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Title: Shameless, Shameless Plug
Date: June 26, 2009, Friday
Thought: , I would propose that I have learned as much about writing in this community than I have in all the college I have attended.
Jog: I belong to a writing community. That is no news to you, since you belong to it also. But, occasionally I have to remind myself the reason I first came in here was as an outlet where my work may be viewed and critiqued. Along the way I have discovered that I also learned a great deal about the craft. That’s right, WDC has been enormously beneficial. In fact, I would propose that I have learned as much about writing in this community than I have in all the college I have attended. I’m just a little peeved that I can’t get college credit for all this knowledge. I guess I’ll just have to settle for reaping the benefit of improved writing skills.
I bring this up because I find that recently I tend to spend more time blogging and reading blogs…mostly reading blogs…than actually writing. Although, I could argue that preparing a well ordered and structured blog that conveys an idea IS actually writing. In any case, I am disappointed that my portfolio seems to suffer when I get caught up in the blog thing. I encouraged myself, which was a one-sided conversation, to enter a contest and write something original. So, I did.
In response to a photo prompt I wrote a fiction piece about a well known figure in recent history. I would call the piece more of a ‘faction’ than fiction, since all the events of the short story really happened. I just added the filler to the story, supplying ample imagination and taking great advantage of my artistic license. Well, anyway, I thoroughly enjoyed myself creating the little piece and remembered why I joined this community in the first place.
Shamelessly, I now post the plug for the story in this entry. Read it if you wish; in fact I would be honored if you do. However, if you do, please take a moment and drop me a line. You see I’d kinda like to know if it’s any good. That was another reason I joined this community, remember—the critique. Regardless, I appreciate you reading this blog entry at least this far. And, I will end it here, counting myself fortunate indeed to have you with me and bowing out when I am ahead.
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