Comments on: JK Rowling’s Writing Advice – How to Write and Publish a Book

By: Daniel de Oliveira

Daniel de Oliveira — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 23:37:49 +0000

My dream is to make a book, telling an original and great history, but in my country , Brazil, little writers have the chance to publish your creations. One day i try.

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6 Best Writing Tips – Besides “Read Lots” and “Show Don’t Tell” — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 22:46:16 +0000

[...] of the best writing tips is to find the balance between plumping up your prose and writing simply. On one hand, you want to [...]

By: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:31:22 +0000

Thanks for your comment, Louise!

I think that’s why many writers, singers, and actors are “one hit wonders.” It really is hard to follow up on perfection. Elizabeth Gilbert struggled to write her sequel to Eat Pray Love.

But, if you go back to square one (by taking JK Rowling’s writing advice, perhaps?), you’re more likely to succeed again and again

By: louise

louise — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 07:35:49 +0000

Straight forward advice with no pretension.

I can fully understand that it gets harder to write the more well-known you become; an audience’s expectations must be pretty daunting!

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By: Laurie PK

Laurie PK — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:08:26 +0000

Okay, that cinches it: I’ll do a “Quips and Tips from X (Famous Published Writer)” every Thursday.

Thanks for the encouragement, Kathy!
.-= Laurie PK´s last blog post ..7 Tips for Writing for Trade Magazines =-.

By: Kathy | Virtual Impax

Kathy | Virtual Impax — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 15:48:57 +0000

Laurie,

A hearty amen to “Talent, discipline, determination, hard work, and sacrifice are the keys to success.”

Which is why posts like this one are SO critical to writers who are putting in the long hours trying to get their writing career “off the ground”.

I personally would LOVE to see more in this series. GREAT STUFF!!
.-= Kathy | Virtual Impax´s last blog post ..What Michael Jackson can teach business about social media… =-.

By: Laurie PK

Laurie PK — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 13:54:03 +0000

Thanks, George.

I think I’ll post more “Quips and Tips From X”, and feature famous published authors. I like learning from those who have gone ahead of us…especially if they’re good at what they do!

Neil Diamond said that there’s virtually no difference between him and his millions of fans….he’s just the one lucky enough to be on stage.

But, I don’t agree with him! Getting and staying popular — whether you’re a successful writer or long-standing politician — requires more than luck. Talent, discipline, determination, hard work, and sacrifice are the keys.
.-= Laurie PK´s last blog post ..Money Articles – How to Save, Invest, and Earn More Money =-.

By: Tumblemoose

Tumblemoose — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 15:51:01 +0000

Laurie,

I always get a kick out of writing tips from a big author. It reminds me that they are real, and human. It provides inspiration to carry on in the craft.

Cheers!

George
.-= Tumblemoose´s last blog post ..Calm down, it’s only a book =-.