tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post5206757461514184418..comments2024-03-18T17:05:21.126+00:00Comments on An Awfully Big Blog Adventure: How to be a Writer in Residence. Erm? - Eloise WilliamsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-607642428007057092016-04-27T18:52:01.392+01:002016-04-27T18:52:01.392+01:00Loved this!Loved this!Sue Purkisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09084528571944803477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-7526481541111481262016-04-27T13:23:37.166+01:002016-04-27T13:23:37.166+01:00I had to smile at your... "where they usuall...I had to smile at your... "where they usually have Artists in Residence filling the space with beautiful paintings or innovative art" because that's how I feel when I'm around illustrators giving workshops. What has a poor writer to show by way of creativity... some paper and a laptop. So your old typewriter was a great idea. Immediately sets the scene for an Earnest Hemingway moment! <br />Dianne Hofmeyrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18222157214605257030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-49666677192578432882016-04-26T16:16:53.680+01:002016-04-26T16:16:53.680+01:00I think it's quite common for people to feel l...I think it's quite common for people to feel like that. I read an article on the BBC recently about 'feeling as if you are a fraud' and constantly feeling as if someone is going to 'find you out' for the failure you are - when of course you are actually a successful person with lots of good points. Apparently a sense that you're not as good as you should be is an indication that you're probably doing alright. It's the ones that go around believing that they are wonderful that are really in trouble...! (lol). I would be terrified by that empty room too - but you've done a great job of filling the blank space and making it look inviting. Now just imagine what you could do with a lighthouse....Becca McCallumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09339982441409936532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-55984382338056687922016-04-26T12:52:07.340+01:002016-04-26T12:52:07.340+01:00Thanks, Eloise. I've been told I can come acro...Thanks, Eloise. I've been told I can come across as very confident, but I think I'd be terrified in your position. So if I ever get the opportunity to be a writer in residence, I shall take courage and inspiration from your example. I hope you'll let us know how the project looks from the other side too!<br />John Doughertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11937505376169411724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-22521358038586000932016-04-26T11:29:31.766+01:002016-04-26T11:29:31.766+01:00Thanks all. I recovered myself quite quickly and a...Thanks all. I recovered myself quite quickly and am now writing... in between lighthouse shopping :)Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13276920239622864039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-50061221384276445092016-04-26T09:36:24.811+01:002016-04-26T09:36:24.811+01:00That was so smart, filling in the emptiness so inv...That was so smart, filling in the emptiness so invitingly. Be brave - you can do it!Joan Lennonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763862159032836768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-77690035017935441822016-04-26T09:26:59.273+01:002016-04-26T09:26:59.273+01:00Wishing you lots of good luck and enjoyment with y...Wishing you lots of good luck and enjoyment with your WiR time. I sympathise with the need/horror of having to put yourself out there but glad you listened to the barks. Claiming your WiR space was an excellent move as it looks bright, interesting and inviting. Have fun, Eloise. What a wonderful opportunity despite those early (and misleading!) portents.Penny Dolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16386668303428008498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-58092478503587070512016-04-26T07:36:06.537+01:002016-04-26T07:36:06.537+01:00Good luck! Looks lovely after your make-over!Good luck! Looks lovely after your make-over!Stroppy Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16560035800075465845noreply@blogger.com