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tigerprincess

I agree it is a gift. I also regard it as a gift to have a ready-made audience as we do here. I think that some of the mean stuff is sparked by a desire for self-promotion. But ultimately the rewards of such success are short-lived and hollow.

posted by beachbelle on January 30, 2005 at 11:39 AM | link to this | reply

Agreed that unauthentic writing is bad, and yes, critisism can be a good thing. What I was referring to in my posts were those bloggers that just post bad things to be mean, and consistently put down others instead of telling them what is good, not so good, needs improvement. I haven't experienced anyone that has been doing that to me yet, but I have read so many posts from those who have that I consider it fair wsarning nothing more. Writing is a gift, however they only way to discover if you have a gift or not is to test the waters.

posted by tigerprincess on January 30, 2005 at 11:32 AM | link to this | reply

Anyone can write with an authentic voice

When it lacks authenticity and heart that's when writing can be bad. Criticism can be a positive if viewed in a way that the critic wants to see the writer improve and if the critic is real in the motive of providing encouragement

posted by beachbelle on January 30, 2005 at 10:16 AM | link to this | reply

tigerprincess

Question, tigerprincess?   Is the ability to write a creative gift or a debilitating itch?

posted by johnmacnab on January 30, 2005 at 5:59 AM | link to this | reply

Very good post

I've written for as long as I can remember. Something about it always fascinated me. Little stories, poems, thoughts, a few words here and there, but never considered my self a writer. Then in high school I took a creative writing course also with an excellant teacher. She encouraged me. Then several years back I took a couple of college writing courses and was told that I should consider submitting my work to various places. I've still not made much effort on that track, but it's something I really enjoy.

posted by Moondawg on January 29, 2005 at 2:55 PM | link to this | reply

Way to go!

posted by MandaLee on January 29, 2005 at 11:44 AM | link to this | reply

I like the poem, very much,

but in reference to attacks I am out of the loop. I guess I don't come here often enough. I hope no one is giving you are a hard time, personal attacks are uncalled for. Take care :)

posted by Flumpystalls3000 on January 29, 2005 at 9:17 AM | link to this | reply

You have been given a gift

Your poem is a strong one and I like it. I also agree that anyone can write if they really want to. I feel though that you must have a love for it. If someone doesn't like doing something then chances are they won't excel at it.

posted by sassyass_64 on January 29, 2005 at 5:42 AM | link to this | reply

tiger

Keep on writing luv, you are great at it and you really ought to do more poetry too. Have a happy weekend luv

posted by WileyJohn on January 29, 2005 at 4:43 AM | link to this | reply

tiger, that is so weird the way we can jot down a masterpiece if we are

emotionally involvf in the topic!

posted by kingmi on January 29, 2005 at 12:17 AM | link to this | reply

Good advice to people to just start writing.

posted by Ca88andra on January 28, 2005 at 11:57 PM | link to this | reply

tiger, soon and before you can write about it you'll be on to something

every single day without having to even take your firsth breath of the morning.  Make it a good something.

posted by Kelli on January 28, 2005 at 10:59 PM | link to this | reply