Often during the past couple of days I’ve wondered if I’m wasting time surfing all the websites recommended by blogging writers. I love visiting those places and reading the forums and following the links to other equally interesting sites. But …
When do I write?
As much as I think blogging and exploring websites that deal with the writing business and craft are helpful things to do, I think the simple act of writing is the most important activity writers should pursue. Writers write! Period.
Tiny rant over.
5 responses so far ↓
mykietown // August 16, 2007 at 11:59 pm
True, but writers should also be voracious readers as well, as advised by Stephen King. At least in reading, the writer can observe what works, and more importantly what doesn’t work…
Cliff Burns // August 17, 2007 at 12:27 am
It’s a good point. I guess it depends on if you’re looking for a community of fellow authors, markets or just a friendly, understanding shoulder to cry on. I’m pretty mercenary, myself, looking for sites that might somehow lead to contact with an agent, a publisher I was previously unaware of, etc.
My blog features practical advice and anecdotes from “the writing life” culled from over 20 years of professional scribbling. Most of what I have to say is pretty depressing so if you’ve got a weak disposition better give it a miss. Otherwise (of course) you’re welcome to pop by…
jphearts // August 18, 2007 at 6:23 am
Thank you for coming to visit us at the Purple Hearts! We appreciate your stopping by. This post on ‘Writers write’ is very timely as we had a similar discussion last week. The writing has to get done! But all this added stuff – the resources, the reading, the research, the learning – is so important, too. I share in your rant though as I also strive to find a better balance between writing and reading – the two things I love most! Maybe one of my next posts will be on time and (web) resource management…. Well, a girl can dream!
-Jessica
curiouslady // August 18, 2007 at 8:53 am
All of you have good points. I see the sense in balance, rather than exclusion. I’ll be watching Purple Hearts, Jessica, for your possible post on this subject. Thanks everyone for dropping by.
Carol Anne
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