The Write Stuff
What writing is and does for me24 total reviews
Comment from JudithMarie
Your words show that writing IS a part of you. Your joy is moving from inspiration, getting the words to take shape and out of your system, to the final product [which may be a surprise]. Very coherant and creative approach to the the prompt. I love the story of where your nudge of encouragement came from...the First Date...I am still laughing. Nice touch of humor to a serious discussion. Well done! JudithMarie
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2010
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Your words show that writing IS a part of you. Your joy is moving from inspiration, getting the words to take shape and out of your system, to the final product [which may be a surprise]. Very coherant and creative approach to the the prompt. I love the story of where your nudge of encouragement came from...the First Date...I am still laughing. Nice touch of humor to a serious discussion. Well done! JudithMarie
Comment Written 03-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2010
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Thank you, Judy, for your encouragement and generous rating. I appreciate your words.
Comment from KYPollard/El Gato
I enjoyed reading your contest entry. I agree with your
teacher--so morbid. Poor date, he thought you'd bowl him over instead. Oh well. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2010
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I enjoyed reading your contest entry. I agree with your
teacher--so morbid. Poor date, he thought you'd bowl him over instead. Oh well. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 03-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2010
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Thanks for the excellent rating and your kinds words.
Comment from Juliette Chamberlain
Your writing path actually seems quite clearly cut out, and you seem to have had a strategy right from the start.
I like how you see every encounter as a possible story, as of course that is just what it is.
I also like the idea of just writing until the writing begins to take the shape of a story.
That sounds like a good idea to me.
Juliette
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2010
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Your writing path actually seems quite clearly cut out, and you seem to have had a strategy right from the start.
I like how you see every encounter as a possible story, as of course that is just what it is.
I also like the idea of just writing until the writing begins to take the shape of a story.
That sounds like a good idea to me.
Juliette
Comment Written 03-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2010
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Thank you, Juliette. Your words are encouraging and humbling. I appreciate the excellent rating you gave as well.
Comment from Belinda
Hey, author, whoever you are. You can be me and I can be you. There are so many parallels between us. Just an instance, the editing. I also leave my writings overnight, get to see it again in the morning, and start editing. And I love this part, I truly do. And yes, changes occur ... to the better!
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2010
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Hey, author, whoever you are. You can be me and I can be you. There are so many parallels between us. Just an instance, the editing. I also leave my writings overnight, get to see it again in the morning, and start editing. And I love this part, I truly do. And yes, changes occur ... to the better!
Comment Written 03-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2010
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Thank you for writing. Many of us writers must come from the same mold, a number have said much the same. I find that exciting. I appreciate your words and the excellent rating you gave.
Comment from patwannabe
author, thank you for sharing this. I enjoy reading autobios and why a person writes. This is great contest to reveal some inner secrets.
I did notice a couple spots that you may want to look at:
When growing up, life at home (comma) though challenging,...........I had a knack to act and react accordingly. Might this work better? I had a knack for acting and reacting accordingly. It's hard to "knack TO" and stopped me.
One other spot: Having played so many scenarios......cope with WHATEVER (one word)....
Again i say thank you for sharing this. It was worth reading. Best regards, pat
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2010
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author, thank you for sharing this. I enjoy reading autobios and why a person writes. This is great contest to reveal some inner secrets.
I did notice a couple spots that you may want to look at:
When growing up, life at home (comma) though challenging,...........I had a knack to act and react accordingly. Might this work better? I had a knack for acting and reacting accordingly. It's hard to "knack TO" and stopped me.
One other spot: Having played so many scenarios......cope with WHATEVER (one word)....
Again i say thank you for sharing this. It was worth reading. Best regards, pat
Comment Written 03-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2010
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Thank you for your review and you comments. I appreciate the rating too.
Comment from Thesis
I'm happy that you are able to realize your writing passion. The journey to writing for many is laced with good times and bad, great ideas and writer's block.
What makes us stand out is our thoughts and how we express them. Thanks for sharing yours and telling us a little about your journey. - Thesis
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2010
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I'm happy that you are able to realize your writing passion. The journey to writing for many is laced with good times and bad, great ideas and writer's block.
What makes us stand out is our thoughts and how we express them. Thanks for sharing yours and telling us a little about your journey. - Thesis
Comment Written 03-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2010
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Thank you for the excellent rating and for your nice comments.
Comment from patmedium
SNAP... I fully agree with you. What a refreshing read. Your life has similar parameters to my own. Bless you. I am going to try that 'flash' method... see what happens.
Pat.
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2010
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SNAP... I fully agree with you. What a refreshing read. Your life has similar parameters to my own. Bless you. I am going to try that 'flash' method... see what happens.
Pat.
Comment Written 03-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2010
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Thanks for reading and commenting. Good luck with 'flash' writing and let me know what you thank. Thanks for the excellent rating too.
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That was a memorable read. Pat.
Comment from Brytni_Marie
Let me just say that I learned something very useful from your writing. There are quite a few times in my writing process where I have any idea but I just can't seem to start it...or every time I start I end up getting rid of it because it doesn't seem good enough for me. I never thought about doing flash writing. I think I may try that when it's time to write my next piece. I, like you, have had an itch to write since I was really little, and I also use everyday events or unsuspecting people as potential characters. I sit and watch people walk by, trying to think of what kind of person they are and what kind of life they are leading. I'm glad to know there is someone else out there that thinks similar to me!
Keep up the great work! Can't wait to read more!
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2010
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Let me just say that I learned something very useful from your writing. There are quite a few times in my writing process where I have any idea but I just can't seem to start it...or every time I start I end up getting rid of it because it doesn't seem good enough for me. I never thought about doing flash writing. I think I may try that when it's time to write my next piece. I, like you, have had an itch to write since I was really little, and I also use everyday events or unsuspecting people as potential characters. I sit and watch people walk by, trying to think of what kind of person they are and what kind of life they are leading. I'm glad to know there is someone else out there that thinks similar to me!
Keep up the great work! Can't wait to read more!
Comment Written 03-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2010
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Thank you very much. I am so humbled by your words and grateful that I could have something to write that you can grab hold of and use.
Comment from words
Loved your story of your writerly beginnings(writerly ... should be a word).
I can relate to every line that you wrote.
Loved you first verse.
Am still giggling over the ending: Now he is part of the pavement you see;
For it was a steamroller, not a truck, that took him from me.
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2010
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Loved your story of your writerly beginnings(writerly ... should be a word).
I can relate to every line that you wrote.
Loved you first verse.
Am still giggling over the ending: Now he is part of the pavement you see;
For it was a steamroller, not a truck, that took him from me.
Comment Written 03-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2010
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Oh, thank you so very much. I am happy you enjoyed and could relate. It is good to know that we are not alone, right?
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Absolutely!
Comment from Arkine
I have to agree with the teacher, that is morbid, though, sick as I am I found it a little funny ... seriously, what are the odds?
Anyhow, I thought this was a wonderfully thought out piece and it's true, ordinary situations sometimes build the best stories. :) Nice job!
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2010
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I have to agree with the teacher, that is morbid, though, sick as I am I found it a little funny ... seriously, what are the odds?
Anyhow, I thought this was a wonderfully thought out piece and it's true, ordinary situations sometimes build the best stories. :) Nice job!
Comment Written 03-Feb-2010
reply by the author on 03-Feb-2010
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Thank you for reading and for the excellent review.
