Comments on: Writers Personality Traits – The Key to Getting Published

By: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 13:51:38 +0000

Many authors quit marketing too soon — a key to NOT getting published again and again! It can take many months or years to succeed…that whole “I was an overnight success, but it took 25 years” cliche.

Just sayin’.

By: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 18:03:39 +0000

Wanting to write is definitely a personality trait of a successful writer! That, and determination and perserverence. And a thick skin…

By: Rachael

Rachael — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:24:59 +0000

I love to read because it takes me places I could never go in real life. I want to write someone elses adventure that they can experience. I have a couple of these traits myself: perseverance because no one thought I would graduate but i’m going to prove them wrong, observation I see things most people don’t take the time to look at, and I believe in myself though most others don’t because i’m so young. And the biggest thing is I want to write.

By: Laurie PK

Laurie PK — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:09:59 +0000

I have the same struggles with both friends and family, about being “obsessed” with writing and working all the time. They don’t understand that I have to work when work is available, and that there’s nothing I’d rather be doing! I love blogging especially, and don’t want to sit and watch TV or garden or wash the windows….I want to spend my time doing the things I love.

Thanks for commenting, Lynne — I appreciate it!
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By: Lynne Melcombe

Lynne Melcombe — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:15:28 +0000

I really like “ability to tolerate criticism around use of time.” Boy have I fielded criticism on that score! People with regular employment do not understand what it is to be self-employed.

By: Laurie PK

Laurie PK — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:14:13 +0000

We already have something in common — I want to write a book, too!

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By: favour swiss

favour swiss — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:58:32 +0000

hi i want to write a book but don’t really know how to start about i want to get the tips in my mail

By: Rye Pulido

Rye Pulido — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 09:17:25 +0000

Thanks for your Advices! I’m a writer too. When it comes to personal write ups, I add sweetness and naiveness.

By: Laverne Daley

Laverne Daley — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:40:44 +0000

Laurie, I think a writer needs all the traits mentioned in your post and in the comments. When it comes to ego, however, while one needs a healthy dose of ego to become a writer in the first place, the ability to put one’s own ego on hold to make the writing (or the person who is the subject of the writing) the star of the show is also needed. Most selling writers are quite skilled at doing that.
Great post!

By: Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:00:43 +0000

I don’t know if “voracious reader” is a personality trait….but I do agree that good writers definitely need to read alot!

A thick skin is another personality trait of successful writers. You have to take criticism and editing suggestions without taking it personally. I don’t have a problem separating myself from my writing, but I’ve never written fiction – and that could be more personal.