Comments on: Getting Started as a Writer Part 2: Breaking In http://www.writerstechnology.com/2009/03/getting-started-as-a-writer-part-2-breaking-in Tools, Tips, and Technology for Productive Writers Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:31:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Sosha http://www.writerstechnology.com/2009/03/getting-started-as-a-writer-part-2-breaking-in/comment-page-1#comment-1146 Sosha Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:21:57 +0000 http://www.writerstechnology.com/?p=651#comment-1146 Now, starting from the top was something I have never ever thought of, nor read anywhere else. This is priceless advice, thank you! Best, Sosha Now, starting from the top was something I have never ever thought of, nor read anywhere else.

This is priceless advice, thank you!

Best,
Sosha

]]> By: Words on a page » A few links for the end of the week http://www.writerstechnology.com/2009/03/getting-started-as-a-writer-part-2-breaking-in/comment-page-1#comment-827 Words on a page » A few links for the end of the week Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:24:19 +0000 http://www.writerstechnology.com/?p=651#comment-827 [...] you’re thinking about becoming a freelance writer you should read this article, and this one [...] […] you’re thinking about becoming a freelance writer you should read this article, and this one […]

]]> By: Shanel Yang http://www.writerstechnology.com/2009/03/getting-started-as-a-writer-part-2-breaking-in/comment-page-1#comment-811 Shanel Yang Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:35:58 +0000 http://www.writerstechnology.com/?p=651#comment-811 Dustin, great post! I've struggled in the past with how to balance writing about more popular topics or in a more positive voice for my blog as opposed to experimenting with the kind of style that I want to develop most for my future novels and screenplays. For me, personally, I can't do both "popular" posts and "authentic" voice posts. So, I've opted to go for the latter. It's a strategic decision to bet on my growing unique writing skills to pay off in the end. Just as you advise us not to shoot too low if we are submitting articles for publication, I want to add that we shouldn't waste our time or talent developing styles of writing that we don't actually want to keep later in life just for a few extra bucks now -- unless of course you really need it. But, I'd rather give up all my creature comforts for the next 20 years to end up writing like Bukowski than never get beyond, e.g., Stephen King (though he is fun to read). It's all a question of how great you want to be -- and how hard and long you are willing to work to get it. : ) Dustin, great post! I’ve struggled in the past with how to balance writing about more popular topics or in a more positive voice for my blog as opposed to experimenting with the kind of style that I want to develop most for my future novels and screenplays. For me, personally, I can’t do both “popular” posts and “authentic” voice posts. So, I’ve opted to go for the latter. It’s a strategic decision to bet on my growing unique writing skills to pay off in the end.

Just as you advise us not to shoot too low if we are submitting articles for publication, I want to add that we shouldn’t waste our time or talent developing styles of writing that we don’t actually want to keep later in life just for a few extra bucks now — unless of course you really need it. But, I’d rather give up all my creature comforts for the next 20 years to end up writing like Bukowski than never get beyond, e.g., Stephen King (though he is fun to read).

It’s all a question of how great you want to be — and how hard and long you are willing to work to get it. : )

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