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A group for queer writers, whether you choose to write about the GLBTQ experience or not. Here you'll meet other writers like yourself and find support.  See More
Dec 28, 2012
Nelle Douville liked Louise Tripp's group Queer Writers
Dec 28, 2012
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Jun 26, 2012
Nelle Douville replied to the discussion 'Waiting 6 months to edit' in the group Your First Novel
"After the rough draft entry on my first, I set it aside and let it ferment some, and redirected my energy to entry of the second, swapping back once I hit the 40% mark of the second novel. We all are different in how we work. For newer writers, I do…"
Apr 13, 2012
Nelle Douville replied to the discussion 'Setting Vibes...' in the group Your First Novel
"I'm guessing you weren't around in the 1970s, and you're making me feel olllllllld!  Talk with people who were, everyone will have a different take. Look at newspaper archives from the era, photos, etc. A few well placed mentions…"
Feb 1, 2012
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Nelle Douville replied to the discussion 'Need Help w/ a Revision Question' in the group Your First Novel
"Editing is a personal endeavour, but I try to run each edit with a certain goal or theme... edit out unnecessary words such as that, limit the 'is' verbs, etc, tighten up phrases better expressed with fewer words, check for dead end story…"
Jan 11, 2012
Nelle Douville replied to the discussion 'Is it true about the first 20 pages?' in the group Your First Novel
"Editing is vital, as important as the writing... we all create differently, so we edit will tend to vary as well. I get my idea down first, writing be damned. Then I work through the writing, take a break, edit multiple times, adding colour to the…"
Dec 16, 2011
Nelle Douville replied to the discussion 'Using Social Media' in the group Your First Novel
"Facebook, as in a page? No. I use it for personal use connections, although I do share a small group for discussing writing issues. I have Liked various author pages; the feedback they give can be quite enlightening. I'm on Twitter and linked…"
Dec 12, 2011
Nelle Douville replied to the discussion 'SheWrites WordPress Directory - Tell us about your blog' in the group WordPress Bloggers
"Fancy seeing you here, Claire! There is a list on here *somewhere* of WP bloggers..."
Dec 5, 2011
Nelle Douville commented on the blog post 'Rip Van Winkle Parties at Girls Write Now: After the Countdown to Publication'
"*applause* What a wonderful way to handle things. Congrats to you for scribing an important book, and for how you shaped and handled this event."
Oct 20, 2011
Tracey Vale replied to the discussion 'Scared to share email...' in the group Your First Novel
"I always think it's better to leave your writing for a week or two before showing anyone. Read it over again first, make the necessary adjustments (or discard it altogether if you discover it's really not worthy!), then show it.  I…"
Sep 28, 2011
Nelle Douville commented on the group 'Your First Novel'
"@Jennifer Davies Write from the perspective that feels right to you."
Sep 23, 2011
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the writing is is us

Wandering writing blogs, one common theme is writer’s block.  Most often, the author goes on to address sources of inspiration.  This might be imagery, a walk about in a natural environment or a city, music, or something more unconventional, like meditation or yoga.I’ve yet to see the issue addressed in terms of ourselves.  Writer’s block is a condition of self, a perceived disconnect from our self-source.  We are huge walking reservoirs of experience, memory, and perception, and these things…See More
Sep 23, 2011
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Sep 16, 2011
Nelle Douville left a comment for Claire McAlpine
"And thank you!"
Sep 14, 2011

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Who I am:
If someone asks me about my life, I can write a book. If someone asks me to write a brief bio, I’ll sit here and agonise over its construction, which is where I am right now, writing something up for BlogHer.

The basics. I’m fifty-seven years old and counting (slowly), a parent of two wonderful adult daughters, a new grandparent of a beautiful boy, unemployed and returning to school, a volunteer for Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, an aspiring creative writer, and a recovering dysfunctional. Reading, music, online participation, being silly, and sports are things that occupy my time. Although I’ve not done them in years now, I love cross country skiing and sailing. My true passion, what occupies most of my time is as an aspiring writer of fiction.

That recovering dysfunctional sounds humorous, and I do joke about it because if I don't the pain and guilt would consume me. I can sum it up by saying I melted down in the early 2000s when I was self-employed and contending with gender dysphoria, and that combination was not a healthy one. The result was 21 months in a federal prison camp, released in March 2011.

I’m a graduate of Keene State and lifelong resident of New Hampshire.

Spiritually, I am a Reiki level two practitioner, and find myself drawn to what Sue Monk Kidd outlines in Dance of the Dissident Daughter.

Music is a passion, not in the playing, but in the listening. When alone, music has every imaginable effect upon me, and without it, I would probably not be around today. Play it loud, raise goose bumps on my old bones.

As mentioned, I am gender dysphoric, crossed gender lines at the height of my meltdown in 2003, and call the lesbian community home, the one place in my life I where I felt accepted by the community and a sense of belonging. The women of this community helped get me through what was a horrific time, and I am ever grateful and loyal in return.

Politically, I pretend to be a practical progressive and an avowed feminist, and once was co-host of the now defunct iVillage feminism board for close to three years.
Connect with me online! My site, blog, or Twitter handle are:
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the writing is is us

Posted on September 23, 2011 at 5:36am 0 Comments

Wandering writing blogs, one common theme is writer’s block.  Most often, the author goes on to address sources of inspiration.  This might be imagery, a walk about in a natural environment or a city, music, or something more unconventional, like meditation or yoga.

I’ve yet to see the issue addressed in terms of ourselves.  Writer’s block is a condition of self, a perceived disconnect from our self-source. …

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At 11:36am on September 14, 2011, Claire McAlpine said…
Thanks for your friendship gesture Nelle.
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Welcome to SheWrites. Feel free to reach out if you need anything.

 

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