tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post5484198251531720296..comments2024-03-09T02:15:11.120-08:00Comments on Eric W. Trant: What is your DREAM?Eric W. Tranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13842968931062056407noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post-25178852989532640922010-04-23T15:41:02.506-07:002010-04-23T15:41:02.506-07:00Much like yourself, I am uninterested in how many ...Much like yourself, I am uninterested in how many blog followers I have. Nor do I want a fan club or a shiny platform to voice my inflated ego. Albeit, I'm delighted you're following me :) <br /><br />Writing, has never been about fame and glory. Celebrity or otherwise. Nor is it about money. Yet, I would not sneeze at a sizable cheque from time to time!<br /><br />It is about accomplishment. Pure and simple. Something tangible I can look upon and say 'I did it. I really did'.<br /><br />Good post! I've thoroughly enjoyed my visit here :)Just Wendy https://www.blogger.com/profile/05268645629027109282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post-1899387244099672282010-04-23T10:55:33.620-07:002010-04-23T10:55:33.620-07:00I once dreamed of being a ballet dancer, but I hav...I once dreamed of being a ballet dancer, but I have bad knees and I'm clumsy...<br /><br />Writing suits me better. I'm published in amateur sleuth mysteries, but I dream of writing a bigger book--one that appeals to a bigger audience--and actually selling enough books to make a profit. :)Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post-17744159777574140862010-04-23T09:31:30.738-07:002010-04-23T09:31:30.738-07:00Consider the goal of your blog post met for one mo...Consider the goal of your blog post met for one more person...I hadn't ever expressed it in this way, but I do feel the same way. Writing is a way of communicating, of reaching out with ideas and thoughts and help and love. I like your idea about the Writer's arc. <br /><br />This post reaffirmed what my writing should be, and is, to me. And reminded me of my first thoughts about writing, and becoming a writer. Thanks.Just Another Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07589166715361819941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post-89850017194049062892010-04-22T17:25:16.800-07:002010-04-22T17:25:16.800-07:00Cat, funny that you said UBER! Today I was cutting...Cat, funny that you said UBER! Today I was cutting my first draft,doing some character outlines and trying to figure out some scenes, and I decided Uber is the name of one of my characters. Uber Munoz.Eric W. Tranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13842968931062056407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post-14624661412923109352010-04-22T16:47:24.308-07:002010-04-22T16:47:24.308-07:00Eric,
I loved your post. You touched my heart ve...Eric,<br /><br />I loved your post. You touched my heart very unexpectedly. I'm not sure what s expected when I followed your comment on my blog here, but it was not to get lost for hours before returning to comment. <br /><br />So, my dream is to give back to kids the same life line I had as a child. Reading is such a freeing experience and someday I want my words to make an impact on the next generation.<br /><br />I would love to see every child have the advantage of literacy, whether it is reading my words or someone else's. <br /><br />In a nutshell, my dream is to provide a book that makes a difference to just one child. (Though many would be nice.) Hope, love, strength, inspiration, laughter, encouragement, passion, faith, motivation. Whatever. <br /><br />And to do this, a publishing contract would be uber helpful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post-86011777905312989892010-04-22T08:53:46.464-07:002010-04-22T08:53:46.464-07:00Jemi, we share the same dream, then! It's sort...Jemi, we share the same dream, then! It's sorta goofy to think of it like that, but I consider writing to be a form of confession.<br /><br />Andrew, I think you already have me beat, or at least will have me beat! It's possible to live off writing, but lots of time you have to live in your mom's basement.<br /><br />Donna, Social Worker, huh! That says a lot about you. I'm with you on being happy with random comments, meeting some online writing buddies, and establishing some ongoing relationships with some of them.<br /><br /> - EricEric W. Tranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13842968931062056407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post-65719206899435373652010-04-21T21:09:54.661-07:002010-04-21T21:09:54.661-07:00For the longest time I dreamed of becoming a socia...For the longest time I dreamed of becoming a social worker. A CPS social worker. I chased that dream, getting my BSW (late in life) and took other jobs in the same career field until I landed the social services position I've been in for the last four years.<br /><br />The job is amazing, and every bit as fulfilling as I thought CPS would be. Recently I had a social worker interview, and did my best, and long before I got The Call, I knew I was #1 on their hiring list. <br /><br />It was the best high in the world. I can't imaginge anything that would feel better.<br /><br />Except maybe being published. To someday have someone stop me and say "I read your book. I loved . ."<br /><br />BTW, I turned down the dream job because I find myself very content in my current position. New and exciting things were happening at the time I'd be changing jobs again, and I decided to see where this path will take me for a while longer.<br /><br />There is always time to change my mind; and at least now I know I can.<br /><br />Right now I'm kinda happy hanging out in the writing community; tickling my creativity with contests, blog fests, and prompts. Each new follower I get is still an emotional high; but the comments they leave and the communication is even more heartening.<br /><br />The dream is still there. Someday, it will be satisfied. Then, I'll have to come up with another dream . .<br /><br />.........dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post-80432944484587371292010-04-21T20:01:13.553-07:002010-04-21T20:01:13.553-07:00My dream is to sell one more book than you do.
:)...My dream is to sell one more book than you do. <br />:)<br /><br />Seriously, my dream is to live off my writing. I have no idea how. That's why it's called a "dream."Andrew Rosenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09215333688753781447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5779183012658025206.post-5564231724698664072010-04-21T16:56:33.136-07:002010-04-21T16:56:33.136-07:00Great post! I have a few passions and dreams. For ...Great post! I have a few passions and dreams. For writing, I'd love to touch a soul as well - make someone laugh, cry, think, believe, hope. Incredible.Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.com