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I'm with Renigade even if I'm not your 10,000th reader. I look upon you as the epitome of professional writing and I can't understand how you can feel not welcome, Azur. Your new idea sounds breathtaking and I wish you all the best.
posted by
johnmacnab
on May 2, 2006 at 7:15 AM
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Jazwolf, yep!
posted by
Azur
on May 1, 2006 at 9:09 PM
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Azur-- You're right about the flaw of Blogit. A writer--- this writer---
wants to be read. I also have a small problem with the fact that quality writing means little here.
posted by
Jazwolf
on May 1, 2006 at 8:09 PM
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Where's the Bermuda Triangle story?
Kidding I just love hearing about that strange place.
posted by
8-ball
on May 1, 2006 at 4:00 PM
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Captain Gulliver, I meant to add that I think some plan is necessary
even if you don't stick to the plan as long as there is way of looking ahead
posted by
Azur
on May 1, 2006 at 1:35 PM
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Jason Scyte
You're welcome
posted by
Azur
on May 1, 2006 at 1:33 PM
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malcolm, thanks, I think that the equation of blogit will begin
to work best when we have far more readers
posted by
Azur
on May 1, 2006 at 1:33 PM
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Captain Gulliver, thank you
posted by
Azur
on May 1, 2006 at 1:31 PM
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I read as much as I post
and am inspired by what I find, including your posts.
posted by
malcolm
on May 1, 2006 at 9:50 AM
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Azur: This post was inspirational.
I mean that. It made me think about my situation as a writer. It made me evaluate where I am, and where I want to be, and what the steps would be to get there.
Thank you.
posted by
Captain_Gulliver
on May 1, 2006 at 9:28 AM
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You read the First Part of "Something in Man."
posted by
JasonScyte
on May 1, 2006 at 9:20 AM
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fionajean, what a reinforcing comment. Love it. I'll tell them to
shove it.
posted by
Azur
on May 1, 2006 at 9:14 AM
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Tell your critics to shove off.
So business writing isn't exciting. I'm sure you find it a darn side more exciting than teaching. Do what you have to to put food on the table and when you're on Oprah discussing your best-seller, tell your critics to jump. A business plan - essential, no matter what endeavour, if you don't know where you're going, you'll never get there. Yes, I also crave to be read - I think that most writers do. You work on your baby and want to show it off, so donb't feel alone there.
posted by
fionajean
on May 1, 2006 at 9:11 AM
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Jason Scyte
I don't think about money here. Elsewhere but not here. Interaction with readers is the thing here but we need need more readers
posted by
Azur
on May 1, 2006 at 9:05 AM
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I don't think I'm going to make much money on Blogit,
so I don't think about it. I'm here because I want comments on my writing. I just wish everyone who views my posts would comment.
posted by
JasonScyte
on May 1, 2006 at 9:03 AM
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scriber, yes. word rates are best avoided but oh too common
posted by
Azur
on May 1, 2006 at 8:56 AM
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The key to writing for others is to charge for each minute.
posted by
scriber
on May 1, 2006 at 8:54 AM
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Wiley, I have to say I never think about income and blogit together
although the community side can be great we do need readers. Writers need readers. Imagine with more more readers how many people you might help.
posted by
Azur
on May 1, 2006 at 6:41 AM
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Two typos Renigade. Oh my!!!!!!!!!
I realize that it sounds odd to have have 10,000 page views and to feel unwelcome but sometimes the vibe doesn't feel too good. The reality of course is that sometimes you focus on the good vibes and other times it is the bad vibes
posted by
Azur
on May 1, 2006 at 6:30 AM
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Azur--I always read your posts, although time does not permit me to
comment as much as I used to. Unwelcome? I can't imagine you could ever feel that way here. You serve (to me, at least) as a sort of inspiration to keep writing. More importantly, you remind me of the importance of writing well. And, for the record, I've fixed at least two typos since you read my blog. Oh, the shame!!!!! LOL
posted by
Renigade
on May 1, 2006 at 5:50 AM
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Renigade3, that is one beautiful comment. Thank you
I was in a place today where I felt removed from this place - unwelcome even. Now that has passed again, for now ;-),
I agree with what you say - the gushing freshman entries, the under-estimating of what it requires to deliver on time, on topic, to length, accurate and, oh yeah, that it reads well. Of course it's the dirty, muddy your hands end of writing. We can talk about writing or we can do it. Thank you
posted by
Azur
on May 1, 2006 at 4:57 AM
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It was me, it was me, I was 10,000th. I just didn't say anything.
posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on May 1, 2006 at 4:49 AM
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Azur
Go for it. I was in a mechanical business for years and made up a business plan to get there as well. Raised my family on that.
Good luck to you, make it happen.
I hear you about us needing readers on Blogit, but then that would only matter if we are here only for the income.
For me this is my social circle, cyber family, place to be as I live out my life.
It has helped me to communicate, taught me a lot about writing and made me actually DO something since my wife died 6 years ago.
The bonus for me is, being a recovered alcoholic of 38+ years and writing a bit of truth about that here, maybe I have helped another person in this life, before I pass on to the next one.
posted by
WileyJohn
on May 1, 2006 at 4:48 AM
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Renigade, CONGRATULATIONS you are my 10,000th viewer
Now I'll go back and READ your comment
posted by
Azur
on May 1, 2006 at 4:44 AM
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Ya know...I get told alot that, because I'm writing for business, I'm
not "really" writing, and I resent that. As a person with degree in English Lit/Technical Writing, I can say with all assuredness that (sometimes) writing technical or corporate pieces requires a great deal of creativity. After all, how many people can concisely explain the workings of a computer chip or make snow tires sound fascinating? I've found that those who call themselves "real" writers often have little more than pipe dreams and the ramblings of some stoned freshman literature professor to convince them of their enormous talent and endless possibilities. However, ask most of them how much they've written recently--or where they've been published--and you're likely to stare into an abyss denial.
So do what you have to do. Writing is writing. Would we all like to spend more time doing the "fun" stuff? Yeah. But how many people can actually say that they pay their bills as a professional writer? Not many.
Kudos to you.
posted by
Renigade
on May 1, 2006 at 4:38 AM
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Thanks Whacky. Yes Dave, it will all happen
posted by
Azur
on May 1, 2006 at 12:37 AM
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_Uncle_Dave
In planning your workshops you should also do a business plan and some financials. It will focus your mind.
posted by
Azur
on May 1, 2006 at 12:36 AM
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I hope the new business gives you some much-needed stability.
You know what will happen now. The business will be a roaring success, the book project will suddenly leap back into life, a forgotten acquaintance will contact you about your novel...
posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on May 1, 2006 at 12:27 AM
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Wishing you the best of luck.
posted by
Whacky
on April 30, 2006 at 11:51 PM
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