optional with added writer's block.

[rob_dickinson]

I can't seem to do anything productive. I've sat here for the past hour and a half looking at the same words with a white background. Changing things here and revising them there. Sometimes I think the computer sucks the creative juices right out of me. I often wonder if I just sat alone in a quiet room with pen and paper if I'd be filled with

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[orlando_bloom]

We are each our own worst critic. I don't know why, I just know it's true. And it's funny, but it seems to me that those who don't agonize and belabor their work; those who are convinced that they are the best with no competition among other mere mortals; these are the people with the least amount of talent in their chosen art.

As to battling the insecurities that stop you from writing, I've found an answer that works for me. In this journal anyway. I don't write what people want to read. I write what I want to say. I treat the entire updating process as though I were writing a thoroughly private entry, that no eyes but mine will ever see. I don't stop to think what others will think of what I'm saying, or how it will affect them, I simply fill the box with those words that I need to say - even if I'm the only who'll ever read or understand them.

you have a wonderful grasp of language, and almost always say something that's worth saying. If you stop thinking of your words being for public consumption, and start thinking of them as just an extension of yourself, maybe it'll get easier to get them out.

[orlando_bloom]

I wish we could edit comments ;)

1. To Kill A Mockingbird
2. Transvaal Episode - Harry Bloom
3. Clocks - Coldplay
4. Crossing Jordan (it's the only one I ever watch :-X)
5. My Favourite

[rob_dickinson]

Good book, Great song. Crossing Jordan, I've actually caught a few episodes and it's one of those addictive shows.

The link is broken.

[orlando_bloom]

I never can do links correctly. I don't know why I even try. And the humor aspect is now shot down toilet by doing this:

www.theorlandobloomfiles.com

[orlando_bloom]

Oh, and glad you liked the book. I'm sure Harry appreciates it, wherever he is ;)

[rob_dickinson]

I think I was looking at To Kill a Mocking bird. hahah I need to wake up and pay more attention. I'm running on 3 hours sleep.

[rob_dickinson]

I think therein lies my labors. I am programed for public consumption and it does become a dificult minset to escape. When I sit down to write I usually have something in mind of what I'm going to say and today I'm just pulling blanks. Perhaps I should just talk to myself. It's worked in the past. I usually forget what my purpose is and where I'm trying to go with something. Shiny objects are so distracting as well as Neve's girl bits. I appreciate all of your kind words and advices. Thank you.