Loren A. Olson
Often my inspiration comes from my readers who have made comments on things I've written or have questions.
First, I contact them and ask permission to use their comment as the jumping-off point for another essay. I promise to change information to protect their identity.
Then I write the essay as if I am answering them directly. I know that if someone had that question or made that comment, there are likely to be others who are having the same thoughts. It helps me focus my writing because I have a particular person in mind that I am responding to.
Much of my latest book, NO MORE NECKTIES (May 2022) was written in response to readers.
I find that nothing in writing is more rewarding than hearing from a reader who has been touched by my writing and wants to connect with me.
First, I contact them and ask permission to use their comment as the jumping-off point for another essay. I promise to change information to protect their identity.
Then I write the essay as if I am answering them directly. I know that if someone had that question or made that comment, there are likely to be others who are having the same thoughts. It helps me focus my writing because I have a particular person in mind that I am responding to.
Much of my latest book, NO MORE NECKTIES (May 2022) was written in response to readers.
I find that nothing in writing is more rewarding than hearing from a reader who has been touched by my writing and wants to connect with me.
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