tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347064123259172344.post7689335831945181338..comments2016-11-12T22:42:12.901-05:00Comments on Adventures From Beyond the Pond: Writer's Life Tip #2Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00694966948181862580noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347064123259172344.post-69349524761273965902010-02-11T10:41:12.870-05:002010-02-11T10:41:12.870-05:00Great critique partners. I have two of the best an...Great critique partners. I have two of the best and we do line edits for each other. One writer with a Journalism background can take my wordy sentences and make them way shorter just by changing a word or two. Over the years, some of her magic has worn off on me. Now my manuscript doesn't come back looking like someone opened a vein over it.<br /><br />I also believe as you mentioned that reading is key to improving your writing. Find out what's out there and how these published authors do it. <br /><br />And you need a huge dose of self belief as you mentioned!!<br /><br />Great post, Kris.Liz Lippermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01807045909635613933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347064123259172344.post-1049474728076524102010-02-11T10:38:25.346-05:002010-02-11T10:38:25.346-05:00I hope there is room for us all, Anita, since I...I hope there is room for us all, Anita, since I've yet to receive the "call"!! It's good to realize when one needs to continue to work on their craft. It's unfortunate when writers don't see that in themselves, and then become bitter when things don't work out.<br /><br />Again, congrats on your book deal! That's awesome.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00694966948181862580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347064123259172344.post-43543974547137790092010-02-11T09:50:26.535-05:002010-02-11T09:50:26.535-05:00You're so right Kris. A writer must have both:...You're so right Kris. A writer must have both: belief in yourself AND good writing. One isn't enough without the other. <br /><br />I knew nothing when I started but didn't know that I knew nothing:)I started researching the craft of writing online and figured out fast that I was out of my league. But I truly believed I had a talent for this. I absorbed everything I could and took classes and I believe it's paid off. <br /><br />There were times, still are, that I think I'm insane for attempting this in a market of so many fabulous writers. Where can I possibly fit in? But there are soooo many more readers than writers. I believe there is room for us all.Anita Clenneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08121439834252671730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347064123259172344.post-5552980272926321602010-02-11T09:45:13.049-05:002010-02-11T09:45:13.049-05:00Thanks, Cassy. I, too, agree that the more you wri...Thanks, Cassy. I, too, agree that the more you write, the better writer you become. You can know all the mechanics you want, but if you can't tell a story, well, then....<br /><br />Shelia, I forgot Bird by Bird! I have that book, and yes, it is wonderful.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by, ladies!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00694966948181862580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347064123259172344.post-60512915835511797692010-02-11T09:31:06.237-05:002010-02-11T09:31:06.237-05:00Writing is such a leap of faith, but the fact is y...Writing is such a leap of faith, but the fact is you leap farther the more prepared you are. It's easy to get lost in the inspiration side of writing and neglect the gritty, hard-work side. Education, improvement, and just hard work. Great post. If you're looking for another great book on writing, try Bird By Bird by Anne Lamott.SG Redlingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347064123259172344.post-2583313505843084022010-02-11T08:50:38.516-05:002010-02-11T08:50:38.516-05:00Kris: Great topic. Thanks for putting it out there...Kris: Great topic. Thanks for putting it out there. I have done the on-line classes, read more books on the subject than I want to admit, talked with published and unpublished writers--well, you get the picture. <br /><br />I finally have realized that all of the preparation I have done is helpful, but only to a point.<br /><br />I have to write. Write, read my writing, argue with myself and then get past myself. <br /><br />Again thanks, CassyCassy Pickardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04777179497200958899noreply@blogger.com