Link #1: My first post. Why do I have to start with this one? It's really the most boring of them all. But, to be honest, I was scared starting this blogging thing again. I didn't know how to inform my readers that although I had abandoned my last blog, I missed it so much I had to start again.
Link #2: The post I enjoyed writing the most. I really truly believe that writers are 'special' people. I think real (by real I mean those who write because they have to... you know who you are) writers fit a category not found in the normal populace of the world. What the hell did I just say? Anyway, I believe writers have a bubble that they escape to when tortured (by tortured I mean being forced to live with humans that... well, don't belong in any of the worlds in their heads.) I also believe good writers really listen to the voices.
Link #3: A post which had a great discussion. Oh, this is a good one. I loved it because it brought out emotions of various kinds. It's the one I wrote on suicide. I loved that I stirred up the pot a bit and it almost made me want to make controversial statements that would always invoke a similar reaction such as: "All writers must have brown hair", "Don't bother writing a novel after the age of fifty", or "All writers must drink coffee and love tapioca." I don't really believe these things but I may get angry commenters and oh, I love that!
Link #4: A post on someone else’s blog that I wish I’d written. How does one narrow this link down? If I thought my blog was the only good one, I'd stop reading everyone else's... Anyway, that being said, this one about self editing is one that really struck me because I'm in that process now.
Link #5: My most helpful post. I think it's the one where I explain outlining. I really find it helpful in my life and I hope it helped others too.
Link #6: A post with a title I’m proud of. - I actually love my new weekly series entitled "Writer's Guide to Reading People" I hope they learn just as much as I have on reading body language. Now when us writers watch people do stupid things, we'll know exactly why they're doing it.
Link #7: A post I wish more people had read. It's a post that explains why showing is so much better than telling when writing a story.
Now it's your turn. If you want to take the challenge let me know in your comments below. I'll come by and check out the links.
Oh, and by the way, if you're following my blog and I'm not following your yet, please leave me a comment and I'll remedy that ASAP.
18 comments:
I don't think I have enough worthy posts!
I didn't think so either but I think you've been blogging longer than I have. Besides, your posts are great!
CD
Fun, fun! Love your pic. :p
KM, thanks. Glad you liked them.
CD
I'd like to come back here and do this when I get my second book revisions to my publisher. This really is a great post. I've bookmarked it.
Ann
A very interesting post. Seems like it would be difficult to go back and analyze my posts. I liked hearing about yours, though.
I'd like to do this later on. It's a great idea!
Oh, what a lovely idea, but way too much for my brain right now. I don't know if it's summer heat or what, but I'm friend. Loved reading yours, though.
Karen
This 7 Post Challenge is a great idea! It brings new life to old posts. This is the first time I've seen this challenge actually and I read a lot of blogs.
I just read your suicide post. It's so interesting how creativity and depression are linked. The rants about anti-depressants were intriguing. Some commenters seemed to see their experiences as witnesses to the negative effects and lack of positive effects of these drugs as typical. I only saw experiential evidence to support their claims. Nothing scientific. This really would have bothered me and I'm sure I would have responded as well as you did. I liked that you were so fair and civil, candidly and honestly describing your own experiences on those meds.
You have great perspective.
A great idea. I might do it although it'll take a bit of time to collate. Also, I've been a follower for ages I think but I don't think you follow me. Seeing as you asked...
Great collection of posts there.. If I had to choose (which is difficult) I'd say I like your fav link the most (writers bubble)
W.I.P. It: A Writer's Journey
Ann, yes, you should, I'd be glad to check out your choices.
Helen, thanks, that means a lot.
2 August 2010 17:00
KarenG, I'd like to read your when you do.
The other Karen,thanks so much. It actually was harder than I would have thought.
loveable_homebody, thanks. I love to hear all comments and even the negatives. As long as they don't attack the person. Glad you like my perspective.
L'Aussie, I'm really sorry. I will follow you immediately.
Lynda, thanks. I liked that one too.
CD
This is the first I have heard about the challenge, but like Alex, I am not sure I have enough posts that qualify in each of the categories.
Loved your list, and loved reading the posts again.
Your 7 links are wonderful. I enjoyed the review.
Inkpots n' Quills
A good idea, Clarissa. It's helpful I think to look back over past posts and reflect on their impact. I may yet do it. I thoroughly enjoyed my journey through yours. Thanks.
I like this. It sent me to visit other interesting links. Ya know, I've come across the recommendation several times before to read mss aloud as part of the editing process. Suffice it to say, it's not for those of us who don't have the time or the patience, but I do read some of my stuff aloud, especially when the wording looks clumsy. Found this on the post you wished you'd written. Thanks!
Well, everyone, I'm glad you liked it. I think, Rayna, that you have enough (as long as you have more than six) but I'm glad everyone enjoyed it.
CD
I'm still laughing at the photo - that's great!
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