Wednesday, July 3, 2013

#IWSG - Inspiration!

Welcome to another Insecure Writer's Support Group post!

Your wonderful host, author, developer, producer, director, musician and NINJA, Alex J. Cavanaugh has recruited Nancy S. Thompson, Mark Koopmans and MOI to help co-host today!

So, I will keep it short.

WRITE

There you have it.

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Today's genre: Water Movies

Sphere. (Honestly, this movie, SUCKED, but the book, the book was awesome. You should read it.)


Norman Goodman: I would be happy if Jerry had no emotions whatsoever. Because the thing of it is once you go down that road... here's Jerry, an emotional being cooped up for 300 years with no one to talk to... none of the socialization, the emotional growth that comes from contact with other emotional beings...
Harry: So...?
Norman Goodman: What happens if Jerry gets mad? 


Next week: CHOOSE YOUR OWN QUOTE!
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42 comments:

  1. Alex J. CavanaughJuly 3, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    Good quote from a blah film.
    Thanks for being an awesome co-host today!

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  2. Rachel SchieffelbeinJuly 3, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    Lol. Great post. Write. Yes. That is kind of the most important part of all this, huh? :)

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  3. PK HREZOJuly 3, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    Hello Heather! Thanks for hosting! Yeah Sphere the film did nothing for me. I saw a girl with a tee shirt on the other day that said, "The book was better."
    lol... need one of those! :)

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  4. Molly/CeceJuly 3, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Yes, WRITE! Write what you are only brave enough to think, write what the secrets you have never told, write what breaks your heart. Happy to join the Group. :)

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  5. David P. KingJuly 3, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    I remember seeing Sphere on the Warner Brother's lot. Yeah. I didn't get it either. Maybe I should read the book. :)

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  6. Mark MeansJuly 3, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    There is no better advice, for sure!

    Thanks for co-hosting this month and have a great holiday!

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  7. cleemckenzieJuly 3, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    Even the "not-so-much" films have their moments! You got that moment with the dialogue!

    Thanks for the post as co-host today. And your advice is perfect.

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  8. Jessica FergusonJuly 3, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    I love quotes ...

    WRITE!
    Writers write.

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  9. AnonymousJuly 3, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    Perfect. :)

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  10. Mary AalgaardJuly 3, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    I need to find that treefort where I can hide out and write my stories. Then, invite all my friends over to act out the plays that I wrote, and have a picnic. Write. Simple advice. Like, eat less, exercise more. Not complicated in theory. Difficult in practice.
    Write on!

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  11. BevimusJuly 3, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    It's amazing how all of it always boils down to the same message, which you so succinctly put.

    And I will have to check out the book because I’ve heard the same thing (sucky movie, good book) from way more than one person.

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  12. Michael Di GesuJuly 3, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    WRITE! Wonderful advice.

    Thanks for co-hosting Heather.

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  13. SuzJuly 3, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    Woman of few words.

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  14. Michelle WallaceJuly 3, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    Write.
    A single word.
    This reinforces the theory that 'less is more'!
    Thanks for co-hosting the IWSG.
    Writer In Transit

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  15. J.L. CampbellJuly 3, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    Yeah, that's a good way to beat the blahs and the doubts.

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  16. MeredithJuly 3, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    Ha! That ONE word has so much impact. So guess what I'm going to do since it is a rainy day :)

    Meredith
    Meredith’s Musings

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  17. Yolanda RenéeJuly 3, 2013 at 1:51 PM

    Yes, always good advice, and Sphere was a bit odd, the movie. Books are always better - always!

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  18. DanaJuly 3, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    Write. That's the motivation I need today. Thanks!

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  19. Elsie AmataJuly 3, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    Thank you so much for co-hosting!! You rock!!

    And, your advice is spot on. We must write.

    Elsie

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  20. Golden EagleJuly 3, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    Excellent advice! It certainly solves a lot of problems.

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  21. AnonymousJuly 3, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    I think continuing to write is the only way to deal with all of our writing insecurities. :)

    Great IWSG post!

    Kim
    (This Writer's Growing)

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  22. Christine RainsJuly 3, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    One word is all you need! :) Have a great rest of the week.

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  23. Samantha MayJuly 3, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    Short, sweet, and to the point!

    I've never heard of Sphere, but I do indeed like that quote :)

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  24. Kim Van SicklerJuly 3, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    You get the award for the most succinct post! Hey, I noticed that you're a zombie genre fan. I just finished Rot and Ruin by Jonathan Maberry, mostly because I just met the guy and wanted to read one of his books. It wasn't what I expected at all and my first foray into that genre.

    Thanks for being such a hospitable co-host!

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  25. HuntressJuly 3, 2013 at 4:52 PM

    Is it my imagination or are there a lot of blah movies? Or maybe I'm confusing them with the re-boots?

    I haven't seen anything totally original since Inception.
    CD Coffelt ponders at Spirit Called
    And critiques at UnicornBell

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  26. LisaJuly 3, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    Have to admit, "write" gets quickly to the point! I agree and that's what gave me my idea on what to write today! Thanks for hosting!

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  27. DL HammonsJuly 3, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    Apart from Jurassic Park, Michael Crichton hasn't had much luck with movie adaptations! :)

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  28. UnknownJuly 3, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    I kind of liked "Sphere." It dealt with some really interesting psychological issues. It was almost a mystery. But I have to admit I liked "Abyss" too, so maybe I just like underwater movies! LOL

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  29. Carrie ButlerJuly 3, 2013 at 9:38 PM

    Write.

    I love it! Sometimes, I think I need that stamped on my forehead. ;)

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  30. Cherie ColyerJuly 3, 2013 at 9:41 PM

    I like your IWSG advice :) Thanks for co-hosting this month!

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  31. M.J. FifieldJuly 3, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    Can't think of any better advice to offer writers.

    And I never saw Sphere.

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  32. klahanieJuly 3, 2013 at 11:04 PM

    Hey Heather,

    Seriously, my ego can't take much more of this. I keep noting all you fine folks mentioning the "IWSG" aka "I Was Seeking Gary:)

    You are right, write!

    I know, a bit ahead of myself. How did that happen? Thanks and "go ahead, make my day!"...

    Gary :)

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  33. Nancy ThompsonJuly 3, 2013 at 11:20 PM

    I never saw the movie but the book was awesome! Are you as tired as I am after reading all those posts? How does Alex do it?

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  34. Heather M. GardnerJuly 3, 2013 at 11:56 PM

    Thanks for all the great comments everyone! I appreciate the visit!

    Heather

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  35. ~Sia McKye~July 4, 2013 at 12:45 AM

    Practice does make perfect, doesn't it?

    I wanted to thank you for being a co-host. It's a lot of work getting to everyone. I started commenting late last night and throughout the day and again tonight. I still haven't gotten to everyone.

    Sia McKye OVER COFFEE

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  36. dolorahJuly 4, 2013 at 1:43 AM

    Love your simple concept Heather :)

    .....dhole

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  37. Misha GerrickJuly 4, 2013 at 3:31 AM

    Exactly. Writing is something we should come back to no matter what. Writing is what makes us real writers. :-)

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  38. LizaJuly 4, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    You make me think of times I have struggled to pare things down to the perfect word. Well done! :). Thank you for co-hosting.

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  39. L. Diane WolfeJuly 4, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    Short and to the point!

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  40. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comJuly 4, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    I'll get write to it.

    Thanks for co-hosting, Heather.

    xoRobyn

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  41. CiaraJuly 4, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    wow, 296? That's amazing.

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  42. Empty Nest InsiderJuly 5, 2013 at 4:25 AM

    Great quote Heather! Thanks for co-hosting the IWSG!

    Julie

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