A big ol’ Texas-sized Yee-Haw (sound of big ol’ Texas sized Yee-Haw) for everyone who chose to join us for this month’s group writing project: What I Learned From Adversity! Thanks again for sharing your stories (and more importantly, your lessons learned) with the rest of us!
This month we had a total of [UPDATED, YET AGAIN!] 35 entries (sound of crowd cheering enthusiastically). Way to go, folks! I think Joanna Young said it best when she described group writing project entries as a kind of gift. That’s exactly how I feel about ‘em, and I’m truly grateful that y’all took the time to participate.
Hey, and don’t forget to tune in tomorrow when I announce who wins the FREE copy of Problogger: Secrets to Blogging Your Way to a Six-figure Income!
You’ll find the entire list below (in no particular order, other than it’s how I found ‘em). Hey, there’s some very interesting and thoughtful writers here this month, I’m tellin’ ya! Do yourself a favor and check ‘em all out. Heck, drop by the authors’ blogs and start a conversation, why don’cha!
- Adversity? What Adversity? by Lillie Ammann at A Writer’s Words, An Editor’s Eye
- Digging for the Treasure, by Jean Browman at Cheerful Monk
- Planted in Adversity, Harvested in Hope, by Karen Swim at Words for Hire
- Shaped by Adversity? by Terro at Plum Duff
- What I Learned From the Fire, by Ronnica at Ignorant Historian
- What Have You Learned From Parenting and Adversity? by Marcus Goodyear at goodwordediting.com
- God charged with “crimes against humanity”, by Alexander Estrom at Day 8 Debate
- Win a Free Weekend to Heaven for Your Family, by L.L. Barkat at Green Inventions Central
- What I Learned From… Adversity, by Matthew Hayward at A Writer’s Journey
- Facing Adversity Without Lessons Learned, by Meryl Evans at meyrl.net
- Partners in Adversity, by Scott Roche at Spiritual Tramp
- Transforming a Negative into a Positive: What I Learned From Adversity, by Avil Beckford at The Invisible Mentor
- When Have I Grown? by Andy Cottichio at The Narrow Road
- Testimony, by Buffalopine at Buffalopine’s Blog
- The Gift of Anger Between Friends, by Tammy Lenski at Conflict Zen
- Lessons Learned From Adversity, by Hilda Carroll at Living Out Loud
- Never Too Old, by Andy Cottichio at The Narrow Road
- What I Learned From Adversity, by Geoffrey Philp at Geoffrey Philp’s Blog Spot
- What I Learned From Almost Being Mugged, by Andrew at Good Honest Dollar
- Still Standing, by Ulla Hennig at Ulla Hennig’s Weblog
- Adversity, by Dan Roloff at Ramblin’ Dan
- The Monster, by Emma Newman at Post-Apocalyptic Publishing
- Women are Normal, by Luke Gedeon at Luke Gedeon
- What I Learned From Adversity, by Karen Hanrahan at Best of Mother Earth
- What I Learned From Not Having a Nintendo, by Luke Gedeon at Luke Gedeon
- Adversity and Me, by Robyn McMasters at Brain Based Biz
- Of Flower Power and Eastern Luckies, by Kyle McCreary at As the Mind Wanders
- What I am Learning From Adversity, by Luke Gedeon at Luke Gedeon
- In Which I Learn From Adversity – A Lot of Adversity, by Sherrie Sisk at How to Build a Writer
- What I learned from two friends with cancer, by Jackie Cameron at Jackie Cameron
- Overcoming Adversity in Sales, by Brad Shorr at Word Sell, Inc. [UPDATED]
- What I Learned From Adversity, by Deb at Deb Works [UPDATED]
- Why I Like Adversity, by Susan Murphy at suzemuse [UPDATED]
And last, but hopefully not least, here’s a couple of entries from yours truly:
- The Trouble With Trouble, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings
- Turning Point, by Robert Hruzek at Middle Zone Musings
Y’all give yourselves a big hand, my friends! And as usual, a big tip o’ the hat to ya! Be sure to tune in for the next exciting edition of What I Learned From…!
So, what’s the subject going to be, you ask? Well… I’m afraid that would be telling. But I can assure you – it’s gonna be a good’un!
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Hi Robert – another great collection, but I think you missed my entry -
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@Brad – Whoops! Profuse apologies, Brad – thought it was already in the list… DONE!
Robert,
So many great entries … so little time! I have to come back and continue reading. The ones I’ve read so far are excellent.
33 entries! Awesome! I’m looking forward to reading through them all.
Are the WILFs always this popular?
Matt
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You have attracted the finest yet again —
Just wanted to say it was great to be involved with this – but that I would like to add a “What I learned from entering this group writing project” if I may?
Firstly, I was amazed at how supportive people have been – I was very nervous about posting up my entry. I learned that it was good to take the risk and be vulnerable, if it’s a good community (like this one).
Secondly, I need to pay closer detail to the brief! I got so caught up in thinking about adversity, that when inspiration struck I wrote and entered – without saying anything about the what I learned from it part. Sorry about that! Next time I will be more careful, and apply some of my working life discipline to my eager, wilful creative writing self!
Emma Newmans last blog post..My first group writing project entry: The Monster
@Lillie – I’m glad you made the list too, Lillie!
@Matt – Sometimes there’s more, sometimes less. Hey, you never know what’s gonna happen with these things!
@Karen – You bet – you included!
@Emma – Hey, no worries, Emma; we’re usually pretty loose about that stuff here. I encourage writers to just, y’know, write whatever they want, so unless it’s totally off the mark, I don’t worry about the details. Much.
Thanks for taking a chance, Emma; a great start to what is hopefully a beautiful friendship!
Robert, you have provided some thoughtfull challenges in the WILF series. I think this was one of the most difficult and I wanted to take it on. Thanks for the opportunity!
Tip of the hat to you!
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@Robyn – Most difficult? Gee, I’da thought it was a slam dunk for most folks! I mean, we’ve all learned something from this one, it seems to me. But I’m glad you joined us – and I’m working on your challenge, too.
WoW, I’ve read all the three blogposts of Luke Gedeon and I loved all the three entries! What an awesome and inspiring blogposts indeed, Robert.
@Wilson – They were good, weren’t they? Glad you enjoyed them – and all the rest.