a one-woman band >:)<br /><br /><a href="http://cold-as-heaven.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Cold As Heaven</a>CA Heavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07558100567878233142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-33997957293022335392011-10-05T21:11:26.372+03:002011-10-05T21:11:26.372+03:00I think you needn't worry about having gaps be...I think you needn't worry about having gaps between books. You're in a great position where your music and your writing compliment each other, so if you're worried about juggling them, why not combine them and do a concept album (with accompanying novelisation later on?)<br /><br />As for the band thing, I agree that's both a pretty scary but also tremendously awesome thing for you. If the opportunity comes, then go for it. You know we've got your back :)Jamie Gibbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168603412367448706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-59450765999873562142011-10-05T20:06:10.254+03:002011-10-05T20:06:10.254+03:00I can so relate to this post! I have to have a lot...I can so relate to this post! I have to have a lot of brain space. Family doesn't get it. I have a ton of art clutter all around me, but can't relax and begin till I know if college bound son is bringing home a gathering. I need space, time to think things through. I do think you can make it work, but it has to revolve around your life, your schedule. A few gigs, but not a tour.<br />Follow through with your first love and let music bridge the gap, only when you want. I mean a few<br />performances would elevate the sales of your first love. They are joined at the hip~ I have a similar creative process. Be true to your voice, what it is you want~xoEllahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070952447277684613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-9836918123643300842011-10-05T19:48:04.071+03:002011-10-05T19:48:04.071+03:00I can feel your panic. I would be there with you i...I can feel your panic. I would be there with you if life served such a thing up for me. I understand about being shy, believe me. You man want to invest in a voice command option for your computer and get a small one or iPad or something. Then between your music you could speak instead of write your book. Don't know if that makes sense to you.<br />Good luck.<br />Nancy<br /><a href="http://nrwilliams.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">N. R. Williams, Fantasy Author</a>N. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-24515902570793187712011-10-05T18:32:40.564+03:002011-10-05T18:32:40.564+03:00My thoughts are that you should give the band a sh...My thoughts are that you should give the band a shot. I mean, worse come to worse, you can always quit those plans. Starting the band doesn't mean you HAVE to do the band forever. if it doesn't work, it doesn't work.<br />And i can pump out a draft in 2 hours a day for 2-3 months. BUT, like you, i need a lot of brain planning and storming before i even set my fingers on the keyboard. I'm really jonesing for some brain time right now...Sarah Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02795455714801965956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-50925024852762535422011-10-05T18:27:58.000+03:002011-10-05T18:27:58.000+03:00Hi Jessica .. sounds like a great time ahead .. an...Hi Jessica .. sounds like a great time ahead .. and once the music career has settled down - you'll find time to write = I am sure. You have both talents within you .. just Alex' Insecure Writers Group - heavens it only happens on Wednesdays!! Go for it .. <br /><br />and today you're meeting another blogger .. boy - have fun the two of you .. <br /><br />Just write as Susan KQ says .. just keep on putting those few words down .. memory joggers .. cheers: Good Luck with the band and much joy and happiness .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-6696306378027507802011-10-05T17:59:43.301+03:002011-10-05T17:59:43.301+03:00Best of luck to you, Jessica, in all your pursuits...Best of luck to you, Jessica, in all your pursuits!<br /><br />Like you, I have my hands in many different jars and am always wondering if I'm pursuing the right one at the right time. All I can do is breathe, take things a step at a time, and concentrate on whatever task is at hand for the moment.<br /><br />It's not easy, and sometimes I wish I had only one passion. But I'm multifaceted and I'm begining to understand and embrace that!<br /><br />You'll do just fine!<br />JenJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06683486631901017529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-85732661031454171712011-10-05T17:56:09.444+03:002011-10-05T17:56:09.444+03:00Yes you can! You will be awesome! (And I can't...Yes you can! You will be awesome! (And I can't wait to read your new book.)Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-960682607251050872011-10-05T17:51:11.607+03:002011-10-05T17:51:11.607+03:00You will do great! (Plus, that's really cool.)...You will do great! (Plus, that's really cool.) I've heard there are many shy performers in the business, it just takes a little getting out there to do it. And I really think you will be fantastic. ;)Carolyn Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03780443388339294502noreply@blogger.com