Friday Check-In
Since beginning my blog it has been a work in progress.First, I sought the advice from various bloggers but I have found myself alone; especially in the beginning when I didn’t get the comments and feedback I would liked. I felt very vulnerable and alone. However as time went on I joined various ‘challenges’ some more successful than others. Soon I felt less lonely and enjoyed a sense of a community. Unfortunately this ‘broadening’ meant that I was beginning to ‘flit’ and moving away from my original plan. I then decided to draw in the reigns a little and ensure there was some uniformity. This has proved successful and now I can either perfect or diversify if required. Joining this group means that I can do that or not; comfortably. I hope!
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What is your name (real or otherwise)? My adopted name is Nela Bligh
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Describe your writing style in three words. Informative, engaging and rich
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How long have you been writing online? Almost 2 years
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Which, if any, other writing challenges do you participate in? 100 Word Challenge, Alphabethursday, Weekly Photo Challenge and Silent Sunday
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Describe one way in which you could improve your writing. Be more creative or experimental
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What is the best writing advice you’ve ever been given? Be yourself
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Who is your favorite author? John Steinbeck, Doris Lessing, Raymond Carver etc. but enjoying Anne Dillard at present.
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How do you make time to write? I rise at 5am and with a notepad and camera at all times.
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Give us one word we should consider using as a prompt. Remember–it must have a third definition. Read, Travel, Look
Direct us to one blog post of yours that we shouldn’t miss reading.
I have posted daily for over a year my heart goes into each. It would be difficult to suggest one. The ones from my childhood are good, Library snapshots, Wise Women and Stories from Brazil are fine. A friend said this was one of my best yet …
Saturday and the advent of the trip to Rio!
but who knows?