Monday, December 13, 2010

Is It the Words or the Vibration Behind Them?

Everything that doesn't kill you makes you stronger. And later you can use it in some story. ~ Tapani Bagge


I've been reading quite a bit on quantum physics/vibrational alignment/everything is energy, and my questions is: Are the things we write really about the words, or is it about the vibration of the story?

Don't get me wrong---the words, the story, and how it reads are all important. But, how do you explain the really bad published books of the world? It's not luck--no such thing. It's not karma-- that doesn't exist. It's not a lucky rabbit's foot, horseshoe or four-leaf clover. It's all vibration. It's the energy, the vibration of the story and of the writer; it's the entire energy that surrounds the work.

Does the writer believe in his/her work? What type of vibration are they 'giving off' in this whole process? Are they connecting to the vibration of those other vibrations that are searching for a piece of work like this?

Look at your writing and how you write it. What type of feeling surrounds it? Nervous, anxious, eager, happy, sad, depressed, excited, elated, resistant, grumpy, disconnected, bored, in-love?

Next time you write, tune in to how you are feeling about it. If it's positive, then you are on the right track. If you are feeling any negative or resistant emotion, then step back and evaluate. There's no use moving forward if you aren't passionate about what you are writing about.

Happy writing! 

Friday, July 16, 2010

I Write Like James Joyce

If you are interested to learn who you write like, go to I Write Like by clicking on the link below called: 'Analyze Your Writing'.

It's not an exact science.... well, you know what I mean.


I write like
James Joyce

I Write Like by Mémoires, Mac journal software. Analyze your writing!

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Free Words


I love reading other people's writings. Even when they aren't 'writers', I love to read the flow of their words, understand where they are coming from.


It's either sweet music to my brain, like eating strawberries on a summer's day, or clunky, like a pair of wooden clogs.


It seems to me that those who let their words flow are in a different place--a place where their true-self resides. What do I mean? They write uninhibited. They write with no restrictions. They write without regarding how it may sound to others.


Instead, they let it go. "This is who I am. Like it or lump it."


There's something to be said about letting the words flow freely. Isn't there?



Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Magical Kingdom

I just returned from the Magical Kingdom.... AKA Disneyland. This was my first time and I wasn't sure exactly what to expect. Was it going to be like Calaway Park but with a mouse? (Calgary's very own Wally World.)

Well, of course not. We're talking about Walt Disney here. I'm amazed at the amount of creativity and 'thinking outside the box' that goes into the place. The detail...making everything as Magical as possible.

Okay, okay. There isn't much thought that goes into charging $5 for a Hot Dog or $3.03 for a Coke. And maybe the Haunted Mansion wasn't so Magical after riding on the "Doom Buggy" for the third time...

The point is, creativity abounds....Everywhere. When you think that there couldn't possibly be anymore ideas or creations or new story lines....suddenly, someone comes up with something that touches millions of people.

Walt Disney said:
"If you can dream it, you can do it."

So, what do you want to create today?

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Traitor Tears Betrayed Me

Warning! The following content contains opinions on The Twilight Series and may not be suitable for some Twilight fans. Reader discretion is advised.


Let's be clear, I'm not a Twilight hater or lover...I'm a fence-sitter. And I openly admit to reading every single book in the series. Yes, it's true. The storyline managed to engage me, pulling me into its mystical vortex.

Even though the writing style occasionally irked me to the point where I wanted to slash my wrists and poke my eyes out, I persevered so I could understand what was so special about these stories compared to my.... 5.5 unpublished books. Uh-hmmm.

Anyway, this isn't about me.

Writers rarely read for pure enjoyment. Even if the intention is there, writers tend to study and dissect the book they are reading, especially if the genre is the same as theirs.

So, when something 'big' hits, a writer needs to know why. And, if the writing isn't exceptional, you are going to have some seriously ticked-off writers.

Don't get me wrong. I like to be supportive of my fellow writers because I would want the same in return. However, I still would want to dig deeper to discover why 'so-and-so's' book was published and not one of my 5.5 books....... (Right. This isn't about me.)

The point is, love it or hate it, The Twilight Series by Stephanie Meyer is here to stay..... well, at least till the Next Big Thing hits.

So, what started this blog post?
Click here to read a humorous discussion on the writing style of Twilight.