 For Authors: July 27, 2011 Issue [#4506] |
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This week: Writers Writing About Writing--Why? Edited by: Crys-not really here  
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Writers Writing About Writing--Why?
Take a look at the writing books at your local bookstore, and you're likely to find many written by names you know: Anne Lamott's Bird By Bird and Stephen King's On Writing are just two of the most popular books on writing out there. Authors seem determined to tell us how to write, to give us advice about publishing, and to offer us creative inspiration. Some authors seem to write so much about writing that we may wonder how they ever have time to write about anything else. So, why do they do it?
In case you haven't noticed, there is a strong community of writers outside of Writing.com. The most successful writers still network with other writers, maybe even more so than the rest of us. (I'm inclined to think that the most successful writers are successful in part because they network.) Every writer, no matter in what stage of their writing career, can benefit from advice from other writers. Just as you value reviews from your peers here at Writing.com, you should also value advice from published authors if you want to become one.
Writing about writing could be beneficial for you, too. Researching and writing articles can expand your own knowledge. You shouldn't worry if you're not a published writer; each writer has a unique background in a variety of topics. Maybe you consider yourself an expert on grammar or receiving rejection letters or historical research. Many other writers can learn from your expertise. Try writing a short article in your port about whatever you're passionate about. If you want to reach an even bigger audience, try syndicated freelance articles or even a column in your local newspaper.
This week's Editor's Picks are some of my favorite articles on Writing.com from writers about writing.
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Thank you to everyone who wrote in about my newsletter on Uncovering Hidden Treasures! Below are some of your comments.
I enjoyed your advice about Uncovering Hidden Treasures. I find myself going back from time to time reading and revising my past work. -Will Dee 
Very good newsletter, with good advice on revisiting the past. -monty31802
Hi there
I found this newsletter a little too close to reality for me, especially the bit about taking a look at the poems you wrote in high-school. I too wandered down that path a while ago, thinking that there has to be something that I could polish and put in my profile, you know, keeping it all in one place and so on. Boy, what a laugh that turned out to be. I really don't what I was thinking during high school and then I could never figure out why my family wasn't interested in my poetry. Hmmm. I now know. At least it amused me (a little) but mostly it was just great to know that I have actually written something since then that people (yes even family) have liked. Now you stirred up the whole topic again - maybe I should have another look at those high school poems...... Just maybe...... -nishia
I know what you mean about looking through old pieces of writing -- it's most informative (if at times embarrassing :D). A lot of times I do find "hidden treasures", but I rarely get around to doing anything with them. However, you've got me inspired, and I've got all summer. I think I will go back and develop those old ideas :)
-Fiona Fiona Hassan
Thanking you for randomly finding me! I love going back through my 'old' stuff. Especially when i end up surprising myself in the process!
A thought about last lines in poetry. It has been my experience that oft times, a last line either simply is not needed at all
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it was where my brain was headed, but hadn't gotten there yet and that the last line is really the germ of an entirely different poem! -Fyn 
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