The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield

feeds@yuku.com (PatLewin) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:07:26 GMT

I wasn't sure where to post this but decided that the forum for writers was probably the best place. If not, let me know and I'll move it to reviews or non-fiction or wherever.

So, with that in mind. . .

It's been a long time, years probably, since I've read a book on writing. However, I've been a bit stuck -- or as we writer's refer to it "blocked" -- lately. I'm not going to bore you with the reasons. But my friend Pat McLinn...

"Learning from bad writing"

feeds@yuku.com (Ian Rudd) — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:57:47 GMT

What does anyone think of this old chestnut?

I prefer to learn from good writing. I find bad writing too painful to read. Also, I worry that I will pick up bad habits. If you recognise the mistakes you knew them in the first place. I think "learning from bad writing" is a bit of a mistake.

I have...

Writer's Wardrobes Part 2

feeds@yuku.com (Ian Rudd) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:44:00 GMT

I have just been watching a video of a poetry convention. For some reason a woman felt the need to read her poetry wearing Elizabethan clothes/hair and lie on her front on a four poster bed. She was speaking in a very mannered/'Victorian' way. There seems to be a tendency for some poets at these conventions to wear brightly coloured outfits like some kind of Victorian showman or some kind of medieval medicine...

I did it

feeds@yuku.com (tabbynera) — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:49:01 GMT

I have written a book which will be published in the next couple of months. No big deal, but I just wanted to leave something in the world before I move on and I just could not dream that it will ever be a bestseller. For some time I have been writing sort of short stories - 5-6000 words approximately and many said I should get them published. I have learned that short stories are not interesting so I went to BoD (a German organisation similar to LuLu known as Books on Demand). I did all the...

Originality

feeds@yuku.com (Ian Rudd) — Mon, 05 May 2008 06:14:43 GMT

Sometimes I wonder if my ideas are too influenced? Not abstract enough? What are your thoughts on originality?

What Type of Writer Should You Be?

feeds@yuku.com (Ian Rudd) — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:03:47 GMT

You Should Be a Joke Writer

You're totally hilarious, and you can...

Breach of Copyright

feeds@yuku.com (tabbynera) — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 03:31:30 GMT

Just a question. If I write something called Reservoir Cats, could that be damaging the copyright of the Tarantino film Reservoir Dogs, or is it when I change the name slightly, that the copyright remains intact?

Do you like your own writing?

feeds@yuku.com (Ian Rudd) — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 06:03:18 GMT

Quote:
William Goldman: Since I don't much care for my writing, Princess Bride is the only picture of mine I can look at without embarasment.

Joe Eszterhas: If you don't like your own writing, do something else for a living.

Do you like your own writing? If you cannot get enjoyment out of your own writing I don't understand how you can continue to write? Perhaps it is like...

Getting back in the Writing Zone

feeds@yuku.com (Richard Armour) — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 13:27:26 GMT

If you are writing a novel of any genre there will be times when you haven't written anything for a few days. I always find that reading back through the previous 2 or 3 chapters helps me get back into the swing of my writing.
It can be difficult to suddenly open your laptop or PC, or sit with a blank piece of paper and just start writing the next part of the story. I find that reading back through serves two purposes:

1. I get back into "character". I can remember where I...

Lulu

feeds@yuku.com (tabbynera) — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 05:34:27 GMT

I put a post in the Book Discussion Forum, but Mags gave me the idea to post here.

Basically I just have fun writing - write a few short stories and things about my cats. I am not the new "Rowling" discovery and definitely never will be. Someone mentioned Lulu - it seems you can have your book published, either privately or for the public. Basically I don't mind one way or the other. I just could not imagine that anyone would want to buy a book I may have written (only short...

For Aspiring Screenwriters

feeds@yuku.com (Ian Rudd) — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 15:28:28 GMT

This is a short but inspiring interview with Oscar-winning screenwriter of "Gosford Park" Julian Fellowes. It is in two parts.

>>LINK<<

Inspiring 'Blog' entry by Wrath James White

feeds@yuku.com (weapons are available) — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 14:10:49 GMT

Quote:
Why I Do It

When I was 19 years old I self-published a little chapbook of poetry titled "The Horrors of Humanity". Go ahead and try to find it. I dare ya. There were some really good pieces of poetry in it and, predictably, there were some that were complete and utter garbage. Later that year my friends Ted, Monica, and I put out a poetry chapbook together titled "Until It Breathes Again"....

The Great Mystery: Making a Bestseller

feeds@yuku.com (weapons are available) — Fri, 18 May 2007 13:36:26 GMT

The Great Mystery: Making a Bestseller

"We're wired for addiction" -- John Shirley

What are you currently working on?

feeds@yuku.com (weapons are available) — Thu, 17 May 2007 09:50:11 GMT

What are you currently working on? Whether an author or an aspiring writer please keep us updated on your current projects.

"We're wired for addiction" -- John Shirley

Books To Recommend For Aspiring Writers

feeds@yuku.com (weapons are available) — Wed, 16 May 2007 16:04:00 GMT

Which books would you recommend for aspiring writers to read?

If an author can't hold my attention I'm not going to hold the book.

Author Introductions

feeds@yuku.com (weapons are available) — Wed, 16 May 2007 15:59:30 GMT

The old thread was wiped out in the ezboard attack and I think we may have lost a few authors since then. At your leisure please feel free to post a bit about yourself and your books.

Also, if you are an aspiring writer please feel free to post anything about yourself and your writing.

If an author can't hold my attention I'm not going to hold the...

Author Photographs

feeds@yuku.com (weapons are available) — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 02:39:32 GMT

Do authors get to choose their author photographs or do publishers have the final say?

"We're wired for addiction" -- John Shirley

Writing Distractions

feeds@yuku.com (Somerled) — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 20:55:50 GMT

I have trouble writing at home. In fact, I find it near impossible. I find I have to be elsewhere, before I can concentrate on it.....unless it is something really short like a poem or a song...anything longer I find very hard to do...I feel there are too many distractions....such as the net...or the music I am playing or the tv...the dogs...this thing that thing...and the other thing over there...I just have a hard time focusing there.

However, when I am in a public place like a...

Collaborative writing

feeds@yuku.com (Still Aurora) — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 13:50:23 GMT

Have you ever co-written anything with another writer? Do you find it helpful or harmful to share a story?

Mood music

feeds@yuku.com (weapons are available) — Sun, 14 Jan 2007 08:55:20 GMT

Do you listen to music when you write? If so, do you have any favourites? I like to listen to film soundtracks whilst I outline my scripts. I play appropriate music to match whatever the scene.

"A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing." -- George Bernard Shaw

Authors Q & A

The War Of Art by Steven Pressfield

"Learning from bad writing"

Writer's Wardrobes Part 2

I did it

Originality

What Type of Writer Should You Be?

Breach of Copyright

Do you like your own writing?

Getting back in the Writing Zone

Lulu

For Aspiring Screenwriters

Inspiring 'Blog' entry by Wrath James White

The Great Mystery: Making a Bestseller

What are you currently working on?

Books To Recommend For Aspiring Writers

Author Introductions

Author Photographs

Writing Distractions

Collaborative writing

Mood music