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good advice.
posted by
Amanda__
on February 20, 2007 at 6:06 AM
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bel_1965
Just concentrate on being the writer that bel_1965 is - and should be.
posted by
johnmacnab
on February 18, 2007 at 5:34 AM
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Wifey
This is a great post/entry/story. And, I agree with every word of what you're saying. Finding your voice is probably the hardest obstacle to overcome when first starting to write. I've found whenever I try to write like somebody else, my stories and words fall flat on their face. As far as capturing the reader with the most subtle of details. . , I think that's the key to it all. Very interesting post.
posted by
Joe_Love
on February 16, 2007 at 4:15 PM
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Bel...
I learned the very same things in English 101 and English 102...the early mechanics of writing. I can write seriously and fluently if I really focus (liek in my poetry) but how I talk in person usuallys follows me into my blogs...can't help it!
posted by
---Masky---
on February 16, 2007 at 9:51 AM
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It can be a useful exercise, to write something in someone else's
style. It stretches our mental muscles. But our real personalities have a way of seeping through and taking charge. Read any work on Blogit, and you'll find distinct impressions of the thought process and emotions behind the words. :)
posted by
Pat_B
on February 16, 2007 at 9:38 AM
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I write like me... Good or bad, it's me...
posted by
Renigade
on February 16, 2007 at 7:50 AM
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Good Morning Bel.......I like your writing, it's clear, concise and really
draws me in, not to mention it is always interesting and/or funny! In my opinion, your personality very much comes out in your writing..and as Martha Stewart would say, "that's a good thing!" LOL 
posted by
RckyMtnActivist
on February 16, 2007 at 6:44 AM
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I like your writing
as it paints a picture of you
posted by
Tanga
on February 16, 2007 at 6:35 AM
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I like your writing
as it paints the picture of who you are
posted by
Tanga
on February 16, 2007 at 6:29 AM
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posted by
Rosetree
on February 16, 2007 at 6:02 AM
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Well,
And here is our darling bel
She's lucid and writes well
And has mastered Apollo's art
By always writing from her heart!
posted by
Nautikos
on February 16, 2007 at 4:18 AM
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Taps
Wiser words could not be spoken.
posted by
bel_1965
on February 15, 2007 at 8:36 PM
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Bel
No matter what I do, or try to do, I can only be me and do things my way. If I can get something written so that it pleases me, that's all that matters. Sometimes it takes me many editings.
posted by
TAPS.
on February 15, 2007 at 8:35 PM
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u are welcome
posted by
star4sky5
on February 15, 2007 at 8:19 PM
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Thank you Star
posted by
bel_1965
on February 15, 2007 at 8:18 PM
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Thanks Az
posted by
bel_1965
on February 15, 2007 at 8:18 PM
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Whacky
I will never be the writer that some of my favorite writer's are; but I also realize that is what makes each unique. Thank you for the lovely compliment.
posted by
bel_1965
on February 15, 2007 at 8:17 PM
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Ah...but you are already that great writer bel_1965!
That's a good start.
-^..^-
Bo
posted by
Whacky
on February 15, 2007 at 8:09 PM
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Excellent post . It is very informative and smart writing .
posted by
afzal50
on February 15, 2007 at 8:04 PM
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posted by
star4sky5
on February 15, 2007 at 7:58 PM
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