tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post5801376963660363243..comments2024-03-13T04:00:21.690-05:00Comments on Life 101 : Rick Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01005727239466916086noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-28486214237150080182011-12-04T17:30:33.076-06:002011-12-04T17:30:33.076-06:00I totally agree with you. Reading voraciously and ...I totally agree with you. Reading voraciously and writing regularly are necessary to learn the craft well. People who are not writers believe that writing is some kind of romantic deed based on inspiration. I wish they understood that inspiration comes with hard work.Julia Honeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08497316179340178624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-54684325548636151692011-12-03T20:39:17.174-06:002011-12-03T20:39:17.174-06:00I'd like to meet the writer who writes great w...I'd like to meet the writer who writes great without effort! Glad you had a good time at the book event.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-37863723821805241892011-12-03T10:11:22.219-06:002011-12-03T10:11:22.219-06:00I always thought I would love to write a book..the...I always thought I would love to write a book..then reality hits and I realize I'm much better at reading than writing! I'm glad there are talented people like you who keep the rest of us entertained, informed and also keep the state lotteries in business! Glad you had a good day, enjoy your weekend Rick.yayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12047536332780197024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-90240296874459826252011-12-03T08:43:05.481-06:002011-12-03T08:43:05.481-06:00I'm glad your event went well. That's soun...I'm glad your event went well. That's sound advice you give :-)Sarah Tokeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273148070092101085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-76044515410583440142011-12-03T06:16:38.002-06:002011-12-03T06:16:38.002-06:00I've had some of those visions of being a publ...I've had some of those visions of being a published writer in my head too. It's probably less painful being hit in the head with a hammer. Yes, buying a lottery ticket has to be easier - doesn't hurt nearly as much and a person can still dream about the prize at the end. <br />Nice picture of you at the library.Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858158707328118375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-62576997981830947042011-12-03T04:34:01.759-06:002011-12-03T04:34:01.759-06:00Yay for Hannah and for you too!! Oh who on earth g...Yay for Hannah and for you too!! Oh who on earth goes into the writerly business to make money!?!?LOL! <br /><br />Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-15218868556687709032011-12-02T23:48:42.910-06:002011-12-02T23:48:42.910-06:00I am not an aspiring writer, but nevertheless appr...I am not an aspiring writer, but nevertheless appreciated this advice...just in case I were ever to birth the urge. So glad the day was successful.Desireehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069419364783245762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-38261525395687660052011-12-02T23:19:07.164-06:002011-12-02T23:19:07.164-06:00Looks like everyone has the same opinion as I do o...Looks like everyone has the same opinion as I do on this one. <br />I love the blog to hone your talents advice. Elisa gave me the same advice last year and I did it to amuse her. I'm not any good but I amuse her so i guess all is well..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-16810578315594215712011-12-02T21:42:40.951-06:002011-12-02T21:42:40.951-06:00Don't you love finding a child who is inquisit...Don't you love finding a child who is inquisitive and well read?<br /><br />Love,<br />LolaJanie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-59825149602571077422011-12-02T21:23:06.229-06:002011-12-02T21:23:06.229-06:00Well said and I for one am listening...
Hugs~Well said and I for one am listening...<br />Hugs~Sushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00098871743806383324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-20862057103611372142011-12-02T21:12:43.023-06:002011-12-02T21:12:43.023-06:00I love to write, but I can't even imagine how ...I love to write, but I can't even imagine how difficult it would be to organize myself to write a book - to even decide what to write ABOUT. Good for you - and I'm glad your day went well. I'm feeling some reflected glory in your accomplishment - how every exciting!karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16313237142656662148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-72709534420216614092011-12-02T20:29:56.239-06:002011-12-02T20:29:56.239-06:00Good advice!
I write because I just can't keep...Good advice!<br />I write because I just can't keep from writing - it's in my blood. . .Writing for money is exactly as you say.Sweet Teahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15614958513434632328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-70193118311951043742011-12-02T20:28:25.440-06:002011-12-02T20:28:25.440-06:00I'm one of those who would be better off buyin...I'm one of those who would be better off buying the lottery ticket. But I've always known that writing is definitely not one of my talents. So I just enjoy what others have written.Jim and Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108729200561576870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-66729681893974073702011-12-02T20:04:52.313-06:002011-12-02T20:04:52.313-06:00Yes, it is hard to make money by writing. But, do...Yes, it is hard to make money by writing. But, doing what we love to do is important, too, as long as we can survive while doing it. :\<br /><br />I remember telling number one son, when he came to me to say he wanted to study Latin, Greek, and Philosophy that he needed to study something to support himself while he studied Latin, Greek, and Philosophy. He did that. He got his CPA, his JD, and a PhD in Professional Ethics so he can afford to teach Philosophy. He teaches now at Georgetown University.Lois Evensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129343619065721588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-6576990706887544342011-12-02T19:51:43.254-06:002011-12-02T19:51:43.254-06:00To make money is no reason to do anything.To make money is no reason to do anything.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19517251.post-72760118323531480272011-12-02T19:46:04.770-06:002011-12-02T19:46:04.770-06:00I think you may be right about that, sadly so,I think you may be right about that, sadly so,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com