Comments on: Writing Advice

By: -- B J Keltz

-- B J Keltz — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 03:43:26 +0000

A writing diary helps, I think, for identifying such things. I would record times as well as dates, then go back and see when I was driven by the urge to write as much as I tried to identify moods and how they affected the quality. Let me know how it goes, if you would. Self-discovery is a good thing for creative people!

By: Samar

Samar — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:41:00 +0000

Oops. I spelled my own name wrong. Ughh. Have to be the biggest goof up by a writer. Hehe.

You’re right, we all have different processes. I’m trying to identify my own. Thinking of keeping a writing diary to record what times I’m writing and for how long at a stretch etc etc to help me identify my own patterns. Right now, my writing feels all over the place.

By: -- B J Keltz

-- B J Keltz — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:00:33 +0000

My thanks to Sal! Welcome, Samat.

While there are a few “universal” truths to writing (you actually have to write, for example), our processes are as individual as we are, don’t you think?

I’m glad you stopped by.

By: Samat

Samat — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:29:54 +0000

I agree. Everyone has a different opinion on what works. They’re all based on what works for them. There’s no universal formula that will work for everyone.

I’ve been reading writing blogs for a few months and they all give different advice. The best way is to try out the ones you think would work and see if they do for you.

I came through Sal’s blog. I like

By: -- B J Keltz

-- B J Keltz — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 01:38:44 +0000

I use the brainstorming/mindmapping method quite a bit. My outlines are written paragraphs rather than your traditional “A, B, C” format. it works for me, lol.

Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to comment.

New blog? I like what I see!

By: Every Photo Tells A Story

Every Photo Tells A Story — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 23:56:50 +0000

What you say is so true. It all comes down to our personality. I used to use the school method of writing outlines, etc. But, now, I find brainstorming helps greatly. As well as other methods. But, I agree. (Not that I’m a published writer, but someone who can’t live without it.)