tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595491177347226789.post1534250649706407355..comments2024-03-01T00:28:27.209-05:00Comments on Hello Ello: I am Writer hear me Roar...Ello - Ellen Ohhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18311917335471167591noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595491177347226789.post-15434325875500240862007-10-11T13:30:00.000-04:002007-10-11T13:30:00.000-04:00May I add that you have a terrific sense of bringi...May I add that you have a terrific sense of bringing forth emotion? You know, you do. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595491177347226789.post-30487515406421034092007-10-11T15:48:00.000-04:002007-10-11T15:48:00.000-04:00Those are all, I think, great strengths for a writ...Those are all, I think, great strengths for a writer. <br><br>I would add that, from what I've seen, you're a thoughtful writer, which is a very valuable strength.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595491177347226789.post-85257912272694413342007-10-11T16:17:00.000-04:002007-10-11T16:17:00.000-04:00How can you write if you don't read?I absolutely a...<i>How can you write if you don't read?</i><br><br>I absolutely agree. [nod] And not only that, but read <i>critically.</i> You can learn a lot from other people's work if you pause periodically to think about what's working and what's not and why. Did that plot twist work for you, and why or why not? Did you spot the red herring for what it was as soon as it was tossed out? Is the writing style losing you, and if so then why?<br><br>Reading in multiple genres will help keep you out of a rut. People who only read the kind of fiction they write are cheating themselves IMO, and their readers as well.<br><br>And for fiction writers, reading non-fiction will give you more to write <i>about.</i> Reading non-fiction, whether books or articles, gives me a lot of story ideas, and ways to add realistic details to my stories. You never know what you're going to trip over if you browse, and writers who read non-fiction only when they're specifically researching something miss out on the "Hey, that's cool!" factor. :)<br><br>AngieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595491177347226789.post-86971312885074999572007-10-11T17:23:00.000-04:002007-10-11T17:23:00.000-04:00ha! loved the editing line...and good to know you ...ha! loved the editing line...and good to know you are in my corner lawyer warrior!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595491177347226789.post-9236704421812058122007-10-11T17:26:00.000-04:002007-10-11T17:26:00.000-04:00"I take my ass scratching very seriously."I dearly..."I take my ass scratching very seriously."<br>I dearly love that.<br>If only more did.<br>Hving taught rudiments of English to engineers, I can relate to # 3.<br>Wonderful strengths.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595491177347226789.post-63187332892409546232007-10-11T17:40:00.000-04:002007-10-11T17:40:00.000-04:00I completely related to your concerns about claimi...I completely related to your concerns about claiming strengths without having the publication credits/evidence to back them up. But -- all writers have to be somewhere on the path, even those of us who haven't published (yet) and I think you analyzed the evidence and came up with a great case. Gotta love those researching comments. You know some people might even say you've got a bit of a flair for humor :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595491177347226789.post-34036647005234115842007-10-11T21:49:00.000-04:002007-10-11T21:49:00.000-04:00I agree with larramie and precie--you are a sensit...I agree with larramie and precie--you are a sensitive and thoughtful writer. I enjoy reading your blog very much!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595491177347226789.post-15882991430081885792007-10-12T00:06:00.000-04:002007-10-12T00:06:00.000-04:00yay for editing!yay for editing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595491177347226789.post-18935275561565399622007-10-12T00:41:00.000-04:002007-10-12T00:41:00.000-04:00Big smiley here!Big smiley here!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595491177347226789.post-54335256879097891892007-10-12T02:54:00.000-04:002007-10-12T02:54:00.000-04:00You actually READ my book before interviewing me.....You actually READ my book before interviewing me...I consider THAT a strength!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595491177347226789.post-16587924061724655372007-10-12T05:03:00.000-04:002007-10-12T05:03:00.000-04:00Those are important features, Ello. I like what yo...Those are important features, Ello. I like what you have here in your blog, although sometimes their length makes me think about trying to have a second run at it. But that's completely MY fault.<br>And you have a nice sense of humor - that reference to the National Enquirer made me laugh out loud:)<br><br>Keep on writing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595491177347226789.post-48223944543655118002007-10-12T05:22:00.000-04:002007-10-12T05:22:00.000-04:00Ello, the Take a closer look #8 has opened NOW.Ello, the Take a closer look #8 has opened NOW.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595491177347226789.post-37065742282036394522007-10-12T10:16:00.000-04:002007-10-12T10:16:00.000-04:00The first things that strike me about your writing...The first things that strike me about your writing are the openness and honesty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595491177347226789.post-20951189835843454772007-10-12T13:17:00.000-04:002007-10-12T13:17:00.000-04:00My 2 greatest strengths; my writing comes from my ...My 2 greatest strengths; my writing comes from my heart and I'm grateful for constructive criticism and learn from it.<br><br>Don't know how you do at fiction, Ello, but your non-fiction in your blog is terrific.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595491177347226789.post-32673741465308522532007-10-12T23:41:00.000-04:002007-10-12T23:41:00.000-04:00Orion Ahoy! I mean Aloha! I'm glad I did something...Orion Ahoy! I mean Aloha! I'm glad I did something right! :o)<br><br>Sze - I know I'm very long-winded! I'll be mindful of that next time. It's just that I type so fast I keep writing and writing - like I have diarhhea of the brain to hands thingie!<br><br>Stephen - Why thank you very much, although some would say too honest!<br><br>Thanks AW and thanks again to everyone who made such lovely comments - you're gonna give me a big head! Oh wait, I already have one...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com