Arianna

@Borlotti (268)

United States

Joined myLot 4 years ago

Aspiring writer. Avid reader. Kindly soul. Grateful for all the good things. Believe in learning and helping. Together we rise.

Arianna's Discussions

What's the One Thing In Your Life You're Most Proud Of?

Arianna @Borlotti (268) • United States 22 Dec 20

If you're anything like me you have a few issues with feeling good about yourself. Sometimes it's just the way we are, sometimes it's what other people -- like partners, friends, family, teachers, the boss at work -- have said to...

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Did you ever ignore advice, follow your instinct, and get it right?

Arianna @Borlotti (268) • United States 19 Dec 20

I don't know about you, but I find it hard to trust my own opinions. I know I'm not that smart, so I like to get advice and insights from other people before I make decisions. Sometimes that means I "miss the boat" because I...

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Do you like animals? What's your favorite?

Arianna @Borlotti (268) • United States 18 Dec 20

I've always loved animals ever since I was little. I used to like watching the birds in the park and there was a pond with fish in it, too. When I was a kid I always wanted a puppy but I could never have one. But that's okay....

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Do you have a personal "passion project" that you're currently working on?

Arianna @Borlotti (268) • United States 17 Dec 20

Most of us are pretty busy all the time these days, even with the restrictions many of us face because of the pandemic. Although I'll bet we've all seen people on our social media and elsewhere who have at least tried to use this...

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What would your campaign slogan be if you were running for president in 2024?

Arianna @Borlotti (268) • United States 17 Dec 20

I don't know if we are all a bit exhausted by the election now in the United States or not, but I thought I'd ask this question anyways. Obviously in any democratic election there are winners and losers. Those drumming for team...

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Should we always obey the rules?

Arianna @Borlotti (268) • United States 17 Dec 20

I was brought up quite strict and definitely taught to always obey the rules. It didn't matter if those rules were from the pastor, the Bible, teachers at school, my parents, the government, or whatever. Rules were there to be...

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What is something you've never done but would really like to try?

Arianna @Borlotti (268) • United States 17 Dec 20

With the pandemic and all the restrictions on what we can and can't do these days, I got to thinking of all the things I miss doing that I used to just take for granted. But that also got me thinking about things I've maybe...

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Could Self-Publishing Leave Me Bankrupt?!

Arianna @Borlotti (268) • United States 16 Dec 20

So, I'm writing a book -- or I'm soon to start writing my book, at the moment it's just a lot of notes! -- and I've been exploring which route to take when the time comes: whether to go for an agent and a traditional deal or...

writing

self publishing

traditional publishing

writing advice

writing tips

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What does it mean to you, to really love someone?

Arianna @Borlotti (268) • United States 16 Dec 20

I'm not in a relationship at the moment, but I dream of one day finding 'Mr. Right'. I guess that's one reason why I'm starting out to write a Romance novel. Kind of to explore the feelings and circumstances and ideas I have...

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What does Christmas mean to you?

Arianna @Borlotti (268) • United States 15 Dec 20

I love Christmas. It means a lot to me. Although this Christmas, for all kinds of reasons including a global pandemic, won't be quite like Christmases gone by. But -- aside from the celebration of the birth of Jesus -- what makes...

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Winter Haiku

Arianna @Borlotti (268) • United States 15 Dec 20

I'm loving playing with Haiku poems at the moment -- and I've read some great ones on here (try searching the haiku tag for more). This is one I just wrote, inspired by looking up at the stars on a cold, winter night. I hope you...

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What is a Haiku?

Arianna @Borlotti (268) • United States 15 Dec 20

I've recently discovered the kind of little poem called a Haiku. They're great fun to write and anyone can have a go. I looked it up in the online dictionary and it says that it's a kind of tiny poem -- just three lines and...

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Should I Look for an Agent or Self-Publish My Book?

Arianna @Borlotti (268) • United States 15 Dec 20

I'd best come clean on this one at the outset. I haven't written my book yet. But I've got a notepad full of ideas. It'll be a romance story, a novel. I know there are many experienced writers on here, and I'm hoping that some of...

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