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Comment on Cuba opens Hemingway archives to Scholars by On A Hemingway Kick « 1667 Words A Day

On A Hemingway Kick « 1667 Words A Day — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:39:17 +0000

[...] A Hemingway Kick A couple of weeks ago, I posted an article about Cuba opening their Hemingway archives to scholars on my Writer’s Report blog. Ever since, I’ve had the urge to start reading [...]

Comment on Elmore Leonard’s 10 Rules of Writing by Kody Boye

Kody Boye — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 23:12:02 +0000

I’d like to say that don’t always follow what big writers say. Having a prologue can get the reader into the story more than just a normal chapter could. It’s also the same with using other things than ’said.’ It would drive me NUTS to read every single line after dialogue with ’said.’

And not describing characters is a bad rule as well. I’d look to know what the character looks like. : )

So, don’t always listen to what the big writers say.

Comment on Elmore Leonard’s 10 Rules of Writing by Five Great Sentences : Her Circle Ezine

Five Great Sentences : Her Circle Ezine — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 11:54:56 +0000

[...] of novelist Elmore Leonard’s 10 Rules of Writing is this: “If it sounds like writing, I rewrite it.” That’s good advice. Clear [...]

Comment on Alice Walker Places Literary Papers at Emory by Fishdap.Com » Alice Walker Places Literary Papers at Emory

Fishdap.Com » Alice Walker Places Literary Papers at Emory — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 11:45:18 +0000

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Comment on Arthur C. Clarke Turns 90! by Cliff Burns

Cliff Burns — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 03:54:40 +0000

Clarke is easily the best prose stylist of the “big three”; he is that rarity, a scientist without a tin ear for dialogue and description. He’s very much his own man, irascible, intolerant of dummies. He’ll be remembered for “2001″ but it’s “Childhood’s End” that will linger longest with me…

Comment on A Roadmap For Your Next Book by coffeeiv

coffeeiv — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 03:05:22 +0000

I think I’m one of those college students that never leaves…I’ve been a sophomore for years now…

Comment on Harlequin Romances eBooks by E-Books Find Niche Markets « Writer’s Report

E-Books Find Niche Markets « Writer’s Report — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 17:50:49 +0000

[...] in another market where e-books have done better than average — romantic fiction. Toronto-based Harlequin Enterprises Ltd. publishes 120 to 140 romantic novels per month, all of which are also sold as e-books. But [...]

Comment on Causes and Cures for Writer’s Block by Causes and Cures for Writer’s Block « Writer’s Report | regeneration

Causes and Cures for Writer’s Block « Writer’s Report | regeneration — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 13:42:18 +0000

[...] this is pretty cool–a list of suggestions on how to get out of writer’s block. Wish [...]

Comment on Big Book Deal for Dying Professor by leftylarry

leftylarry — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 21:46:12 +0000

I guess Mr. J wasn’t famous enough, or concerned enough about being famous after he died to warrant a book deal.
Nope, He did not do–the talk show tour, spilling his guts out on television.
He actually concentrated more on how his death would effect those he loved and cared for.
If his dying, his disease, could be used, in any way, to help or teach others.
About Pancreatic Cancer, a life cut short, what to do, how to deal with pain.
The warning signs, the symptoms.

Interesting, Scott’s cancer was ALWAYS terminal. He didn’t really get to have any “pain free days”
like this gentleman. He sounds like the type of person, though, that is aware of where he is lucky, even in the process of dying.
Even in, confronting his own mortality. ust like mr. j.

Too bad, though — mr. jones actually helped a lot of people through his blog, how he LIVED
and conducted his life, and what he chose to do with his limited time More than: DYING MAN’S ONE LAST LECTURE.
I think he hoped he could have done more.
Obviously, I only feel total empathy and sympathy for Mr. Pausch’s life with cancer,
his knowing, his family and friends knowing, that yes, he will soon die. He remains positive. His lecture has caused people to think
and realize that life is precious, and sometime too short.

It sucks !!!!

I am grateful for a brother who continued to work, study and try and figure out the meaning of life,
rather than capitalize on dumb fate, the seriousness of his condition; how he felt about being diagnosed with, and dying from,
Terminal pancreatic cancer.

If I sound a little bitter, it’s because I am. WHY is everything, including death, about money and Capitalism ?

I sure do love and miss him.
and am proud, as always, to be one of his sisters.
I wish the media would be more responsible and sensitive to other people, other families,
who are going through exactly the same thing as Mr. Pausch.

Comment on Causes and Cures for Writer’s Block by Writers Report

Writers Report — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 14:46:49 +0000

Thank You Miss Jane, and you’re welcome.

~W~