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Generation of Lost Stories:
Hello, I’m Doris Anne Beaulieu. The lagging economy has made going to the movies one of the best entertainment sources that many families can afford. The box office numbers clearly show us that it fits the consumer’s ne...
“How can one kill such a thing?” Tarzan asked. “And what is this blue box?”
“Well, Tarzan, I am a Time Lord, I travel through time and space inside this blue box, called a TARDIS. Like you are Lord of the jungle I am a Lord of time. Unfortunately,...
Much has been, "happening," with my life lately. I'm lucky, unlike many we are still here and financially we are holding our own right now - the same cannot be said for many here in our state. We've had someone close - a close family member in tha...
The dimensions of the TARDIS un-nerved Bond and he didn’t trust either of his new companions. Holmes came across as far too cool under the circumstances. He walked into the TARDIS and hardly batted an eye at the dimensional change. Walking into an...
Bond paused, still trying to process the fact that an antique police box just materialized out of thin air. As a general rule, not much startles James Bond, but the TARDIS would test that to it’s limits. He put his gun back in it’s holster and wal...
WHOI Journalism Fellowship
Science communicators, including writers and journalists, will be happy to learn that the next Ocean Science Journalism Fellowship program is scheduled for September 13 -19, 2009 at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. This is a great program introducing the interdisciplinary and wide-ranging fields of oceanography and ocean engineering.
Fellowship applications must be submitted by mail no later than May 15, 2009. More information is available online at www.whoi.edu.
Fellowship applications must be submitted by mail no later than May 15, 2009. More information is available online at www.whoi.edu.
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Some Thoughts on Writing
Here are a few quotes on writing and writers to help you start the second quarter of 2009 in the right frame of mind:
Writers aren't exactly people.... they're a whole bunch of people trying to be one person.
~ F. Scott Fitzgerald
Work every day. No matter what has happened the day or night before, get up and bite on the nail.
~ Ernest Hemingway
Writing is an adventure. To begin with, it is a toy and an amusement. Then it becomes a mistress, then it becomes a master, then it becomes a tyrant. The last phase is that just as you are about to be reconciled to your servitude, you kill the monster and fling him to the public.
~ Winston Churchill
The role of the writer is not to say what we can all say but what we are unable to say.
~ Anais Nin
Hard writing makes easy reading.
~ Wallace Stegner
Writers aren't exactly people.... they're a whole bunch of people trying to be one person.
~ F. Scott Fitzgerald
Work every day. No matter what has happened the day or night before, get up and bite on the nail.
~ Ernest Hemingway
Writing is an adventure. To begin with, it is a toy and an amusement. Then it becomes a mistress, then it becomes a master, then it becomes a tyrant. The last phase is that just as you are about to be reconciled to your servitude, you kill the monster and fling him to the public.
~ Winston Churchill
The role of the writer is not to say what we can all say but what we are unable to say.
~ Anais Nin
Hard writing makes easy reading.
~ Wallace Stegner
Blog Posts
Dear Producers
Generation of Lost Stories:
Hello, I’m Doris Anne Beaulieu. The lagging economy has made going to the movies one of the best entertainment sources that many families can afford. The box office numbers clearly show us that it fits the consumer’s needs and desires for entertainment despite the tight economy.
That tight economy, however, has shown another side to that coin that the movie industry needs to look at and hopefully respond to so that we don’t end up with a generation of lost stories.
We… Continue
Hello, I’m Doris Anne Beaulieu. The lagging economy has made going to the movies one of the best entertainment sources that many families can afford. The box office numbers clearly show us that it fits the consumer’s needs and desires for entertainment despite the tight economy.
That tight economy, however, has shown another side to that coin that the movie industry needs to look at and hopefully respond to so that we don’t end up with a generation of lost stories.
We… Continue
Posted by Doris Anne Beaulieu on November 13, 2009 at 7:21am
Walking Away
A series of serious events has unfolded and given me cause to take action. I had to make a terrible decision that tore out a piece of me and the rest of the issues are doing considerable damage in impact.
I am seriously, grievously and even spiritually injured. And the nightmare is only beginning. I have no one to turn to now but God. Yes, part of that is my own fault, but I strongly feel I had no choice. I cannot explain that at this time.
What I can say is that, for now, it has to be just my… Continue
I am seriously, grievously and even spiritually injured. And the nightmare is only beginning. I have no one to turn to now but God. Yes, part of that is my own fault, but I strongly feel I had no choice. I cannot explain that at this time.
What I can say is that, for now, it has to be just my… Continue
Posted by thewildeman2 on November 7, 2009 at 12:34pm
Am I Over Reacting?
This is being posted in all my blogs because I think it's very important. It's original post is at Sheboygan Press dot com as that is the community I live in and where this happened. I hope you will give some of your own input in this challenge, even if only here.
If you were given advice by an organization with solid reputation for helping others, and it turned out to be in error, would you be upset? How about if you were the one who got to be berated and verbally punished for following that a… Continue
If you were given advice by an organization with solid reputation for helping others, and it turned out to be in error, would you be upset? How about if you were the one who got to be berated and verbally punished for following that a… Continue
Posted by thewildeman2 on November 6, 2009 at 11:24am
Fan Fiction: Time Dies 2.1
“How can one kill such a thing?” Tarzan asked. “And what is this blue box?”
“Well, Tarzan, I am a Time Lord, I travel through time and space inside this blue box, called a TARDIS. Like you are Lord of the jungle I am a Lord of time. Unfortunately, there is another Time Lord called the Master. He’s evil and has managed a way to tear at the fabric of time for his own purposes. If he continues to do this, all histories and the universe as we know it will collapse. None of us will exist. The TARDIS… Continue
“Well, Tarzan, I am a Time Lord, I travel through time and space inside this blue box, called a TARDIS. Like you are Lord of the jungle I am a Lord of time. Unfortunately, there is another Time Lord called the Master. He’s evil and has managed a way to tear at the fabric of time for his own purposes. If he continues to do this, all histories and the universe as we know it will collapse. None of us will exist. The TARDIS… Continue
Posted by thewildeman2 on October 29, 2009 at 6:42pm
Member News
Mike Rushnak, a member of Informed Ideas for Writers on LinkedIN, is the author of Terminal Neglect.
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Editorial Guidelines & Communicty Rules
Just a reminder of what we are all about before trouble rears its ugly head and spoils the amazing network we are building here. So here they are:
First, BE NICE (homage to Patrick Swayze in Roadhouse). I think we are all adults here, so let's act like it. Be Nice to each other. Respect the fact that experience has taught us all different lessons and that there is room here for everyone's perspective. We won't all agree on everything all the time. And disagreements are part of the creative and growth processes. Be Nice, especially when you disagree with someone. Argue the merits of an issue. Do Not Personally Attack Your Fellow Writers. Do Not Insult or Belittle Them. If you are going to criticize them, do so constructively. Let's help each other succeed rather than tearing each other down. Treat your fellow writers the way you would like them to treat you. Be Nice.
Second, Be Open-minded and Generous. We are truly an international group. Inevitably, miscommunication will occur. Some things, like humor, slang and popular culture, do not always translate well. If you unintentionally offend someone, apologize. If someone offends you, take time to explain what was offensive and why. Give the other person the opportunity to apologize. If you don't understand something, ask. Don't take a request to explain yourself as an attack. See it as an opportunity to expand your world and someone else's.
Finally, Be Consistent. This primarily deals with content organization. As we grow, it's going to become more and more challenging to keep track of things. When you begin to type, please keep these rules in mind. Use the Blog space on your Member Page to voice opinions, make observations, report news and post work samples. Use the Forums to ask questions, request help or input and start discussions. Select the best Category for the conversation you are initiating but don't be surprised if the conversation moves.
Many of us maintain blogs and websites elsewhere. Feel free to include links to your blog in your signature or comments. You can also put an RSS feed of it on your member page. For the time being, I would prefer that we do not promote individual businesses or services, at least not the group at large. Please do not post blatant marketing/advertising messages in your blog unless you are asking fellow members for a critique of it. If you have an announcement or know of an event that ought to be featured on the front page of the site, please contact me directly so we can discuss it.
First, BE NICE (homage to Patrick Swayze in Roadhouse). I think we are all adults here, so let's act like it. Be Nice to each other. Respect the fact that experience has taught us all different lessons and that there is room here for everyone's perspective. We won't all agree on everything all the time. And disagreements are part of the creative and growth processes. Be Nice, especially when you disagree with someone. Argue the merits of an issue. Do Not Personally Attack Your Fellow Writers. Do Not Insult or Belittle Them. If you are going to criticize them, do so constructively. Let's help each other succeed rather than tearing each other down. Treat your fellow writers the way you would like them to treat you. Be Nice.
Second, Be Open-minded and Generous. We are truly an international group. Inevitably, miscommunication will occur. Some things, like humor, slang and popular culture, do not always translate well. If you unintentionally offend someone, apologize. If someone offends you, take time to explain what was offensive and why. Give the other person the opportunity to apologize. If you don't understand something, ask. Don't take a request to explain yourself as an attack. See it as an opportunity to expand your world and someone else's.
Finally, Be Consistent. This primarily deals with content organization. As we grow, it's going to become more and more challenging to keep track of things. When you begin to type, please keep these rules in mind. Use the Blog space on your Member Page to voice opinions, make observations, report news and post work samples. Use the Forums to ask questions, request help or input and start discussions. Select the best Category for the conversation you are initiating but don't be surprised if the conversation moves.
Many of us maintain blogs and websites elsewhere. Feel free to include links to your blog in your signature or comments. You can also put an RSS feed of it on your member page. For the time being, I would prefer that we do not promote individual businesses or services, at least not the group at large. Please do not post blatant marketing/advertising messages in your blog unless you are asking fellow members for a critique of it. If you have an announcement or know of an event that ought to be featured on the front page of the site, please contact me directly so we can discuss it.
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