Comments for A Writer's Notebook

Comment on Still Alive, Yes, I Am by Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:09:10 +0000

You can do it! (And, of course, I’m rooting for the freelancing because I think you’d enjoy it, as well. )

Comment on Still Alive, Yes, I Am by Michelle Gregory

Michelle Gregory — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:48:01 +0000

so glad you’re ok.

Comment on Getting Into It by Katherine N

Katherine N — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:43:54 +0000

I agree with you in some ways and in others I strongly disagree. You say you don’t like random authors taking you on an emotional rollercoaster? Then why do you even read a book? Unless you know them personally, it’s always going to be a random writer, and unless it’s non-fiction, it’s always going to be a rollercoaster. At least one up and one down at the most boring. The point of a book is to feel it. Lots of people like “going to new places”, why don’t you want to feel new things new ways? My favorite book ever starts with a not-exactly-happy-not-exactly-sad scene, then gets bittersweet, then kind of in the middle, just existing. Then happy, then the saddest scene you have ever read, then the main character finds love, then has to go because it’s physically impossible to stay with their love. They spend a really sad year apart, only to be united again because the girl you hated the entire book turns out to be the good guy after all. Then they get married and it ends with a reference to a past she can no longer remember. That makes you go “AWW!” It’s a roller-coaster, but it all comes together in the end and it’s totally worth it. If I would’ve read the end first it would’ve spoiled the entire book and I couldn’t have felt the heartbreak (the heartbreak that made the book so good) fully. Yes, it kinda hurt because I had grown so close to these characters, and I thought about if I had been the one in that situation, but that’s life, and it’s worth it.

Comment on Quote Book by Amber Rose Gardner

Amber Rose Gardner — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:55:45 +0000

I love these quotes! I have put several of them in my room! Thanks!

Comment on The Greatest Piece of Literature of All Time by What is the greatest book of all time in your opinion?

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Comment on Getting Into It by Tyler

Tyler — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:14:12 +0000

Haha i do the same thing, but i just ask for specifics from my brother usually. Like does he die?!! or things like that. most of the time it doesnt bother me knowing the answer to specific questions i have but i think it makes me sheepish too ^_^

Comment on Quote Book by Tyler

Tyler — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 20:31:39 +0000

Great list, definitely appreciate the sheldon v quotes, thats how i found this site. I think i must be a romantic hehe, i liked alot of the quotes about love ^_^

Comment on Getting Into It by Nicole

Nicole — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 22:44:52 +0000

So I’m not the only one who reads the last page first eh? I too don’t like to get my time and emotions involved and then not be satisfied with the ending. As a writer, my goal is to have a certain level of ambiguity in the last page. I am sure it will drive many a reader crazy -wicked laugh-

Oh, and have I got a story to tell you about a Dean Koontz inspired dream…

Comment on Milestone by Grace

Grace — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 21:22:52 +0000

Thank you so much for your comment!

I really believe God is calling me to this ministry, and was so encouraged to receive your input. Thank you.

I saw that book at Costco, and was very tempted to buy it! Now that I have a reliable review of the writer, I think I will buy it.

Comment on Milestone by Nicole

Nicole — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 23:19:40 +0000

Hey dearie, sorry for the long silence. Life has picked up for me a bit lately. I did get your email. Sorry for not joining the forum, but I have a couple of projects I am working on at the moment. I will try and remember to open my IM program so we can catch up sometime.