Comments on: Learn from the Greats: 7 Writing Habits of Amazing Writers http://writetodone.com/2008/09/04/learn-from-the-greats-7-writing-habits-of-amazing-writers/ Unmissable articles on writing Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:16:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: #Productivity Tricks of Famous People: for writers, entrepreneurs, artists & thinkers | NY French Geek http://writetodone.com/2008/09/04/learn-from-the-greats-7-writing-habits-of-amazing-writers/#comment-24615 #Productivity Tricks of Famous People: for writers, entrepreneurs, artists & thinkers | NY French Geek Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:28:30 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=315#comment-24615 [...] http://writetodone.com/2008/09/04/learn-from-the-greats-7-writing-habits-of-a… [...] [...] http://writetodone.com/2008/09/04/learn-from-the-greats-7-writing-habits-of-a… [...]

]]> By: Writing Habits – Which Do You Turn to First? A Notebook Or a Computer? » Article Bundle http://writetodone.com/2008/09/04/learn-from-the-greats-7-writing-habits-of-amazing-writers/#comment-18600 Writing Habits – Which Do You Turn to First? A Notebook Or a Computer? » Article Bundle Sun, 13 Feb 2011 16:35:02 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=315#comment-18600 [...] Learn from the Greats: … it a habit to write first … my writing habit. I use the computer to “write” and what I’d do … will turn writing into a habit. It helps to make writing something that you just do … [...] [...] Learn from the Greats: … it a habit to write first … my writing habit. I use the computer to “write” and what I’d do … will turn writing into a habit. It helps to make writing something that you just do … [...]

]]> By: Jdelic http://writetodone.com/2008/09/04/learn-from-the-greats-7-writing-habits-of-amazing-writers/#comment-16192 Jdelic Tue, 21 Dec 2010 06:41:18 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=315#comment-16192 I tend to write deep in the night, about 3 or 4 am. I find this to be my most creative time. I don't have a set amount each day. I write passionatly, so it could be 200 words or 10 pages. But writing none the less. I tend to write deep in the night, about 3 or 4 am. I find this to be my most creative time. I don’t have a set amount each day. I write passionatly, so it could be 200 words or 10 pages. But writing none the less.

]]> By: thecatzpjs http://writetodone.com/2008/09/04/learn-from-the-greats-7-writing-habits-of-amazing-writers/#comment-16170 thecatzpjs Mon, 20 Dec 2010 04:35:37 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=315#comment-16170 Good Point Drayton - just so happens some one has given me a bundle of great novels to read - I will start doing that in place of my computer games to get my mind revved up - I also seem to do my best writing when out on a long car ride, or working on a jigsaw puzzle. My biggest trouble is deciding which of several book ideas to follow. When all else fails I put the ideas in a hat or bowl and have my husband pick one at random. If I find myself strongly disappointed w/ the chosen, its because I knew all along that I was being drawn toward one of the other choices lol. Good Point Drayton – just so happens some one has given me a bundle of great novels to read – I will start doing that in place of my computer games to get my mind revved up – I also seem to do my best writing when out on a long car ride, or working on a jigsaw puzzle. My biggest trouble is deciding which of several book ideas to follow. When all else fails I put the ideas in a hat or bowl and have my husband pick one at random. If I find myself strongly disappointed w/ the chosen, its because I knew all along that I was being drawn toward one of the other choices lol.

]]> By: Drayton http://writetodone.com/2008/09/04/learn-from-the-greats-7-writing-habits-of-amazing-writers/#comment-16130 Drayton Mon, 13 Dec 2010 22:33:54 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=315#comment-16130 You can't write unless you read. I'm a full time student studying creative writing and I work part-time, but if I don't have time to write I at least make sure I read something every day. The more you read, the more you'll be inspired. As writers, (especially poets) we all feel like maybe we're in a different state of consciousness when we're writing...like we have to wait for some mystical motivation that just inexplicably runs through us. Not so. As writers, we all need to remember what got us writing in the first place: our very own imaginations. And our imaginations are influenced by what we expose ourselves to. Thus, the more you read, the more you imagine, the more you write. And we have far more control over our 'muses' than we like to think. You can’t write unless you read. I’m a full time student studying creative writing and I work part-time, but if I don’t have time to write I at least make sure I read something every day. The more you read, the more you’ll be inspired. As writers, (especially poets) we all feel like maybe we’re in a different state of consciousness when we’re writing…like we have to wait for some mystical motivation that just inexplicably runs through us. Not so. As writers, we all need to remember what got us writing in the first place: our very own imaginations. And our imaginations are influenced by what we expose ourselves to. Thus, the more you read, the more you imagine, the more you write. And we have far more control over our ‘muses’ than we like to think.

]]> By: jhpoetry http://writetodone.com/2008/09/04/learn-from-the-greats-7-writing-habits-of-amazing-writers/#comment-16129 jhpoetry Mon, 13 Dec 2010 20:19:46 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=315#comment-16129 I'm a writer. A woman of few words. I let my ink speak for me. All of these writers are unique in style, delivery such as you and I. Currently, I'm working on my second book of poetry (diverse poems) Do stumble my page, check out my blogs. Get to know JH_Poetry on FB. I wish to make friends with people of the same interest. Sincerely, Jessica I’m a writer. A woman of few words. I let my ink speak for me. All of these writers are unique in style, delivery such as you and I. Currently, I’m working on my second book of poetry (diverse poems) Do stumble my page, check out my blogs. Get to know JH_Poetry on FB. I wish to make friends with people of the same interest. Sincerely, Jessica

]]> By: Learn from the Greats: 7 Writing Habits of Amazing Writers « Writers in Communities http://writetodone.com/2008/09/04/learn-from-the-greats-7-writing-habits-of-amazing-writers/#comment-16118 Learn from the Greats: 7 Writing Habits of Amazing Writers « Writers in Communities Sun, 12 Dec 2010 15:37:08 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=315#comment-16118 [...] Learn from the Greats: 7 Writing Habits of Amazing Writers By Leo Babauta [...] [...] Learn from the Greats: 7 Writing Habits of Amazing Writers By Leo Babauta [...]

]]> By: ganeshmuthiah http://writetodone.com/2008/09/04/learn-from-the-greats-7-writing-habits-of-amazing-writers/#comment-15959 ganeshmuthiah Wed, 08 Dec 2010 07:45:27 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=315#comment-15959 Hey Shevonne, Your website is far more advance then mine, Your post on Sept 2008 on "Just trying to develop one" has grown so big site. Hope i can be there in two year from now, Just started ganeshmuthiah.wordpress.com Hmm, long way to go, hope by practicing tips from writetodo.com I can be happy with effort in future. Hey Shevonne,

Your website is far more advance then mine, Your post on Sept 2008 on “Just trying to develop one” has grown so big site.

Hope i can be there in two year from now, Just started ganeshmuthiah.wordpress.com

Hmm, long way to go, hope by practicing tips from writetodo.com I can be happy with effort in future.

]]> By: ganeshmuthiah http://writetodone.com/2008/09/04/learn-from-the-greats-7-writing-habits-of-amazing-writers/#comment-15958 ganeshmuthiah Wed, 08 Dec 2010 07:32:00 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=315#comment-15958 Hi Mary, At this stage, I will rate 1/10 in term of writing. I found blogging is one of the most easier way to express my thoughts and yet helping people to grow in life. I agree with you that writer have to do most promotion on their write up and constantly seek feedback. This will get them going & sustain blogging enthusiasm. I'm going to take 3 ideas from this WTD post to improve my blog content at ganeshmuthiah.wordpress.com Those 3 ideas which i intent to try are: (1)Setting up a dedicated place to write like Philip Roth (2)Writing xxpages daily even on holiday as Stephen King does (3)Or Ernest Hemingway advise to write at least 500word a day Thanks for posting this simple article. Hi Mary,

At this stage, I will rate 1/10 in term of writing.
I found blogging is one of the most easier way to express my thoughts and yet helping people to grow in life.

I agree with you that writer have to do most promotion on their write up and constantly seek feedback. This will get them going & sustain blogging enthusiasm.

I’m going to take 3 ideas from this WTD post to improve my blog content at ganeshmuthiah.wordpress.com

Those 3 ideas which i intent to try are:
(1)Setting up a dedicated place to write like Philip Roth
(2)Writing xxpages daily even on holiday as Stephen King does
(3)Or Ernest Hemingway advise to write at least 500word a day

Thanks for posting this simple article.

]]> By: rod griffiths http://writetodone.com/2008/09/04/learn-from-the-greats-7-writing-habits-of-amazing-writers/#comment-15770 rod griffiths Thu, 25 Nov 2010 07:37:34 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=315#comment-15770 I heard a better story about Joyce Friend, 'How much have you written today?' Joyce, 'Seven words.' Friend, 'Well that's not bad for you.' Joyce, 'Yes, but are they in the right order?' I heard a better story about Joyce
Friend, ‘How much have you written today?’
Joyce, ‘Seven words.’
Friend, ‘Well that’s not bad for you.’
Joyce, ‘Yes, but are they in the right order?’

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