Comments on: “On Writing” On Powerful Writing http://confidentwriting.com/2008/05/on-writing-on-p/ The art of writing, for non writers Tue, 28 Feb 2012 07:00:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Joanna Young http://confidentwriting.com/2008/05/on-writing-on-p/#comment-2439 Joanna Young Sun, 18 May 2008 16:57:00 +0000 http://confidentwriting.com/?p=414#comment-2439 Janice, that's so interesting. You know I realise I know almost nothing about visual art. I hadn't thought about resonance in that way at all. Maybe we should swap books! Joanna Janice, that’s so interesting. You know I realise I know almost nothing about visual art. I hadn’t thought about resonance in that way at all. Maybe we should swap books!

Joanna

]]> By: Janice Cartier http://confidentwriting.com/2008/05/on-writing-on-p/#comment-2438 Janice Cartier Sat, 17 May 2008 18:52:18 +0000 http://confidentwriting.com/?p=414#comment-2438 What I like about writers is that they are after the same thing we are as artists. Resonance. May have to pick up this book. Thanks Joanna! Looking good here. What I like about writers is that they are after the same thing we are as artists. Resonance. May have to pick up this book. Thanks Joanna! Looking good here.

]]> By: Joanna Young http://confidentwriting.com/2008/05/on-writing-on-p/#comment-2437 Joanna Young Sat, 17 May 2008 14:21:59 +0000 http://confidentwriting.com/?p=414#comment-2437 Nadine, I don't think I'd have any desire to read his fiction either - were it not for Amy piquing my interest with her PhD! But like you I found this a fascinating book on writing, and one I'm sure I'll come back to time and again. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment here Nadine Best wishes Joanna Nadine, I don’t think I’d have any desire to read his fiction either – were it not for Amy piquing my interest with her PhD! But like you I found this a fascinating book on writing, and one I’m sure I’ll come back to time and again.

Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment here Nadine

Best wishes

Joanna

]]> By: Nadine Touzet http://confidentwriting.com/2008/05/on-writing-on-p/#comment-2436 Nadine Touzet Sat, 17 May 2008 14:00:24 +0000 http://confidentwriting.com/?p=414#comment-2436 I read that book a few years ago and although I have no desire to read his fiction (although I'm told that it's of great interest), I found this particular book a compelling read. It was so helpful for me to understand what goes on with writing, that I am glad that you, as a writer, found it of value. Probably a book I would read again with unabated pleasure and interest. I read that book a few years ago and although I have no desire to read his fiction (although I’m told that it’s of great interest), I found this particular book a compelling read.

It was so helpful for me to understand what goes on with writing, that I am glad that you, as a writer, found it of value. Probably a book I would read again with unabated pleasure and interest.

]]> By: Joanna Young http://confidentwriting.com/2008/05/on-writing-on-p/#comment-2435 Joanna Young Fri, 16 May 2008 09:39:05 +0000 http://confidentwriting.com/?p=414#comment-2435 Debbie, that's okay - you painted a vivid picture all right with your words! I haven't read his fiction either, just watched some of his films, but this book was an excellent read. I think you'd find a lot of valuable suggestions in it. Joanna Debbie, that’s okay – you painted a vivid picture all right with your words!

I haven’t read his fiction either, just watched some of his films, but this book was an excellent read. I think you’d find a lot of valuable suggestions in it.

Joanna

]]> By: Debbie Yost http://confidentwriting.com/2008/05/on-writing-on-p/#comment-2434 Debbie Yost Thu, 15 May 2008 23:48:22 +0000 http://confidentwriting.com/?p=414#comment-2434 I do not read King because I don't handle horror. I have seen some of his movies and know he is an excellent author. I think this may be the first book of his I ever read. I know he has some books that I would probably enjoy, I just haven't read any yet. I remember trying to read the Stand to hubby when we were driving home from Texas once. I had to stop because it scared the crap out of me. I have seen the mini-series though. I think I got off subject there, it sounds like a really good book and since I do have an interest in writing a novel I plan on picking up a copy. Thanks for recommending it! I do not read King because I don’t handle horror. I have seen some of his movies and know he is an excellent author. I think this may be the first book of his I ever read. I know he has some books that I would probably enjoy, I just haven’t read any yet. I remember trying to read the Stand to hubby when we were driving home from Texas once. I had to stop because it scared the crap out of me. I have seen the mini-series though.

I think I got off subject there, it sounds like a really good book and since I do have an interest in writing a novel I plan on picking up a copy. Thanks for recommending it!

]]> By: --Deb http://confidentwriting.com/2008/05/on-writing-on-p/#comment-2433 --Deb Thu, 15 May 2008 23:17:22 +0000 http://confidentwriting.com/?p=414#comment-2433 This remains the only Stephen King book I've ever read. I can't abide horror or the kind of suspense that keeps me awake o' nights, but there's no denying the man can WRITE! This remains the only Stephen King book I’ve ever read. I can’t abide horror or the kind of suspense that keeps me awake o’ nights, but there’s no denying the man can WRITE!

]]> By: Joanna Young http://confidentwriting.com/2008/05/on-writing-on-p/#comment-2432 Joanna Young Thu, 15 May 2008 21:20:05 +0000 http://confidentwriting.com/?p=414#comment-2432 Megin, likewise, I read this for the advice on writing, though I'm certainly tempted now to go and read more of his work. It's a powerful line isn't it? SpaceAgeSage, I'm not sure it reveals 'the secret' - I certainly felt I got to know him better through this book, there are lots of sections with suggestions you can try, and as I say I think analysis of how he achieves the effects he does in the early part of the book would pay dividends. Karen, that line keeps running through my head too. I think you'll enjoy the book. My fingers were itching to hit the keyboard after I read it; the words are full of energy, clarity and purpose Joanna Megin, likewise, I read this for the advice on writing, though I’m certainly tempted now to go and read more of his work. It’s a powerful line isn’t it?

SpaceAgeSage, I’m not sure it reveals ‘the secret’ – I certainly felt I got to know him better through this book, there are lots of sections with suggestions you can try, and as I say I think analysis of how he achieves the effects he does in the early part of the book would pay dividends.

Karen, that line keeps running through my head too. I think you’ll enjoy the book. My fingers were itching to hit the keyboard after I read it; the words are full of energy, clarity and purpose

Joanna

]]> By: Karen Swim http://confidentwriting.com/2008/05/on-writing-on-p/#comment-2431 Karen Swim Thu, 15 May 2008 17:42:54 +0000 http://confidentwriting.com/?p=414#comment-2431 Wow, "Come to it any way but lightly. Let me say it again: you must not come lightly to the blank page." This line completely shook me and made me sit up in my seat. You cannot approach writing with timidity but a boldness of purpose. I believe that is why poetry is so powerful, it is often spilled forth from raw, pure emotion and thought. I can't wait for Writing with Purpose. I am also going to grab this book, thanks for the recommendation! Wow, “Come to it any way but lightly. Let me say it again: you must not come lightly to the blank page.” This line completely shook me and made me sit up in my seat. You cannot approach writing with timidity but a boldness of purpose. I believe that is why poetry is so powerful, it is often spilled forth from raw, pure emotion and thought. I can’t wait for Writing with Purpose. I am also going to grab this book, thanks for the recommendation!

]]> By: SpaceAgeSage http://confidentwriting.com/2008/05/on-writing-on-p/#comment-2430 SpaceAgeSage Thu, 15 May 2008 15:48:53 +0000 http://confidentwriting.com/?p=414#comment-2430 King writes so well, I had to stop reading him because the darkness of his stories lingers a bit too long for me. If this book is written as well as those, then perhaps what lingers for the reader is a passion to write powerfully. Does the book reveal his secret to creating resonance? King writes so well, I had to stop reading him because the darkness of his stories lingers a bit too long for me. If this book is written as well as those, then perhaps what lingers for the reader is a passion to write powerfully. Does the book reveal his secret to creating resonance?

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