Writus Interruptus
A comic tale of one girl's encounter with writer's block36 total reviews
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Navada,
this is so funny. I guess because it's so relatable. My mind has a tendency to wonder like a river- a very crooked one. I like to use a thesaurus at times, but it's no help at all when I'm searching for the right word and can't come up with it. Of course there isn't an invention that can tell you which word you want, which is probably a good thing. Well done gal.
Blessings,
Tom
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2023
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Hello Navada,
this is so funny. I guess because it's so relatable. My mind has a tendency to wonder like a river- a very crooked one. I like to use a thesaurus at times, but it's no help at all when I'm searching for the right word and can't come up with it. Of course there isn't an invention that can tell you which word you want, which is probably a good thing. Well done gal.
Blessings,
Tom
Comment Written 28-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 29-Nov-2023
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Thank you so much! :)
Comment from rama devi
Very unique and creative. Draws the reader into your POV...and I am not surprised this won. Bravo and kudos on your win.
Perfectly paced, and excellent use of spacing to effect dramatic pause and carry cadences.
Favorite bit:
I do remember the time
that mangy seagull with one leg
stole our hot chips at a picnic
and pooped all over my mother's handbag.
Ha!
Everyone found that hilarious.
Except Mum.
Superb use of poetic devices like alliteration of H, E, P, S and the medley of M sounds as well.
Warmly,
rd
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2023
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Very unique and creative. Draws the reader into your POV...and I am not surprised this won. Bravo and kudos on your win.
Perfectly paced, and excellent use of spacing to effect dramatic pause and carry cadences.
Favorite bit:
I do remember the time
that mangy seagull with one leg
stole our hot chips at a picnic
and pooped all over my mother's handbag.
Ha!
Everyone found that hilarious.
Except Mum.
Superb use of poetic devices like alliteration of H, E, P, S and the medley of M sounds as well.
Warmly,
rd
Comment Written 19-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2023
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Thank you so much for your detailed review and for the six stars - very much appreciated! xx
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xxxooo
Comment from gramalot8
Love this. I think any writer who says they have never had writers block... is hiding the truth! Lol
Thank goodness our muse is usually just lurking around the corner... sometimes teasing us... but eventually hopping out to inspire us once again. Great job and thanks for sharing this with us.
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2023
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Love this. I think any writer who says they have never had writers block... is hiding the truth! Lol
Thank goodness our muse is usually just lurking around the corner... sometimes teasing us... but eventually hopping out to inspire us once again. Great job and thanks for sharing this with us.
Comment Written 12-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2023
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Thank you so much!
Comment from BethShelby
This is really funny. It almost embarrassing to admit this isn't so far different to the way I've felt at times. When it gets that bad you might as forget it and take a lunch break So this was a winner. I can why. It is a accurate but amusing portrayal of a case of writer's block
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2023
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This is really funny. It almost embarrassing to admit this isn't so far different to the way I've felt at times. When it gets that bad you might as forget it and take a lunch break So this was a winner. I can why. It is a accurate but amusing portrayal of a case of writer's block
Comment Written 12-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2023
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Thank you so much, Beth!
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Good artwork and nice presentation, Nevada.
-I can see why you won the contest;
a very creative entry, from the topic
to the images and the way you presented it.
-You get across the issue of writer's block very well.
-The writer sits there and got a brainstorm about
a great topic, then sits there wondering what it
was with varying scenarios.
-The lunch idea was probably a good one
unless a seagull stole part of it, ha, ha.
-Congratulations on the win. Well done!!
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2023
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-Good artwork and nice presentation, Nevada.
-I can see why you won the contest;
a very creative entry, from the topic
to the images and the way you presented it.
-You get across the issue of writer's block very well.
-The writer sits there and got a brainstorm about
a great topic, then sits there wondering what it
was with varying scenarios.
-The lunch idea was probably a good one
unless a seagull stole part of it, ha, ha.
-Congratulations on the win. Well done!!
Comment Written 12-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2023
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Thank you so much - I really appreciate your feedback!
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You are very welcome.
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
I love the stream of consciousness style you've written with here - fantastic! And the long spaces between thoughts - apropos for your subject. And the way you wander into the weeds time and time again . . . anything to keep from writing, lol!
I'm so glad you won this contest - I laughed all the way through it!
I don't suffer writer's block - my problem is just the opposite as I always have 3 or more stories floating around in my head.
The ending was perfect - go to lunch!
Really enjoyed this.
xo
Pam
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2023
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I love the stream of consciousness style you've written with here - fantastic! And the long spaces between thoughts - apropos for your subject. And the way you wander into the weeds time and time again . . . anything to keep from writing, lol!
I'm so glad you won this contest - I laughed all the way through it!
I don't suffer writer's block - my problem is just the opposite as I always have 3 or more stories floating around in my head.
The ending was perfect - go to lunch!
Really enjoyed this.
xo
Pam
Comment Written 12-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2023
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Thank you so much - I really appreciate your positive comments and six stars! Very generous of you! xx
Comment from l.raven
Hi Navada, LOL...I think you will find
that most everyone on the site can relate
to you poem...
we have all felt writers block before...
I loved your story told...and love the ending...
perfect...
CONGRATULATIONS...on a well deserved win....
I love your poem...and your picture speaks for itself...
very well written...love Linda xxoo
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2023
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Hi Navada, LOL...I think you will find
that most everyone on the site can relate
to you poem...
we have all felt writers block before...
I loved your story told...and love the ending...
perfect...
CONGRATULATIONS...on a well deserved win....
I love your poem...and your picture speaks for itself...
very well written...love Linda xxoo
Comment Written 12-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2023
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Thank you so much, Linda - I really appreciate your feedback! :)
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your so very welcome...love xxoo
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your so very welcome...love xxoo
Comment from Lea Tonin1
The person's going through with that die tribe. Because it goes through my mind sometimes too. Really great job and fine idea behind it too. Just give it to him straight perfect. I see no issues with grammar esthetics, sentence structure or subject matter. Is an excellent entry. Congratulations on the win and I hope you're having a great evening!
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2023
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The person's going through with that die tribe. Because it goes through my mind sometimes too. Really great job and fine idea behind it too. Just give it to him straight perfect. I see no issues with grammar esthetics, sentence structure or subject matter. Is an excellent entry. Congratulations on the win and I hope you're having a great evening!
Comment Written 12-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 12-Nov-2023
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Thank you so much for your kind comments, Lea!
Comment from Daylily
Lol You have really caught the dynamics of a horrible period of writer's block. It is easy to see why this is the contest winner. Congratulations, Navada!
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2023
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Lol You have really caught the dynamics of a horrible period of writer's block. It is easy to see why this is the contest winner. Congratulations, Navada!
Comment Written 11-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2023
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Thank you so much - I appreciate your feedback! :)
Comment from jake cosmos aller
This great little poem is about a common phenomenon -writer's block. i usually don't have that problem, have too much to write and have to shut it down after a while.
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2023
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This great little poem is about a common phenomenon -writer's block. i usually don't have that problem, have too much to write and have to shut it down after a while.
Comment Written 11-Nov-2023
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2023
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Thank you!