Comments on Lawrence W. Wilson: Ten Things I Wish I'd Known about Being a Writer

Holley ... I should also have said that reading is...

2009-11-11T16:45:39.160-05:00

Holley ... I should also have said that reading is vitally important for a writer. When I am the least creative and energetic is when I am empty. Reading others fills my tank with new ideas and creativity.

Hillary ... Connection to the author should probably have been #1. Took me a long time to learn that one.

Love it- especially #5. I think that goes along wi...

2009-11-11T16:37:58.635-05:00

Love it- especially #5. I think that goes along with the originality portion AND the connection with the author. Wish I could have heard the talk! Great topic!

Fantastic post, Larry! You clearly and creatively ...

2009-11-11T16:35:56.383-05:00

Fantastic post, Larry! You clearly and creatively stated the heart of what we do. Writing is thought of as a solitary profession in many ways. I'd add that I've discovered that's a myth. We never create alone--God and our reader have to always be right there with us in our minds, hearts, prayers, and words.

Jennifer .. Thanks for the positive comments. I wo...

2009-11-11T09:19:40.351-05:00

Jennifer .. Thanks for the positive comments. I wonder what items I'll add to the list in 20 more years.

I agree with nearly everything you said (I didn...

2009-11-10T20:41:26.346-05:00

I agree with nearly everything you said (I didn't get hung up on #8, I made other mistakes). I've given a similar talk at writer's conferences that includes many of these themes not only because I think new writers can learn from them but because I continue to need reminders of them. Great post.