Comments on: Treading Water

By: Linda

Linda — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 16:14:29 +0000

When was the last time you read Charge of the Light Brigade? Let it stir your emotions and then let your emotions stir Aileen’s. Recall that her world is real instead of a book and a job. It will come. Creation is costly but you always pay and we thank you.

By: WM

WM — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 18:00:44 +0000

In reply to MK. Yes, karaoke with Nathan serenading her with "Come on Aileen" then using that line throughout the story when he wants her to something.

By: Andrea Smith

Andrea Smith — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 01:35:30 +0000

Why are they where they are? My crazy brain: They came for the chocolate; the beautiful bridge is a portal to Candyland!

Something Bigger? I’m seeing a s’more-style monster get eaten by Aileen. Lol!

I hope the brainstorming session makes you write like the wind. At the very least, it gets you moving in the right direction.

By: Alanna

Alanna — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 02:54:25 +0000

I recommend some exercise that you can’t speak through. Laps in a pool, or distance running. Something where you are alone with the aches. Start with your question, and eventually the answer will come. Best of luck, and we’re rooting for you.

By: Tink

Tink — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 02:03:39 +0000

Got to be explicit in your requests and typing. Former could lead to flashes of hot and latter could lead to flashes of perspiration. Happy wording.

By: Betsy Stout Shaver

Betsy Stout Shaver — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 21:27:54 +0000

Sometimes creative blocks happen because the subconscious part of the creative flow gets plugged up. Two or more trains of thought are tangled and competing as to which should be best to be next in order. Maybe take some centering time to relax and try out different scenarios for the story to flow or rearrange itself. Maybe there is an important new element that needs to be included. Take some contemplative time to let your thoughts come out and play.

By: MK

MK — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 21:27:10 +0000

All I ask is that there are more karaoke scenes. I feel strongly that Aileen needs to teach Connor the fine art of lip-syncing to the greatest hits. Or introduce him to The Office. Hehehehe

By: Kiri Guyaz

Kiri Guyaz — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 21:22:58 +0000

Aww, be gentle with Tobey! She kicks so much ass already—and we don’t want you burning out parts of yourself you might need to brain and stuff…! Love and compassion and all the hugs—