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By: Surefire – But Often Ignored – Trick to Superb Writing

Surefire – But Often Ignored – Trick to Superb Writing — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:44:10 +0000

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Månblommas reflektioner - De enda skrivartips du någonsin kommer att behöva — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:46:39 +0000

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By: Månblommas reflektioner - De enda skrivartips du någonsin kommer att behöva

Månblommas reflektioner - De enda skrivartips du någonsin kommer att behöva — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:43:41 +0000

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By: Melissa Donovan

Melissa Donovan — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:58:05 +0000

Ack! Thanks for the correction; it’s all fixed now. I have no idea why I inserted Jaws in there. It’s not even in my notes! Must be some association I have subconsciously. Hm…

By: Melissa Donovan

Melissa Donovan — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:55:54 +0000

Why would writers hate their audiences? That sounds pretty bizarre to me. Could it be particular to the playwright community? I’ve never heard of such a thing!

By: Rey

Rey — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:07:45 +0000

“Many of his works have been adapted for film and television, including Carrie, Cujo, Jaws, The Green Mile, and The Body, (which was made into the popular film Stand By Me).”

Just wanted to point out that Stephen King did not write Jaws. That was Peter Benchley.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Benchley

By: Lindsay Price

Lindsay Price — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:40:46 +0000

Very simple and very true. I am too amazed by those who choose to make words their living and they’re not so fond of them. It goes a step further for me as a playwright and I come across writers who hate their audience. Why? Why? Why?
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By: Melissa Donovan

Melissa Donovan — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:42:37 +0000

Dawn, I love your dedication! I agree with “write what you love.” That’s the best way to go! If you loved the video with Stephen King, stay tuned, because there’s a full review of his book “On Writing” coming up in September.

By: Dawn Herring

Dawn Herring — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 16:35:33 +0000

I have always been a insatiable reader. I usually have at least three or four books from the library. I read memoir, fiction, and spiritual books. I usually have at least one memoir to read at all times. I also read writing magazines every day at lunch and dinner. I write in my journal every evening; I have a novel, memoir, and devotional and several articles in the works. I spend at least an hour a day on writing and on reading, sometimes more. I have a tendency to read while I cook dinner or make lunch and have to wait for something. I always keep a notebook handy when I’m out and bring at least one book to read when I have errands to run or appointments to keep. One tip I see over and over is write what you love. When you do that, you’ll never run out of things to write about.
Thanks for such a terrific post and great clip from Stephen King. Enjoyed it!

Dawn Herring
JournalWriter Freelance
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Friday Link Love 8/28 | Brad’s Reader — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:34:07 +0000

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By: Felicia Fredlund

Felicia Fredlund — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:12:41 +0000

I have to agree with several others. I read a lot. (People are often surprised I finish around 2-3 books on an average week.)
But I don’t take enough time to write. Really seriously have to get better at that. And I am… slowly. But if you start with baby steps. After a while a lot of baby steps will get you a long way.
(I have to stop starting sentences with “but” so much…)

By: Melissa Donovan

Melissa Donovan — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:09:31 +0000

Speed reading would certainly complicate the math. What about diagramming sentences? Does that count? How much weight does reading a novel get versus studying grammar or reading a resource book about writing? I’m pretty stuck on this idea of 10,000 hours and I just keep wondering how it breaks down. I think about it way too much.