Work Room - Week 1

[clauderainsrm.livejournal.com]

Welcome to the Work Room.

What is this space? For those who are new, the Work Room is exactly what it sounds like, a little idea from Project: Runway where people can get together and help hammer out/shape their ideas. It’s a place to discuss the craft of writing.

The new topic is up: http://therealljidol.livejournal.com/715255.html

What comes to mind?

What is your mental process when encountering something that you may never have seen before? How do you adapt it into something you can use?

Remember that the topics are the starting point of your entry. You don't have to handcuff yourself to them, or throw the actual word itself in. How do you get the essence of a concept while showcasing who you are as a writer?

Comments

[impoetry.livejournal.com]

Sorry felt attacked. Wasn't my intent, just sharing an opinion that happened to be unpopular.

[kathrynrose.livejournal.com]

I'm all for different opinions. Have an opinion about the subject, but don't accuse me of bashing or calling people out when I haven't done it.

I've made it pretty clear from the first countdown post that I'm supportive of the newbies. I want people to feel welcome here, that's how I know for a fact I wasn't bashing anybody.

I have a direct way of speaking, and that gets misunderstood sometimes, but it's generally better to clarify, "did you mean..." than to accuse.

Truce?

[impoetry.livejournal.com]

Of course. Truce.

I should also say my reply wasn't meant to be only about you, I thought I was replying to the entire thread, so I'm sorry if it seemed like I was coming after you specifically.

[kathrynrose.livejournal.com]

Thanks.