Comments on: White Water Writing

By: Paralysis of Analysis

Paralysis of Analysis — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 18:53:55 +0000

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By: Deborah Lee Luskin

Deborah Lee Luskin — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 22:26:29 +0000

You write, “One of the un-looked for upsides is that I am finding my life to be more interesting, richer, more exciting with the effort of putting myself out there.” Putting oneself out there is tough for a writer, whose natural pose is retreat to the comfort of working in pj’s. So kudos to you for an entire year of challenges!
Thanks for reading the blog and commenting on this post.
Deborah.

By: Alison C

Alison C — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 21:01:14 +0000

Great stuff! I have challenged myself in just such a way this year – and am blogging it here (alisoncowan.wordpress.com) – my Year of Daring Do. We all have different limits, as you say, and it took a little time for me to ‘own’ that although my particular challenges are a ‘walk in the park’ for some, they are valid for me. One of the un-looked for upsides is that I am finding my life to be more interesting, richer, more exciting with the effort of putting myself out there. And yes – a richness of experience must inform ones writing. Bravo to you for tackling your paddling challenge – and facing up to the ziplining one (sounds scary!). I am toying with the idea of doing some white water paddling too!

By: granbee

granbee — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 20:36:17 +0000

You have given me so much focus and courage for my writing in the midst of all the “to-do” lists that form threatening rapids around my writing kayak! Thank you, Deborah!

By: Deborah Lee Luskin

Deborah Lee Luskin — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 19:37:37 +0000

Thanks for reading the blog – and for letting me know this post was helpful.
Deborah.

By: Deborah Lee Luskin

Deborah Lee Luskin — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 19:37:03 +0000

Jamie – You’re absolutely right about the photos. My excuse? Yesterday, I used up all my technology patience learning how to post on blogspot, where I was invited to join The Vermont Book Shelf blog: http://vermontbookshelf.blogspot.com/
I do have an instruction session planned with my IT guy this Thursday. Somehow, learning how to use technology does not give me the same thrill as learning to kayak – though I do gain some sense of competence when I learn a new skill. Obviously, you’ve hit a sore nerve!
I’m glad you found the post inspiring. Your comment has certainly given me much to think about! Thanks for writing.
Deborah.

By: Jamie

Jamie — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 18:50:20 +0000

What a beautiful and inspiring post! The most outside of my comfort zone I have ever been was when I traveled to the small West African country of The Gambia when my son was a Peace Corps volunteer. I wanted to bolt within 10 minutes of being there. Thanks for reminding me of that moment and how I draw upon that the same way you draw upon your kayaking experience. Now, perhaps you’ll challenge your comfort zone and figure out how to post your white water pictures!!!

By: MarinaSofia

MarinaSofia — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 18:48:39 +0000

You’re so right. There is nothing like a challenge that really scares us and test our physical (or mental) limits to make us get a sense of perspective in our everyday life, or our writing life.

By: bulldogsturf

bulldogsturf — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 17:15:50 +0000

Thanks for replying, I have already written the article and sent it in for acceptance, I placed a link within the article back to your article. I do this as it will be an inspiration to my followers and other budding authors. I have followed the Blog now for quite a while and find the articles helpful and educational. As a 60 plus man who struggled at school with languages, I enjoy now penning articles of different things, in fact what ever hits me in the morning. I thank you once more for your article very inspiring..

By: Deborah Lee Luskin

Deborah Lee Luskin — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 17:02:03 +0000

Bulldogsturf:
I’m glad you found this post inspiring. I find 190 articles an inspiration!
If you have a blog, I think you can “repost” this; if not, you can probably add a live link to your site back to this.
No matter how much I write, earn from writing, see my work in print, every day I face the same challenge as every other writer on the planet: the blank page. Makes whitewater kayaking seem like a walk in the park.
Best, Deborah.