tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13641764.post113467041053571618..comments2023-11-03T09:23:03.895-04:00Comments on Hard To Want: Progress ReportScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13323167263283798566noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13641764.post-1134927097983263612005-12-18T12:31:00.000-05:002005-12-18T12:31:00.000-05:00I read a book about writing once and I only rememb...I read a book about writing once and I only remember two things from it: try more to show the reader, don't just tell; and there is nothing "very" about the word "very." (That last rule I ignore all the time, but I understand it.)mr. schprockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16216294034597931274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13641764.post-1134875384061116542005-12-17T22:09:00.000-05:002005-12-17T22:09:00.000-05:00Glad you are getting to read Bragg. I love his im...Glad you are getting to read Bragg. I love his imagery, plus I related really well to him because we grew up in the same area, same time except I wasn't as poor as he was. But so much of what he says about the South, the people, lifestyles like "dinner on the ground" is so true. Plus, he is just as funny and entertaining in person as he is in books.Dixie Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11501418825534384788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13641764.post-1134874372515742142005-12-17T21:52:00.000-05:002005-12-17T21:52:00.000-05:00Maybe I should try my hand. Thanks for the review...Maybe I should try my hand. Thanks for the review Scott.jenbeautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07304789117482763021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13641764.post-1134858320340132462005-12-17T17:25:00.000-05:002005-12-17T17:25:00.000-05:00Another must-read for writers is Ken Smith's Junk ...Another must-read for writers is Ken Smith's <EM>Junk English</EM>. It follows in the footsteps of <EM>The Elements of Style</EM> but is more upbeat, with great examples.Chloehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13478079861724476336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13641764.post-1134771221846225152005-12-16T17:13:00.000-05:002005-12-16T17:13:00.000-05:00Hmm, maybe I should check out that book. "had" can...Hmm, maybe I should check out that book. "had" can be a pretty bad word. However, I almost always use past-tense....Trevor Recordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09740266736453002266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13641764.post-1134758940364017332005-12-16T13:49:00.000-05:002005-12-16T13:49:00.000-05:00Zombie--I can relate to the rushed blogging syndro...Zombie--<BR/>I can relate to the rushed blogging syndrome. I have to squeeze in time during Andy's infrequent napping schedule and hosework.<BR/>meh.Sadie Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07362158642491145353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13641764.post-1134749689365842932005-12-16T11:14:00.000-05:002005-12-16T11:14:00.000-05:00The Bragg book sounds good. I might have to think...The Bragg book sounds good. I might have to think about picking it up. I've been more into memoirs lately, I'm starting to subscribe to the belief that truth is more interesting than fiction.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344778775085687558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13641764.post-1134749009855083882005-12-16T11:03:00.000-05:002005-12-16T11:03:00.000-05:00Eve - I think you would enjoy the Swain book for s...Eve - I think you would enjoy the Swain book for sure.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13323167263283798566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13641764.post-1134748978285392062005-12-16T11:02:00.000-05:002005-12-16T11:02:00.000-05:00Tanya - I must be on the right track if you are re...Tanya - I must be on the right track if you are reading the same books!<BR/><BR/>Joely - It's funny that you mention chapter three. That's where I am too, and I get the feeling that every third point or so is lost on me. So I too will be reading it and getting more each time. I like his approach, which uses psychology instead of gadgetry to hook the reader.<BR/><BR/>Janie - Now I know why you think so Janie. Rick Bragg--yeah.<BR/><BR/>Toast - You won't regret it!Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13323167263283798566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13641764.post-1134745131183652132005-12-16T09:58:00.000-05:002005-12-16T09:58:00.000-05:00I've seen the Swain book - but I don't thing I've ...I've seen the Swain book - but I don't thing I've seen the Bragg one. I'll give a look see after the holidays.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13641764.post-1134730598752381902005-12-16T05:56:00.000-05:002005-12-16T05:56:00.000-05:00i'll try and check these out.i'll try and check these out.Ultra Toast Mosha Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05450892955592722188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13641764.post-1134715996551923712005-12-16T01:53:00.000-05:002005-12-16T01:53:00.000-05:00Maybe someday I can do this for a living and have ...<I>Maybe someday I can do this for a living and have the best of both worlds.</I><BR/><BR/>Me too. I'd love to write for a living and have more time to blog. I really do miss having the time to go to everyone's blogs. I keep falling behind and hate having to rush responses.<BR/><BR/>As for "had," I use "had" all the time. Shoot, that's good advice and I think I'll work on it.The Zombieslayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00739873812900433755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13641764.post-1134695098487746922005-12-15T20:04:00.000-05:002005-12-15T20:04:00.000-05:00I think I've read chapter 3 four times now, althou...I think I've read chapter 3 four times now, although I haven't finished the book yet. Every time I read it, I figure out something new!Joely Sue Burkharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17895058332587825648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13641764.post-1134684540160608922005-12-15T17:09:00.000-05:002005-12-15T17:09:00.000-05:00I keep meaning to finish this book. I started rea...I keep meaning to finish this book. I started reading it months ago, put it down then ... well ... you get the drift. I DID finally finish the Maass book. I'll prolly get to Swain's book sometime next week. And I agree with you. It is truly a great book.<BR/><BR/>TanyaShesawriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14904247751806210823noreply@blogger.com