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[dramaqueen_23]

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[starfishchick]

You wrote a play. That makes you a writer. :)

You can do it. I know it. And if it's not perfect - that's OK. (Hard to accept, but totally true.)

[dramaqueen_23]

Of course you're right.

I hug you!

[listersgirl]

I think it's awesome that you're doing it. I know you're putting everything you have into it, and that the people you love will love it because it's a part of you.

And I also think it's good that you're recognizing your vulnerabilities now, before the show goes live -- the Fringe can be a brutal experience, with all the attention placed on it, plus audience reviews etc. If you worry about it now, maybe it'll all be out of your system by then. :)

[dramaqueen_23]

I never thought of it like that. Maybe in interim, I should get people to write fake, scathing reviews so that I can desensitize myself. :)

[turtle_head]

I have to say, I think you are one of the bravest people I've met. You've deliberately tried new things and different things just to challenge yourself, to take yourself out of your comfort zone and face your fears. I think that's remarkable and most people I know (including myself) could not say the same.

I've only ever read your writing on your blog but I love it. It's engaging and witty and thoughtful and smart. I have no doubts that your play is going to be awesome.

You've done lots of hard things in your life. You can do this one too.

In some ways I thought this post captured a lot of what I feel, and I'm sure others feel, about being a parent. You always try your best but you can never feel sure that you are actually doing a good job. You want to pour all of your love into your kid but you can't know for sure that they are going to turn out to be good people. You just have to trust your instincts and hope for the best.

This play is like your second little baby. You're a great mom, now go be a great playmaker too.

[cryptophile]

Ooh, it's fun to look at the post above, and replace the word "play" with "baby"!

"My baby is funny and sweet. It has some snappy dialogue."

So true, so true.

"god knows I'm not a producer"

Oddly, also true.

[cryptophile]

On a more serious note, I've observed that whenever you succeed in pushing past the fear, you are always glad for the experience and generally pleasantly surprised by the outcome. (Look at DP for the ultimate example.) I see no reason that this will be any different. Remember, when all is said and done, you're doing this for yourself, not anybody else.

[dramaqueen_23]

Thank you!

I think like our (flesh) children,an important part of this play-making process is accepting it for what it is. To let it develop as it needs to.

Wow, that sounds really pretentious. But it's true.

[tinkerspink]

You are brilliant. I will be there for you. I have to admit, I am a bit biased, but I love your writing. It showcases this dry wit that you have in your spirit. People need your play. They just don't know it yet. Not everyone is as critical as we are. Look at Hollywood Blockbusters...I know your writing kicks that butt. If people want depth, they'll see it, including in your play. I am beyond excited that you are doing this, and that you have trusted me to be a part of it.

[dramaqueen_23]

And I am beyond relieved that you will be there by my side through the next stage. I know I wouldn't be able to do this without you.

*loves*

[fame_throwa]

Who really is a writer? A producer? A director? I tell ya: people who have done it a bunch of times. Many times. To be anything, you need practice and experience. No one is perfect the first time they do anything. No one.

So, this is your first time doing something this major, on this scale. If the whole thing went flawlessly, you'd be defying the laws of nature and making everyone else look bad. :)

But, just below flawless is "really damn good", and I have no doubt that you'll reach that.

So, are you a writer, a director or a producer? It's hard to say just yet, but I can tell you a few things:

You are brave.
You are creative.
You are passionate about what you're doing.
You are ambitious to succeed to the best of your abilities.

And with all of those great things going for you, you can only be successful. At least in our eyes. :)

[dramaqueen_23]

Thank you for the vote of confidence. It really does mean a lot.

I long for the day when I can take pride in my endeavours as long as I know I tried. I want the effort and not the results to inform my feelings of self-worth. Maybe someday I'll get there.