Comments on: 2009: Adventures, Ventures and Lessons Learnt

By: mac-how

mac-how — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:57:29 +0000

I like the style the article is written. Especially Lessons Learned. I gotta try my writing abilities, I think it might be very interesting to influence on people by writings.

By: How To Choose Your Own Adventure | The Journal of Cultural Conversation

How To Choose Your Own Adventure | The Journal of Cultural Conversation — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 11:46:10 +0000

[...] bold, sometimes risky, always exciting. Ali Hale, the brilliant creator of Aliventures, recently wrote a marvelous roundup post reflecting on her 2009 adventures and lessons [...]

By: Guest Blogging: The Ultimate Guide | Blogging Tips

Guest Blogging: The Ultimate Guide | Blogging Tips — Thu, 20 May 2010 00:21:22 +0000

[...] it’s benefits. Some of the most prominent guest-bloggers (and people I count as friends) include Ali, Jade, Mary and Dirk. This means that I can give examples about each of the points mentioned [...]

By: Ali

Ali — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:19:32 +0000

Whoops, meant to reply to Archie too! Thanks for the comment here (and for the emails) I’m so glad you’re enjoying the posts. I do indeed adopt a different tone here on Aliventures – my posts for blogs like Dumb Little Man and Pick the Brain tend to be less personal and more matter-of-fact – I’m glad you like the adaptability! I’m a bit of a chameleon as a writer, I tend to absorb the style of whatever blog I’ve jumped onto, so it’s been a bit weird having to figure out my own voice for Aliventures here…

By: Ali

Ali — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:49:34 +0000

Thanks! I’m glad it resonated. Actually, I should probably print it off and put it on MY desk … I’m getting better at remembering that one, but there are still times when I get sucked into a work-work-work mindset.

By: Cai Graham

Cai Graham — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:44:04 +0000

” You are enough. When you feel driven to prove yourself, to work harder, to be more productive, to do more … find some space. Give yourself a breather. You’re a uniquely wonderful person just as you are. That’s a hard truth for me to come to realise, and it may well be hard for you too, but keep working at it. I will be. ”

This has been printed off – and is now facing me at my ( uncluttered ) desk.

Thank you – again.

Cai

By: Archan Mehta

Archan Mehta — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:54:13 +0000

Hope you will forgive me, Ali, I know this comment is long overdue! Sometimes, however, life gets in the way, as the saying goes. Even so, I just want to take this opportunity to reach out to you and thank you for all you have done for me. Your work is an inspiration. Doubtless, you are one of the best writers in the market today. Whether you are guest posting or busy writing on your own blog–well, it is all top notch stuff. I look forward to reading every post. You are a talented writer, the real deal (in the words of talk-show host David Letterman). You have put your Cambridge education and London creative writing experience to good use. This experience is reflected in your posts. You are perceptive, insightful and are sensitive to tone and audience. What is remarkable is you write personably and can vary your writing depending on your target audience. That ability to adapt and change is rare in a writer these days. It is easier to become complacent and jaded, but you have stayed away from that mindset. There is also a good flow between your ideas and paragraphs; your writing makes sense. You are friendly toward your readers. That’s why you have won over so many readers and subscribers too.

By: Ali

Ali — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:20:21 +0000

Thanks Scott! My novel is rather unlikely to be published any time soon, so no worries there. And I totally know the feeling of having too much to read!

I’m lucky to have T; she’s an inspirational and generous person.

I do indeed hope to make it a great 2010 – start to a fab decade!

By: Scott Carson

Scott Carson — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:55:42 +0000

Hey Ali,
Thanks for sharing with us. I’m glad you made it home safe with with the booty. Highly irregular, just like a drug deal. Congratulations on yet another novel; they say writing improves reading novels but I have so much to read in my “space” that I won’t be reading yours soon-sorry. However, let us know when it’s ready to purchase and we’ll pass it around. What really touched me through reading this post was your T factor. Yes, you are enough and a very special addition to our community here. I’m so happy for you that you have a T in your life that can speak such wisdom. Looking forward to great things from you this year! May it be your most prosperous!
Scott Carson

By: Ali

Ali — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:34:32 +0000

Thanks, Mary! I’ll keep you updated on how 2010 is going, I’ve got a few blog posts in mind already…