Day Seventeen: Your Personality on the Page
Today’s Prompt: We all have anxieties, worries, and fears. What are you scared of? Address one of your worst fears.
Today’s Twist: Write this post in a style distinct from your own.
Earlier in Writing 101, we talked about voice: that elusive element that sets you apart from every other writer out there. Style, however, is different. Your writing style might affect your voice, but ultimately style and voice aren’t the same thing.
While your voice is your own, and something that’s innately you, style is much broader. You might prefer long and complex sentences, or sentences with a lot of commas and layers building upon each other, or perhaps intentional run-ons and thoughts bleeding into the next and no pauses and lots of imagery and never-ending moments that run onto the next page.
Or, you might write short sentences. Fragments, even. Simple prose.
Think back to your assignment on sentence lengths. What kinds of sentences do you prefer, or find yourself writing naturally?
Back in November 2014, I wrote a post with the same prompt for NaBloPOMo: If I Could Get Rid of One Worry
Day seventeen prompt was not exactly welcome. I had said it all before.
And I have nothing to add to what I had shared.
Not writing is an option.
I am late anyways.
But replying is also an option.
No reply is out of laziness and not fear.
I cannot bow down to irrelevant reasons.
I won’t post again the same text. If you want, read the old post. The link is above.
I am fearless of dogs; insects in general, wild animals (in cages); and of many more members of the animal kingdom. Unless they attack me.
I am fearless of flying. Unless there is a scary turbulence.
I am fearless of human beings. Even of those who feel superior for their bank accounts, titles and achievements, and dress arrogance as the new fashion. Unless they have a gun on my head.
I am fearless of trying new food in foreign countries. Unless they make me sick.
But…since I experienced the taste of loss once…
The biggest fear is… but one thing… losing my beloved ones.
Feeling that taste…prepared me for that though.
You are welcome, fear!
Sights & Insights 
Strong woman, Lucile!
LikeLiked by 1 person
If need be…;-) for the rest just have fears as anyone else.
LikeLike
Yes, be Fearless! It is the best way 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
There isn’t much of a choice, isn’t it?
LikeLiked by 1 person
You only become fearless by facing your fears – or maybe not even then – but stronger.
LikeLiked by 1 person
So true. This one may always be there, because it’s very abstract as opposed to the ones we can prevent, like for instance a fear of spiders.
Death is different. Unavoidable. The choice is to face it with strength.
Thank you so much for these insightful words.
Have a good weekend.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I agree with you! My greatest fear is to lose my loved ones!
LikeLike
We can understand each other well. And we both have relatives living in another continent!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yep
LikeLike
That’s a great article with a unique point of view – very sensible and convincing, and something I wish I could do too. Also, your photo is simply stunning – and a great fit with the text!
LikeLike
Thanks for commenting, Mara. You’re a master in the art of writing, and your opinion means a lot.
Appreciate it tremendously.
LikeLike
Oh dear, now I’m blushing, I’m bad with receiving compliments, particularly undeserved ones… 😮
LikeLike
Don’t worry, if you feel better I’ll curse you. Not!!
Xx
LikeLiked by 1 person
I couldn’t comment on your original post, so I will say here that you have hit the nail right on the head with your “one worry”. This is how I’m feeling right now as well.
Knowing you like I do, you are a strong and fearless woman, no doubt, but warm and generous as well. What a combination! X
LikeLike
I know you do!
Thanks for such kind and warm words, my friend. I’m a Gemini… Might be the explanation for being a chameleon lol
LikeLiked by 1 person
Love the photo and your fearlessness. The one thing you fear unfortunately is out of your control, but you are lucky to have your loved ones as long as you do.
LikeLike
Thank you Lisa! Wise comment. Counting blessings everyday.
As to being fearless…that goes well unless… 😉
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes, that would be a huge fear of mine too.
LikeLike
❤️
LikeLiked by 1 person
Fear not. What you have inside you is clearly more than a match for you fears.
LikeLike
Great post. Fearless is good thing to be. I wish I was!
LikeLike
We all are, Phoenixgrey, but just are too often afraid of our inner strength. I’m no different than you.
🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
You have questioned ‘a penny for your thoughts ?’ , well I could not get the answer, could you please brief. Anyway thanks for the like on my comment on the writing 101.
LikeLike
Well, you’ve just asked a wise question. This is an English expression; you made me consider removing it as the readers of the blog are international.
It means : what are you thinking?
You’re most welcome!
LikeLike
Dear Lucile,
Thank You so much for the follow.
While reading your blog I was impressed and that I have already expressed, my cursor went to the Follow icon, but suddenly some stupid thoughts came into my mind that I would be lost in your such a big following and you may not care to know about my follow.You have followed me yesterday, that has given me immense boost to my blog. I am not even two months old to this world, I mean very new to this blogging world. I take it a pleasure right now to come into your world.
LikeLike
Dear Shiva,
I’m sorry to hear you got impressed but intimidated by my blog following.
Don’t.
I’m blogging since one year and one thing I learnt is that what matters most is not my post, even if that is well crafted, but the connection and interactions that I gain from it.,
The life of a blogger is in the comments area, and that’s where I spend most of the time, replying and exchanging ideas, learning from all of you.
Welcome back!
Cheers
Lucile
LikeLike