Yes, it seems complicated maybe. But I enjoy the system. Especially giving and receiving two rounds of feedback on your story from others. It's a nice way to learn more and it has made me a better writer,

Yes! Looking forward to participating in another round of Write Club Challenge with you :)

Yes, and perhaps those things will not change any time soon... so I'll stick my head in the sand as well, and keep writing... while being a mother :)

I thought I would sit this month out, but the prompt is really nice, so maybe I'll just have to join in again this month... It's also a great way to keep the momentum of writing going, but so many projects

"total abandon" sounds really... ominous. Nice linguistic tactic to scare yourself into keeping up the good work :)

Sounds like you had a wonderful day. Happy for you, and with you :)

Happy birthday Jayna! May the year ahead be full of great stories!

You're very welcome to try out Write Club. I'm there, and also not native English speaking. I recently even started writing short stories again in my native tongue. If you would like to try it out, and

Your post reminded me of this quote I read recently. "Associate with people who are likely to improve you." - Seneca. I think that's exactly what you're doing, well done. And I wish you all the

It's good not to choose between two good things :)

Thanks for sharing, but stay safe! And hopefully the parakeet will come next time you try.

Nicely said, and I agree with most if not all. Especially I like this: "We should be conversing about this, and contributing to better mental wellness all along that spectrum." We put people

Well, it's the same thing. Basically ;)

Yes! So great to be in this group of dedicated writers, looking forward to being part of this month's challenge! Now, off to write!

Really nice! Weird start, but then the story is just too great to stop reading. I want to read more!!!

That's really a great response. I'll remember that for my next trip to China.

In the Netherlands people always complain that it rains all the time... and perhas this is (normally) true. So then to say you dislike rainy days would be equivalent to saying you don't like life? That

Thanks for sharing, great to see a little bit into the surrounding of someone on the other side of the world, and also to see how they are able to enjoy it!

This is a good thing, right? I don't understand. Probably too Dutch for this kind of subtle punch in the face?

I guess it also depends on where you are in the world on what can still be grown. But I'm defintily planning on getting some things going this year... mostly the winter stuff like kale and some cabbages,