Comments on: 5 Ways to be a Smart, Gutsy Writer

By: Angela Belcher Epps

Angela Belcher Epps — Sat, 22 Mar 2014 18:10:51 +0000

Great tips, Aine! I especially liked #5. I was a professional grant writer for years, and I found little energy for creative energy. I had to quit grant writing– entirely– to write from a more personal and creative place energetically.

By: Ludmila Mason

Ludmila Mason — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 22:58:23 +0000

I felt the entirety of this, have journeyed in real life a part of your piece. You have spoken within your write truths so many learn the hard way

By: Aine Greaney

Aine Greaney — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 21:07:18 +0000

In reply to Victoria M. Johnson. Thank you, Victoria. I wish you a good writing year, too.

By: Victoria M. Johnson

Victoria M. Johnson — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 18:27:53 +0000

Aine–
I enjoyed this post very much and can relate to your points especially number five. I wish you good karma and writing productivity in 2014.
Victoria–

By: Randy Kraft

Randy Kraft — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 20:18:32 +0000

Smart and succinct, well said. I would add that you should ask yourself the question regularly as you write: what if? All sorts of gutsy eclectic things might happen that enrich the writing. Cheers.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 13:46:05 +0000

I like this advice. I think the biggest challenge for me is start believing I am a writer and not an aspiring writer.

By: Aine Greaney

Aine Greaney — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 01:34:09 +0000

In reply to Marialena. Marialena, Thank you. Yes, the listening is the trick, isn't it? Sometimes life kind of drowns out the good stuff, but so long as we get back on track by the end of the week! Happy Writing to you.

By: Aine Greaney

Aine Greaney — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 01:32:42 +0000

In reply to Julie Luek. Hi Julie, Thanks for stopping by and for your kind words. I am glad that they might provide some inspiration.

By: Aine Greaney

Aine Greaney — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 01:31:55 +0000

In reply to Uschi Wilson. Uschi, Thanks so much for stopping by and for your kind words on the piece. Keeping the mind sharp is easier on some days than others but it all balances out.

By: Uschi Wilson

Uschi Wilson — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 18:38:26 +0000

Right on! I also like to write in the early morning hours, before the sounds of the day set in. As a creative writer you have to listen to yourself carefully. Once you have mastered the listening part, the words come easy. I also strongly agree with writing for all sorts of publications, blogs and such, to create a strong platform. Credibility as a writer is a must, and it keeps the mind sharp. Good luck with all of your endeavors!