tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13925627.post1932612613614677718..comments2023-12-15T23:36:01.113-06:00Comments on Joni's Muse ~ The Poet Within: Accomplished Writer?jonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03401569094090026684noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13925627.post-26395864760416097132010-08-22T05:17:23.731-05:002010-08-22T05:17:23.731-05:00Welcome Lauren,
Throwing around the title 'wr...Welcome Lauren,<br /><br />Throwing around the title 'writer' is fine as long as you write more than letters. :) Even if you just write essays in your spare time, poetry, short stories, you ARE a writer. But I know what you mean about actually saying it to people. Had a real good post about that once.<br /><br />As soon as you say, "I'm a writer." People ask, "Really? How much money did you make and where are you published?"<br /><br />It's sad but true. But either way, I'm a writer. :)<br /><br />Thanks for visiting!jonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03401569094090026684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13925627.post-78138020211236130922010-08-21T12:58:56.602-05:002010-08-21T12:58:56.602-05:00Ai ya! I agree... (and also pine for the title of ...Ai ya! I agree... (and also pine for the title of "accomplished writer") Far too many people easily toss this label around, to the point where I sort of find myself mumbling when people ask what "I do"... I don't think I'm yet able to even say "I'm a writer," much less an Accomplished one.LAHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15268579298100917721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13925627.post-81759645532978365992010-08-14T14:16:56.296-05:002010-08-14T14:16:56.296-05:00I like that Sue. A seasoned writer. That is what I...I like that Sue. A seasoned writer. That is what I am. For years I've been writing and studying the craft, the art, the syntax and rhythm of sentences appreciating every word and its place in a sentence. <br /><br />But in no way am I an Accomplished Writer, YET! ;)jonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03401569094090026684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13925627.post-46032595082384890042010-08-14T11:00:42.799-05:002010-08-14T11:00:42.799-05:00Whoops! Well, I missed the earlier F2K postings an...Whoops! Well, I missed the earlier F2K postings and made my comments there this morning after I posted here. I stand by my statement and the more I think on "seasoned" and "accomplished", the better I like the similitude. Seasoned wood burns better you know.<br />Smiles~SueM. SUEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18152197689606538410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13925627.post-10704004436899564362010-08-14T07:44:06.167-05:002010-08-14T07:44:06.167-05:00This was spurned from someone in f2k, who is a beg...This was spurned from someone in f2k, who is a beginner. She has self published a book, commented on it at amazon, gave it a five star rating, then comes into f2k and says she is an Accomplished Writer with a novel published. <br /><br />It just began me thinking, what warrants an Accomplished Writer? <br /><br />I say, accomplish something before boasting that you've accomplished something. ;)jonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03401569094090026684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13925627.post-39695335728220103612010-08-14T07:32:24.367-05:002010-08-14T07:32:24.367-05:00I didn't see your F2K discussion. Seeing it h...I didn't see your F2K discussion. Seeing it here, though, my immediate thought that went hand-in-hand with "accomplished writer" was Marjorie Holmes". Enough said? Maybe not enough said. She not only writes; she inspires writers! In "Writing Articles From The Heart" she tells of learning that with the talent for writing lays 2 responsibilities: "to use it, and to use it for good." She goes on to quote a wise teacher regarding talent, "There is a duty." From the moment I read that (book published in 1993), it has stayed with me. To me, "published" makes up the surface view portion of being an author, but perhaps "seasoned" is akin to "accomplished". <br />Smiles~M. SueM. SUEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18152197689606538410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13925627.post-48699800578742871182010-08-14T05:05:44.966-05:002010-08-14T05:05:44.966-05:00I placed this in the f2k for a discussion and was ...I placed this in the f2k for a discussion and was surprised at the responses. <br /><br />One lady said, "You're an accomplished writer if you write and accomplish something at the end of the day."???? I disagree.<br /><br />Then there was the "I agree,an accomplished writer has to accomplish something."<br /><br />Then I pointed out Harper Lee writing that one magnificent book.<br />BUT she paid her dues to the writing society. <br /><br />So all in all I believe we do need to think of this. :)<br /><br />Glad I made you think June.jonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03401569094090026684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13925627.post-80239589600024887902010-08-13T22:12:46.986-05:002010-08-13T22:12:46.986-05:00You always give me things to think about, Joni!
I...You always give me things to think about, Joni!<br /><br />I've not thought much about what the title "accomplished writer" means, until now.Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14667593734893172308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13925627.post-6582089186637163412010-08-10T09:38:18.811-05:002010-08-10T09:38:18.811-05:00Thank you Alyssa,
I was hoping I wasn't way ou...Thank you Alyssa,<br />I was hoping I wasn't way out of line on this one, you know us writer's stick together? :)<br /><br />But I do believe in credit when credit is due, whether it is us who brag or the top magazines doing it for us. <br /><br />I don't believe in boasting of something I one day hope to be. lol If that were the case I'd say, Joni, the best accomplished writer on the planet. lol :)<br /><br />Thanks again!jonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03401569094090026684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13925627.post-38702897782482587912010-08-10T08:40:50.246-05:002010-08-10T08:40:50.246-05:00I think you are absolutely right. I find many peop...I think you are absolutely right. I find many people labeling themselves with writing titles, such as a professional writer when they solely work for content mills. Until I have multiple published books that have landed on a best-seller's list, then will I consider myself an accomplished writer. But for now I am content with the fact I am just an experienced writer. Great post!Alyssa Asthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16239497193206023769noreply@blogger.com