tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post6699208789968170180..comments2024-03-07T09:26:21.305-05:00Comments on My Hogwarts Sabbatical: An Insecure WriterChemist Kenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-61723361269031905502011-11-03T15:13:14.746-04:002011-11-03T15:13:14.746-04:00I've always wanted to be 'a writer' in...I've always wanted to be 'a writer' in any form at all. I love writing and always have done.<br /><br />But I am still insecure and feel the same way as you about my writing compared to others' work.<br /><br />It seems many of us feel the same.<br /><br />Cue stroppy teenage voice 'It's so unfair!'Kit Courteneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07211606676705095432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-67512933523916752442011-11-03T09:30:26.868-04:002011-11-03T09:30:26.868-04:00Thanks for the words of encouragement, everyone. ...Thanks for the words of encouragement, everyone. For me, the hardest part of being a writer is when I read someone's else's book and see the smoothness in their writing. Then I look at my own manuscript.<br /><br />Arrrrrggggg!Chemist Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-42787788298319929962011-11-03T02:08:27.528-04:002011-11-03T02:08:27.528-04:00Just because you don't like it doesn't mea...Just because you don't like it doesn't mean you can't do it.<br /><br />You, sir, are a writer :-)Sarah Tokeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273148070092101085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-35172956205409410472011-11-02T17:29:03.687-04:002011-11-02T17:29:03.687-04:00Am loving the castle image! HUGE Potter fan here. ...Am loving the castle image! HUGE Potter fan here. I wish she'd have continued the stories!<br /><br />And yes, stories and characters are a hell of a lot of fun!!! Keep having fun. Expressing the word "writer" comes easier the more you write.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02691497935668743387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-59095443856477271012011-11-02T17:20:38.718-04:002011-11-02T17:20:38.718-04:00Well, I've always hated chemistry, so take tha...Well, I've always hated chemistry, so take that! Haha. But like you, I didn't foresee writing in my future (I was a finance person) it just sort of happened. And just guess what got me writing...dun dun duuuun...(hint: see your blog title. ;))<br /><br />Enjoy your immersion in your story - it's the best, isn't it?Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-19315392241228119532011-11-02T13:22:46.278-04:002011-11-02T13:22:46.278-04:00I think there is a difference in how we respond to...I think there is a difference in how we respond to being MADE to write something and WANTING to write something. After reading this post I would never guess you struggle at all :) Your voice is evident...smart with quick humor, honest with a little sarcasm thrown in. Stick to your voice...that's what's natural. The guy who came through in this post is where the honey is. I'd read a book written by that guy. Stay motivated!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05686424597825645224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-10066275466474231362011-11-02T11:06:54.319-04:002011-11-02T11:06:54.319-04:00This is great Ken, I am kind of the same way. I ha...This is great Ken, I am kind of the same way. I hated writing. Why did I start to write... well lots of things kind of lead me in this direction. It is addicting. Especially when you get a great idea. <br /><br />Keep working hard and you will be able to do what ever writing you want. Good Luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9207356626683365538.post-58586438666803941912011-11-02T11:01:52.733-04:002011-11-02T11:01:52.733-04:00I love it that you "don't create sentence...I love it that you "don't create sentences but beat them into submission".<br /><br />I too never thought about being a writer until recently. I love to tell a story, but for me audio (the beautiful sound of my own voice) has been my medium. The thought process to create and actually write a sentence or may be beat it into submission, as the case may be has completely captivated me. I am having the ride of a lifetime. Hope you are too.farawayeyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17578277501054242356noreply@blogger.com