tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post6739949142288929106..comments2024-02-12T15:15:51.364+02:00Comments on The Five Year Project: Lesson One from Stephen KingMisha Gerrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-37612112203557353942011-07-21T10:42:00.251+02:002011-07-21T10:42:00.251+02:00I love this book! I found it renews my enthusiasm ...I love this book! I found it renews my enthusiasm if I'm flagging. He's so passionate about his work and is so honest about it. <br /><br />I also picked up from him that I needed to read more and this prompted my Goodreads ticker in the bar of my blog about how many books I plan to read this year. I have to say, I'm really enjoying it as well. It's all about trying to find the time to read and write as well as working and looking after a family.Rebecca Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10194524230109997420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-5051607402140376172011-07-20T14:54:03.408+02:002011-07-20T14:54:03.408+02:00Read, read, read. I read more than I write! 'O...Read, read, read. I read more than I write! 'On Writing' was fantastic, wonderful, and full of great advice... but at the same time, it's good to keep in mind that the advice is KING'S idea of one way to write, not THE way to do things. Some of it I disagree with, but it was an excellent read with great points.<br /><br />Honestly, if someone pointed a gun at my head and said "read or write", I'd pick up someone else's book... heh. I just love , love, love getting lost in someone else's work. If I could read all day, every day, I would!Faithhttp://www.boughanfire.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-83885077219524663772011-07-20T14:37:21.523+02:002011-07-20T14:37:21.523+02:00I find with this book, the lesson learned will cha...I find with this book, the lesson learned will changed depending on where you are in your writing and your life. reread it often. Like the bible. hee hee. <br /><br />While I'm deep in edits I read my own works about 4hrs a day and others peoples, be it crits, pros or beta reads I limit to 1 hr. Main reason being my eyes go boggy. I could read all day. I love it. I can't get enough. But I do have to work, raise my kids and sleep too. C'est la vie!Tanya Reimerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00293977395016853814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-2471243798463731692011-07-20T13:39:51.274+02:002011-07-20T13:39:51.274+02:00On Writing is a brilliant, brilliant book. It gave...On Writing is a brilliant, brilliant book. It gave me so many insights. Probably the lesson that stuck out most for me was about adverbs. And to widen my reading!Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11309191526500602452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-76994268857864740302011-07-20T11:22:37.241+02:002011-07-20T11:22:37.241+02:00I've read ON WRITING twice. Once when it first...I've read ON WRITING twice. Once when it first came out years ago, and the second time a couple of years back as I was beginning to write my first book. Because of where I was in my life, I had two totally different reading experiences. The first time I read it, I found myself super inspired by King's personal story. My second time reading, I was glued to his advice on craft.<br /><br />Hmmm... I wonder what will jump out at me the third time I read it(because there will definitely be a third time!)Jennifer Hillierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783975547643539868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-37799772455783922011-07-20T02:06:02.595+02:002011-07-20T02:06:02.595+02:00On Writing is a good read. And it's excellent ...On Writing is a good read. And it's excellent advice. I try to read every day. There are so many great books out there and it really does expand my horizons.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-23428397465072658232011-07-19T23:12:52.145+02:002011-07-19T23:12:52.145+02:00There exists in the general population a need to b...There exists in the general population a need to badmouth Stephen King for his copious amount of output (some of which even he admits is less than amazing), but I think On Writing shows what a dedicated, passionate professional the man is. <br /><br />I loved it and re-read it whenever I feel I need a kick in the ass.Brad Jaegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12672047492091058737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-27252812872071963472011-07-19T23:11:43.993+02:002011-07-19T23:11:43.993+02:00I haven't read King's writing book yet, bu...I haven't read King's writing book yet, but now I really want to! <br /><br />Reading is a great part in writing, it helps teach you things but also gives your brain a rest. I try to read something at least for an hour a day. Great post!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16915440989018472093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-18363457874775900822011-07-19T23:09:19.863+02:002011-07-19T23:09:19.863+02:00On Writing is my favorite writing book.
As for r...On Writing is my favorite writing book. <br /><br />As for reading, I find that it's the best way to recharge my creativity for writing as well as an opportunity to learn. I read anywhere from an hour to several hours a day (while I eat, run the treadmill, before bed, etc.)Connie Kellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774616533630985219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-40679073946533660802011-07-19T23:07:23.161+02:002011-07-19T23:07:23.161+02:00I haven't read ON WRITING, yet. I have it down...I haven't read ON WRITING, yet. I have it downloaded on my iPod so I can listen to it at work, and it still hasn't happened. I need to get my butt in gear!<br /><br />I agree that reading is so, SO important for writers. I try to read at least an hour each night during the week (although sometimes I don't get to it) and then I spend 6-8 hours reading on Sundays. I try to get through at least one book a week, and that's usually doable.Jessica Ann Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14131293013101275074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-87309983385644258872011-07-19T21:57:47.578+02:002011-07-19T21:57:47.578+02:00My answer is very simple: not enough!My answer is very simple: not enough!Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625543235578144620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-87507041735859589352011-07-19T20:51:24.215+02:002011-07-19T20:51:24.215+02:00Yep, reading has value--even if it takes time. Som...Yep, reading has value--even if it takes time. Sometimes we just need to be reminded. :)Terry W. Ervin IIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13561009802388207515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-34825037118909418622011-07-19T19:55:50.639+02:002011-07-19T19:55:50.639+02:00Excellent, excellent post, Misha. I'm so glad ...Excellent, excellent post, Misha. I'm so glad to be a follower of yours.<br /><br />MichelleMichelle Fayardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05323853315988838877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-50275752907686754342011-07-19T19:38:24.309+02:002011-07-19T19:38:24.309+02:00I agree with the need to read. An absolute necess...I agree with the need to read. An absolute necessity.Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323538213636795216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-37966074651385277322011-07-19T19:07:18.925+02:002011-07-19T19:07:18.925+02:00I totally agree. I sometimes am reading for the pu...I totally agree. I sometimes am reading for the purpose of BETA reading, and sometimes it is MY work... but I am always reading. Usually I get in about 90 minutes a day (my commuting time) and I definitely learn as much from reading as any of the other things I do to improve.<br /><br />My favorite King wisdom though is, if you show up every day, eventually the muse will start to show up to (you can't wait for her).Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-25649561446951316792011-07-19T18:30:25.324+02:002011-07-19T18:30:25.324+02:00Haven't read the book, don't actually plan...Haven't read the book, don't actually plan on reading it either. I learn better by doing something, not harping on the theory endlessly. Reading where another author was brilliant or failed completely is like doing homework to understand a math formula. Practice makes better, never perfect sadly for writing.Steph Schmidthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00975939582442193113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-31482989429601626922011-07-19T17:38:33.891+02:002011-07-19T17:38:33.891+02:00I started reading it, but haven't finished yet...I started reading it, but haven't finished yet. Since I started writing on my book review blog again, I've been doing a lot more reading. I have to agree with all those who insist that reading helps writers do better at their craft.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-7226979475912114402011-07-19T17:08:33.265+02:002011-07-19T17:08:33.265+02:00I don't think there are enough writers that ap...I don't think there are enough writers that appreciate the need to read Misha. I know quite a few that think that the world should just read what they write and that is so not true.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-63816714886909749812011-07-19T17:04:02.322+02:002011-07-19T17:04:02.322+02:00I haven't read that book yet, but I've hea...I haven't read that book yet, but I've heard great things about it.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685341739870191402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-35498550229868502262011-07-19T17:01:09.277+02:002011-07-19T17:01:09.277+02:00I love King's On Writing, in fact I'm prob...I love King's On Writing, in fact I'm probably due for a re-read. I remember being inspired by how he just kept sending stories out and sending stories out. I totally agree with the reading too, you have to read a lot, and widely I think. The more stories we have in our heads, the better.Laurihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299983104962912639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-64244235412348656222011-07-19T16:58:56.649+02:002011-07-19T16:58:56.649+02:00I read it quite a while ago. Maybe I need to revis...I read it quite a while ago. Maybe I need to revisit it. <br /><br />As for other reading...I read every night before I go to sleep. It's an absolute must. Doesn't matter how tired I am, I have to read, if only for 20 or 30 minutes. It's an addiction. And as I'm not a particularly fast reader it can sometimes take me a while to get through a book. And I can only read one book at a time.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-89020327769931581982011-07-19T16:44:10.477+02:002011-07-19T16:44:10.477+02:00I re-read On Writing several times and there's...I re-read On Writing several times and there's something new each time. I'm anxious to read your thoughts.Mary@GigglesandGunshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07350818228268801008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-14795262010364616872011-07-19T15:43:57.292+02:002011-07-19T15:43:57.292+02:00Misha...this is a timely post for me. I had been ...Misha...this is a timely post for me. I had been neglecting my reading habits because of other responsibilities. Nowadays, I try to read atleast few books a month. <br />I agree that we can learn even from bad books: on how and what to avoid.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-31921825309322921172011-07-19T15:42:21.257+02:002011-07-19T15:42:21.257+02:00Thanks for sharing. It has reminded me to put thi...Thanks for sharing. It has reminded me to put this book on my wish list!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17147895890297100060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-6578701840745393122011-07-19T15:42:18.612+02:002011-07-19T15:42:18.612+02:00I have the book On Writing on my Kindle, but I hav...I have the book On Writing on my Kindle, but I haven't read much of it yet. I really need to do that. *laughs*<br /><br />As for reading, I've been trying to set some aside to read every day, even if it is for 15-30 minutes. I do find that my writing is better every time I do make the time to read published books (not including the books I read and edit for people).Cherie Reichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.com