Do You Write?

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@JUNGLE (1157)
South Africa
August 26, 2007 6:00am CST
I write poetry,scripts and short stories.I am not professional but I think I am rather good.Maybe I should get published sometime soon.Is there anyone who writes and has the same thought?
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@Ravenladyj (22902)
• United States
26 Aug 07
I do write and have been since I was a kid actually....At some point I'd love to get a book written and published on my life and how I've managed to survive, deal and conquer my demons etc (it'd be a "self help" type book) and I've considered getting some articles I've written over the past couple yrs published but I'm sure when the time is right I'll know and it'll happen ya know
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@JUNGLE (1157)
• South Africa
28 Aug 07
You go girl!!!you most certainly have the makings of a great writer,and yes it will definitely happen!LOL!
• Switzerland
29 Aug 07
I do. I have a multiply blog since 2005 or 2004, I think. I also compose poems from time to time. In fact, my work is going to be published in a compilation temporarily titled "Immortal Verses".
@JUNGLE (1157)
• South Africa
29 Aug 07
I love writing fiction such as novels,script writing and short stories but I will always enjoy poetry as the most expressive of all writing.I am glad to hear that you are going to be published,GOOD LUCK in this and in all your other work.!!!!LOL!!!!
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
29 Aug 07
You are from Africa I see. So you might not be eligible to Write for Associated content, but there is Helium.com and Gather.com that I think you can submit your work too, and get published from to where you can earn money and get noticed. I too Love to Write and my Dream is to someday be a Writer as well. I feel in time I will find my nitche and achieve my Dreams. Best of Luck to you!!
@JUNGLE (1157)
• South Africa
29 Aug 07
Thanks for your help!!!!I have checked out both and I liked Helium.com it certainly looks promising.I have not joined yet but I will.Good Luck to you too.
@patgalca (18366)
• Orangeville, Ontario
26 Aug 07
I write poetry and novels. I have recently taken up short story writing. I didn't think I would ever be able to do that because, as a story teller, I take my time in telling a story. I did have a short story published in a local magazine earlier this year, though not for pay. I was hoping the exposure would help me. I am currently editing a novel which I hope to have published. I have been writing for many years and have recently been more proactive submitting poetry and short stories to magazines and entering short story contests. I have also met authors for critique so I am hoping these efforts will reap great rewards.
@JUNGLE (1157)
• South Africa
28 Aug 07
I can tell you now,you are not in this business for nothing,you are truly immersed in writing and you are going to win huge!!!!!I am truly priveledged to know someone like you.Not only do you dream big,you are actually living big,or should I say Gigantic!!LOL!!!!
@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
28 Aug 07
I also write. but I'm not a professional writer too. when I was in highschool, I used to write for our school paper. when I was in college, I was a member of the board of judges who selected the editorial staff for our college paper. I have also tried writing fanfics then too but I never uploaded it in my website. during my first work, I was part of our newsletter. I acted as a writer, lay-out artist and editor. but I didn't really had the experience in lay-outing, I just hd to do it coz there was no one up to it. and now, this is my second work, I'm writing news and feature articles for our agency's website. I guess I have skills in writing and I guess I enjoy it. but I'm far from loving it. ^__^ I do love to write in my diary and i'd love blogging if I have time. ^__^
@JUNGLE (1157)
• South Africa
28 Aug 07
.....but I'm far from loving it.now that part sounds a lot like me.I also feel that I have the skills,but some times I feel like just not doing it at all.I think that you should just carry on as it is obvious that you are indeed a writer and I am sure,a very good one indeed.!!!!!!LOL!!!!
@surajpkn (582)
• India
26 Aug 07
Well, i have always wanted to write short stories but i dont have a good english to make it appealing. I wish someone could advice me on how to effectively write a short story when the story is firm on the grounds.
@JUNGLE (1157)
• South Africa
28 Aug 07
You must buy a good English dictionary,a book on English words and phrases,and look for books in the library that teach short story writing.You will do very well to read as much as you can, go for best sellers,the classics and lots and lots of short stories.Do not be selective,read everything also watch good movies,documentaries and the news.It will be very good if you can also listen to English radio stations like the B.B.C. especially the B.B.C.!!!LOL!!!
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@academic2 (7000)
• Uganda
26 Aug 07
Writing is treasure-the world is increasingly developing a reading culture and that means anybody who takes up strides to improve on his/her writing talents stands a big chance of reaping huge dividens tomorrow. I will urge you to sharpen your writing skills, you never can tell what fortunes those skills will turn out to be tomorrow!
@JUNGLE (1157)
• South Africa
28 Aug 07
You are so right!!I intend going all the way with my writing!!LOL!!
@Nardz13 (5055)
• New Zealand
26 Aug 07
Hi there. I enjoy writing in a journal, as far as writing goes, I like how my hand writing looks, tidy and readable... Writing topics are endless, you can write about anything you want...
@JUNGLE (1157)
• South Africa
28 Aug 07
Thats absolutely great Nardz,but I really think that you should try writing for money!!!LOL!!!