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| For any who read this. When I was feeling good and balanced, I was gaming a couple hours a day, writing an exhausting essay, writing poetry, and reviewing. I decided to join 100 in 100, and GoT. Slowly my essay writing stopped. I couldn't keep up, but was close, to 100 in 100. GoT I started strong, but eventually I started to become a member that was a burden to Martell. Then I have had some medical issues start. I'm bipolar, and I have had five stable days this entire month so far. I have had a moderate mixed episode, enough to stop most of my writing, and now it is looking like severe depression. I have started talks to somehow withdraw from 100 in 100, but I am determined to stick with it for now. But I can't write as much as I can. I may write a poem or two, but I have been grossly behind. GoT is such a struggle, but I don't want to let my team down, but I feel like I already have. This just adds to the depression. I feel like I have let myself, and other people down. My anxiety is so high I curl up in bed and pray that I sleep. There are other issues that are happening in my real life. I'm sharing this to get off of my chest. I hate having let myself, and other people down. |
| Hate it when people have a short story, essay, or even novel, that requires longer term concentration, and you get under 400 gp's. I'm always going to look the other way if you all are going to be stingy on gp's. And if you aren't, you need to review more. |
The solution is to affiliate. I've come to not expect anything from the authors. You'll get paid near 1.5K for good reviews with the Power Group. I find it's just better when the GPs are out of the way - this was I know they're on the way  Also helps me concentrate better on the piece. Not that some personal appreciation wouldn't be nice, though...  |
| So as the people closest to me know, I absolutely love gaming. But I love it so much it has a negative impact on my life. I can't control it. And so, I've decided to try and end my memories with gaming. As you can imagine, gaming takes away from writing. But I still love to read and write, and I have made some updates on my blog. My goal this week into the next is to re-establish that intense relationship with reading and writing. I want to write more essays, and one day I hope I find the inspiration to write poetry again. Essentially I want to start writing again. Eventually I think fellow writers, you will see a new item added to my portfolio. For once! I'm excited to review as well. We'll see what the future holds. |
Bummed out that I have had only two reviews for my most recent poem:
I feel good about this one, and I'm curious what others think. |
| I'd love to read it when you are done; I wouldn't review it though. When things don't come to me, I save what I have done and do something else for a little bit. It might be a nooby talking, but don't forget to use the thesaurus if you have to. That has gotten me out of crunches at times. And don't be afraid to revisit and revise what you have written to make a line work, assuming you really want that line to shine. I know it is hard, I personally haven't had the writers block that you have been going through or have gone through. But those are some small things that have helped me. If you do review my poem, thanks for taking the time. One of your reviews takes a lot of time. I'm personally trying to gauge how well I did on this poem because my next poem idea has similarities with this one. That is why I am desperate in getting more than two reviews where there was little effort involved. |
| I'm trying not to let writer's block settle into my pen again, so I've been writing at least one poem every day for almost a month now, despite being super busy. I consider them "5 minute poems", as that's roughly how much time I spend writing them. hehe There are a few that turned out well... but others I probably wont even bother to revise because they're junk. Totally agree with your advice! I give that advice to people myself. I do use a thesaurus when I need it. I used one twice for the poem last night-- though it didn't help much. I appreciate your willingness to read it, but it really isn't good. Like, not at all! If you want, you can take a peek through my poetry folder though... no reviews required.  My reviews do take some time... that's for sure. I generally can't help myself though. What can I say? I'm an opinionated lady... good or bad.  I'll try to get that review out to you soon. |
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Should be able to review it tomorrow. I'm trying to write a poem of my own at the moment (and failing miserably... just not flowing).
As for 100 in 100, I'm doing it too. It's bloomin' tough to do it whilst playing Game of Thrones - I know, I'm way behind! It will help you, I'm sure, to just write with no pressure. Just write what you feel. Just write how much you feel. It may help in some small way and, in turn, you might end up with something for your 100. I hope so.
Sunshine and love to you
Yes! Well said everyone.
There is no reason to stress or push. Do what makes you feel happy.
"should and guilt" are not nice friends I have found. And you cannot let the team down. You have always participated and do what you can. That is the idea of team.
What if your body and mind can be proud of what you do accomplish? Build the joy vibe.
You are worth it.