Comments on: Essential Tools For A Writer

By: asia travel

asia travel — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:24:55 +0000

Printer is very important especially the heavy duty one. It's so hard if your printer is susceptible to paper jam. asia travels last blog post..Yemen's Shibam: Oldest Skyscraper

By: D

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:01:47 +0000

the last one is particularly important (unfortunately). as is an off-shoot: commedicalence. as in, committment, dedication and resilience. yes, i did just miscreate a word. but it’s another top post, my friend.

By: netta

netta — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:05:28 +0000

I know, Lisa. It’s amazing the errors I find when I re-read some of my stuff. S&W is really helpful.

I’m glad you find them helpful, Tasha. We amateur writers have to stick together.

By: tashabud

tashabud — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:42:34 +0000

Hi Netta, I could have sworn I left a comment here the first time I read this post a few days ago. I don't know where it went or what happened to it. Anyway, your tips are very valuable to me, especially that I'm just an amateur novelist. I need all the help I can get. Thanks for sharing your expertise. Tasha tashabuds last blog post..Defying the Threats of Economic Depression

By: LisaMarie

LisaMarie — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:12:47 +0000

Amen to “Strunk and White”. I should REALLY take a look at mine to brush up (something quite obvious when ready my stuff).

By: netta

netta — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:58:14 +0000

Thanks, Lala. I think I might have to write a list of most helpful books, too — I have quite a few to which I refer, and Zinsser is one of them. You’re right, it’s excellent for fiction and non-fiction. And THAT subject, my friend, is worth a post all its own. Heh.

By: lala

lala — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 16:53:11 +0000

Nice, Netta! I would have to add my favorite writing book, which is for non-fiction writing but also works for fiction as well, On Writing Well, by William Zinsser. It’s a must have that teaches clarity and conciseness.

By: netta

netta — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:19:12 +0000

Thanks Allen, and welcome aboard.

Jenn, I have his book also, and it’s excellent. Congratulations on getting to Chapter 3! He’s been a major inspiration to me, too.

Thanks for stopping by.

By: Jenn Astle

Jenn Astle — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 17:56:37 +0000

I recently purchased Stephen King's On Writing (because Stephen King is one of my major influences, and I wanted to hear what he had to say). He also recommended The Elements of Style, and I immediately ordered it (you can get it for next to nothing on Amazon). It is amazing! I second your recommendation whole heartedly and also recommend King's book. It's in true Stephen King style and should be considered a story rather than a manual. However, I have to say that after the idea for my novel spent months bouncing around in my head, after reading On Writing about a week ago, I was able to sit down that day and begin.....now I am on Chapter 3! Jenn Astles last blog post..TRENDHUNTER UPDATE

By: Allen Taylor

Allen Taylor — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 21:30:43 +0000

Nice writing. You are on my RSS reader now so I can read more from you down the road.

Allen Taylor