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Comment on The hardest thing about writing by Melanie Jongsma, Wordsmith

Melanie Jongsma, Wordsmith — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:42:23 +0000

Thank you! I honestly don’t know how it happened! I had not heard of WE Magazine until they notified me that I had made their list!

Comment on The hardest thing about writing by Melanie Jongsma, Wordsmith

Melanie Jongsma, Wordsmith — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:41:22 +0000

I appreciate that confirmation, Fellow Writer! A common mistake many writers make is to avoid opportunities to receive input, because they want to be “true to their art.” But I have always found that input makes me a better writer. I don’t have to agree with everything my critics say, but it’s important for me to hear it and think about it.

Comment on The hardest thing about writing by Jason Perry

Jason Perry — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:38:30 +0000

BTW… Congrats on making the “Blogger to Watch” List :)!!!

Comment on The hardest thing about writing by Jason Perry

Jason Perry — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:36:15 +0000

Someone recently asked me for advice on becoming a better writer. I told her Read (reading good writers exposes you to good ideas and techniques), Write (practice, practice, practice – which includes starting over) and Share (let others read, critique your work). This post shows demonstrates all three of these elements. Thanks for your transparency and commitment to excellence.

Comment on The hardest thing about writing by Melanie Jongsma, Wordsmith

Melanie Jongsma, Wordsmith — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:35:20 +0000

I know what you mean, Amanda. Sometimes it’s easier to start something completely new than to try and re-work something you’ve already done. Good luck with the novel!

Comment on The hardest thing about writing by Amanda Cleary

Amanda Cleary — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:58:58 +0000

It’s painful, just like starting over is in lots of other areas of life. I’m rewriting (on occasion) a novel I wrote in college and working on a short story that I just want to finish by the deadlines for submission i have on my calendar, but, like you, I recognize it can’t just be good enough. Darn.

Comment on The hardest thing about writing by Melanie Jongsma, Wordsmith

Melanie Jongsma, Wordsmith — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:37:28 +0000

Thanks for the encouragement, Karin!

Comment on The hardest thing about writing by Karin Vredeveld

Karin Vredeveld — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:07:35 +0000

Here’s to starting over! Hope your new endeavor goes well. :)

Comment on The hardest thing about writing by Melanie Jongsma, Wordsmith

Melanie Jongsma, Wordsmith — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:34:05 +0000

There’s just something about a Mac that empowers creativity, isn’t there? Joan, you might appreciate my post about Apple, Steve Jobs, and writing: http://lifelinespublishing.net/2011/08/31/what-writers-and-others-can-learn-from-apple-and-steve-jobs/

Comment on Book review: Why We Get Fat by low carb recipes

low carb recipes — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:25:22 +0000

I have not read this book yet but every time I hear about it someone usually says that is a very good read