tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599540626069345545.post6217119451308248431..comments2023-09-28T17:03:45.272+01:00Comments on James Killick's Blog: Five reasons why blogging makes you a better writerJames Killickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14513775874350745555noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599540626069345545.post-84550082051187433202011-08-06T18:46:31.170+01:002011-08-06T18:46:31.170+01:00I totally agree with what you said about only bein...I totally agree with what you said about only being as good as your last piece of writing! We are always changing and as human beings we are not static, every moment and every lesson learned, we become a little different and are changed. Every person we come into contact with changes us in some way for the better or worse. We cannot allow our writing to stagnate either, we need to do everything we can to always improve it for the better. Even if it seems like "bad writing" it is something we have learned from, just as we all can say that we learned from a "bad" experience.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08547383479269344663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599540626069345545.post-73080291190815741742011-07-15T20:55:51.442+01:002011-07-15T20:55:51.442+01:00@Sandie - you have a great blog, Sand. I agree wit...@Sandie - you have a great blog, Sand. I agree with you about the perceived NEED to blog before securing a book deal etc. and like you I don't buy it, although it certainly won't do any harm.<br /><br />I've found the blogging a self-perpetuating thing. I started it when I took time off to write, and it made me feel a lot more professional about myself - sort-of act the part, be the part. It's like having a gym routine now - I feel guilty if I don't do it, but like a gym routine it does feel like I'm keeping my writerly muscles toned as I do try and post about what I think I know and what I feel I've learnt about writing - hence all the points I make in the post. Hopefully I don't come across too much like a pompous arse, as the whole thing is a learning exercise for me too.<br /><br />@becsmog - oh that will happen, trust me - particularly if you hang around and keep commenting on this blog ;)James Killickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14513775874350745555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599540626069345545.post-78918069647316112542011-07-14T12:56:34.647+01:002011-07-14T12:56:34.647+01:00Just the sort of reasoning I was going with when I...Just the sort of reasoning I was going with when I finally dove into the world of blogging - thanks for reaffirming it.<br /><br />Now, if only I could get people to start providing me with feedback on my blog...becsmoghttp://becsmog.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599540626069345545.post-41008417494282406852011-07-13T17:50:45.598+01:002011-07-13T17:50:45.598+01:00You've almost convinced me... though I do stil...You've almost convinced me... though I do still think there's something of the emperor's clothes about this apparent NEED to blog, tweet and basically do the job of the publisher's PR team in advance of securing a book deal.<br /><br />But, yes, what you say here is valid - certainly in terms of the consistent dedication and the becoming aware of/caring for the readers.<br /><br />Still... I write enough each day - words in the current ms, words in (long) emails to writer friends... and sometimes it's difficult to drum up energy - or justification - to then write on a blog and tweet too.<br /><br />But, as always, a great post.Sandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03548726163260606366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599540626069345545.post-9723084434032880642011-07-11T10:47:50.503+01:002011-07-11T10:47:50.503+01:00@Narratus - thank you, Narratus, and welcome to th...@Narratus - thank you, Narratus, and welcome to the blog - hope you find some other stuff here that's useful to you.<br /><br />@Jami - thanks, Jami :)<br /><br />@Lyn - exactly, Lyn, blogging is a great place to develop writerly skills and to keep learning in.<br /><br />@Julia - thank you Julia - I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment - I'm glad you liked it.James Killickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14513775874350745555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599540626069345545.post-22174991023915093122011-07-09T21:02:05.180+01:002011-07-09T21:02:05.180+01:00This is a great post and I agree -- there's ve...This is a great post and I agree -- there's very little I don't like about blogging: it gets me writing everyday, people are actually reading what I write, and I meet other writers. What's not to like? My biggest concern is that it takes up the time I would be spending writing fiction...but the truth is I probably wouldn't be doing that during my blogging time anyway. Great post!Julia Munroe Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09798422149542791454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599540626069345545.post-78621676750535908142011-07-09T20:40:46.118+01:002011-07-09T20:40:46.118+01:00Yeap, I love it. Sometimes people think that blogg...Yeap, I love it. Sometimes people think that blogging's about writing some sort of diary. Yeah right. Like you said, one gets to see what people like, exercise their writing/editing bones, and learn more about the thing called social media. All good things for a writer. I believe that the revolution is a good thing. And blogging's one of them best tools. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17979704972319783846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599540626069345545.post-64540547740693851932011-07-09T16:58:18.161+01:002011-07-09T16:58:18.161+01:00Fantastic! I believe all these points as well, an...Fantastic! I believe all these points as well, and you've done a great job at explaining each idea. :)Jami Goldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00957122956518765455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599540626069345545.post-68231375912919638742011-07-09T15:03:50.188+01:002011-07-09T15:03:50.188+01:00Simply marvelous, James. Excellent points that res...Simply marvelous, James. Excellent points that resonated with me in concise, precise words. Thank you! <br /><br />Thank you too, for the humor. I read "regularity" and just burst into laughter. My first thought was, "That's why I put fiber in my coffee!" <br /><br />Very well written.Kristie Kiesslinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07480845108333771796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599540626069345545.post-31261898807801956102011-07-08T22:22:44.332+01:002011-07-08T22:22:44.332+01:00@L.J. - thanks L.J. - glad you enjoyed the post
@...@L.J. - thanks L.J. - glad you enjoyed the post<br /><br />@Hemmie - I've always loved your blog, Hem - keep it up.<br /><br />@Deirdra - thanks for the award :) very much appreciate it.James Killickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14513775874350745555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599540626069345545.post-84457714703226443442011-07-07T22:16:28.117+01:002011-07-07T22:16:28.117+01:00I have been a tardy blogger of late - but this has...I have been a tardy blogger of late - but this has given me more reasons to be a regular blogger.<br />Great post as ever, James.Hemmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14459234642306479905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599540626069345545.post-58603638972381031992011-07-07T06:14:05.815+01:002011-07-07T06:14:05.815+01:00I enjoyed this post. I enjoy blogging too, my prim...I enjoyed this post. I enjoy blogging too, my primary reason for doing it. But you're right about it being good for my writing skills.L.J. Sellershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213491074676394406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599540626069345545.post-11869151862538587932011-07-06T22:04:31.733+01:002011-07-06T22:04:31.733+01:00Yep Tony, the last point is probably the most usef...Yep Tony, the last point is probably the most useful thing I've learned from maintaining a blog. I've had to learn about the things I've wanted to learn about in order to post about them. Can't be a bad thing. Thanks for reading and commenting.James Killickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14513775874350745555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599540626069345545.post-24220553325024834912011-07-06T22:01:01.693+01:002011-07-06T22:01:01.693+01:00Well said. Especially the last one - thinking out ...Well said. Especially the last one - thinking out loud often helps you formalize those thoughts, or to separate what you know from what you haven't yet learned.Tony Nolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090583562737225942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599540626069345545.post-14252633228078487092011-07-06T21:36:52.573+01:002011-07-06T21:36:52.573+01:00@Tressa - pleasure's all mine ;)
@Gene - than...@Tressa - pleasure's all mine ;)<br /><br />@Gene - thanks, Gene - you're a brick. Keep coming back - you're most welcome here.James Killickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14513775874350745555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599540626069345545.post-5740611020193893022011-07-06T11:41:01.682+01:002011-07-06T11:41:01.682+01:00Well-said James! Right on target as usual, interes...Well-said James! Right on target as usual, interesting and compelling :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8599540626069345545.post-26979977445668505282011-07-06T00:11:18.162+01:002011-07-06T00:11:18.162+01:00Thanks for the kick in the pen!Thanks for the kick in the pen!Tressa https://www.blogger.com/profile/14597338496330997137noreply@blogger.com