mariontl: I am honoured that the Alzheimer's Society of Canada has placed my poem " Long Way Home " on their website, in the Creative Space section. I wrote " Long Way Home " for a contest entry. The contest was organized by CodyJack. There is a lot of good writing in the Creative Space on the alzheimers society site, including works written by those who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. http://www.alzheimer.ca/english/creativespace/writingroom-long_way_home.htm http://www.alzheimer.ca/english/creativespace/writingroom-intro.htm Thanks Codyjack for putting on the contest that inspired me to write " Long Way Home. " |
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Apart from this particular success, your post is a useful reminder that we can be imaginative in looking for potential outlets. Big congrats again. Sally - | ||
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mariontl: I am very disappointed with this site, because my poems are read by very few people. I have spent a lot of time writing reviews to try and earn certificates to bump up my poems closer to the top, so they will be read and reviewed. It takes hours and hours of reviewing to earn enough dollars for certificates. I am spending way too much time on here. I refuse to pay any more money on top of what I paid to join for the 2 yr membership, just in order to bump my poems up so they will be read. |
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Best wishes, Sally - | ||
I learn a lot from reviewing as well as being reviewed. One thing I've found helps me to rack up member dollars is becoming a fan of the more prolific, gifted writers here. That way my inbox has a steady flow of newly promoted stuff. Of course, you have to do what you think is right for you. Personally, while the system here isn't perfect, I haven't found anywhere else that I can get the quality of feedback that I get here. - | ||
I will do as suggested and become a fan of more of the prolific writers on fanstory. Thanks. - | ||
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mariontl: I wrote my first poem when I was 12.As a teen I wrote poems,including a couple about Elvis Presley.(I am a huge Elvis fan)I plan to visit Graceland in the near future with my daughter, who is also a fan.I feel privileged that I have 2 poems and a quote that I wrote published in the book "Remember Elvis" by Joe Esposito.I was not paid for my contributions,but to see my writing and my name printed in an Elvis book made me very happy. I like to write poetry, draw and paint. Unfortunately, I don't make time for these hobbies and procrastinate and let other things stand in the way. However, I am glad I joined Fanstory.com,because it is helping me to get into the habit of writing daily,and I am learning from critiques.This is a great group of people on this forum, with helpful advice and reviews and support that I know will help me in my goal to improve my writing skills. Now to find a way to get inspired to paint.... I am married with 2 children, one boy, one girl, in their 20's,and I have a beautiful 1 yr old granddaughter. I am an animal lover that owns both dogs and cats. I work as a long term care aide in a care facility. - Marion |
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