Comments on: Damn This Writer's Heart

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:44:49 +0000

The great thing about those old typewriters is that they are a workout to use. I have an ancient one that I had romantic notions about using to write delicate thank-yous and charming letters on. It takes practically a full-body push to press down the keys, and after one thank-you note I was sweating as hard as if I’d been for a run. At least the typewriter makes a charming decorative item in my family room.

By: Jamie Grove

Jamie Grove — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:12:49 +0000

Thanks for the nudge, Tracie. Life does get int he way sometimes but only because we let it. I’ve allowed it to happen, bit by bit. However, I’m in the middle of a transition that should make it right.

I’m working on a new post now about this very subject…

By: Tracie W.

Tracie W. — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:38:19 +0000

Missing your voice, Jamie! Every time I lose track, someone out there gives me a nudge, so I’m passing it along. Nudge!

Seriously, hope all is well. Life gets in the way, doesn’t it?

By: J.Morgan

J.Morgan — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:56:47 +0000

I get what you're saying. I myself am a romantic. Every story that pops into my head be it short or just fooling around has a bit of romance in it. I don't think life is worth it without love. To write your soul into whatever, be it(Love letter or short story or would be novel) is like tying a bungie cord to your ankle and hoping it bounces back. To have some kind of return for the effort, to make you feel you are at least worthy of acknowledgment. "To live without love is to swimming without water." J.Morgan´s last blog post..“My first step”

By: Larry

Larry — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:22:45 +0000

Very nice, Jaimie. The writer's heart doesn't get enough airtime, and that's what it's all about. Love this consistent theme on your site. Wanted to thank you, too, for your kind comment about my guest blog on MenWithPens. 'Preciate that. Wanted to tell you, too, another way we're on the same page. As you can tell from the title of my latest post (noted below), I'm doing an ebook on writing tips. One of them is precisely what the title of your post today goes for: reading about writing instead of actually writing. Hanging is good as long as it's not avoidance. Nice. Am subscribing to you now. Larry´s last blog post..“101 Tips” Preview: Tip #79 — Five Moments in Your Story You Must Understand Before You Can Write Something Saleable

By: cynthia newberry martin

cynthia newberry martin — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:00:36 +0000

“We write. We struggle. We send out our hearts and souls, and then perhaps, we hear a reply.”

Very nice post. That’s the nice thing about blogs, as opposed to fiction. Sometimes we actually do hear a reply.

By: Tracie W.

Tracie W. — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:02:20 +0000

You know, I hear you. I feel that overpowering urge to create (not always understood by other folks) but I only wished it would go away when I had to resist, couldn't give in to it because of life-stuff getting in the way. I finally stopped fighting it, and I'm so much happier for it. I'm writing more than ever, and I feel elated almost every single time I step away from the keyboard. I experience this "boo-yah, I did it!" sensation every time I meet my daily work count goal. It's a good feeling, down in the ole heart. If other people enjoy my writing, too, that's just extra goodie on top of the happiness sundae. Tracie W.´s last blog post..Need for Speed!

By: Amber

Amber — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 03:18:30 +0000

I miss the ka-chunk of typewriter keys hitting the paper. It must be why I've always liked the old IBM keyboards that require a real press of the keys. Amber´s last blog post..My Bookcase

By: Jamie Grove

Jamie Grove — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:27:38 +0000

@Glynis Probably not. My wife can bench her own body weight and I’m sure that she’d have something to say about it. LOL

@Tom I have the same issues. My writing has taken a backseat to my coding lately. It’s necessary but I also feel like I’ve lost touch with my voice. Of course, as soon as I start thinking that, I get pissed off and then I go on a tear and write my heart out. It’s not the best method… hell, it’s not even a good method. Still, sometimes you gotta lay down the words as they’re given so that you can get on to the next thing. Charge!!!

By: Jamie Grove

Jamie Grove — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:24:15 +0000

@Aditi Thanks!

@Genevieve I’m an acknowledged champion of mistakes like that. It’s especially bad when I’m writing fast and furious from the heart.

@Karen Glad I could pep you up! Seemed like I needed something a bit vigorous as I’ve been shilling my iPhone wares a bit much of late.