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Re: Surefire – But Often Ignored – Trick to Superb Writing

gold coast hypnosis — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 03:49:52 -0000

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Re: Surefire – But Often Ignored – Trick to Superb Writing

TechChunks — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 09:10:43 -0000

I read a lot on technology, gadgets, latest happenings, personality development, sports, life science, space science, SEO, blogging, humor...

But, (un)fortunately most of them happen online these days!

Re: Surefire – But Often Ignored – Trick to Superb Writing

darbs — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:55:57 -0000

Another review of this blog entry... to answer the question on what have I read lately not just read but relive the exciting moment of history... "The United States to 1900: ONE NATION MANY PEOPLE: Volume one"

Re: Surefire – But Often Ignored – Trick to Superb Writing

Jens-Petter Berget — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:22:58 -0000

I love to read, and I try to do it at least an hour a day. I read books about blogging, and Internet marketing, and I read novels (mostly fiction).

I'm not sure how much it helps my blogging, but it helps me relax and it helps my creativity... so in the end, I think that my writing is better because of my reading.

What I enjoy the most, are thrillers (I know, they are not anything like Toni Morisson or Joyce Carol Oates) from authors like Jefferey Deaver and Lee Child.

One day, I hope to write my own novel :-)
- jens -

Re: Surefire – But Often Ignored – Trick to Superb Writing

suacky — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:09:07 -0000

hello author. suacky here, are you an ex-seminarian too? can u suggest a book i can read? i want philosophical, those that can reshape one's way of thinking after reading it. topic: just about everything, about life, about money, about careers, anything. of course from a notable author. im an exseminarian. its "ex". right now in wandering mode, still discerning. if you can give me a sound advice, it would be helpful.

thanks thanks
by the way, ur blogs are worthy of reading. great job

Re: Surefire – But Often Ignored – Trick to Superb Writing

kathleenmaher — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 13:07:35 -0000

Always good advice, Jan. I would add that there so many great books that if you find one doesn't "console, distract, and excite" you, pick up another.
Love Toni Morrison, for instance, while Joyce Carol Oates truly puts me to sleep.

Re: Surefire – But Often Ignored – Trick to Superb Writing

yodz — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:10:50 -0000

Sometimes a quote in a book or an exchange of conversation in a novel gives me sparks of ideas. So bad I haven't read a book for the past month - lots of other stuff to think about. I read this post and it makes me want to buy a new book this evening.
A Paulo Coelho novel perhaps.

Re: Surefire – But Often Ignored – Trick to Superb Writing

jangeronimo — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:10:11 -0000

Oh, those uber social media books. Great choice!... Wow, and I thought I
was being democratic with my blog reading choices. Four hundred is a tough
one to beat. I've got less than 200, I think. But I rarely pare it down no
matter how unmanageable my reader has become. It's like my database -
typing a keyword on its search box and there it is spewing out a surprise
article or two.
I skim blog titles, too. But I find myself lost in a post without sense of
time when a piece is particularly well written. That's a skill I have yet
to master - scanning a post.

Re: Surefire – But Often Ignored – Trick to Superb Writing

Ricardo Bueno — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:14:09 -0000

Reading is a hobby of mine (always has been). In fact, I make a great Barnes & Noble customer (I'm a sucker for the fresh smell of new books, ha). I usually wonder over to B&N at least once a week. Lately I've been reading: "Trust Agents", "Socialnomics" and am looking forward to picking up "Six Pixels of Separation" by Mitch Joel.

Sure I read a ton of blogs (I think I'm subscribed to about 400+; I don't read all of them obviously, I've learned to skim!). I check in on Status updates with friends and all but I also definitely take the time to read something new and keep fresh.

Re: Surefire – But Often Ignored – Trick to Superb Writing

MinnieRunner — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:16:58 -0000

Hi Jan! I am not really into reading books. I must admit I envy my classmates way back in High School who were 'book worms' ~ reading novels and a whole lot more. Oftentimes, I would kiddingly say that I would just wait for that book to be made into a movie.

But, there had always been the desire in my subconscious to read a book. Probably 'Tuesdays with Moorie' or the like. Soon Jan. Soon.

Re: Surefire – But Often Ignored – Trick to Superb Writing

lemuel — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 04:24:34 -0000

i agree, reading helps a lot. does reading blogs count? how about reading newspapers and headlines about politics? :(. watching tv perhaps help?....

Re: Surefire – But Often Ignored – Trick to Superb Writing

Tumblemoose — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:59:06 -0000

Oh Jan,

A man after my own heart! I do love those real, live, hold 'em in your hands books.

Working in the library as I do, one of my tasks is to finish up the processing of new books and putting them into circulation. I've used this as an opportunity to check out an read books that I otherwise would never have looked at.

I've recently read some great fiction from authors I've never read before and I've read some great non-fiction books like how to build a spaceship in your back yard.

Totally committed to reading books, my friend.

George

Re: Surefire – But Often Ignored – Trick to Superb Writing

jangeronimo — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 09:23:02 -0000

Comics became my reading fare, too, while growing up. But I became uppity in high school and started reading books. Sesame Street - yes, I watched that, too. It became a part of my college education - pretty helpful actually. ahahaha

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Roy — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 08:54:20 -0000

Hey! I grew up reading komiks! Hiwaga, Tagalog Klasiks, Pinoy Klasiks, Superstar, even Wakasan!

I shared all the adventures of Rigor, Astrobal, Panday, Totoy Bato and more. I've known Barok even before I've known Tarzan.

Maybe they have a lot to do with my wayward imagination.

What's good about that then was that I was able to balance it with Sesame Street on TV ;)

Re: Surefire – But Often Ignored – Trick to Superb Writing

jangeronimo — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 08:35:21 -0000

You're lucky you're not spending too much time on fb and twitter. You're not missing much. ",)

Re: Surefire – But Often Ignored – Trick to Superb Writing

jangeronimo — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 08:30:23 -0000

What's great about some books is that even if you're just rereading them you always find something new you've not appreciated before. I find that a joy - finding new levels of enjoyment with an old book.

Re: Surefire – But Often Ignored – Trick to Superb Writing

jangeronimo — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 08:25:22 -0000

Don't laugh at me now, but I have yet to read Neil Gaiman. The nearest I can claim to knowing his work is the stuff I've watched on YouTube. He's got video clips there talking about writing. LOL.

Yeah, a few hours away from blogging is hell. :)

Re: Surefire – But Often Ignored – Trick to Superb Writing

jangeronimo — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 08:22:48 -0000

Kahit naman siguro you're reading Carlo Caparas comics may mapupulot, di ba? Who knows you'd be able to follow in his footsteps in become a National Artist? Agree? LOL

Re: Surefire – But Often Ignored – Trick to Superb Writing

jangeronimo — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 08:20:59 -0000

Nope, he's reciting the poetry of Bon Jovi and One Republic. Of course, it goes without saying, that he prefaces each reading with a plug, "Zorlone.com po!"

Re: Surefire – But Often Ignored – Trick to Superb Writing

jangeronimo — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 08:17:58 -0000

Lots of free books to read online, bro. Perhaps I need to write a post about this.

Re: Surefire – But Often Ignored – Trick to Superb Writing

jangeronimo — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 08:12:09 -0000

You're not feeling well? What a coincidence! Same here, bro.

You were surprised I got 32 retweets (currently 34) for this post. I'm a member of Daniel Scocco's Retweet Club. So don't be surprised.

Daniel said he might be accepting more members. Email Daniel to let him know you're interested so he can put you in his waiting list. The requirement is that you have at least 500 Twitter followers.

Re: Surefire – But Often Ignored – Trick to Superb Writing

jangeronimo — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 07:41:22 -0000

I love your term "fluff reads." I read those, too, to be honest. LOL. But not to worry. You've redeemed yourself by reading Ayn Rand. Wow, that author is a handful. ahehehe.

Re: Surefire – But Often Ignored – Trick to Superb Writing

jangeronimo — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 07:38:02 -0000

Writing is a gift that can be cultivated. My only advantage is that I started in high school. But that's nothing because some start earlier than that - right off the cradle. LOL.

Anything can be mastered through persistence and industry . That's the good news. Blogging requires us to be diligent. Writing every day or every other day. Even when we're not writing our posts and just commenting on other blogs - that's a fine way of honing our writing skills, too.

Re: Surefire – But Often Ignored – Trick to Superb Writing

Dave Doolin — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:53:47 -0000

Iain M Banks lately. Love his use of language.

Can't say I spend much time on fb/twitter/etc. Probably should spend more.

Re: Surefire – But Often Ignored – Trick to Superb Writing

Charles Bjørnsen Ravndal — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:54:22 -0000

I so agree. Reading does help especially with my writing. I just re-read the Twilight Saga for the third time. Now, I am going to start reading Sofies verden or Sofie's world by Jostein Gaarder. The author is actually a friend and colleague of my father. Also I am reading this Danish book called Idébogen or The Idea Book as part of my studies.