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What Keeps You Up at Night? What Wakes You in A Cold Sweat?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Menique Aviles Nov 23, 2009. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Hi writers, as both a writer and a psychotherapist specializing in creative issues I would like to put together a workshop for writers which provides emotional support as well as practical tools for…Continue
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Kindly,
Kathy"
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"After an eight-year hiatus I decided to try yoga again. A new studio, near my home had opened and they were offering a week of free classes. Even the name, Yoga Shelter, was comforting. "I can do this,"I thought. After all I…"
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"When the writing gets tough,when my imagination takes a hike and my process goes into a coma, when I can't bear to stare at that damned half-filled screen anymore -- that's the time I think about other people sitting in their…"
Marcy Gray Rubin left a comment for Debby Carroll
"Thank you for your kind words Debby. As I like to say I was damned lucky to get into the TV writing business and I was damned lucky to get out of it. I choose to work with sane people instead of insane people and they inspire me…"
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Marcy Gray Rubin commented on the blog post 'INSPIRATION HQ: What inspires you to…live an authentic life?'
"Imagine being in a room at the most ungodliest of hours. The arctic temperature is meant keep you awake. The endless procession of food served in styrofoam -- not to mention huge bowls of candy, ice cream sundae deliveries and coffee in…"
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Menique Aviles replied to the discussion 'What Keeps You Up at Night? What Wakes You in A Cold Sweat?'
"I think "writing badly" to me is not getting my point across and failing to evoke any emotional response in the reader. Writing badly is when my poetry starts looking and sounding like prose with line breaks. I suppose one of the biggest…"
Marcy Gray Rubin replied to the discussion 'What Keeps You Up at Night? What Wakes You in A Cold Sweat?'
"Hi Menique what does it mean to "write badly" versus "write well" is about the response you get from the readers or the response you have to your own writing? Also I'm assuming if you "can't stop yourself"…"
Menique Aviles replied to the discussion 'What Keeps You Up at Night? What Wakes You in A Cold Sweat?'
"I'm a poet which makes things kind of difficult for me as poetry isnt the most mainstream thing and probably never has been. I took a leap and started a blog but my main roadblocks are all of the above as well. I worry if I write badly, if…"
Marcy Gray Rubin replied to the discussion 'What Keeps You Up at Night? What Wakes You in A Cold Sweat?'
"Hi Tansy I'm curious to know what happened when you stopped writing the stories? What made you go back to writing them?
Marcy"
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- Yes I am a former Tv writer and producer who is now a psychotherapist. My specialty is working with writers --tv writers, screenwriters, novelists,etc,who are struggling through the creative process. In addition I help writers who are dealing with rejection, competition, self esteem and having their work critiqued by relatives.
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It's Like Riding a Bicycle
Posted on October 19, 2009 at 3:07pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
For five and half years I stepped away from my career as a professional writer, went back to school and am now licensed as a psychotherapist. So it's been wonderful to get back on the ergonomic chair and begin writing again. Luckily my first pitch, a humor piece for The Therapist, has been accepted for publication and I am excited by all the article ideas that are brewing in my head just as I am excited by the idea of a site that is specifically for women writers.
Comment Wall (7 comments)
- At 9:40pm on December 22, 2010,
M Kathy Brown said… Hi, Marcy! Welcome to the Coffee Break group! Look forward to your voice being heard :~)
Kindly,
Kathy
- At 12:18pm on December 15, 2010,
Kelley Clink said… Thanks Marcy! Loved your post as well. The next time I'm having a tough day, I am totally going to think about pantyhose!
- At 3:23pm on December 14, 2010,
Debby Carroll said… Just read your comment about what inspired your "authentic" life. Loved it. I could see the room the snacks and the horny co-workers all so clearly. You write as though you are speaking to me and I just love that. Also, you're quite funny, which probably helps a lot in your therapy sessions. Brava on a life well spent... or at least spent laughing some of the time and making things happen as you want them to the rest.
- At 7:15pm on October 19, 2009,
Beth Hoffman said… - I had to speak in New York a few months ago, and though I was nervous, apparently I did just fine. My publicist, literary agent, and publisher watched me closely, and they all think I'll do great on tour. I tend to expect a great deal from myself, and I think if I can embrace this for what it is -- a wonderful adventure and a privilege -- then I'll be okay. I just need to try to relax and enjoy the ride so to speak. Ha!
- At 6:50pm on October 19, 2009, Beth Hoffman said…
- Hi Marcy,
Thanks for your message.
I'm a card-carrying introvert. Though I know many fine public speakers are introverts, I'm nervous about being "out there" and vulnerable. I was an interior designer, and I loved presenting my designs to clients, in fact, I was excellent at creating the "story" of how the design would transform their homes and enhance their daily living enjoyment. I adored talking about home furnishings and the master craftsmanship of the furniture. But my book tour involves talking about myself, and that's new territory for me.
I like your idea of working out the scenario(s) in my mind. Thank you for your suggestion!
Best,
Beth
- At 3:02pm on October 19, 2009,
Julie Jeffs said… - Marcy,
Of course I'm being rather selfish in my thoughts but possibly you would be interested in writing a blog post (or several) or even starting a discussion in which you post about the issues of creative blocks or frustrations, from your perspective as an MFT, then open the discussion up to members, you never know, you may find a theme that you would want to be able to focus on in your practice.
I personally could probably fill your time with my own issues regarding frustrations, mostly dealing with low self esteem, a very loud internal critic and worry about my reaction to my memoir from family and friends. But then I guess thats why you have a private practice!
Let me know what you think or if you had other ideas.
Julie
- At 2:09pm on October 19, 2009, Julie Jeffs said…
- Hi Marcy,
Welcome to She Writes! How wonderful that you are here. I am a fairly new writer, currently in the midst of the first draft of a memoir. I have found much of the community and information on She Writes invaluable. I notice that you have a blog, you migth be interested in the group Bloggers Lets Make It Work.
Please jump in on any in progress discussions or feel free to start one yourself if there is an issue you would like t discuss. Don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions.
Have fun looking around the site, meeting fellow writers, and joining groups.
Warm Regards,
Julie Jeffs
Beginning A LIfe at 50
www.juliejeffs.blogspot.com
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