tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post1420757652794365616..comments2024-03-25T09:56:16.164+00:00Comments on An Awfully Big Blog Adventure: When A Writer Loses Her Voice Anne CassidyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-35534809484287139872014-04-17T09:40:06.103+01:002014-04-17T09:40:06.103+01:00So sorry to hear this, Anne. But a very thought-pr...So sorry to hear this, Anne. But a very thought-provoking post. Wishing you a stronger voice soon. Nicola Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07847390687632715336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-1133249574905050122014-04-15T08:29:45.756+01:002014-04-15T08:29:45.756+01:00My deepest sympathies Anne. I've had on and of...My deepest sympathies Anne. I've had on and off problems for a while too and worry that they will get worse. You're a trooper for getting out there still and meeting the kids! I'm sure they really appreciate it. I do hope the problem properly resolves itself very soon.Miriam Halahmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04935448538608020877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-43089107002534166512014-04-14T18:15:11.467+01:002014-04-14T18:15:11.467+01:00I also hope your voice returns soon, bringing tale...I also hope your voice returns soon, bringing tales of its journeys.DavidKThorpehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04215770376688861114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-84448909285989221952014-04-14T16:21:10.704+01:002014-04-14T16:21:10.704+01:00There must be the kernel of an idea for a story fo...There must be the kernel of an idea for a story for you to write within the context of what you're coping with. Being 'voiceless' in a speaking society whether literally or figuratively is tough and who but you could write so personally from the inside of this. I hope you will soon get your voice back Anne. In the mean time it seems you have adapted amazingly! Look forward to hearing you speak 'posh' !!!Dianne Hofmeyrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18222157214605257030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-71876530251224613802014-04-14T10:57:18.957+01:002014-04-14T10:57:18.957+01:00I started my teaching career working with children...I started my teaching career working with children who had (and still have) severe and profound communication difficulties. I never cease to be amazed at how hard they will try to communicate and how they sometimes seem as if they can't be bothered, as if it is too much of an effort - all too often because other people can't be bothered to try and understand. <br />The most important thing we learn to do is communicate but communication requires partnership. <br />I hope you continue to improve and thankyou from me and from all the children out there with problems for not giving in. It helps them too. catdownunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06959328192182156574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-11346980079004953352014-04-14T09:45:08.654+01:002014-04-14T09:45:08.654+01:00I hope the voice comes back. Happened to my dad on...I hope the voice comes back. Happened to my dad once (a professional singer - nightmare). It returned just as he was ready to give up on it.<br /><br />Interesting what you say about talking about books in progress. I never speak at all about a book in progress, to anyone at all. This is not out of some silly fear that the idea will be 'stolen' (an impossible crime, if you think about it) but because if I talk about an idea, it always sounds rubbish. And often when I write them, too... but less often.Nick Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08191176209084540085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-73895320131007772792014-04-14T09:41:21.530+01:002014-04-14T09:41:21.530+01:00Anne, you were perfectly clear to listen to at you...Anne, you were perfectly clear to listen to at your FCBG event with the help of a microphone, and well worth listening to - thank you!Pippa Goodharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17709422048047155208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-78822474761636636212014-04-14T08:23:31.241+01:002014-04-14T08:23:31.241+01:00I end my words succinctly - tell your husband you&...I end my words succinctly - tell your husband you're sounding Canadian! <br /><br />This sounds like an exhausting time - good wishes for gradually getting stronger.Joan Lennonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763862159032836768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-57678820195335566372014-04-14T08:20:01.877+01:002014-04-14T08:20:01.877+01:00Hope this gets better soon, Anne! I hate having to...Hope this gets better soon, Anne! I hate having to repeat myself too and can easily imagine how awkward it must be when talking to kids.Tamsyn Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08041502244181924265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7780182174577095197.post-27123771246803453792014-04-14T06:26:58.999+01:002014-04-14T06:26:58.999+01:00You poor thing! The voice is definitely a writing ...You poor thing! The voice is definitely a writing organ. Yes, we all rehearse dialogue aloud, and express our enthusiasms to our nearest and dearest to monitor their reactions. And, as you say, voice is also necessary for what publishers call 'profile'. I wish you well and better.michelle lovrichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01026972300195225090noreply@blogger.com