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Rest in Peace, Tom Clancy
Of all the authors who influenced my decision to write and shaped my style as an author, Tom Clancy is at the top of the list. His unique style became embedded in my mind, and laid the pattern for how I approached the written word.
Last night, Tom Clancy died. He will be missed. His prose was especially thoughtful, particularly with his first books. He had some interesting things to say about life, and shared many of my own values. As a conservative, an advocate of our constitutional rights (including the 2nd Amendment) and an advocate of our military, Mr. Clancy was a kindred spirit.
Here's a quote attributed to Tom from several years ago. It's probably the best and most practical advice that writers should remember:
"You learn to write the same way you learn to play golf... You do it, and keep doing it until you get it right. A lot of people think something mystical happens to you, that maybe the muse kisses you on the ear. But writing isn’t divinely inspired – it’s hard work.”
I think Tom got that exactly right.
Rest in peace, Tom Clancy.
Steve
Last night, Tom Clancy died. He will be missed. His prose was especially thoughtful, particularly with his first books. He had some interesting things to say about life, and shared many of my own values. As a conservative, an advocate of our constitutional rights (including the 2nd Amendment) and an advocate of our military, Mr. Clancy was a kindred spirit.
Here's a quote attributed to Tom from several years ago. It's probably the best and most practical advice that writers should remember:
"You learn to write the same way you learn to play golf... You do it, and keep doing it until you get it right. A lot of people think something mystical happens to you, that maybe the muse kisses you on the ear. But writing isn’t divinely inspired – it’s hard work.”
I think Tom got that exactly right.
Rest in peace, Tom Clancy.
Steve
