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mainer

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11. Hint: try writing longhand. If you can't see the imperfections, you'll move forward faster.

Reply to Ex-Pat Pats Fan (Reply #9)

Thu May 17, 2012, 09:18 PM

May 2012

Your inner editor is shouting too loudly. You need to make her take a step back. I find that writing longhand (especially if your handwriting is lousy) quells that editorial voice. Something about seeing my words on a screen makes me want to perfect each sentence over and over again.

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WHY AM I NOT WRITING??????? [View all] Ex-Pat Pats Fan May 2012 OP

Because you're free associating with the wrong topic. Lionessa May 2012 #1

Welcome Ex-Pat Pats Fan. We love having you here in our group... Little Star May 2012 #2

Thank you. Ex-Pat Pats Fan May 2012 #7

When you are ready, you will write. Curmudgeoness May 2012 #3

Just had a thought.... Little Star May 2012 #4

I don't think conditions are as perfect as you say.. fadedrose May 2012 #5

So...I should get someone to break my legs? Ex-Pat Pats Fan May 2012 #8

If you know someone who would do it, fadedrose May 2012 #10

Because writing is HARD? mainer May 2012 #6

You're right: And having OCD doesn't help. Ex-Pat Pats Fan May 2012 #9

Hint: try writing longhand. If you can't see the imperfections, you'll move forward faster. mainer May 2012 #11

2 questions... fadedrose May 2012 #12