My Intent Is To Join LJ Idol

[rabid1st]

How many of you have asked yourself, "When is this journal going to feature some interesting writing again?"

Or, really, any writing that isn't a sketchy review of Supernatural or Doctor Who or a reiteration of my grumpy attitude toward SUV owners?

Well, count your lucky stars my patient readers, because, not only is there a good chance that Wild Geese 2 is on the way (seriously, and for sure) but I have also decided to join LJ Idol to force myself back into the writing game. No longer will I sit idle on the sidelines. I will struggle and puff. It will not be exactly like that time I tried to force myself back into my prom dress, but there will be some startling similarities. Obviously, most of the strain will be on me, but help out if you feel motivated. You could push or pull or cheer or call some fireman.

What is LJ Idol, you ask? It is a writing competition that is on its Eighth Season. It has come to my notice, and yours, due to a link for it on LJ Spotlight. Basically, it is an elimination competition where contestants journal on a "topic of the week" and face the vote.

You will have something new to read each week. I will hopefully be inspired to write more. And you will be empowered to vote me off the island. Or save me from the dreaded walk of shame, down the plank, into a shark tank, where I will be forced to room with Muppets or the cast of Gossip Girls.

You can also compete. Just go here and sign up...

http://therealljidol.livejournal.com/485253.html

Comments

[susanb03.livejournal.com]

Great news on Wild Geese 2 :) And Good Luck!

[rabid1st.livejournal.com]

You are very loyal to Wild Geese. I hope I can live up to all this waiting around for it. Thanks for the luck. Looks like I might need it.

[pixiebelle.livejournal.com]

Welcome! Just from this declaration alone, I think I am going to enjoy your writing :)

[rabid1st.livejournal.com]

Thank you for the welcome. I hope you do enjoy it. I hope I can find some focus to present myself as a coherent writer to a new audience. As I implied in one of my comments in the Green Room...now that Andy Rooney is gone the world needs a new curmudgeon to make meaningless observations.

[susanb03.livejournal.com]

I can't help that Wild Geese (original) was so fantastic! :) MUST HAVE MORE!!!! :)

[rabid1st.livejournal.com]

I believe you should have more. I felt the same way about little Oliver Twist, too. ;->

[auntiesuze.livejournal.com]

You're not just teasing us about Wild Geese 2 are you? I don't think my heart can take it.

I'll have to check out this LJ Idol thing. I'll definitely be rooting for you!

[rabid1st.livejournal.com]

I am not teasing you, the ideas are flowing. I am worried that when I actually watch the end of S6, I might be disappointed, but the various headings on LJ have sort of convinced me that my story is okay for a launch. So, I just need to put a rush on it.

Of course, now I've joined something that will compete for my time. Though, I suppose it is only once a week and I need to give up some Fall TV and focus on what I was meant to do. WriSoMiFu is coming up soon, too. It is all coming together.

Thanks for the well wishes and perhaps you will find new LJ friends to follow if you check out the writers on LJ Idol.

[roina-arwen.livejournal.com]

Eeek! Not the cast of Gossip Girl... *shudders*

Welcome to the Idolverse, I'm sure you'll enjoy your time here!

[rabid1st.livejournal.com]

Thank you for the warm welcome.

I am sure if there WAS a reality show were booted contestants were forced to serve time with the cast of a random series, the Gossip Girl episode would be legendary. But I would spend the entire episode clawing at the air vents in hopes of escape.