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Silvermoon7, I think I posted this having seen some cord-yankers in action. Can't remember who or what but sometimes it annoys. Sometimes i wonder too why what sets of the alarm bells in me does not have the same impact on others.
posted by
Azur
on October 17, 2005 at 2:36 AM
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Well, I'm a heart-writer. If I have a story to tell, then I tell it as I see it. I don't write to yank people's cords. I don't think I have it in me to do that. And I make it a point to stay away from writers who do. I prefer authenticity. I will, however, work a little harder to angle a Blogit subject line to induce curiosity. But I also work hard to ensure it pertains to the post itself. I really hate being manipulated. I find it insulting.
posted by
SilverMoon7
on October 17, 2005 at 2:27 AM
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tapsel-t, the only measure is our own knowledge that we are being true to ourselves.
posted by
Azur
on October 16, 2005 at 5:16 PM
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realitytherapy, that seems like a good idea
posted by
Azur
on October 16, 2005 at 5:14 PM
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Hemlocker, some people program themselves against revealing what's in their hearts
posted by
Azur
on October 16, 2005 at 5:13 PM
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congratulations poetjpb. If it were me I'd feel the same
posted by
Azur
on October 16, 2005 at 5:12 PM
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Jomei, thanks
posted by
Azur
on October 16, 2005 at 5:11 PM
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I like to think I write from the heart,
but I know I write on here because it is better to get my feelings out of my head in my blog rather than have them bouncing around aimlessly in my brain ready to be blurted out at a not so great time.
posted by
realitytherapy
on October 15, 2005 at 11:22 PM
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MayB
I've found that the things I 'need' to write can't be contained, MayB. They find their way onto the page, sometimes against my better judgement.
posted by
johnmacnab
on October 15, 2005 at 7:48 PM
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Mayb
I agree
posted by
TissiBlake
on October 14, 2005 at 8:05 PM
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Jomei, I think you can sense when something is from the heart
posted by
Azur
on October 14, 2005 at 7:54 PM
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Spitfire70, it's possible to write from the heart and be funny, sarcastic, ironic etc. If we denied these feelings then we would not be true to ourselves
posted by
Azur
on October 14, 2005 at 7:53 PM
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MayB,
I agree with Hemlocker. It's not sickley, but true. I often write with more of a humorous/sarcastic tone, but often times, it is at least partially how I feel. It's just how I choose to present it. There are times here and there, that I do write with serious emotion within my heart.
posted by
SpitFire70
on October 14, 2005 at 6:18 PM
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MayB, I would like to write from the heart and at times I really do put effort into that, but at other times I am really disappointed in what I put out.
posted by
TAPS.
on October 14, 2005 at 5:23 PM
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MayB--
Not sickly at all. In fact, in a small space, this says much. It's one of my problems; I can write well, sometimes very well, but it often feels like something is missing. It's the heart and soul, I am afraid, and that's not really something that can be "learned."
Hemlocker
posted by
Hemlocker
on October 14, 2005 at 5:16 PM
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I'm glad someone said this
I try to write from the heart and love reading other people that do so. Personally, I think there's so much crap on here... people writing about other bloggers and what they said etc... aaaarrrrghhhh!!
posted by
Jomei
on October 14, 2005 at 4:49 PM
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well guess I am guilty of both
but for the most part, it's from my heart...
.... although once in a while, I shamelessly self promote-lol
http://www.writing-world.com/admin1/links.shtml
Here's a good place for taking and teaching online courses. I signed up to teach my first online writing class. It took me months to develop. Yikes. Creative Writing Workshop. I keep checking it just because it looks so cool...to see my name in lights....
posted by
poetjpb
on October 14, 2005 at 4:38 PM
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What I mainly refer to here is the motive.......
I get the sense with some writers that the words are expressed purely and with others that it is for effect or impact.
posted by
Azur
on October 14, 2005 at 3:13 PM
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I don't always write a heartfelt post...I do so when I really need....
when I do...it feels so good
posted by
_Symphony_
on October 14, 2005 at 1:28 PM
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MayB
Good points. You're right: from the heart is instantaneously noticed.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 14, 2005 at 1:26 PM
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MayB...I have a preference for heart filled or spirit filled writing.
I'd never cut it as a technical writer. My emotionally creative bends would ruin me!
posted by
Masky
on October 14, 2005 at 6:51 AM
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I do agree with you. Reading something written from the heart is a special experience.
posted by
Ca88andra
on October 14, 2005 at 6:03 AM
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MayB
I love reading people who write from the heart. It's nice to be able to connect with them.
posted by
jojostar
on October 14, 2005 at 5:17 AM
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and you have a big one - heart that is.
posted by
MsVision
on October 14, 2005 at 3:12 AM
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Dear MayB,
It sure does need to be from the heart...good post there...
posted by
prisondairy
on October 14, 2005 at 1:04 AM
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Very well said. *claps*
posted by
Critter_and_Josh
on October 14, 2005 at 12:25 AM
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More good comments from an excellant teacher... thank-you, Carolyn.
posted by
cmoe
on October 14, 2005 at 12:05 AM
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Not sickly May, very well expressed and true
posted by
Katray2
on October 13, 2005 at 11:58 PM
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