tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post5624858547749608605..comments2024-03-28T03:21:53.904-04:00Comments on The Write Conversation: Characteristics of a Lazy WriterEdie Melsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-87226916276294044332011-08-24T10:10:38.364-04:002011-08-24T10:10:38.364-04:00I liked this straightforward blog entry. And I app...I liked this straightforward blog entry. And I appreciated Ellen's question. It's scary when you don't know what you don't know.Edupreneurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17767658904197381761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-36313833958567883372011-08-23T16:13:09.516-04:002011-08-23T16:13:09.516-04:00Ellen, great question! I think it's all of the...Ellen, great question! I think it's all of the above. It's staying plugged in with writers who are also learning and growing - bringing back info from different writing conferences, etc. It's also reading websites and magazines. Don't worry Ellen, I know you, you're doing everything you should be! :)<br />Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-53215543732132018002011-08-23T13:43:25.866-04:002011-08-23T13:43:25.866-04:00Thanks for this important information, especially ...Thanks for this important information, especially for newbies like myself. <br /><br />What suggestions do you have on keeping up with the trends in writing as they change? Is it talking to experienced writers, or reading a specific resource that changes as the industry does?Ellen Andersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05474986203062305511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-58445847285495816912011-08-23T10:26:33.946-04:002011-08-23T10:26:33.946-04:00Karen, Vonda and Stacy, thanks so much for the fee...Karen, Vonda and Stacy, thanks so much for the feedback! I re-read my post this morning in a panic. I was worried it was too strong and a little rude. You guys are the best!<br />Blessings All - EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-52425323532063104022011-08-23T09:39:45.586-04:002011-08-23T09:39:45.586-04:00I agree it's just plain rude not to critique y...I agree it's just plain rude not to critique your work, before a critique group. I don't want to waste their time with typos, etc. I need help on structure, story, etc. Thanks for the tips.Stacy S. Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09646270238659432058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-44912756359312407132011-08-23T08:40:42.646-04:002011-08-23T08:40:42.646-04:00So true, so true. I've done all those things, ...So true, so true. I've done all those things, and more, and I hope I've learned from the disappointing results. Thanks for the reminder.Vonda Skeltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15709374938210704402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-63091562911306817472011-08-23T07:34:17.040-04:002011-08-23T07:34:17.040-04:00My awesome mother used to say, "You learn som...My awesome mother used to say, "You learn something new every day." If it doesn't fall in my lap - as often it does - I go looking for "learn something new every day." New vocabulary, new information on publishing, new Linked In tidbits, new anything!Karen S. Elliotthttp://www.karenselliott.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com