Comments on: Three Qualities A Writer Needs

By: Jamie

Jamie — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 03:30:09 +0000

Persistance and dedication that I’m going to be published some day (soon). I have faith that I’m going to get there and even if I have to do other things in the process, writing and getting published is in my blood and something that I want to share with others.

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:22:58 +0000

Thanks for the tips! I always like your writing segments.

By: Meh « DarcKnyt

Meh « DarcKnyt — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:31:43 +0000

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By: Xia Momo Capernicus

Xia Momo Capernicus — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:01:35 +0000

Being a student, I haven’t yet been able to start my glorious writing career. But there are some things that I have deemed important (besides your excellent points).

Compartmentalization. I don’t know how many times that I’ve tried to write a story about one thing, but the personal drama in my life kept sneaking into the story. I think if you’re writing a story and the personal drama in your life is what the story is about, then absolutely it’s a good idea to write it out. But you have to be able to distance yourself from those feelings if need be for the story/characters sake.

I know that there’s more, but I’m drawing a lovely blank at the moment. You’ve certainly touched on the main ones though. Awesome post; looking forward to the next.

~Xia.

By: Deborah Riley-Magnus

Deborah Riley-Magnus — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:52:43 +0000

Great points! This chickadee has two more thoughts.

I think a writer has to be open. Too often we close ourselves off to focus and write, but without peeking up once in a while, we could miss something major … like a massive shift in the publishing industry, for example.

I also think a writer needs to be flexible. Not only with our lives outside of the writing, but with our lives within it.

Other than that, I believe you’ve hit the primary three qualities right on the head!

As always, great blog, Lilith

Debbie