1. Tom Joad

    Tom Joad New Member

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    Hi

    Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Tom Joad, Apr 28, 2017.

    Hi!

    I've been writing songs for, I guess, close to 20 years now and I just recently started to write other things. I've written two short stories, I'm writing a third one and I'm constantly bombarded with ideas for new ones that I end up forgetting because I don't take them seriously enough to write them down.
    I've got to admit that the contrast between my amateurish, feelings first, nevermind technique (which is what I also do with my music) seems to be a bit distant from many people's approach here. And that's kind of intimidating. There's a fine equilibrium, I think, between technique and emotion that is really hard to find and I guess that's what I'm looking for here.
    By the way, English is not my first language. I write in Portuguese and then translate into English. I guess a lot is lost in the process but I find it's much easier to make some progress if I write in English and actually get some feedback on what I write.

    So, that's it! Thanks for having me!
     
  2. Lifeline

    Lifeline South. Supporter Contributor

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    Hi yourself :)

    I'm also a non-native speaker of English (in my case it's German) and like you, I also felt intimitated in the beginning. Though I decided that, if I eventually wanted to get my writing out there, my best bet was to write English from the get-go (and not translate afterwards). I think some concepts can be applied in all languages, but some'll only be applyable (is that a word? :D ) in English.

    In any case, have fun! Welcome :)
     
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  3. Rosacrvx

    Rosacrvx Contributor Contributor

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    Bem vindo! :)

    There's a song lyrics workshop, here. Enjoy!
     
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