tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136992265063696641.post1958508063172297169..comments2020-07-15T02:57:15.016-07:00Comments on Strange Words: January, 2014, SHU ResidencyScott A. Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00401840261793826042noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136992265063696641.post-31399688471696664362014-01-23T04:06:49.840-08:002014-01-23T04:06:49.840-08:00Excuse me while I grab a box of tissues...
OK, I m...Excuse me while I grab a box of tissues...<br />OK, I miss it, so much! Every day I look for comments and articles on our FB page from my colleagues. Every day they remind me to keep my ass in the chair and write. Every day I understand that after this program I am a writer, a professional writer. And I miss my peeps!Leadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05680058144553894051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136992265063696641.post-2685008248671407132014-01-18T17:35:52.358-08:002014-01-18T17:35:52.358-08:00The thesis defenses were impressive and sometimes ...The thesis defenses were impressive and sometimes intimidating. The classwork proved we are dealing with professionals who know their craft. All I can say to that is... Game On.Jay Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01987836463281320442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136992265063696641.post-44372794384939369702014-01-18T11:39:57.661-08:002014-01-18T11:39:57.661-08:00I learned that I have some personal issues that ha...I learned that I have some personal issues that have both hindered me and warped my mind in helpful ways, that symbols/themes/motifs can be interesting when presented in a creative writing way instead of a torturous analyze-this-literary-piece way, and that the insanity level of a room full of writers multiplies with each new writer who enters. I also re-learned that entering the program was one Samantha Lienhardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00050896759185927270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136992265063696641.post-4107161563207445232014-01-17T16:41:39.312-08:002014-01-17T16:41:39.312-08:00I learned that life does go on after you lose some...I learned that life does go on after you lose someone close to you and the writers in the program are some of the most caring, generous, and outrageously awesome people in the world. We are truly blessed to be a part of the crazy circus called SHU Res. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136992265063696641.post-19609207433076064382014-01-17T13:05:54.173-08:002014-01-17T13:05:54.173-08:00I learned how much I missed the residency. Also th...I learned how much I missed the residency. Also that I need to hurry up and become a well-regarded video game writer and published author so that I can be a mentor and get paid to go to residency every January and June.Korahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02474395675949134613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136992265063696641.post-86183888896590156132014-01-17T10:39:47.388-08:002014-01-17T10:39:47.388-08:00I (re)learned how much I love residency, how much ...I (re)learned how much I love residency, how much the people there are not just people, they're family, on so many levels, that I am not alone in that feeling and am loved at least as much as I love you all. I also learned that leaving sucks. Like big time. And it gets worse every six months when people graduate who I know won't be crazy enough to keep coming back (like I am). <br /><br Rachell Nicholehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17574760920645426444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136992265063696641.post-3543941633947802402014-01-17T10:25:57.296-08:002014-01-17T10:25:57.296-08:00I learned that creating ritual in life adds magic ...I learned that creating ritual in life adds magic to it. Residency is full of little rituals and traditions that infuse it with the best kind of wonder and enchantment. I'm hoping I can use this in my everyday life to combat the creeping evil of regular life. I also mean to use this in my writing to make my world and my characters more rich and compelling. So glad I got to take a class about Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136992265063696641.post-90771182868408071902014-01-17T09:58:02.953-08:002014-01-17T09:58:02.953-08:00As a One, I enjoyed hanging back to listen and lea...As a One, I enjoyed hanging back to listen and learn. I found common ground with the horror writers, which was a tiny surprise as I don't know the genre well (yet). I shared similar publication hopes and fears with pre-published writers and multipublished authors. I met instructors who inspired more than my writing with their personal tales of struggle, heartbreak, and triumph. And I was Tricia Skinnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09341379257496183223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136992265063696641.post-49517950842462888932014-01-17T09:46:36.799-08:002014-01-17T09:46:36.799-08:00A piece of my heart resides in Greensburg. This p...A piece of my heart resides in Greensburg. This program is one of the best decisions I ever made, far beyond making me a better writer--which it also did. Now, excuse me as well. I have a book to rewrite. JenniferDZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176018212389703412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136992265063696641.post-48955468564792424242014-01-17T09:29:10.641-08:002014-01-17T09:29:10.641-08:00In the things I already knew but had confirmed:
I...In the things I already knew but had confirmed:<br /><br />It sucks not coming back every six months.KL Gradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15498176384773018091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7136992265063696641.post-1877023779950995512014-01-17T08:36:44.706-08:002014-01-17T08:36:44.706-08:00And when one has graduated and left the program, t...And when one has graduated and left the program, there is a terrible feeling of jealousy toward those still in it. I miss it... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com