From Tiny Acorns
It has been a quiet week in blog land this week with great balls of tumble weed sweeping through the Sleep is for the Weak plains. I just haven’t had a minute to spare.
I wonder if you can guess why? Maybe it has something to do with the Big Idea I mentioned on Monday… the Big Idea that turned into a Huge Idea that turned into an Unstoppable Speed Train idea.
In case you have no idea what I’m talking then I suggest you head over and have a look at Judith’s Room.
Let’s just say I’m not one to hang around.
I have been backed this week by some of the best bloggers, writers and new friends a girl could ask for, all who contacted me after my initial post, and ideas are flowing thick and fast. I feel incredibly lucky to have so much experience, wisdom and enthusiasm at my disposal and only hope that I can do them all proud.
At the time of writing, 48 hours after the site went live, we have an astounding 151 members (and I have had to change that number twice as I have been writing this post). The discussion boards and groups are alive with activity and enthusiasm and an incredible, inspirational, immensely talented group of women have assembled, all joined in a shared desire to grow and develop as writers, from humble beginners, like me, to successful, published writers. Already I am having to think about press releases, marketing, funding, sponsorship, launch parties and business issues.
My inability to find the word to describe how this is making me feel only goes to prove how far I have to go in my writing journey.
I am speechless.
I am delighted.
I am inordinately excited.
I am overwhelmed.
The small voice that likes to makes its self heard at times like this (I call him Adolf) is, of course, already asking me what the hell I’m doing. He is doing a very good job at laughing at my inadequateness, at the irony that the person heading this up is someone with virtually no writing experience and considerably less confidence.
I am doing my best to ignore him.
After all, this whole thing sprung from a tiny thought, in itself nothing much to speak of, and look at what has grown from it.
I have to believe that my growth as a writer will be the same. Being at the bottom of the pile means that the only way is up. I believe that I can achieve great things if only I can find my voice and the space in my life to commit to it. And now I have a community, of many women who feel the same, to inspire me and support me in this adventure.
I see mighty oak trees on the horizon, green and abundant, sustaining new life and new hope.
One of them is me.
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It’s so exciting and Josie it wouldn’t have happened without your incredible energy and initiative which has left me breathless with admiration this week. Think you should change the name of your little voice though.
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Josie Reply:
January 9th, 2010 at 11:58 am
@Liz (LivingwithKids), Thank you Liz, for your comment and your support this week. My little voice is a harsh dictator so very appropriate!
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I’m feeling overwhelmed with the success of Judith’s Room and I’m not you! Congratulations Josie, you’ve created a monster oak. Make sure you spend enough time on your own writing. There are plenty of us happy to help you with the back room stuff. Much love, Sx
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The work you’ve done this week has been amazing Josie, thank you so much. Remember to let us know if we can do anything to help you out with the admin side x
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Just to echo others you have done fantastic work this week. I am so grateful to have found you and the other Judiths this week. And Adolf’s got it completely wrong. You are the perfect person to have started this. The fact that you feel inexperienced means that from its very start Judith’s Room feels like a place for everyone – no matter what they have done in the past. If the founder is learning and growing with you then it helps everyone to feel included, and not to be intimidated.
I do agree with everyone else though – make sure you have time for your writing. There are lots of people out there who are happy to help with any of the back room stuff.
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I’ve said it before and I shall say it again – you are truly amazing. I am flabbergasted by your efficiency, your enthusiasm and, well, basically everything about you. I am also excited and thrilled to be part of your new venture. Here’s to the future xxx
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So that’s Judith’s Room is! The sunshine after the storm eh? I’ll look it up once I’ve emptied my reader.Please don’t doubt yourself again or you’ll have a whole bunch of virtual ass kickings.Take care.
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Congratulations! You must be so proud and excited! xxx
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Naughty Adolf, naughty! Here’s a stick of rock to teach him manners.
Judith’s room is great, and I am sure it’s gonna be a great success, a source of inspiration and support for many of us. I have looked for something like that for ages, and I am so thrilled to be part of it now.
You are amazing Josie, well done!!! xx MM
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Hi there! Just found your blog while surfing the blogosphere. It is awesome, btw! And I just joined Judith’s Room thanks to you. What a fantastic project that you started. I am working on writing a book right now and in conversation with an agent. It is so nice to be connected to other moms who write too. Thank you!!! From the bottom of my heart thank you.
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Ditto and double-ditto….
Bullet-train speed, simply outstanding! From leaving a quick comment to being part of something so inspiring – I’m giddy!
January is usually such a dismal month but not this year – who knows what any of us will achieve, but I’m convinced that, thanks to Judith’s Room, many more of us will have the confidence to at least try.
Thanks again, Px
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Josie- Well done!! I missed that all of this was going on and I can’t tell you how pleased I am for you!! I love it when people give space to let their creative dreams flourish. You are not only doing that for yourself but enabling others. That is world changing stuff, you know. I cN not wait to hear how it all develos.
And tell adolf to be quiet.
Kat
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Josie you have done a remarkable job. I only feel sorry that you are so busy right now to take advantage of it and join in much.
Don’t burn yourself out lady, if you need help, just ask.
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Congratulations! That is so amazing!
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You’re one hell of a bright/talented/efficient/awesome woman Josie!
Here’s to a bright (and possibly pretty busy) future for you!
xxx
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Hey Josie – big big nig pat on the back and a thwack to Adolf. We all have those small voices – which is why Judith’s Room is so very important. Being a writer is more about just writing – it’s also about passion – and as such – you are an old professional!
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Josie i cannot thank you enough for setting this up and getting us all so super motivated! I cannot tell you how much i am happy to be a part of this with you.
If only i didnt work full time and travel at the weekends so i could find the time to read what everyone has put and find the time to write myself! hehe.
And for the record, the voice inside me is called Norman – though he only usually pipes up when he’s hungry =/
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Keep on ignoring Adolf!
I’d love to join but can’t commit to the time at the moment. Hell, I might join anyway. Once we are back in the UK though I shall be writing away with enthusiasm.
It is a great idea. Here’s to the success of Judith’s Room in 2010! x
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You have had a zinger of a week – go you and go Judith’s Room !
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Josie Reply:
January 9th, 2010 at 11:58 am
@Liz (LivingwithKids), Thank you Liz, for your comment and your support this week. My little voice is a harsh dictator so very appropriate!
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