tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4110160045151463659.post7158077701623495876..comments2023-05-30T04:55:18.889-05:00Comments on A Writer's Blog: Writing for YourselfScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06905515473737579937noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4110160045151463659.post-58782354652676425622009-12-09T09:28:33.972-06:002009-12-09T09:28:33.972-06:00Writing for yourself is how you develop an authent...Writing for yourself is how you develop an authenticity of voice and, ultimately, that is what people respond to.Jayne Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01053366144206401836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4110160045151463659.post-28309486467041587212009-12-06T14:53:52.759-06:002009-12-06T14:53:52.759-06:00Scott--
Yeah, that would be a good idea. Speaking...Scott--<br /><br />Yeah, that would be a good idea. Speaking of bulletin boards, I probably should get one LOLBethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04001921970529109760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4110160045151463659.post-60306419141163427342009-12-05T09:42:43.266-06:002009-12-05T09:42:43.266-06:00Okay, a bit late with publishing and commenting on...Okay, a bit late with publishing and commenting on the comments. Oh, well, it's just that time of year. : )<br /><br />Robyn - I'm seriously going to send you a bill! Ha! I think many writers, probably more aspiring than others, lose sight of writing for yourself and attempt to follow the trends. Yeah, that works to a certain extent, but it also floods agents inboxes with countless stories that are all pretty much the same. Not a good thing, not at all.<br /><br />Davin - I agree with you. If we write for ourselves and hold ourselves to a higher standard, then our writing should reflect that higher standard and resonate deep within ourselves, and hopefully deep within our future readers. I also think we all have written things we don't ever want people to see. I know I have . . . and it is part of the journey.<br /><br />Elana - tie die is out for the moment, but have no fear, it will be back again one day . . . just like Frosty the Snowman! Ha!<br /><br />Jody - I think we all find the point of balance at some point. I know it took me many years to step away from all the helpful how to write books and just follow my heart with my writing, as well as when to write. It was a struggle, but I'm almost there. Almost. Then again, I think tipping off balance is a good thing to help make me, us, realize that complacency in our writing, in our life, isn't always a good thing.<br /><br />Ms. Rhonchell - welcome and thanks for dropping by. As I make my blogging rounds, I'll make sure to check out your blog.<br /><br />Marybeth - you're such a snarky person . . . which is why I like you, even though you do share a bit too much info on your blog from time to time. : )<br /><br />Bethany - you're welcome. I think this post is one we need to print off and put by our computers. My poor bulletin board is running out of space. It's sometimes the simplest things that are the hardest to remember. : )<br /><br />SScotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06905515473737579937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4110160045151463659.post-21765413158662851532009-12-05T02:51:53.341-06:002009-12-05T02:51:53.341-06:00I've read other authors saying this (one in pa...I've read other authors saying this (one in particular, Stephenie Meyer has said this). Great advice! Love it and definitely something I have to remember! Thanks for the reminder. :-)Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04001921970529109760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4110160045151463659.post-30081966748890108362009-12-04T22:03:19.567-06:002009-12-04T22:03:19.567-06:00Such a good point. I don't work on my novel so...Such a good point. I don't work on my novel so hard because I hate it that's for sure. Cuz I'm sure you haven't heard this before, but I am totally in love with my book!<br /><br />I mean i am seriously writing for the money and all the people to want to read it of course....(that's what I'm suppose to say right?)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05283503033516504436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4110160045151463659.post-88080399471034906702009-12-04T21:01:03.170-06:002009-12-04T21:01:03.170-06:00Great post. I'm a writer as well. Could you ta...Great post. I'm a writer as well. Could you take a look at my page. I'd be interested to hear what you think.<br />msrhonchell.blogspot.com<br /><br />thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4110160045151463659.post-20388225117970558122009-12-04T20:54:16.560-06:002009-12-04T20:54:16.560-06:00I totally agree, Scott. We have to write passionat...I totally agree, Scott. We have to write passionately and I can't imagine doing that about something I don't believe in. It's a delicate balance of knowing how to balance what we want with what readers want. I'm still learning that and my editors are helping me. But I feel like I'll be able to do both, hopefully!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4110160045151463659.post-61323592091519963962009-12-04T14:58:58.682-06:002009-12-04T14:58:58.682-06:00This is so true! I think it's important to jus...This is so true! I think it's important to just write what's inside of you.<br /><br />And...you mean tie-die is out??? (lol)Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4110160045151463659.post-84567025704975056372009-12-04T10:49:59.818-06:002009-12-04T10:49:59.818-06:00Scott, I really believe in this philosophy. I thin...Scott, I really believe in this philosophy. I think if you write for yourself, you'll hold yourself up to the highest standards, and other readers will eventually get to experience something unique and polished--the true art. <br /><br />It's hard though! At least for me it is. I even have files of stories that I've promised myself never to show anyone, and even then I find myself stuck. I feel like sometimes I don't really know what I want. But, I think that's part of the writer's journey as well.Davin Malasarnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09385823575081492949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4110160045151463659.post-42698094700561197682009-12-04T07:34:39.968-06:002009-12-04T07:34:39.968-06:00WOOHOO. What a wonderful post. I TOTALLY agree wit...WOOHOO. What a wonderful post. I TOTALLY agree with you. <br /><br />Write for yourself and the writing will stand on its own. Nathan Bransford will bang your door down. Well! Maybe not bang your door down. And maybe not Mr. Bransford, but you get my point.<br /><br />If we can all remember this, we WILL get agents and we WILL see our books in print.<br /><br />Believing in self. That is key. Without that we don't stand a chance.<br /><br />Now there's the matter of collecting monies due for advertising on my blog, which btw, has a FANTASTIC post on this the 4th day of December. That is, Putting Pen To Paper, y'all! :)Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.com