I have always wondered what makes a good writer. I have also always wondered if one persons eccentricity could help or hinder what they write. The similarities in Ellen's personality and mine are scarry. Please do not misinterpret my intention. Our personalities are very similar in that when she is totally focused on something, everything else is secondary, and she talks about the ways to get to that point. Truly, she dives into her writing and her focus isn't sidetracked by anyone or anything. To tap into this kind of dicipline isn't easy but I believe she gave me the right direction to go in order to achieve this kind of centerd focus. THe five main points that has helped me immensely , and that I owe total gratitude to Ellen are:
1. To sometimes break the rules a bit, because that is where creativity can sometimes strike an awsome and critical point in writing.Another words, something great can happen outside of the box and that is really where it originates.
2. Ellen's attention to detail in what others may not give a second thought too. Ellen has a way with her writing that the mundane becomes unique upon her perception of it .
3. To READ is a very important element in fueling a writer with creativity and to inspire as well as direct where the writer can go .
4. Sometimes, not always but sometimes, our direction that we go in seems to take a completely different route in life than we anticipated, but the destination is still the same. Very much so is our writing in that sometimes, we have to stop, reword, rethink, subtract, add to, and start over but to be persistent and patient with our work.
5. I love the fact that she expressed what contribution someone's writing truly gives to others. If you write something that appeals to others, satisfaction that knowing you are a part of what your society found not only intersting, but sometimes enlightening and that in itself is a reward that cannot be substituted monetarily.
Ellen gets a thumbs up from me on every level.
Those points that you gave of Ellen are very truthful and very useful. There may be many rules to the game of writing but those and the crucial ones that you pointed up. In some cases rules are meant to be broken, and when it comes to writing it happens. If you restrict the elements of writing, you will have less people willing to read what you write because it will not be any excitement at all. Reading what others write also is helpful as well because you can learn a lot from what you read. That means the do's and the don'ts to writing. Writing not only makes you happy if you write something good, but when others read your work and they like it and give good feedback, it starts a fire inside of you that will motivate and inspire you to put even more heart into your work. Definitely good stuff you posted CHARLIE!!! lol...
ReplyDeleteYou have really put it all together. What you have outlined are very good and can be used in writing. I believe that the rules can be apllied easily. I especially like the first point going outside of the rules. If you are to truly be creative then you must think and look outside the box. The book I read also talked about the second point writers read. I think that is a big one also. If you are a writer then you must read what others have put out there to make sure that you are not copying what is already out there. It may also help you come of with something creative. These are once again good points.
ReplyDeleteCharlie, I am glad you liked her book, because I loved it. And you summed up her points perfectly. And it is all something if applied I think could make something magical.
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