tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4640341879611144567.post6392301410081791833..comments2023-10-29T05:03:34.326-04:00Comments on I Want Ice Water: Addiction and The True CallingIzaakMakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17590938909603783327noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4640341879611144567.post-86149622236544114752009-02-22T17:37:00.000-05:002009-02-22T17:37:00.000-05:00:Dwell, i'll keep reading your blog so1) i'll see...:D<BR/><BR/>well, i'll keep reading your blog so<BR/><BR/>1) i'll see if youre gathering followers (i'm sure you won't have a problem there).<BR/><BR/>2) i'll get up-to-date reports of how you progress ;)<BR/><BR/>plus there are lots more posts of yours that i'd like to comment on. so the lines of communication are open!<BR/><BR/>that's a good idea re. blogger - you could suggest it to them! facebook, myspace etc. already do it.<BR/><BR/>tlk soon,<BR/><BR/>yolayolandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13137985573800751993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4640341879611144567.post-74731978963169703322009-02-22T15:52:00.000-05:002009-02-22T15:52:00.000-05:00Yolanda,Thanks again. I'll try the things you sugg...Yolanda,<BR/><BR/>Thanks again. I'll try the things you suggested. There are things I don't feel comfortable posting on my blog, so those are kept separately. <BR/><BR/>I'm not sure how to update you on my progress, other than by posting more comments. I'm not comfortable with giving my email address here. Perhaps Blogger should add some way for bloggers to communicate using them as an intermediary?<BR/><BR/>Thanks again,<BR/><BR/>MakIzaakMakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17590938909603783327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4640341879611144567.post-10288798403693132742009-02-22T13:40:00.000-05:002009-02-22T13:40:00.000-05:00maK,you're welcome :)firstly, i would suggest you ...maK,<BR/><BR/>you're welcome :)<BR/><BR/>firstly, i would suggest you try to get some more followers for your blog. nothing motivates like encouragement! advertise your blog here: http://groups.google.com/group/blogger-help-share/topics?pli=1 surfing around other people's blogs and leaving comments is also a good way to get traffic.<BR/><BR/>in terms of writing professionally, your approach will depend on what area of writing you'd like to explore. you may not be sure about this just yet, and that's fine - take your time exploring. on the basis of your blog, im guessing that journalism would be a good starting point for you. political rants etc. you could look for an online publication and start submitting articles. im not really familiar with this area so you'd need to do some research yourself. see if there is a blogger group that offers info to aspiring writers.<BR/><BR/>journalling is the term that i give writing my thoughts on paper. i probably hold back in my blogs a little more than i do when i write privately, but that's just me.<BR/><BR/>"adaptation" is a film - it's amazing! here's a great review of it: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/adaptation/<BR/><BR/>let me know how you get on!<BR/><BR/>keep the faith.<BR/><BR/>yolandayolandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13137985573800751993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4640341879611144567.post-12689979037954194732009-02-22T11:49:00.000-05:002009-02-22T11:49:00.000-05:00Thanks again for your encouraging comments. It's h...Thanks again for your encouraging comments. It's hard to admit just how much they mean. I have become so isolated that I literally don't know how to pursue a career in writing. I simply don't have the resources to go down the paths I have thought of. I'd love to hear your suggestions. <BR/><BR/>I don't even know the difference between blogging and journaling, and I thought that this was being anonymous. Other than avoiding identifications, I am being absolutely honest.<BR/><BR/>I read your post and loved every word! I hope you get the joke reference in my comment :)<BR/><BR/>I missed the show you mentioned. Any ideas on how I can find a re-run?<BR/><BR/>Thanks again.<BR/><BR/>MakIzaakMakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17590938909603783327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4640341879611144567.post-65310417988810531062009-02-22T10:54:00.000-05:002009-02-22T10:54:00.000-05:00mak, i can really relate to what you are saying. ...mak, i can really relate to what you are saying. i wrote a post a few months ago about addiction, and the conclusions i had come to about it. i think that addiction is the process of escaping from pain. unfortunately the pain doesnt go away until we deal with it.<BR/><BR/>but writing is fantastic, cos it does allow us to face and deal with our pain. the more honest you are, the more it brings about healing.<BR/><BR/>in your case, you have an exceptional writing style, and i think you could make a career out of it. i'd keep going with the blogging, (and journalling if you feel like trying that too. total anonymity allows us to be even more honest) until you start to feel clearer, lighter, less torn. it may take a while. when that happens, keep doing it for yourself, but start trying to do some writing for newspapers or magazines.<BR/><BR/>i watched "adaptation" last night - have you seen it? it's a wonderful insight into the mind of a writing genius.<BR/><BR/>hope this helps :)<BR/>yolanda<BR/><BR/>heres the post i wrote, if you'd like to read it: http://thestufflifesmadeof.blogspot.com/2008/11/life-without-purpose.htmlyolandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13137985573800751993noreply@blogger.com