| September 1st, 2025. PROMPT: Guide us through your writing life at WDC. Ups, downs, hiatuses. What happened with your being part of this wonderful community? I first ventured onto this site in the year 2014. Wow, that seems like a lifetime ago. I did not follow a recommendation, or enter in answer to someone's encouragement. I simply saw an ad and instantly became intrigued. I like to dabble in writing. Often, I have things to express, things to attempt. The on-line aspect would suit me. Write anytime from anywhere. Immediately, I noticed the broad spectrum available here at WDC. The various contests appealed to me. Why not attempt to write something that occurred to me when reading prompts? The challenge, the thinking, becomes my joie de vivre. They kickstart creativity. Creating poetry or short stories? Why not? I discovered that I enjoy blogging. Again, anything goes. It can be personal, contemplative, funny, earnest, ranting, moaning, silly, exuberant, sorrowful, whatever. Nothing is considered taboo. The monthly blogging challenges give me an incentive to write daily. It is surprising what waits beneath the surface. So much is possible. Travelling virtually and sharing my adventures with fellow bloggers was a highlight. We were free to experience everything a country or city had to offer. Anything was open to the imagination. There was no luggage. No jet lag. No exhaustion. No physical limitations. Just lots of fun and laughs. Another wonderful aspect to WDC is that I am tempted to read. I have always been an avid reader and at this site I never fail to find material to whet my interest. The amazing and talented writers here always delight. I have laughed, cried, become enraged. Most of all, I am always entertained. Of course, we all have our different lives, but the writing unites us. we all search for that perfect turn of phrase, that particularly beautiful description, the most memorable character, the haunting scene, the fast-paced action. In short, we all play with and manipulate language. I must mention the acceptance here at WDC. Receiving and sharing reviews is a big plus, a pat on the back, a hurrah, well done, keep it up, carry on. At WDC there is validation. In the anything is possible scenario, I became a combatant in The Game Of Thrones. Whew, that is an intense, daily activity. Despite never having viewed this television program, I endured the assignments and wrote as a team member. Nothing like a wee bit of competition, eh? Again, I learned anything is indeed possible. Write, review, participate. Sure, why not? What doesn't kill us makes us stronger. Keep your eyes on the finish line. And all of this with banter and encouragement from all warriors. I once agreed to write for An Alice In Wonderland month-long challenge. That stretched some of my writing muscles, too. The talent and spirit of the challenge/contest creators is mind boggling. I appreciate their collective efforts. They become the lightning rods and they help to make WDC a fantastic site. 504 words |
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