Comments on: Finding Your Inner Creative Badass

By: Lisa David Olson

Lisa David Olson — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 18:12:02 +0000

For two decades I've written sketch comedy, humor articles and finally (two years ago) I self published my humor memoir, openly sharing my traumatic childhood.
What makes me a badass is that I finally did it, and as predicted, affected some family members.

What I know: Family is who we CHOOSE.
My comedy troupe is my trust circle. Has been for a couple of decades.

Don't wait to write, to share and to learn.

Thanks for this wonderful article!!

By: ecellenb

ecellenb — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 15:21:37 +0000

Walter mentioned that when it's time to get the songs written it feels like it's already done. I am starting to think that is key. If you visualize the work completed, eventually you'll get there.

Having a writer tribe for support and motivation is important. I love each and everyone of mine.

Awesome post, Jenny!

By: Jenny Hansen

Jenny Hansen — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 05:34:00 +0000

In reply to dholcomb1. We ALL need to work on our badassery, Denise! That's why we hang out with other writer peeps - they know when to remind us to get to work. :-)

By: Jenny Hansen

Jenny Hansen — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 05:33:05 +0000

In reply to colleen. Your grandmother sounds like a wise woman! And how lucky you were to have her in your life for so long. :-) *slinks off to office chair*

By: LauraDrake

LauraDrake — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 12:59:54 +0000

In reply to christopherlentzauthor. Well said my friend, well said.

By: dholcomb1

dholcomb1 — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 02:59:50 +0000

I need to work on my badassery. Need to sit in the chair and create.

denise

By: Alicia Butcher Ehrhardt

Alicia Butcher Ehrhardt — Sat, 18 Jul 2020 18:33:56 +0000

In reply to Jenny Hansen. I'm chuckling. Lately said workout schedule has resulted in huge amounts of excess pain. As I tell myself: so? The alternative is worse, to become more and more frozen in body. I will keep it - and writing up - as long as I have breath, intention, and control of anything. So there.

By: colleen

colleen — Sat, 18 Jul 2020 06:08:50 +0000

Exactly, Jenny. We have to get with it! When I need a kick in the pants I think of a conversation with my grandmother. I told her I had written a book. I was frustrated at the time trying to find a publisher and whining in my head about how hard it all was. She just smiled and said, "You're very lucky." Lucky? I realized later that yes, we who have the freedom to pursue our dreams are lucky, so go to it! :O)

By: Jenny Hansen

Jenny Hansen — Sat, 18 Jul 2020 06:07:32 +0000

In reply to Alicia Butcher Ehrhardt. Bravo, Alicia! I agree that whining is ALWAYS a waste of time. And good for you, keeping the workout schedule up. :-)

By: Alicia Butcher Ehrhardt

Alicia Butcher Ehrhardt — Sat, 18 Jul 2020 04:27:45 +0000

Way ahead of you. I NEVER cry about it, not any more. And if the body and mind can be persuaded that day to be 'on,' more words and more finished scenes are added to NETHERWORLD. If they refuse to kick on that day, I don't sweat it - it doesn't matter, and tomorrow is another day (this happens on the days I exercise the tiniest bit necessary to keep from turning into a statue). Fear and whining use up an enormous amount of time and energy, and give you nothing back.