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Comment from Gert sherwood
Hello Jay
I usually don't read Bogs
I don't how you make what I just read so darn interesting.
with the smart advice you gave.
Gert
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2015
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Hello Jay
I usually don't read Bogs
I don't how you make what I just read so darn interesting.
with the smart advice you gave.
Gert
Comment Written 09-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2015
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You couldn't have made me happier. Not just a 6 star but such kind comments. You da bomb!
Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)
This is great, Jay. I can especially identify with the editing part. Once my thoughts are down, I want to post it and turn to something new. Probably why I have so many spags. Surely my original draft is good enough. Well, we know how that goes.
I'm scooping up dllars ti post something that includes seeds spouting--kind of like germs. I'll give a second look (my version of editing) before I post it. This is really. Good. You should put them in a book. I'll buy it. Take care, my friend~Debbie
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2015
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This is great, Jay. I can especially identify with the editing part. Once my thoughts are down, I want to post it and turn to something new. Probably why I have so many spags. Surely my original draft is good enough. Well, we know how that goes.
I'm scooping up dllars ti post something that includes seeds spouting--kind of like germs. I'll give a second look (my version of editing) before I post it. This is really. Good. You should put them in a book. I'll buy it. Take care, my friend~Debbie
Comment Written 09-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2015
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Thanks Debbie. I've got your name down. I'll get it notarized tomorrow, so when I get it published I can hold you to it. Ha, but thanks for reading and enjoying. I enjoy, meanwhile the loverly, glittery sixer.
Comment from c_lucas
I thought about my first novel (The Tough Breed) for over thirty years before I put ink to paper. It took me twenty years more for my first edition. Then I threw every away and started fresh after reading about a scheme that included forgery. Fifty years after my first though, i have a working copy of "The Tough Breed." My next hurdle is to get it publish. You present some excellent ideas in your post.
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2015
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I thought about my first novel (The Tough Breed) for over thirty years before I put ink to paper. It took me twenty years more for my first edition. Then I threw every away and started fresh after reading about a scheme that included forgery. Fifty years after my first though, i have a working copy of "The Tough Breed." My next hurdle is to get it publish. You present some excellent ideas in your post.
Comment Written 09-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2015
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Thank you, Charlie. I do wish you the best on finding a publisher for "The Tough Breed." I always loved your novel. I'll always have your characters with me, even though I may not remember their names.
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You're welcome, Jay. Charlie
Comment from Sasha
Sorry, but I am too far behind to be able to catch up with this. I love your work and feel bad about not being able to start this from the beginning...there are just so many hours in a day and never enough to fully catch up. But I thought I should at least give you a well deserved 5...at least I am sure it is well deserved.
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2015
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Sorry, but I am too far behind to be able to catch up with this. I love your work and feel bad about not being able to start this from the beginning...there are just so many hours in a day and never enough to fully catch up. But I thought I should at least give you a well deserved 5...at least I am sure it is well deserved.
Comment Written 09-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2015
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Thank you, Valerie. Don't worry about reading anything until you feel up to it. I understand. thanks for the five.
Comment from ravenblack
I really like what you say about desire and vision. In many ways, it applies to this site. Desire to rank- if that desire subsumed your desire to communicate your truth, your vision...Well, you know the score. Desire and vision must be wed to remain true to yourself as a writer/poet. As a poet, I rarely if ever revisit earlier poems as I can't duplicate where I was at at the time. I think prose or a novel provides for a sustained evolution. Poets sometimes evolve in leaps. In any case, it is clear to me that you follow your own advice and are qualified to give it as your work is always superb.
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2015
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I really like what you say about desire and vision. In many ways, it applies to this site. Desire to rank- if that desire subsumed your desire to communicate your truth, your vision...Well, you know the score. Desire and vision must be wed to remain true to yourself as a writer/poet. As a poet, I rarely if ever revisit earlier poems as I can't duplicate where I was at at the time. I think prose or a novel provides for a sustained evolution. Poets sometimes evolve in leaps. In any case, it is clear to me that you follow your own advice and are qualified to give it as your work is always superb.
Comment Written 09-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2015
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You are so kind, Ed. I always look forward to your unique slant on my posts.
Comment from LIJ Red
And a bullshooter, joketeller, yarnspinner, with a little familiarity with the tools
of communication, with indefinite desire and vision and impatient inspiration simply is not a writer, but a millworker mechanic waiting for the machinery to stop...you
give good ideas to wannabe writers to help them decide where and what they are.
Excellent writing, as always.
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2015
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And a bullshooter, joketeller, yarnspinner, with a little familiarity with the tools
of communication, with indefinite desire and vision and impatient inspiration simply is not a writer, but a millworker mechanic waiting for the machinery to stop...you
give good ideas to wannabe writers to help them decide where and what they are.
Excellent writing, as always.
Comment Written 09-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2015
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Thank you, Red, as usual for your kindness. I'm honored to be "a millworker mechanic waiting for the machinery to stop." Thank you, my friend.
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Whoa. Hold it! I'm the millworker. You are the serious scholar. Fortunately there is room for
us all in the writing field...
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Haha! Seriously, I've always had tons of admiration for the mechanic. Scholars can't drive when their carburetor's clogged.
Comment from lancellot
Very interesting. I think you have tapped into all our minds here, or at least our files filled with half-finished works. Like a love affair, desire sometimes fade and that child is never born. In life that can be a good thing, not so much in writing I guess. Good ideas.
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2015
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Very interesting. I think you have tapped into all our minds here, or at least our files filled with half-finished works. Like a love affair, desire sometimes fade and that child is never born. In life that can be a good thing, not so much in writing I guess. Good ideas.
Comment Written 09-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2015
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Lance, your six and your gracious comments make it all worthwhile. Thank you my dear friend.
Comment from michaelcahill
I suppose I should check in once in a while. I read practically everything you post with great interest. This truly sent my brain spinning. I recall when I first joined here. I had shelves of writing that had gathered dust for decades. The plan was to unveil it, get feedback, edit and do something with it. After posting a couple pieces I started writing new pieces. Lo and behold, the entire host of dust covered material still sits with a bit more dust on it. Now I have everything I've written here PLUS all of that and it all needs editing. AAAAANNNND ... I don't know what is worthwhile and what isn't. Hahaha. In any case, I loved this piece as I do all of your work. Your insights on reviewing are the best and help with writing in general. Mix in some cool stories and it makes for endless entertainment. Great stuff. mikey
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2015
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I suppose I should check in once in a while. I read practically everything you post with great interest. This truly sent my brain spinning. I recall when I first joined here. I had shelves of writing that had gathered dust for decades. The plan was to unveil it, get feedback, edit and do something with it. After posting a couple pieces I started writing new pieces. Lo and behold, the entire host of dust covered material still sits with a bit more dust on it. Now I have everything I've written here PLUS all of that and it all needs editing. AAAAANNNND ... I don't know what is worthwhile and what isn't. Hahaha. In any case, I loved this piece as I do all of your work. Your insights on reviewing are the best and help with writing in general. Mix in some cool stories and it makes for endless entertainment. Great stuff. mikey
Comment Written 09-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2015
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Mikey, you are the wheels beneath my car. Haha, I don't know why I said that; I was thinking wind beneath my wings, which I wasn't going to write either. Thanks, my dear friend. Your comments inspire me to do more. The six is a brand new can of oil to my crankcase. Listen to the kid!
Comment from Margaret Snowdon
A great many tips in this part, Jay - I'm not guilty of most, apart from having three completed books that I just can't seem to get around to editing and sending them off.
I've made excuses of being tired and not good health-wise, but this has shaken me up a bit to GET ON WITH IT WOMAN!!
Margaret
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2015
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A great many tips in this part, Jay - I'm not guilty of most, apart from having three completed books that I just can't seem to get around to editing and sending them off.
I've made excuses of being tired and not good health-wise, but this has shaken me up a bit to GET ON WITH IT WOMAN!!
Margaret
Comment Written 09-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2015
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If it achieves that and than alone, it's gone the needed miles. You need to get your stuff published. While I've still got some gas in the tank, I want to say, I remember her when ....
Comment from giraffmang
Hi Jay,
this was a great help. It re-enforced some ideas I had myself and gave me some new things to ponder on.
Can't believe how true this is. I have a few aborted things knocking about which I never seem to go back to!
Now of course, I take the new idea and write down the genesis for it. The idea or rough outline and lock that away instead!
Inspiration comes disguised as hard work." I Googled it. Nothing! The closest I could come was "Opportunity comes disguised as hard work - I have often thought about this. I have to admit that when other's talk of 'writer's block' I don't really get it. I just write when I can. Maybe I write through it. Granted a lot of it may be garbage but I believe the process is the important thing and it keeps those juices flowing. There is usually something useable - or maybe I imagine this!
I have obtained a 'Don't break the chain calender' and intend on implementing this as soon as my house move is over and done with! (There goes that time again!).
I have taken to mapping out (almost story boarding as I find this helps with the trough road) each chapter, where I want to go. Constantly revised as sometimes I get something fresh when writing that won't let go. I then find tracking back through the boards / maps is easier for checking consistency and logic.
Great stuff again, and invaluable advice.
Thank you
G
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2015
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Hi Jay,
this was a great help. It re-enforced some ideas I had myself and gave me some new things to ponder on.
Can't believe how true this is. I have a few aborted things knocking about which I never seem to go back to!
Now of course, I take the new idea and write down the genesis for it. The idea or rough outline and lock that away instead!
Inspiration comes disguised as hard work." I Googled it. Nothing! The closest I could come was "Opportunity comes disguised as hard work - I have often thought about this. I have to admit that when other's talk of 'writer's block' I don't really get it. I just write when I can. Maybe I write through it. Granted a lot of it may be garbage but I believe the process is the important thing and it keeps those juices flowing. There is usually something useable - or maybe I imagine this!
I have obtained a 'Don't break the chain calender' and intend on implementing this as soon as my house move is over and done with! (There goes that time again!).
I have taken to mapping out (almost story boarding as I find this helps with the trough road) each chapter, where I want to go. Constantly revised as sometimes I get something fresh when writing that won't let go. I then find tracking back through the boards / maps is easier for checking consistency and logic.
Great stuff again, and invaluable advice.
Thank you
G
Comment Written 09-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 09-Aug-2015
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You've got some good ideas yourself, G, about mapping out chapters. You ought to post it and your perspectives on a lot of other writing related things. Some newbies here are crying for that kind of thing. Thank you, my friend for the 6 stars. It keeps me motivated.