Comments on: Should You Talk About Your Article or Book Ideas?

By: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:28:43 +0000

Hmmm….interesting comment, that great writers didn’t belong to writing groups. Some published authors publicly thank their writing groups, and say they couldn’t have done it without that support. I think different writers are inspired and motivated in different ways.

By: Maxine

Maxine — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 21:52:39 +0000

I doubt there’s a single great writer, living or dead, who ever belonged to a “writing group.” Writing groups are not made up of real writers. Deal with it. Don’t talk, write. And stay away from the dreaded “writing group.” God forbid.

By: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:21:17 +0000

Thanks for your comment, Gina! One of my friends has been talking about her latest greatest article idea for weeks now, and while I understand why she won’t share it…I’m starting to burn with curiosity. Maybe that’s her plan e:-)
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By: Gina M

Gina M — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 02:14:50 +0000

I loved this article. I don’t discuss my story ideas with very many people. I do share them with a friend who is also an occasional co-writer. But I am very careful about it. It seems like once you spout off your idea, it is heard in the cosmos and transmitted like dandelion seed! Be careful with your ideas!
Thanks for your article.
-Gina

By: ExpertWriter

ExpertWriter — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 06:03:37 +0000

Hi,
Amazing post! To Become a successful writer these points can actually make a difference. Thank you for sharing good piece

By: Laurie PK

Laurie PK — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:20:46 +0000

Thanks for your thoughts, Indian Book Publisher! It’s great to hear from a publisher — especially when it’s reassuring news about whether writers should talk about their book ideas
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By: Indian Book Publisher

Indian Book Publisher — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:28:22 +0000

It’s a common fear among some writers. They don’t even trust their agents or publishers. Idea is just a starting point. Different authors may come up with completely different write-ups for the same idea. So, sharing an idea is not a big problem. If a writer is too wary, it’s better to share it with trusted ones. This is also a reason why publishers don’t want a full manuscript. Most of us (publishers), only look at the book proposal and a few sample chapters, to give assurance about the confidentiality. It’s our belief that a writer who is excited about his idea can make a good piece of work than someone who steals that idea.

By: Laurie PK

Laurie PK — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:56:13 +0000

I’m not sure what you’re talking about, Chana, but I checked out your blog…and I like it!
.-= Laurie PK´s last blog post ..6 Tips for Long-Term Success as a Freelance Writer =-.

By: Chana

Chana — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:44:57 +0000

I only submitted this post for the hell of submitting it because I too love to write. -Chana .-= Chana´s last blog post ..Building Beyond: The Construction OPUS =-.

By: Scott

Scott — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 23:36:50 +0000

I agree with something Frank Herbert said: "You use the same energies to talk about it that you would to write about it. You should be very jealous of those energies. Put them on paper, and not on the air." .-= Scott´s last blog post ..A few links for the end of the week =-.