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Sorry if I’m clueless here, but when is a guy considered “old?”
Post it, MP!
I really liked your post. It was well-written and full of feeling!
MG, I finally had a chance to sit down and read it. Very interesting and a good lesson! I just learned Noach over shabbos, so it was nice to read this. Thanks so much for sharing.
AYC, I haven’t crossed paths with you often, but from what I’ve read, you’re such a great asset to the CR. I know you’ve had a rough time a few days ago, but I’ve been through something similar too, and wanted to quit. It’s only because of the support of so many people here that I’m still around. So please come back and give it another shot. Don’t let one person ruin something that could be really great. You have so many friends here.
Please come back!
And I love the “AyeCo.”
Hi, Wonderstruck! Welcome.
Nicely said, MP! Not boring at all.
soliek, if your stories/novels are high in dialogue like mine, I’d probably really enjoy them :). So these meetings you go to, can you explain how it works? Are there other Jews there, do you show your Jewish writing? Do you critique their writing?
Writers told me not to rewrite/revise/polish anything until you’ve finished the first draft. You’ll drive yourself crazy. They also advised not to read anything you wrote over. Personally, I always read my stuff over, because I love my characters too much. Usually when I’m halfway done, or wrote a lot, I print it out to read over shabbos.
If you’re getting bored, it’s not a bad idea to move on to another story. Some stories click more than others. I sometimes write 2 or 3 novels at one time because my head is filled with ideas. Or you can always think of twists and give your characters obstacles to overcome. Also, if you feel like your story is dragging and you want to get to a better scene, skip the scene you’re struggling with and move on. You can get back to it later. Lots of writers don’t write in order (I do, because I need order, but everyone writes the way they write. There are no rules–just grammar and stuff…).
Hope that helps. Good luck!
Can someone please buy me the HTC Sensation for my birthday? Or the Samsung Galaxy S2? Me want a toy 🙁
mustangrider, I know how hard it is to find the discipline to sit down and write. I read somewhere that a writer should try to write at least for an hour a day. It doesn’t have to be actual work on the novel, but anything. Even something personal, just to get you into the writing. For me personally, sometimes I have no motivation to sit down at my computer and continue writing, but once I sit down, put on my headphones and crank up my music, I get into it and at times end up writing for three hours straight! What helps a lot is having someone read each chapter as you write it. For me, my sister reads my work as soon as I finish writing. It’s such a great motivation. Maybe you can find a family member or friend whom you trust to show your work to? It would be really great if there was an online Jewish writing forum where frum writers can critique each other’s work and motivate them. It’s the opposite for me: I can’t write short stories. Not that my novels are over 100k words. They’re ususally around 45-50k.
Busy as a bee, that’s really cool about your mother! Can I ask you something? For the secular writing, how censored was she? About seeing my work: I might post here. I’m not sure. I don’t really like my writing being so public where anyone (and certain people who really don’t deserve to see my writing) could see. Unless someone shows me a website or something where I can post privately or something…but thanks for your interest 🙂
observanteen, really good! You wrote so much in such a short piece. I really love this line: “the bright yellow finish line winked at me from the distance.” And you gave such a great message!
I didn’t want to come back to this thread, but I wanted to thank sam2 and Syag Lchochma. And gavra_at_work, there is another frum author–Rochelle Krich. She has a series where the main character is a frum detective. You might enjoy them :).
And thank you, mods, for stepping in before things got too out of hand.
Well according to another poster here, I’m an OTD girl.
Thanks, MP (again :)), but please don’t get upset over this. And MG, welcome back! I noticed you were away and I wondered where you were. You made an impression on me and I always look forward to reading your posts (and MP’s too, but I think he knows that). The same goes for my “triplet”, Kapusta.
Thanks MP, MG, and Kapusta. It’s people like you who make staying here worth it. Not sure I’ll post much, but I won’t disappear completely. Really, I appreciate your kind words. Also, Kapusta, you’re right, but there is a proper way how to address someone.
Hi, MP. I listened to the new song. Really good! Keep ’em comin’
Adios.
bein_hasdorim, thumbs up!
If you really are genuinely interested, then I guess email would be the only way…I just read over some of my things and I’m not sure they’re good enough to be read by anyone. I mean, it depends on your boundaries and stuff because some have Jewish characters, some don’t. Some are from guys’ point of views, which I love to write. You know, I can start a fresh with a frum story I’ve been wanting to write for a while and maybe send you chapter by chapter, and you could motivate me? Or I can type up the NE one, if you really want. I think it might be lame because I’m not a fantasy writer, nor am I an expert on the lore, so I’ll definitely mess up with that. I write YA (young adult)–are you interested in reading about teens? I have a frum one I started last year but gave up on because I felt it wasn’t working. Maybe you’d like that? It’s not really inappropriate, but it’d be banned by frum schools. Yeah, so what are your boundaries and what are you interested in?
Even with a password protected site I’d feel hesitant because there are always hackers, and once something is online, it stays online forever. Also, I’d like to know exactly who is reading my works, and I don’t want to share them with too many people. So…any ideas how to do this?
MP, are you really interested in my stuff? Well the NE story is in a notebook, so I’d have to type it all up… (and maybe do some rewrites!) But I don’t want to post any of my works online where anyone can steal them, so I don’t know what to do?
Hi and welcome :). I think you win the gold medal for the longest name here.
Yep, I write novels. Finished a few and am in middle of some others. I don’t think I’d be able to share them here. They’re not exactly…”kosher.” But I do plan on writing a “kosher” one soon.
Sure I know what it is. I’ve never done it, though. I could technically write a 50k novel in month. But I’m confused about something. Are you writing a Jewish/frum novel? When you go to your meetings, non-Jews read your novel and they understand?
Smack in the middle of three. And every minute I am older than my sister 😛
Why, thank you, MP! *curtsies*
And thanks holyland for that other link. I found the notes to a song I’ve been wanting to play on my casio for a while!
No offense, but are all moms this…ridiculous? The girl’s not even married to the guy yet and she’s already under unnecessary stress. Seriously…I can’t believe people are okay with all of this. If most girls have to deal with a MIL who wants them to be this perfect thing…I won’t even say it.
Can someone PLEASE explain the reasoning behind it? Maybe I’m just too unintelligent. Or hopefully this is all a joke.
MP, I’m not surprised about your “requirements.” Hopefully more guys think the way you do, and are not scared to admit it.
Took me a little while, but I found it for you! Since I can’t post links here, the website is jewishmusic(dot)com. Click on sheet music and browse by titles. It should be number 9 under “A.” (spelled: A Suke A Kleyne).
Hope that’s what you’re looking for.
Why do the mothers care so much? I want to understand their reasoning.
Are there any guys out there who see looks/appearance not as a necessity and requirement, but as a bonus?
Thanks, MP.
I didn’t have any “real” bees this year. Maybe one mosquito. I loved the rain!
Well, not every story needs to have a moral, but let’s see…Hm…I’m not that great at this, but how about:
In life there will always be people who are rude, who make you feel unwanted, unwelcome and put you down. But as long as there is at least one person who makes you feel wanted, welcome, who cares, whom you can count on, you’ll be okay.
I love eating in the sukkah when it rains
Or “In my honest opinion”
The Queen Bee sends her royal subjects to the sukkahs all around town. But she chooses the Sukkah on the MiddlePath.
It’s gotta be the food. And sitting in the sukkah.
You don’t want me in your sukkah? =(
I want to wish everyone a Gmar Chasima Tova and an easy fast!
Thanks, MP. That was really kind of you. But I think I come off much stronger online than how I am in real life. Sorry about those girls who turn you down because of your situation. That just shows they’re not for you. The right girl will accept you for who you are.
shlishi, you’re right that most women contribute more in their home than outside, but some women do have the talent and skill to help those outside of their homes. Not all women fit into one mold.
I don’t know the answer, but yay! I love this game! (I hope I can get some right. Are we allowed to Google?)
Okay, first of all: Shlishi, if a woman wants to work, she can. Don’t think less of her because of it. Some women contribute so much to the world. Also, these days two incomes are needed to raise children. Not everyone is rich or has other means of income. Personally, I wish I wouldn’t have to work, but that’s not because I am WOMAN. You are correct that when a woman has children it is preferable that she be home with them, but again, these days that’s really hard.
Second of all: adorable, I don’t want to criticize you, but a) you’re engaged! Be happy that you met your soul mate. Don’t complain. B) You’re making it seem like you’re upset with the man you chose. You chose a learner, so you have to prepare yourself for that lifestyle. Honestly, where is the money supposed to come from if you don’t want to work? I really don’t understand this. If a girl’s wish is to stay home, she should choose a guy with a stable job. But I think she should have a security net (like a college degree) so that if times get tough, she can get a job if needed.
MiddlePath and Kissthecook (and to everyone else), I give you a bracha that you’ll find the right person soon.
ootinny, at first I felt the same way as you, but then I realized that no one here meant to offend anyone. You have to understand that those of us who are single don’t know what the engaged ones are feeling (on cloud nine, in lala land). We’ll never feel it unless we get engaged. Now likewise, those who are engaged should be a little more considerate to those who are still single. It’s a tough place to be. Although for me personally, I’m okay with where I am.
Hey, you can start a singles’ club. All those married or engaged? GET OUT! We’ll probably have more fun anyway 😛