Starting A Writers Group

When I first decided I was ready to write a book it was suggested to me that I join a locale writers group. At the time I only found one, and it wasn’t for me. I can’t remember what style they wrote in, but it had to be that one, but I don’t write in their style. So I settled for online groups, but it’s not personal. Yes I got some good advice, and took heed of what most told me. However I also got comments that told me I should not post a thing because I wasn’t experienced enough, my work unpolished. Reading comments like that made me think ‘But How am I supposed to learn from this if all you have to say is I need to learn more before posting. How do I improve without critiques?’. So I recently decided to start my own group in my area, and open to writers of all forms. So I posted an ad on Craigslist. As of now including me there are three members. Our first meeting is Sunday June 2nd at Barnes and Noble in Webster, NY 7PM. I am  proud of my self for taking this step, for putting my self out there and starting this group. I don’t have a name for it, I don’t have a set meeting schedule, and we are few in number, but it is started. I have taken another step forward, a step closer to my dreams. Even if my group stays small, if it fails, or we gain more members, no matter what I know I tried my hardest. I can be proud in the fact that I did my best.

I want to invite all writers in my area to join us.

Barnes & Noble in Webster NY

Sunday June 2nd at 7PM

Every writer needs constructive feedback. I chance to learn what areas they are strong and weak in. The opportunity to converse with other writers. Find their voice. become a better writer.

I have read many blogs, books, and posts in online writers groups. But nothing can beat that personal connection. I look forward to my first meeting with great excitement.

Nomination for Kreativ Blogger award

http://quizoxy.wordpress.com/ was so kind as to nominat me for the Kreativ Blogger award, after reciving it as well. Thank you again!

I have only been nominated but there is no reason why I can’t take the steps now and nominate others.

In order to claim the Kreativ Blogger Award here’s what I and the next lucky recipients need to do:

1. Thank the blogger who gave you the award and provide a link.
2. List 7 interesting things about yourself that your readers might find interesting
3. Nominate 7 other bloggers, provide links, and let them know!

 Seven Interesting Things:

1. I am 25 and I still have nightmares, almost every night. But I don’t always see them the way most would, I drawl inspiration from some of them. I may not have used the ideas, but they are there ready and waiting.

2. I once wrote a poem for my creative writing class in 9th grade that scared my teacher. I wish I still had it to share, probably one of my best. At that time it had only been a few years (I can’t remember how long exactly) seance the columbine shootings. I can’t remember the exact parameters of the assignment, but I did my poem on that subject, from the shooters point of view. I have always been able to place my self in the mind of another, someone I have never meant. So as some one who had suffered the torment of my pears for years, it wasn’t all that hard. Lets just say that when I read my poem to the class not only did I get a grate response from them, but my teacher pulled me aside at the end of class to ask if I was planing to shoot up the school. That made me laugh.

3. I don’t think I am interesting at all

4. My mind never stops moving. Even during intimate times (You know what I mean) I have half a dozen things swimming around up there. Its a pain in the a$$.

5. I surprised one of my teachers in middle school one day by reading a paper on her desk upside down. I can read upside down and backwards, because I am dyslexic, but adults in my school wouldn’t test me because they didn’t believe my parents.

 6. I have been through such bad experiences in my life it was thought I would end up with severe mental illness. Things that would and have damaged people to the point of drug abuse, mental illness, and even suicide. But here I am, you can say I am a little crazy but its who I am. I overcame the things that happened to me, and came out stronger on the other side. I know I am not the only one to ever do so, but its a personal triumph for me to prove the masses wrong.

 7. The people I love and care about think I am more talented then I do. But I know I should think the same as them. I won more awards for art and writing when I was in school then I can remember. I paint, tattoo, sketch, write poetry, and I am working on a novel, But I know no matter how much I do I can learn more, do more, be more. So I can’t bring my self to believe.

 Now for my nominations, the blogs I enjoy on a daily bases! Check them out, you may love them as much as I do!

My 7 Kreativ Blogger Award Nominees:

1. http://davidjrodger.wordpress.com/

2. http://kylemew.com/

3. http://fromscott.wordpress.com/

4. http://havardhole.com/

5. http://href.li/?http://theorganicartist.wordpress.com

6. http://href.li/?http://trustusonline.wordpress.com

7. http://rencyphilip.wordpress.com/

So there you have it, my seven. There are meny other blogs I love to read, so just because you aren’t on this list it doesn’t mean I don’t like you!

TwoOne x RekaOne x Ghostpatrol - "Idle Hands"

Reblogged from Secret Castle:

A recent  mural by TwoOne, RekaOne and Ghostpatrol.

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TwoOne

RekaOne

Ghostpatrol 

Artist of the day 2/5/12 : Street art

I happen to love street art. Rabelais and free street art is beginning to be recognized by the art community, it has a long way to go but the journey is worth it. I have seen art done on a wall that could not be done on a canvas. That's why today I pay tribute to street art, and chose this peace for my artist of the day.

Playing with shadows

Now this art work is cool. Remember when we where kids, playing with shadow pupets? I loved makeing the differant shapes and images. This person has taken shadow pupets to a hole new leval. see this image and more at : https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=118602291491383&set=a.118588208159458.15675.118587544826191&type=3&theater#!/photo.php?fbid=118602291491383&set=a.118588208159458.15675.118587544826191&type=3&permPage=1   

 

 

On a different note: Protect our freedom of speech!!!

As U.S. citizens we have the right to freedom of speech, even on the Internet. Don’t let them take that away from us!!! Tell them how you feel. Take a stand and sign the petition! This ling will lead you to my FaceBook page, and the link to go and sign the petition. You will have to be signed in to see it. Will you join me and save the Internet?

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fsopastrike.com%2Fstrike&h=YAQHAT8zdAQHjsxvSKluPD6zWuFmH0mTN4Gn1vvUQMAvOrg

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http://act.credoaction.com/r/?r=657881&id=33630-3959687-hNGrk6x&t=7

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More info, the full story. A brack down of the bill

http://mashable.com/2012/01/17/sopa-dangerous-opinion/

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Editing services being offered

Rebecca Berto is offering editing services at a very good deal, but for how long I do not know. you can fallow the links below. She can also be found on http://www.ladieswhocritique.com

 

To celebrate my new editing services, I’m offering:

- A FREE 1,000-word sample edit – 50% off my normal prices, and – Free publicity for published works I edit.

For more information about my services, and achievements, you can click on this link: http://rebeccaberto.wordpress.com/editing-services/; or visit my Facebook page to stay updated: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rebecca-Berto-Editing-Services/209018375858083.

And if you know someone who might be interested, please link them to my Facebook page or site.

Thanks!

Rebecca Berto

Planets tattoo

On facebook you can find all kinds of things. I found something fantastic this morning and wanted to share. https://www.facebook.com/tattooistartmagazine is one of the sites on facebook I subscribe to. Now some times the tattoos they post you look at and wonder why did they get that? Not this one. I found it so beautiful I had to post it. Look at the detail. As a tattooist I can tell you honestly I am not that good. Don’t get me wrong, I’m good. However I have no actual training, every thing I know I learned on my own. I am sure with training I could be, but fibromyalgia stops me from working in a shop. I would love to hear your thoughts. Do you find it as beautiful as me, a true work of art?

A true work of art! Planets tattoo at https://www.facebook.com/tattooistartmagazine

Here There Be Blog Trolls–How to Spot Them & What To Do

Here There Be Blog Trolls–How to Spot Them & What To Do.

Kristen Lamb’s blog is one I fallow closely. As a new writer I find her words inspiring and always helpful. I suggest to all the writers that fallow my blog “check  it out”. Kristen Lamb also has two books on sale at the moment for $4.99 a piece. https://whodareswinspublishing.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=86 and https://whodareswinspublishing.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=59

After reading you share your story of a blog troll feel free to post your comment here as well. Happy reading to all and to all a good write.