tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post1919991318573307929..comments2024-03-27T23:07:31.392-04:00Comments on The Hayleylujah Chorus: Doing what you're good at sucks.Hayley Hooverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16291471465474995679noreply@blogger.comBlogger117125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-10868474226636227952010-04-08T14:45:33.650-04:002010-04-08T14:45:33.650-04:00I know exactly how you feel about being afraid of ...I know exactly how you feel about being afraid of how you'll be received and stuff like that. I am a person who freaks out a lot and I want to be a professional chef because I love to cook. I've been told I'm good at it but what if my professors feel differently. I came all the way to Italy to study at an International school of Hospitality and what if I find out here, thousands of miles from my mommy's comforting arms, that I suck and never going to make it. It's all a part of growing up I guess. It sucks but you've got to do it sometime, you know. <br /><br />I believe in you though. After more than a year of reading this blog and hearing about your writing from your videos I know that you can do it and that you will be great. You will wear another sun dress that matches your plum nail polish and you will be the cutest person in class and you will blow the professor and fellow snobby classmates away with your mad writing skillz. Go for it!! : )The Vagabondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922417131840844806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-32972686421066950062010-04-08T12:18:51.241-04:002010-04-08T12:18:51.241-04:00As a wise man once said, calm the hell down!As a wise man once said, calm the hell down!jessmcfaddenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11744130441205881766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-4208137253522691452010-04-08T11:18:25.439-04:002010-04-08T11:18:25.439-04:001. I say stick with your light humor, the populace...1. I say stick with your light humor, the populace sure seems to enjoy it. <br /><br />2. If your professor doesn't like your paper(which seems nearly impossible unless they're crazy), the prospect of going back to Happy Candy Bear Island doesn't sound too bad.<br /><br />3. Please don't implode Hayley.<br /><br />4. The most important thing though Hayley, is to have fun! ...and a great day.Nokorolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07524682985969840855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-72246937157417159082010-04-08T10:10:31.651-04:002010-04-08T10:10:31.651-04:00A wise man once said, "Any way you want it, t...A wise man once said, "Any way you want it, that's the way you need it." <br /><br />Hayley, if there's one thing you're good at- it's writing to reach an audience. Your professor is a future fan just waiting to be inducted into our little internet family. Write what you know, and write it in a new way.K. M. Curriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14475174471957234312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-38052521964591994842010-04-08T08:33:38.076-04:002010-04-08T08:33:38.076-04:00For this first assignment, I would say go with you...For this first assignment, I would say go with your usual writing style and establish your voice. That way, the plunges you take later on will be more profound and AMAZING. So yes, my vote is light humor Hayley, for now. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17595353676604650614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-62131831721304723972010-04-08T05:27:11.543-04:002010-04-08T05:27:11.543-04:00I say push yourself, but not too much outside your...I say push yourself, but not too much outside your comfort zone the first time. Humor is great and often hard to pull off and if you can do it, I say include it if and when it feels natural. Try to find middle ground if you can. Good luck! I'm sure it will be great!chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17333127349852310505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-60996480486825929652010-04-08T04:52:31.426-04:002010-04-08T04:52:31.426-04:00Have you seen this tumblr dedicated to you?
http...Have you seen this tumblr dedicated to you? <br /><br />http://fuckyeahhayleyghoover.tumblr.com/Christina F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08389526639683551833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-34337561171351608412010-04-08T04:19:33.772-04:002010-04-08T04:19:33.772-04:00Thousands of people doesn't follow deep-dark-d...Thousands of people doesn't follow deep-dark-despair-and-black-Hayley.<br />They follow the ironic and humorous Hayley, the one that you actually are(or are you?). Don't forget that!<br />I you combine the two of them thought, I think it could make something brilliant.Effnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-72233649074342019412010-04-08T03:33:43.922-04:002010-04-08T03:33:43.922-04:00the thing is they might not expect anything from y...the thing is they might not expect anything from you, so this could be the perfect chance to try something new if it doesn't work at least you can say you tried your bestusernamessuckfullyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00417383889148429494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-85950965250645642792010-04-08T03:31:57.756-04:002010-04-08T03:31:57.756-04:00I know what you mean Hayley, I go through that fee...I know what you mean Hayley, I go through that feeling every time I hand in English Coursework.<br />Write something you know, something you're comfortable with. You can get fancy and try different things in future lessons. I'm guessing that's what your teacher wants to see; how you're doing now so he knows how you can improve.<br /><br />Good luck and don't ever doubt yourself. You can do it.Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930754758046853151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-52783601732643283512010-04-08T03:30:01.385-04:002010-04-08T03:30:01.385-04:00i no i am no help to your problem, but you need to...i no i am no help to your problem, but you need to see this gif of you, it's gold:<br />http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l0dienv5cV1qbydgco1_250.gifnicole.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06213409035014523108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-69546730822009091762010-04-08T02:57:58.971-04:002010-04-08T02:57:58.971-04:00I know what you mean! I'm taking advanced poe...I know what you mean! I'm taking advanced poetry this term and you have to ~get accepted~ based on a submission to the prof so I'm always really scared that people are going to read my poem and say how did this chick get into this class?<br /><br />That being said... this hasn't happened yet. And I'm sure it won't happen to you.notaclareintheworldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04632070408591068043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-64744925725982391412010-04-08T02:54:28.319-04:002010-04-08T02:54:28.319-04:00Definitely step out of your comfort zone. That'...Definitely step out of your comfort zone. That's what college is all about--challenging yourself AND your beliefs [such as being good at writing and wanting to that for the rest of your life].<br /><br />But it's definitely hard. I want to be a writer... badly... but I don't write. I think of so many stories but don't put them down to paper. There's something terrifying about it. Like failing. <br /><br />You'll be amazing, and even if you aren't, you'll have learned better for next time. :]Nickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12329503429783414115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-30111768822844065612010-04-08T02:49:05.826-04:002010-04-08T02:49:05.826-04:00Writer's fear at its best, I know the feeling ...Writer's fear at its best, I know the feeling myself. To quote Mauren Johnson: we, young writers need to dare to suck at writing.<br />I personnaly admire the effort you put into writing, and I'm sure you can pull it off, whether you stick to your usual, or decide to go out of your comfort zone. Also, don't get too worked up about it. You're there to learn and they know that.Alexishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03330184021010309957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-30189564396457284842010-04-08T01:22:50.715-04:002010-04-08T01:22:50.715-04:00Again, I would say stick to what you have been doi...Again, I would say stick to what you have been doing and do that to the best of your abilities. If your prof is any good he will not throw out your work and say you suck but will try and nurture and help you develop. I think it is best to give him a honest starting point, by that I mean what you ae used to writing. You will probably not blow his socks off in the holy crap that was the best thing I have ever read why are you even in this class kind of way. But that's ok. That's WHY you are taking a class, to become better and to let others read and edit your work. I remember feeling the same way in my first big kid writing class... but it turned out ok for me. :)Keiko Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13362461958854118861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-51612763328415630832010-04-08T00:54:26.845-04:002010-04-08T00:54:26.845-04:00I say stay in your lane, build some confidence, an...I say stay in your lane, build some confidence, and gain some experience. I don't know if I am your oldest reader (33) and this is going to make me sound old, but you're only 19 and your best writing is ahead of you, not behind you.Jeff R Vogthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17451634000123876796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-65477797730088534372010-04-08T00:49:29.848-04:002010-04-08T00:49:29.848-04:00I think you need to WOW your "big kid writing...I think you need to WOW your "big kid writing class". You want them to notice your story and have it stick in their minds. You need to show them that you're serious and you love what you do. At the same time, you don't want to completely lose your light Hayley quirkiness. It's what makes your writing fun. You need to find a happy medium and I know you can do it. =)<br /><br />P.S. You must be my good luck charm because an hour after you posted this I walked into my interview and I GOT THE JOB! Thanks Hayley.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944169147018289121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-70551353705645653202010-04-08T00:48:01.694-04:002010-04-08T00:48:01.694-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944169147018289121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-29545385430040802182010-04-08T00:45:19.359-04:002010-04-08T00:45:19.359-04:00I'm not sure you should put yourself in a mind...I'm not sure you should put yourself in a mindset to do either/or. I think if you start trying to write inside a box, it gets boring. Sure, coloring inside the lines in elementary school was great. But, now that we're older no one expects you to use lines anymore. In fact, what's the big deal if you color a page in a book that someone drew for you?<br /><br />I think you should just write. Push for something different. Not necessarily different from what you usually do (although, that can be a good idea) but just write what works. Also, don't write to impress a teacher or other students. Write to impress yourself. It's an unfortunate part of school that you do have to figure out what the teacher wants, and in order to get a good grade cater to that want. But, for the first one? You really don't have to do anything of that because you don't have anything graded from them yet. So just write. The rest will come later.Heather Pinnowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05336093842701092374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-74697763185354597612010-04-08T00:39:36.499-04:002010-04-08T00:39:36.499-04:00I've been reading comments, and many people ha...I've been reading comments, and many people have been giving wonderful advice with which I agree. I could restate some but I won't. The biggest thing is this: we believe in you, Hayley. You should too.Michael Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14797509182650683385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-73189688776341096042010-04-08T00:38:14.807-04:002010-04-08T00:38:14.807-04:00Powerful.
Trust me, people love anything that can ...Powerful.<br />Trust me, people love anything that can make them cry.Hollynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-71160448096166104802010-04-08T00:30:52.870-04:002010-04-08T00:30:52.870-04:00Don't treat the class like you're the only...Don't treat the class like you're the only smart person in there, or like you're the only one who's ever written before. Don't try to impress the teacher, either. It's not about the teacher, or the other kids in class: the class is about you, and YOU growing and developing as a writer. Who gives a shit if the professor thinks you're any good? Certainly not Hayley G. Hoover! Take advantage of the teacher's knowledge, though. Try something different and see how people like it. You already know you're good at what you do, so don't try for the professor's approval. Try for your own growth, because that's where you'll really succeed.Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12139484063580978296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-57316657694257937972010-04-08T00:19:27.106-04:002010-04-08T00:19:27.106-04:00HAHA don't be like Marty McFly and his father....HAHA don't be like Marty McFly and his father.shawnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05418262584693433650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-58666558262829951842010-04-07T23:22:14.200-04:002010-04-07T23:22:14.200-04:00Writing and storytelling is not about "readin...Writing and storytelling is not about "reading books about plot development, covering the back pages of class notebooks with interesting phrases and quotes", and you're a GREAT writer because you know that. Your stories are real. They're true and honest, and this is why you truly, truly are a writer. You never force it. Just tell them stories. It doesn't matter which because they're both yours.<br /><br />I never comment, but I won't have you doubting yourself! Also, Happy Candy Bear Island sounds like a lot of fun. :)gracenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937874428494399399.post-68407087976294346962010-04-07T23:01:48.227-04:002010-04-07T23:01:48.227-04:00People have already said it, but it's not your...People have already said it, but it's not your classmates you have to impress, it's the audience who will eventually read your books. You yourself might not particularly enjoy reading war stories (or whatever, just an example), but there is a very real audience for that kind of book. <br /><br />As for whether you should stick to what you know or go outside your comfort zone, that is up to you. My opinion is that you only learn what you're capable of by going outside of your comfort zone, so you should definitely try something different at some point, but for a first assignment you may want to stick to the familiar until you feel more comfortable holding your own against the 'big kids'.Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227420573142686627noreply@blogger.com