You Probably *Don't* Know Me, but...

By inkslinger · Feb 8, 2009 · 550 · 5
  1. ....I for whatever reason felt like finally testing out this nifty blog feature thing. I'm sure I'm probably just typing to type and posting to post, all that. I'm a little alarmed it's been about 7 months since I've joined WF and I feel as if I haven't really.... done much. I really do enjoy these forums, but at the same time I feel disconnected. Yes, way to make sense, lol.

    I find it both inspiring and intimidating to come across so many different kinds of people with a common desire. We all like to write. Sometimes when I read a short story a user has crafted, it's scary! There are so many people on this website that can write well. Everyone can write, but not everyone can write well (obviously?). It sort of makes me question whether my heart is in writing nearly as much as it's clearly in some of yours. Like I said, it's inspiring but intimidating. And daunting, heh.

    I would really like to explore WF more. Read more of the pieces (and review!), get to know more of the users, basically just participate rather than being a near-ghost. Maybe one day I'll come up with something new to post, lol. I haven't been writing much these days, not since about August. Bad, I know. I just want to feel like a member of these forums, not just be one!

    ....so hello! You probably don't in fact know me, but we both like to write. I think that's a good starting ground for getting to know someone. :)

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  1. b.rice
    Inkslinger
    I am new to the blogging and website as well. I just completed my third short story. I have been manoeuvring around the site for four days now and still get the feeling that I too am a ghost. I have reviewed, read, and posted. It usually takes a day for someone to get back to me. So I tried the blog thing and that is where i came across you. Funny that your in AZ. I have friends and family in Tempe. Good Luck on getting back into writing...You shouldn't wait to long.
    b.rice, Feb 8, 2009
  2. Henry The Purple
    Awww, hello. I feel the same way. But I also feel this sense of ruthlessness and ambition...a strong drive for fame and acclaim. I agree with you about the writing here...its very high-brow shtuff, especially when compared to published material like the dreadful Twilight series. Good luck with your writing and hope to see you areound the forums. Im sorta new too btw. :)
    Henry The Purple, Feb 9, 2009
  3. Atari
    I am finding more and more people who are just the same as everyone else.

    "Eragon and Twilight suck, despite the great reviews and the fact that most people seme to like it. Ben Affleck and Tom Cruise suck, and hurry up, the bandwagon is leaving!"

    Other than that, I have found some interesting people who share views with me.
    I hope to see more entertaining folk about!
    Atari, Feb 23, 2009
  4. inkslinger
    I am SO relieved to know I'm not the only one.... I guess it's common to feel this way? I usually do with lots of stuff.... just sort of look around me and suddenly feel inferior. Can't help it. It's all mental, I know, but it comes naturally, heh.
    inkslinger, Feb 28, 2009
  5. Paki-Writing
    I can't write well. I haven't even submitted anything. Right now I'm going through a baby grammar book in order to learn the basics. I want to do a lot of reviews before getting in my first work.

    While I don't have great writing skills, that doesn't mean I'm going to let the great writers here intimidate me. After all, no one here knows me, so I feel safe in being anonymous. Also, while I can't write well now, I'm hoping with a lot of effort that'll eventually change and I'll be able to join the great legion of writes.

    Kisses!!!
    Paki-Writing, Mar 15, 2009
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