tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4262824217798704837.post6357212800996972295..comments2023-03-25T06:05:14.704-04:00Comments on Maverick Writ: Why I'm Not the Next Neil GaimanMavvy Vasquezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02733351935911184849noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4262824217798704837.post-58232876469819142242012-09-14T13:39:33.794-04:002012-09-14T13:39:33.794-04:00Oh Mav! I love this - I love this in ways I can no...Oh Mav! I love this - I love this in ways I can not even begin t express without sounding trite. <br /><br />Writing is an extension of my soul. Some days its bright, and open and everything flows easily. Other days I struggle to find two words that can repose next to each other in harmonious co-existence. Its why I have so many on-going projects and struggle with pigeon-holing it into deadlines. I can only write what is talking to me at the time. The minute I have to force a story or scene, I might as well give up, because it will never work. <br /><br />Would I like to make money writing? Absolutely! Even more than that, though, I want someone to review something I've written and tell me what my words said to them. <br /><br />I think you've given me the idea for my next blog post. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07191096061650330917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4262824217798704837.post-33524571300502604612012-09-14T09:01:07.576-04:002012-09-14T09:01:07.576-04:00Exactly, Christine! For writers, artists, musician...Exactly, Christine! For writers, artists, musicians, and actors more than anyone else, the work is about creative expression, not financial success. We share what's inside us with the world, and sharing doesn't come with a price tag. We create because we must. If we've touched just one person, we are successful. Mavvy Vasquezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02733351935911184849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4262824217798704837.post-82888397256210265872012-09-14T08:52:03.490-04:002012-09-14T08:52:03.490-04:00Nice post Mav. I keep hearing my mom's voice i...Nice post Mav. I keep hearing my mom's voice in my head, "If you think of it, do it!" I hated hearing that as a child but it is a momma-mantra that is least offensive.<br /><br />To have identified your passion is a blessing. You must write because you cannot imagine the alternative. <br />I make art and expect nothing except peace of mind.<br /><br />Great post!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08048753941726949285noreply@blogger.com