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<Blush Thanks ~ Soft

posted by MySoftHeart on March 2, 2004 at 5:28 AM | link to this | reply

Softy
Hugs & Kisses back atcha.

posted by notapoet on March 2, 2004 at 5:02 AM | link to this | reply

great thank you!!!
I will check that out Thank You. And i love the info too Hugs and kisses. <wink> Muahhhh ~ softy

posted by MySoftHeart on March 2, 2004 at 4:51 AM | link to this | reply

MySoftHeart

Thanks for reading and commenting.  You're rapidly creating a soft spot in my heart for you.  Keep reading and writing, girl!

If you'd like to read King's book, its available in most public libraries thanks to his enormous popularity.

posted by notapoet on March 2, 2004 at 4:43 AM | link to this | reply

i love this!!
thank you i enjoyed this. :) ~Soft

posted by MySoftHeart on March 2, 2004 at 4:27 AM | link to this | reply

That he is, Darlin'
and one who paid his dues and persevered.  His book is one of the best about writing I've ever read because it is more than a writing manual, its a personal account of how one talented writer refused to give up and persevered until he succeeded.  His story is not that much different than many other famous writers.  He does, however have a well of telling a tale and giving advice that are so much more palatable than what we get from most of them.

posted by notapoet on March 2, 2004 at 4:14 AM | link to this | reply

He is a king
who lives up to the name

posted by beachbelle on March 2, 2004 at 3:42 AM | link to this | reply

beachbelle, Darlin'
I know you did.  You, me, and a few others will just have to keep hitting them about the head and shoulders to remind 'em of the basics until they get it.  The fringe benefit is that we keep reminding ourselves while we try to get the message across.  That's why I quoted King.  If they won't listen to us, maybe they'll listen to him.

posted by notapoet on March 2, 2004 at 3:36 AM | link to this | reply

Hi Notapoet sweety
I said something along these lines in my most recent post

posted by beachbelle on March 2, 2004 at 3:31 AM | link to this | reply

Thanks, write4u
There are tricks and techniques galore that promise magic results.  But nothing beats the basics and the lessons learned from them.  I'm always pleased when I find other people who know this.

posted by notapoet on March 2, 2004 at 3:22 AM | link to this | reply

NOTAPOET, exaclty right!
There are never any shortucts if one really wants to excel.Read and write ad infinitum!

posted by write4u on March 2, 2004 at 1:20 AM | link to this | reply