DO YOU WRITE?

[Bradley]

I write lots of fantasy stories.. even got a book out. =)

[Jack]

I used to write a lot, trying to write now. But trying to get myself publish sounded a little too... impossible... I might pick up some of the books mentioned here though xD

[Bradley]

Getting published isn't that hard, if you don't want to go traditionial you can try:

www.lulu.com

Self-publishing and the publishing costs is tacked on the cover price. =)

http://www.cardshark.com/content/view...

[Cliff]

I write, have since I was 10, mostly off and on, and have two novels currently published.
Out of Time
and
Don't Mess With Earth

Check out my website for more details... http://cliffball.webs.com

[[deleted user]]

Hi All,

I see this thread was started sometime ago, and nothings been posted at all this year. So, I'll start, seeing as how the end of the year is just around the corner. I am a writer, my first novel "River of Tears" has been released recently. You can read about it here:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/67...

Good to meet you all...

Michele L Montgomery

[Charles]

I've been writing for a long time, and publishing since 1971 -- stories, a story collection, a crime novel, In Uz and since the late 90s about ten artists books. Lately I have been doing text-only versions, or reduced-facsimile versions, of these books in order to sell them at an affordable price to actual readers (rather than collectors). Since 1995 I have distributed my writings free on my website ocotilloarts.com, where my science fiction cycle of 6 novels has been read by 250+ new readers a year for almost 15 years. The first 2 volumes of this novel cycle (E have been published, as well as a new novel The Expatriate also in text-only and in distribution: go to my website to get a copy until it hits Amazon etc. At this point my goal in writing is to write -- it's like people who run: after you've done it a while it feels like hell to stop. Besides my books, check out on my website my paper on artists books NtABN.pdf and my walking tour of 1952 expatriate Paris.

[Monika]

i want to...i have all these ideas in my head for a few books...i just need to make the time to do it!! i've been wanting to write a book since i was a kid...and into my teens and now 20s...(regardless of if it will ever get published)....just something to be proud of...

i really have to take some time to start....hmmm i think i've come up with my 2010 resolution!

[Catherine]

I also have a lot of ideas, but need to keep a roof over my head. I've had some poetry published and sent off an essay this summer, but I've found a way to hone my skills until I can devote more time to writing. In the after Christmas guilt over not having sent out cards and a yearly letter, I decided that I don't even like Christmas letters. They're boring to read and in an effort to cram a whole year into one page, they say nothing substantial about the person. In January this year, I started emailing a journal called News From the Prairie to friends and relatives. I also post it on my facebook wall. I send it out once a week (sometimes more, sometimes less) and include my thoughts and observations on whatever I feel like. I've gotten compliments on it from people that I never thought would enjoy it. A couple of friends in other countries that teach English use it in their English classes. It's satisfying for now and keeps me from letting my skills atrophy. I also save the emails as entries in my journal and even save some of the responses I get from other people.

[Joe]

i have been studying the esoteric and the paranormal for the past 5 years heavily and find it fascinating... what i learned at college is really not what i find to be reality today... i have taken a lot of notes along the way. don't think i could improve on most of the good sites on the web or the books in print.... one of the most unusual things i can think of is the information i have gleaned from the shamans and psychics.....immho, that is where the truth lies....joe

[Wes, Moderator]

Wow I had an amazing dream and now I am typing it out.. man this really has potential.

[N]

Yes, sometimes I write here: http://girlmeetsnyc.blogspot.com (and elsewhere).

[Simon Chambers]

I do write, but I write military books about my time in Iraq and several other places over my twenty-two years in the army. I only have one book out right now called, Keepers of the Gateway to Hell.

[Amanda]

I wish I had a talent for writing. But that is not the case so I just have to enjoy others writings.

[Tania]

I write too. It's ike an extension of my job and helpful tips for those who don't know about personal shoppers (that's what I do:)) or prefer shopping themselves. Every new reader is such a joy - never thought I'd be THAT excited:)

[Leonor]

I've been writing for quite some time now. it's just something i truly love even though i just can't tell wether it's a good or bad writing. it feels good to do it anyways :)

[Tania]

Le wind up Bird wrote: "I've been writing for quite some time now. it's just something i truly love even though i just can't tell wether it's a good or bad writing. it feels good to do it anyways :)"
what your readers say about your writing?:)

[Leonor]

Tania wrote: "Le wind up Bird wrote: "I've been writing for quite some time now. it's just something i truly love even though i just can't tell wether it's a good or bad writing. it feels good to do it anyways :..."

most of them enjoy it , but then again, most of them are friends, so i can't really tell if they're just being nice to me :) what do your readers say about your writing ? :)

[Tania]

Le wind up Bird wrote: "Tania wrote: "Le wind up Bird wrote: "I've been writing for quite some time now. it's just something i truly love even though i just can't tell wether it's a good or bad writing. it feels good to d..."
Friends did enjoy it, two people (so far) I didn't know posted their 5-star reviews on Amazon which means a lot to me.
I always make sure it's fun to read not just boring advice (which happens in my genre) and practical in use.

Do you consider publishing or write for yourself?

PS: like your nickname:)

[Leonor]

Tania wrote: "Le wind up Bird wrote: "Tania wrote: "Le wind up Bird wrote: "I've been writing for quite some time now. it's just something i truly love even though i just can't tell wether it's a good or bad wri..."

wow those are quite good news then :) what genre to you write, exactly ?
yes well i dream of having my work published one day. :)

aww thank you :)

[Tania]

Le wind up Bird wrote: "Tania wrote: "Le wind up Bird wrote: "Tania wrote: "Le wind up Bird wrote: "I've been writing for quite some time now. it's just something i truly love even though i just can't tell wether it's a g..."

I write shopping guides kinda thing (well I got the first published 2 weeks ago:)) but with a lot of my professional advice on how to prepare shopping, handle trouble and a lot more. So that's why it's important to make it fun not "let me tell you darling" kinda thing:)
Have a look at my blog - there's quite a few excerpts out there: http://www.taniapoli.com

How about self-publishing? It's pretty easy, you don't have to go to those big guys anymore:) Sorry if I'm saying obvious things to you but you sound like somebody doesn't let you publish your work. What are you writing about?

[Apryl]

Salma wrote: "Just curious- does anyone know of any good online writer's critique groups? I write short stories, and I've managed to get some published, but so far I've been my own critic and I think it would be..."

My online writing group is great. I would never have been published without those people. They shredded my work and then helped me to fix it. You do need thick skin - they can be very harsh, but they are also the first ones to shout for joy with you.

www.thenextbigwriter.com

Apryl

[Apryl]

I've been writing since I was old enough to hold a crayon, or so my dad tells me. He says I used to scribble nonsense on paper and tell him these grand tales that were supposedly written in those squiggles.

Thankfully, I can say that I'm published. The Promise, book one of The Coven series is doing well. If anyone would like to see the book, you can check it out on my author page.

Here is the link to the book trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YO2zTi...

Thanks,
Apryl Baker

[Valeria]

I've been writing poetry and articles for years (first published when I was 14) but just had my first book published last week (yay!). I'm really very excited, but bracing myself for the reviews. My site is http://www.valeriakogan.com and I have a facebook page on https://www.facebook.com/valeriakogan... .

It's classed as romance, but it's quite far from typical romantic fiction.

[Cheryl]

I use to write erotic fiction. Now that I am being pummeled by the media's coverage of Fifty Shades, I'm regretting giving it up years ago. I coulda been a contender!!