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Taking the Plunge

3/2/2015

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That little voice inside my head kept telling me that I should join the March SOL Challenge. Then that other voice would butt in and say, “No. Too scary. What if you can’t think of what to write about? Or miss a day?” And even though I did write on my blog yesterday, I didn’t post on SOL. “So there,” I thought, “I’ve missed the start so now I don’t have to decide anymore – it’s done.”

But leave it to those great minds over at Two Writing Teachers to know the wisdom of keeping the start of the challenge open for a few days – for writers like me, who can’t make up their minds but are curious enough to visit and read and comment. And who need a little push.

So this morning I opened my writer’s notebook and resorted to my favorite way to brainstorm – listing. I made two lists – “Why I Should” and “What is Preventing Me”. Then I started a short list of where I could find ideas. Turns out the only thing preventing me was fear, and when it comes right down to it, there is nothing to fear. I know Two Writing Teachers is about the most accepting and nurturing writing community there is. And when I returned to my list to pick out the most important one from the “Why I Should” side, I couldn’t decide. I discovered that all the reasons I had listed were equally important.


So here I am, ready to find the “hidden gems” in my life. I’ve taken the plunge!


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Judy Jester link
3/2/2015 04:31:05 am

Come on in. The water's fine. Everyone's super supportive - just like you've been to us.

Good for you!

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Rose
3/2/2015 04:34:14 am

Thanks, Judy!

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Tara link
3/2/2015 04:35:01 am

There's always that fear of having nothing to write that gets in the way at first. Glad that you've taken the plunge to join us!

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Elsie
3/2/2015 05:16:17 am

Glad you've decided to join in. I love that you made a list. It is surprising to me that you would have fear in writing. That kind of honesty speaks volumes.

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Rose
3/2/2015 05:40:29 am

Thanks! Believe it or not, writing does not come easily to me.

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Aileen Hower link
3/2/2015 05:48:31 am

I am really looking forward to reading your gems.

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Stacey link
3/2/2015 05:53:24 am

Yep... we keep it open for a few days not just for people who learn about it for the first time, but for people who are on the fence. Like Judy said, c'mon in... the water is fine!

I'm DELIGHTED you're going to be writing with us all month, Rose!

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Jennifer Laffin link
3/2/2015 07:14:32 am

YAY! I'm so glad you took the plunge and decided to join. You won't be disappointed! Lots of us are worried about not having anything to write about, but I have found that the more I write, the more I find things to write about. Welcome!

Jennifer

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Rose
3/2/2015 07:51:16 am

Thanks, Jennifer! I 'be already gotten a few ideas just from reading other posts. I'm looking forward to a fun filled month of writing!

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Lee Ann Spillane link
3/2/2015 08:15:30 am

I love your lists! So glad you decided to join in the SOL fun this month.

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Adrienne link
3/2/2015 09:36:02 am

Hooray! So glad you're here, and you're already proving your writerly bones by turning to your notebook! Can't wait to read more from you this month!

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Michelle
3/2/2015 11:09:42 am

I love your lists too -- that could work in so many situations! Bravo for jumping in. Now wade a bit in your words ... looking forward to more!

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