tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post3922595242354048184..comments2024-03-15T16:31:30.503+01:00Comments on Everything Must Change: IWSG DAY, AUGUST 3, 2022, WRITING IN WHICHEVER DIRECTION MY CREATIVE MUSE LEADS ME By Pat Garcia, #IWSG, @TheIWSGPat Garciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-86260016149239946772022-08-14T08:48:41.390+02:002022-08-14T08:48:41.390+02:00Excellent answer! You have a great week :) Excellent answer! You have a great week :) Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-71410768993806597402022-08-09T13:27:18.172+02:002022-08-09T13:27:18.172+02:00Something clicked when I read your answer. "I...Something clicked when I read your answer. "I write what I want to read." I imagined reading something I wrote from the POV of, "Is this what I want to read." Subtle, but there is a different relationship between me and the words on the page.Lynn La Vitahttps://la-vita.us/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-35609171237665613232022-08-08T01:44:45.318+02:002022-08-08T01:44:45.318+02:00That's a smart answer. I reread my work and en...That's a smart answer. I reread my work and enjoy it. I know not everyone has the same tastes, and not everyone will like the same books. But that's just how it goes. At least I like my words.<br />“Libraries will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no libraries.”<br />―Anne Herbert<br />My IWSG blog post discussed my love of originality. I'm looking forward to the bout of books readathon and WEP's flash fiction later this month.<br />Life threw me a curveball with a neighborhood crisis this week, but we got through it. <br />Winnie the Pooh is the world’s Ambassador of Friendship. In the US, National Friendship Day is the first Sunday of August. #FriendshipDay2022 <br /><br />J Lenni Dorner (he/him 👨🏽 or 🧑🏽 they/them) ~ Reference& Speculative Fiction Author, OperationAwesome6 Debut Author Interviewer, and Co-host of the #AtoZchallengeJ Lenni Dornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961335286982498158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-12891550672702720762022-08-04T22:01:31.132+02:002022-08-04T22:01:31.132+02:00Good point. I write what I want to read, too.Good point. I write what I want to read, too.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-21421534334989956082022-08-04T04:17:09.683+02:002022-08-04T04:17:09.683+02:00This is Lisa Buie-Collard, since for some reason I...This is Lisa Buie-Collard, since for some reason I can’t sign in to comment! I admire people who stay true to themselves while also bringing joy to others, like you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-22264942217238415712022-08-04T03:40:58.307+02:002022-08-04T03:40:58.307+02:00Hiya Pat. Yes, I once read advice re 'write wh...Hiya Pat. Yes, I once read advice re 'write what you want to read' and I've pretty much followed that.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-52195510931372428352022-08-04T00:43:46.025+02:002022-08-04T00:43:46.025+02:00I'm the same - I write what I'd like to re...I'm the same - I write what I'd like to read. So I guess I'm writing for those people who like to read the same kinds of books I do. I think there's some circular reasoning there, but it works for me. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-65060176564825207862022-08-03T22:43:58.812+02:002022-08-03T22:43:58.812+02:00Of course. If we don't like what we write, nob...Of course. If we don't like what we write, nobody else will either.Olga Godimhttps://olgagodim.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-39546396938019336932022-08-03T19:05:46.556+02:002022-08-03T19:05:46.556+02:00Yes! Gotta be true to yourself first!Yes! Gotta be true to yourself first!Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-82586584942098043692022-08-03T18:25:13.895+02:002022-08-03T18:25:13.895+02:00I also write what I would like to read.
For me, a...I also write what I would like to read. <br />For me, an added element is the fun factor. The writing process must be fun! It should never feel like a burden. <br />Have a wonderful month of August, Pat.Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-45900013912024352542022-08-03T17:37:16.053+02:002022-08-03T17:37:16.053+02:00I'm with you, Pat. I write what I want to read...I'm with you, Pat. I write what I want to read. When I first started writing science fiction romance, it was because I couldn't find any to read. I'd read all I could find. (Guess I didn't search enough LOL) If I don't like what I've written, how would a reader? Hope you have a good month.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-25168270904319813242022-08-03T17:19:27.261+02:002022-08-03T17:19:27.261+02:00That's a great answer. Glad you gave it some t...That's a great answer. Glad you gave it some thought, Pat. C. Lee McKenziehttps://cleemckenziebooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-83781812691823462102022-08-03T16:32:40.187+02:002022-08-03T16:32:40.187+02:00I love your pic, Pat. You look so happy and at pea...I love your pic, Pat. You look so happy and at peace. I agree totally with your reasons for writing. I write what I want to read too. Happy IWSG Day. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-42901127926296494422022-08-03T16:28:41.559+02:002022-08-03T16:28:41.559+02:00I agree--write what we like to read. That should b...I agree--write what we like to read. That should be the Golden Rule for writers!J.Q. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-6210954474251649922022-08-03T15:51:40.979+02:002022-08-03T15:51:40.979+02:00That's perfect. I write what I love to read as...That's perfect. I write what I love to read as well!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-67946183472390906332022-08-03T14:44:50.452+02:002022-08-03T14:44:50.452+02:00I certainly write what I want to read. That's ...I certainly write what I want to read. That's how I began in the first place.Alex J. Cavanaughhttp://alexjcavanaugh.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-21093667660086842932022-08-03T12:49:17.188+02:002022-08-03T12:49:17.188+02:00Indeed, one should write what they'd be comfor...Indeed, one should write what they'd be comfortable reading. Makes so much sense.Sonia dograhttps://soniadogra.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1478463740718742925.post-29352045615274500302022-08-03T12:48:31.027+02:002022-08-03T12:48:31.027+02:00Indeed, one mustn't write what they'd be u...Indeed, one mustn't write what they'd be uncomfortable reading themselves or what they wouldn't enjoy. Makes sense.Sonia dograhttps://soniadogra.comnoreply@blogger.com