Word Up

Apps

2011-06-05T13:39:00.001-07:00

The only apps I'm interested in are the ones I can eat!!!

Word Up Inspiration 11282010

2010-11-28T16:18:00.000-08:00

"You've got to love literature. You've got to love books. You've got
to love poetry. You've got to love everything about literature, then,
you can pick the one thing you love the most and write about it."
~ Ray Bradbury ~

Word Wisdom 4182010

2010-04-18T11:42:00.000-07:00

"Words - so innocent and powerless as they are, standing in a
dictionary, how potent for good and evil they become in the hands
of one who knows how to combine them."
~ Nathaniel Hawthorne

Word Wisdom 11010

2010-01-10T16:04:00.000-08:00

Words need to be crafted, not sprayed. They need to be fitted together with
infinite care.

~ Norman Cousins ~

Hope For The New Year

2010-01-03T15:08:00.000-08:00

Once you choose hope, anything's possible."

~Christopher Reeve~

New Year 's Inspiration112010

2010-01-01T15:41:00.000-08:00

"One resolution I have made, and try to keep: is this, to rise above the little things."

~ John Burroughs~

Literary Quote 11222009

2009-11-22T15:57:00.000-08:00

The pages are still blank, but there is a miraculous
feeling of the words being there, written in
invisible ink and clamoring to become visible.

~ Vladimir Nabakov

Literary Quote 11152009

2009-11-15T09:35:00.000-08:00

"Write in recollection and amazement for yourself."
~ Jack Kerouac

Words of Wisdom

2009-08-22T12:30:00.000-07:00

Be yourself above all, let who you are, what you are, what you believe shine
through every sentence you write, every piece you finish.

~ John Jakes ~

What Is Word Up?

2008-10-26T10:31:00.000-07:00

In the this blog it's my intention to share my love of words and writing in a casual way. When I
started the blog my thoughts were along those lines, but I never expressed that. I'm expressing
it now. So, with that said; Angela's Word Up Blogspot does now have an official purpose.

Word Term for 10. 26.2008
xenolith (noun) zen'l ith
a fragment of rock alien to the existing in which it's embedded . . . hum . . . could that be a
rock in a hard place?

Word Up Quote
A man's reach should exceed his grasp, or else what's Heaven for?

~Robert Browning~

Word Up Quote of the Day 10. 25.2008

2008-10-25T14:28:00.000-07:00

Easy reading is damned hard writing.

~ Nathaniel Hawthorne~

Typewriter

2008-07-20T08:31:00.000-07:00

The typewriter was where it all started for most of us. It has not out lived its existence as of yet.

I still own two, somewhere. I think I left them in a closet at my former boyfriend's house. He

probably doesn't even know they're there. By gone days beckon. Perhaps I'll blow the dust off

of them for old times sake. Perhaps, not, after being semi spoiled by all this technology. Instead,

I'll reminisce about the good old days. Typewriter, you may be almost gone, but never

forgotten.

ATP

Word Up Literary Quote 07052008

2008-07-05T10:19:00.000-07:00

"Writing is a socially acceptable form of schizophrenia."
~ E.L. Doctorow
How write this is! :)

Word Up Literary Quote of the Day 05252008

2008-05-25T07:36:00.000-07:00

"The pen is mightier than the sword."

~ Bulwer Lyton~

I thought this was some overused blabber, but someone did actually coin the phrase. Overused
or not, it still is a powerful quote.

Word Up Quote of the Day 05172008

2008-05-18T15:18:00.000-07:00

"Live the life you love, love the life you live."
~ A T Shirt slogan~
I've adpoted the slogan for my own life and how I live it.

Word Up Literary Quote of the Day 05102008

2008-05-10T14:17:00.000-07:00

"My aim is to put down on paper what I see and what I feel in the best and simplest way."

~ Ernest Hemingway

Reject Rejection

2008-05-09T11:29:00.000-07:00

Writers come in all shapes and sizes and come from different backgrounds. Despite such
diversity, there is a common thread that stitches us together - rejection.

I've been putting words on paper for many years. That's never been a problem for me. The
difficulty set in when it came time to submit my work. I couldn't get beyond my fear of rejection
and did nothing more with the work. I just let it sit there because of that fear.

Though rejection is a shared experienced, there is not any one way to deal it. Not confronting
it, however, can have an adverse affect on productivity and the quality of your writing.

Let's face it, rejection is a fact of the writing life and we must find ways to tame the beast.
It's an important part of the writing process, the trick is to not take it personally. That's the
first step toward accepting it. Editors don't hate writers, simply, your work may not be what they need at the time and it doesn't mean you should give up submitting it.

It's not the end of the world.

Keep writing and sending work away. Always remain confident and steadfast. Rejection will
always be lurking behind every sentence we writers string together and the moment you reject
that concept, your problems will compound.

Once you receive a rejection letter, get back "on the horse." Look to the next place to send your
piece. What may be wrong for one publisher, could be perfect for another (or write an
entirely new piece with a renewed vigor and positive attitude.) Visualize success bearing in
mind that there is a chance that your work may be rejected. I call it a healthy dose of reality.

I find concentrating on the positive side of rejection slips helps. Yes, there is a positive side -
motivation. Rejection motivates me to do better the next time I send my work out. Create a file
for your rejection letters and use it often as a learning tool. Read each one with an open mind and remember that they aren't the final say on your work.

No one likes being rejected and we can't let it get the best of us. Here are a few more tips to keep
rejections at a minimum:
- Be clear about what kind of work your writing is. Editors hate vagueness and lack of clarity.
- Read and research. Find out what the publishers want. Having a clue will always work to
your advantage.
-Target your work for the appropriate market.
-Take the guidelines for publication seriously. Knowing how the publishers want the work
submitted will save you a lot of angst over rejection from the start.

If all else fails, recall the time when you first penned a poem or short story, or whatever it
was, and try to re-capture that moment and the emotions you felt at the time. Infuse that energy into your current work. Don't ever give up, for isn't that the ultimate rejection of who
you are and what your purpose is? So, I say to you, reject rejection and submit!

ATP

Severed

2008-04-28T18:36:00.000-07:00

The ties that bind are cut, snipped by the shears of the Fates. The unknown waits, poised to
engulf the unwitting. Its darkness reaches out, talons clawing and piercing flesh. A battle unsues,
wills clashing; a fight for freedom from the black abyss that threatens to control. Light punctures
the shroud as it gains a foothold, obliterating it. Severed are the grips of fear and pity as the light
brings hope and sustenance.

This passage can be found in 6S Volume 1 published by sixsentences.blogspot.com.

Literary Quote of the Day 2242008

2008-02-24T16:22:00.000-08:00

"It's impossible to discourage the real writers - they don't give a damn what you say,
they're going to write."

~ Sinclair Lewis ~

An Ode To Peaches

2007-10-18T17:15:00.000-07:00

My teeth pierce warm, fuzzy skin,
revealing a glistening mass of sweet flesh;
beckoning my mouth to savor sun-ripened
juices,
tempting nectar dances over my lips,
down my chin and on my tongue,
swallowed,
becoming a part of me.

ATP

Word Up Quote of the Day 101407

2007-10-14T08:43:00.000-07:00

"Keep your eye on the prize, in whatever form it may be, and never lose sight of it."

ATP

Kiss

2007-10-14T08:38:00.000-07:00

Barely there,
brief and fleeting,
rocked me to the
core of my being.

ATP

Getting Beyond the Block

2007-10-14T08:11:00.000-07:00

I recently suffered a major attack of writer's block and it scared the hell out of me. I never had it so bad that I was paralyzed by it up until then. No matter where I turned, I had assignments due with deadlines rapidly approaching and I felt trapped by them. I was suspended in this
lethargic cocoon, quite happy to hide there, until time ran out. That's when I panicked.

I had forgotten one of the most important lessons my mother taught me; to go with the flow
of things and don't fight it. I guess I was blinded by the block as well. I was quickly reminded
of the lesson when it knocked me upside the head and I loosened up a bit. Yes, I was able to
relax, even while still in the grips of the block. I took deep breaths each time I attempted to write and when I did, my thoughts became clearer.

I took it one word at a time and those words formed sentences. Before I knew it, I was filling
page after page of prose. I also made a promise to myself that I would finish all the projects I
started, whether I met the deadline or not. No, I'm not suggesting you blow off deadlines (you
shouldn't), just don't let them freak you into paralysis like I did. Once I got beyond that, I found
my rhythm again, my "flow" as my mother called it. I was able to relax into the writing and this
buoyed my embattled psyche. I found my joy again in writing instead of fearing it.

There are no words set in stone on how one should deal with writer's block, only advice offered
by sage instructors and those who experienced it them selves. What works well for one person
may not for the other. It's all about finding your own flow and making it work to your advantage. Being blocked happens to every writer at some point for various reasons; fear of
rejection, panic, or sheer laziness. It's how we get beyond the block that shows the stuff we're
made of. So, go find your flow and write that story or article I can't wait to read!

Redemption

2007-09-30T12:12:00.000-07:00

Meaning;
Restoration,
Liberation,
Duty,
Salvation.

Through redemption, hope is restored.

We are imprisoned by false beliefs and fear,
Our dreams are shattered.

Through redemption, we are liberated.

We wander, wondering, whyy are we here?
What is our purpose?

Through redemption, we find duty, a reason to believe.

In ourselves,
In us,
In mankind.

Through redemption, there is chance for salvation.

In all we must do,
We must trust in
Redemption.

Angela Theresa Pitt

Word Up Quote of the Day

2007-09-02T16:04:00.000-07:00

"Women want love to be a novel, men, a short story."
-- Daphne Du Maurier --

Word Up Quote of the Day

2007-08-26T05:04:00.000-07:00

"Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind."
- Rudyard Kipling -

Word Up Quote of the Day

2007-08-12T14:53:00.000-07:00

"We must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey."

- Kenji Miyazawa -

Her Benevolent Spirit

2007-07-30T03:56:00.000-07:00

She had a gift, this great woman who once walked with us.
Her benevolent spirit changed lives, enriching and empowering all who knew her.
Yet modest she remained, humbled by the gratitude bestowed upon her as her
benevolent spirit comforted and quieted the most restless of us.
In the darkest of hours, it eased our fears. On the bleakest od days, it washed
away our tears. Her benevloent spirit strengthened the weak and tamed the unruly.
As she lived, she gave, and in passing she gave us her magnificent gift, the gift of her
benevolent spirit.

The Shore

2007-07-28T17:45:00.000-07:00

The sun beats down, warming the sand oozing between my toes. The ocean advances and
retreats in a timeless rhythm, taking as it gives. Gulls cry from on high, their wings spread
against the wind, gliding gracefully in an age-old dance. Ocean sprays kiss my face, as gentle as a
lover's breath and I close my eyes, giving myself up to it. Soft breezes caress me as I raise my
arms as if to take flight. I look to the horizon and dream of possibilities.

Helter Swelter

2007-07-26T21:42:00.000-07:00

It's a scorcher out there, Helter Swelter. Come on, how can you dispute the effects of global
warming now? Helter Swelter, it's all around you; the heat of your ignorance will be the death of us
all if you don't wake up and smell the scorched earth. Helter Swelter, the sun-baked policies of
your power brokers are archaic and dated; change is needed now, not during the election years.
Helter Swelter, give up your stale methods of contributing to the problem and find fresh solutions
instead. Helter Swelter, the time is now while you can still save the earth for future generations.