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Stacy Barker replied to the discussion 'Twitter Links | Let's All Connect on Twitter' in the group Why Do You Write and What's Your Process
Stacy Barker replied to the discussion 'Are writers "artists"?' in the group Rebels, Punks, She-Devils and Amazons
"I can't speak for everyone, but I definitely see myself as an artist.
But then I publish my stuff online for free and I am not motivated by money, so from my POV writing is certainly not a job. It is very much an art, though - I'll spend…"
Stacy Barker replied to the discussion 'Nothing's Happened' in the group Literary Fiction Writers
"What are the characters like? I think of characters first and then the action comes from how their personalities would conflict. I also like making them face their fears or try new things."
Stacy Barker commented on the blog post 'What About The Words? The Real First Step To Getting Published.'
"Reading this made me think that maybe it's a good thing that I've started out sharing my stuff for free online - I'm learning writing. I'm learning about the words. And even learning a little bit about marketing - got to get my…"
Stacy Barker left a comment for Editors Picks
"Thank you so much. You have no idea - last night I was considering giving up. I opened my email and saw this and now it's like - my writing does have worth. I just have to keep going and be patient.
Thank you, again. You saved a writer today.…"
Editors Picks left a comment for Stacy Barker
"Hey Stacy,
We've featured your post in Editor's Picks this week.
Head over and check it out here.
Keep up the great work!
-Kate
Managing Editor, She Writes Blog
Community Manager, She Writes"
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Share news about what's happening in the publishing industry: news on publishers and agents, magazines and newspapers, e-readers and the like.
Stacy Barker commented on the blog post 'The Sharing of Beauty and the Struggle Against Insecurity'
"Jenne - Awww, thank you! I'm all happy and blushy and fuzzy now. *hugs*
Kevin - Thank you! It's a struggle for me, because I am naturally competitive. I like to win. ;) So I have to work at it and constantly remind myself that it's…"
Kevin Camp commented on the blog post 'The Sharing of Beauty and the Struggle Against Insecurity'
"I couldn't agree more. This isn't a competition or a race. I seek first the spark of the Divine within everyone and every writer, and it's a good way for me to stay humble. My goal is to not be of this world.
The best advice someone…"
Stacy Barker left a comment for Nicky Wheeler-Nicholson Brown
"Thank you so very much for the wonderful comment on my work. It made me feel all happy and fuzzy. :)
Very much looking forward to participating here and making new friends and seeing new perspectives on writing."
Stacy Barker joined a group
Rebels, Punks, She-Devils and Amazons
Fiction writers with an edge! Atheists, Feminists, Lesbians & Bisexual, artists, performers and everyone challenging Patriarchy.
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- I write for the internet. :)
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- Fiction
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- I run a Sims story writers forum, Valley Sun Sims. We're like the Bloomsbury Group for the internet. :)
Stacy Barker's Blog
The Sharing of Beauty and the Struggle Against Insecurity
Posted on August 22, 2010 at 9:40am 2 Comments 0 Likes
Every now and then I run up against another wordsmith, another person who plays the keyboard and produces golden tones. More golden than mine. Better than mine. And so I think - what is the point? What is the point when John and I went out to eat and get groceries and I came home to find that I'd only gotten four clicks that entire time? What is the point when nothing is ever good enough and I can never measure up?
But then there comes another voice, the voice I am trying to listen… Continue
But then there comes another voice, the voice I am trying to listen… Continue
Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 7:47am on August 25, 2010,
Editors Picks said… - Hey Stacy,
We've featured your post in Editor's Picks this week.
Head over and check it out here.
Keep up the great work!
-Kate
Managing Editor, She Writes Blog
Community Manager, She Writes
- At 6:17am on August 24, 2010,
Meg Waite Clayton said… - Delighted to have you join us the Novelist group. You might jump in by telling us what you’re working on in the “Show Me Your Novel and I’ll Show You Mine” discussion if you're not too uncomfortable talking about what you're working on. I’ll look forward to chatting with you!
Meg
- At 10:33am on August 23, 2010, Meg Waite Clayton said…
- Stacy, Adding my voice to the welcome. If you’re looking for a place to jump in and write longer fiction (or think you might like to), we’d love to have you join us in the Novelists – Struggling or Not group.
Hope you enjoy the site!
Meg Waite Clayton
Moderator, Novelist Group and Publishing Industry News
Author of the national bestseller The Wednesday Sisters and the forthcoming The Four Ms. Bradwells (Ballantine, March 2011
- At 9:22pm on August 21, 2010,
Nicky Wheeler-Nicholson Brown said… - Hi Stacy, Welcome to the Southern Writers Group. We're very glad to have you. Please go over and introduce yourself to the group. Zetta's role call is a good place to start or jump in anywhere you feel comfortable. I enjoyed reading your blog--beautifully written and very intriguing. Best to you, Nicky
- At 6:30pm on August 21, 2010,
Julie Jeffs said… - Hi Stacy,
Welcome to the Bloggers Let’s Make it Work group! So glad you are here. Please visit the discussion New Members Visit Here First, tell us about your blog so we can list it on the members blog index.
I hope you will find, as I did, a great sense of community, loads of information and resources, and an incredible amount of talent.
Jump in on ongoing discussions or start one if there is an issue you would like to discuss.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Look forward to reading your posts.
Warm regards,
Julie Jeffs
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