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Re: Writer's Thread
[Re: JerseyGuy]
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07/15/09 12:53 PM
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Santino Brasi
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I a currently working on a story that I hope will become a novel, it is about World War II 
 He - (Simón Bolívar) - was shaken by the overwhelming revelation that the headlong race between his misfortunes and his dreams was at that moment reaching the finishing line. The rest was darkness. "Damn it," He sighed. "How will I ever get out of this labyrinth!" So what’s the labyrinth? That’s the mystery isn’t it? Is the labyrinth living or dying? Which is he trying to escape - the world, or, the end of it?
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Re: Writer's Thread
[Re: klydon1]
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07/17/09 11:57 PM
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I am also a big fan of Wordsworth, Tennyson and Yeats, who are undisputed masters of the craft Cast a cold eye, on life, on death-- Horsemen, pass by!
Ntra la porta tua lu sangu � sparsu, E nun me mporta si ce muoru accisu... E s'iddu muoru e vaju mparadisu Si nun ce truovo a ttia, mancu ce trasu.
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Re: Writer's Thread
[Re: klydon1]
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07/18/09 12:14 AM
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I believe that John Keats' "Ode to a Nightingale" is the greatest piece of prose or poetry that I've ever read. I give that honor to Robert Frost's, "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening".
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Re: Writer's Thread
[Re: klydon1]
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07/18/09 11:49 AM
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I believe that John Keats' "Ode to a Nightingale" is the greatest piece of prose or poetry that I've ever read.
I am also a big fan of Wordsworth, Tennyson and Yeats, who are undisputed masters of the craft, but Keats' ode becomes more powerful, beautiful and meaningful each time I read it. You would get along well with my father; he has identical views about these poets. 10 years ago when I was a believer, I used to like these lines from Tennyson: More things are wrought by prayer Than this world dreams of. Wherefore, let thy voice Rise like a fountain for me night and day. For what are men better than sheep or goats That nourish a blind life within the brain, If, knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer Both for themselves and those who call them friend?
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Re: Writer's Thread
[Re: Sicilian Babe]
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07/18/09 02:17 PM
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I love all of those mentioned, as well as the poems of Dylan Thomas, especially "Do Not Go Gently Into That Good Night." I like Thornton Melon's version in "Back To School." I didn't know you were a poetry buff, Babe. Maybe you can help me straighten out my Longfellow  .
"I got news for you. If it wasn't for the toilet, there would be no books." --- George Costanza.
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Re: Writer's Thread
[Re: JerseyGuy]
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07/19/09 05:25 AM
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I didn't know exactly where to put this so forgive me if this is in the wrong spot but I didn't know where to put it. I'm posting this thread so anybody on this forum who has an interest in writing whether it be as a career or as a hobby can discuss it with their fellow forumers. I do it a lot in my spare time and most of my works center around organized crime although my two current mafia works are fanfics of popular videogame franchises I'd say they are quite original. Anything that can be considered related to writing can be posted here. I hope I'm not alone in enjoying this hobby and hope this thread lasts a while. I am a writer and a Editor in Chief for www.whenmagazine.com. I'd be PERSONALLY interested in hearing your stories. PM me if ur interested in sending them to me. (I primarly write song lyrics, rock/country/pop), but i like all and I make money off of my articles at www.assoiatedcontent.com/curtbizelli. I'm starting to get more into the niche of (devotional), motivatioal, inspirational, marketing, sales, psychology, etc. I've been into writing for 17 years. View my website at: www.Bizelli.wsBlessings, Tru C Biz
~ Woke Up This Morning And Bought Myself A Gun ~ ~ Curtis "Ray Biselliano" Bizelli ~
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Re: Writer's Thread
[Re: olivant]
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07/21/09 12:13 AM
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For those of you who have been published, a question: I assume persistence is a necessary element. One should blanket publishers with a manuscript, right? Or should one be more selective? If you're really serious about getting a novel published, you'll need an agent. Publishers won't give you the right time of day as a new writer, unless you have an agent known to them who'll front you. If your work is nonfiction, and you have bona fides in your field, you might be able to deal with a publisher directly, especially if the publisher specializes in your field.
Ntra la porta tua lu sangu � sparsu, E nun me mporta si ce muoru accisu... E s'iddu muoru e vaju mparadisu Si nun ce truovo a ttia, mancu ce trasu.
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Re: Writer's Thread
[Re: Sicilian Babe]
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07/21/09 12:14 PM
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Back to School is hilarious! Thanks, PB - now I have to watch it again... You two have so much in common at times!! Are you sure that you're not Siamese twins separated at birth??? Yeah, but knowing us, we were probably joined at the ass  .
"I got news for you. If it wasn't for the toilet, there would be no books." --- George Costanza.
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