It's in My Blood
My journey of becoming a teacher and writer.75 total reviews
Comment from JLR
A.Myers, thank you for posting your writing. I also want to express my appreciation for your dedication to stimulated young minds. I appreciate your well written words, however, I find this far more prose than poetry. Even, I dare say, it deals short of free verse poetry because it lacks the functionality of poetic devices, l such as metaphor, simile, assonance and metrical rhyme,
Thank you for sharing gifted prose-like writing. also, just a note your font reads quite small on an iPad.
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2023
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A.Myers, thank you for posting your writing. I also want to express my appreciation for your dedication to stimulated young minds. I appreciate your well written words, however, I find this far more prose than poetry. Even, I dare say, it deals short of free verse poetry because it lacks the functionality of poetic devices, l such as metaphor, simile, assonance and metrical rhyme,
Thank you for sharing gifted prose-like writing. also, just a note your font reads quite small on an iPad.
Comment Written 24-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2023
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Thank you for reading and reviewing. I appreciate it and your feedback. I'm thrilled you enjoyed it. Thank you--those are great suggestions and feedback. I thought I enlarged the font, but another reviewer suggested something I want to try next time to see if it helps. Thank you again for reading. Take care. :D :D
Comment from DeboraDyess
Amber, this was delicious. I, too, was a child who dreamed of being a n author, read books like they were sweet candies and wrote stories from the time I could hold a pencil. I, too, became a teacher. And a writer. I believe that's the best of both worlds, the 'real world' and the one we create in our souls and heads.
Favorite line:
Doubt and reality shadow my steps.
Something to consider:
simmering on the backfield >> things 'simmer' on the back burner. Not sure if you used the backfield intentionally to keep from being slightly cliche or not, but thought I'd ask. :)
I loved this. It was truly exceptional.
Blessings,
Deb
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2023
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Amber, this was delicious. I, too, was a child who dreamed of being a n author, read books like they were sweet candies and wrote stories from the time I could hold a pencil. I, too, became a teacher. And a writer. I believe that's the best of both worlds, the 'real world' and the one we create in our souls and heads.
Favorite line:
Doubt and reality shadow my steps.
Something to consider:
simmering on the backfield >> things 'simmer' on the back burner. Not sure if you used the backfield intentionally to keep from being slightly cliche or not, but thought I'd ask. :)
I loved this. It was truly exceptional.
Blessings,
Deb
Comment Written 24-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2023
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Thank you for reading and reviewing, Deb. I appreciate it and your feedback. Wow! We're two peas in a pod. It really *is* the best of two worlds. I'm thrilled you enjoyed it. Yes, I did choose that word specifically--wordplay. Thank you again for reading. Take care. :D :D
Comment from Jessica Nohavicka
I really enjoyed this piece a lot. I feel as if the character faced a struggle and you kinda got to follow along with their journey which I though was kind of fun.
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2023
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I really enjoyed this piece a lot. I feel as if the character faced a struggle and you kinda got to follow along with their journey which I though was kind of fun.
Comment Written 24-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2023
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Thank you for reading and reviewing. I appreciate it and your feedback. I'm thrilled you enjoyed it. Thank you again for reading. Take care. :D :D
Comment from Heather Knight
Hello!
First of all, your poem looks okay now.
Thanks so much for sharing your journey with us. I can relate because I share both your passions.
I've only had one job in my entire life: teaching EFL to adults and I still love it.
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2023
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Hello!
First of all, your poem looks okay now.
Thanks so much for sharing your journey with us. I can relate because I share both your passions.
I've only had one job in my entire life: teaching EFL to adults and I still love it.
Comment Written 24-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2023
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Thank you for reading and reviewing. I appreciate it and your feedback. That's awesome that we share this passion. Teaching is so rewarding. I love it! I'm thrilled you're enjoying your career. We need good teachers there. :) Thank you again for reading. Take care. :D :D
Comment from Jim Wile
This was a very fine piece. If you're as good a teacher as you are a writer, the school (and the kids) are very lucky to have you! What a great chronicle of your education and teaching career.
I was an IT person for many years, and although I didn't get to do any creative writing, I did plenty of technical writing, which I enjoyed very much. That may seem kind of dry to some, but I loved making my writings as clear, unambiguous, and understandable as I could. I was able to combine my passion for writing in my job as a systems analyst, which I also loved--the best of both worlds. When I retired, I took up creative writing which is even more fun.
Here's how I prepare a post for FanStory:
(I have a Windows operating system. Not sure of the software equivalents or keystrokes on an Apple device.)
I write the original text in Word, then copy it into a text-only editor called Notepad which removes all formatting. For paragraph breaks, either put an extra one in between paragraphs so it looks like 2 or just wait until you copy it into FanStory.
Now copy the whole document in Notepad (ctrl+a then ctrl+c) and paste it into the advanced editor textbox in FanStory (ctrl+v).
Note: Make sure to click the button to use the advanced editor before doing anything else except choosing an image for the posting, otherwise, you will lose what you typed and have to reenter it.
Once it is in the advanced editor in FanStory, then you can take advantage of all the available controls, like changing the font and size. (Make sure to highlight what you want to change first before using the buttons!)
For example, to use Comic Sans MS, font size 20, highlight what you want to change (if the whole document, just hit ctrl+a with the cursor anywhere within the text) and select Comic Sans MS from the Font dropdown and size 20 from the Size dropdown.
You can also insert additional blank lines between paragraphs here if you didn't do it in Notepad. I hope all this is clear, unambiguous, and understandable ð???.
If you have any more questions about formatting, I'd be happy to help.
Jim
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2023
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This was a very fine piece. If you're as good a teacher as you are a writer, the school (and the kids) are very lucky to have you! What a great chronicle of your education and teaching career.
I was an IT person for many years, and although I didn't get to do any creative writing, I did plenty of technical writing, which I enjoyed very much. That may seem kind of dry to some, but I loved making my writings as clear, unambiguous, and understandable as I could. I was able to combine my passion for writing in my job as a systems analyst, which I also loved--the best of both worlds. When I retired, I took up creative writing which is even more fun.
Here's how I prepare a post for FanStory:
(I have a Windows operating system. Not sure of the software equivalents or keystrokes on an Apple device.)
I write the original text in Word, then copy it into a text-only editor called Notepad which removes all formatting. For paragraph breaks, either put an extra one in between paragraphs so it looks like 2 or just wait until you copy it into FanStory.
Now copy the whole document in Notepad (ctrl+a then ctrl+c) and paste it into the advanced editor textbox in FanStory (ctrl+v).
Note: Make sure to click the button to use the advanced editor before doing anything else except choosing an image for the posting, otherwise, you will lose what you typed and have to reenter it.
Once it is in the advanced editor in FanStory, then you can take advantage of all the available controls, like changing the font and size. (Make sure to highlight what you want to change first before using the buttons!)
For example, to use Comic Sans MS, font size 20, highlight what you want to change (if the whole document, just hit ctrl+a with the cursor anywhere within the text) and select Comic Sans MS from the Font dropdown and size 20 from the Size dropdown.
You can also insert additional blank lines between paragraphs here if you didn't do it in Notepad. I hope all this is clear, unambiguous, and understandable ð???.
If you have any more questions about formatting, I'd be happy to help.
Jim
Comment Written 24-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2023
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Thank you for reading and reviewing, Jim. I'm thrilled you enjoyed it. Wow! That's awesome that you were able to do that. I applied for technical writing in my earlier days, but it wasn't a good fit for me. However, I'm much happier teaching now. I appreciate your help with the posting. I really, really appreciate it. Thank you again for reading, too. Take care. :D :D
Comment from MissMerri
This post clearly shows the work you put into it and the skill with which you naturally express yourself. I enjoyed this immensely. It is poetic and expressive and emotional and clearly autobiographical. It is very well done and worthy of six stars. I'm so glad you are here again on FanStory. Enjoy it! MM
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2023
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This post clearly shows the work you put into it and the skill with which you naturally express yourself. I enjoyed this immensely. It is poetic and expressive and emotional and clearly autobiographical. It is very well done and worthy of six stars. I'm so glad you are here again on FanStory. Enjoy it! MM
Comment Written 23-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2023
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Thank you for reading and reviewing. I appreciate it and your feedback. I'm thrilled you enjoyed it. I loved composing it, and I'm ecstatic that it came across so well. Thank you again for reading. Take care. :D :D
Comment from tfawcus
This is a fascinating account of your journey, and it is one that many writers might identify with. I'm glad that you have managed to find a balance between your teaching and your creative writing. Having been a teacher myself, I know how time-consuming it can be.
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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This is a fascinating account of your journey, and it is one that many writers might identify with. I'm glad that you have managed to find a balance between your teaching and your creative writing. Having been a teacher myself, I know how time-consuming it can be.
Comment Written 23-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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Thank you for reading and reviewing. I appreciate it and your feedback. Yes, I'm glad I've found a balance, too. Both professions are wonderful! If I may, what grades did/do you teach? Thank you again for reading. Take care. :D :D
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I mainly taught 6th grade and loved it. A while ago now!
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That's awesome! I've taught K, 3rd, 6th-8th, and reviewed college essay writing. I loved all of them!
Comment from jake cosmos aller
loved this meta poem about the writer's challenge. I too have had the same off formatting issues, sometimes it works other times it does not. would appreciate hearing any answer you get on this formatting issue which seems to be endemic on this site.
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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loved this meta poem about the writer's challenge. I too have had the same off formatting issues, sometimes it works other times it does not. would appreciate hearing any answer you get on this formatting issue which seems to be endemic on this site.
Comment Written 23-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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Thank you for reading and reviewing. I appreciate it and your feedback. I've got some suggestions that I'm still working through. I'll let you know when one of them works. Thank you again. Take care. :D :D
Comment from Paul McFarland
I wasn't going to read this because of the length, Amber, but I took a swing at it, and I'm glad I did. You've gone through a few stages in your life, and it sounds like you ended up where you should be.
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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I wasn't going to read this because of the length, Amber, but I took a swing at it, and I'm glad I did. You've gone through a few stages in your life, and it sounds like you ended up where you should be.
Comment Written 23-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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Thank you for reading and reviewing, Paul. I appreciate it and your feedback. I'm glad you did, too, and I'm thrilled you enjoyed it. Yes, I'm very happy with where I am. Thank you again. Take care. :D :D
Comment from nomi338
You and I have much in common. I suspect that our stories resemble the origin stories of the majority of writers on this site. FanStory I think, is the landing sport for most of us who have been searching for the launching pad to our careers as writers. I have personally grown so much, it is like I only thought I was a writer before joining FS. Now that I know and recognize what a real writer looks like, I have guidelines that point me in the right direction. My encouragement to you is to persevere, hold on to and treasure your membership here. I will provide you with what you need.
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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You and I have much in common. I suspect that our stories resemble the origin stories of the majority of writers on this site. FanStory I think, is the landing sport for most of us who have been searching for the launching pad to our careers as writers. I have personally grown so much, it is like I only thought I was a writer before joining FS. Now that I know and recognize what a real writer looks like, I have guidelines that point me in the right direction. My encouragement to you is to persevere, hold on to and treasure your membership here. I will provide you with what you need.
Comment Written 23-Jan-2023
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2023
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Thank you for reading and reviewing. I appreciate it and your feedback. That's awesome that you have an amazing experience, too. I love places where people see your potential and then help you stretch it and refine it until it glows with your inner spark. Thank you again. Take care. :D :D
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Thank you. (Correction). I meant to write It will provide you, I do not have the power or ability to perform such a task.
