tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post116243008772272468..comments2023-11-15T09:24:10.316-08:00Comments on The 25 Year Plan: The Soul of a WriterMichael K. Althousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07726807939923761538noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-1162811768342961072006-11-06T03:16:00.000-08:002006-11-06T03:16:00.000-08:00yep'..you are a soul writer...you stir something f...yep'..you are a soul writer...you stir something from within through your words..not every one can pen that way...that's energy..and you got it!Lady Prismhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04333352060797182573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-1162693005714240572006-11-04T18:16:00.000-08:002006-11-04T18:16:00.000-08:00Barb ~ Sometimes I look at where i am today and wo...Barb ~ Sometimes I look at where i am today and wonder what happened... things like my wreck and so much more seem almost like another lifetime. Yet, at the same time I can feel every moment of my struggle to get to this point... and now my difficulties are decidedly different. <BR/><BR/>Perhaps all that was in preparation for all this...<BR/><BR/>BB ~ Thank you, the surprising part was not what she said that I had, but that she didn't.<BR/><BR/>lee ann ~ Isn't there a Limp Bizkit song that says as much... "Life is a lesson, you learn it when you're through..."<BR/><BR/>vv ~ please, ramble here all you want! I get what you're saying, and I agree - however much I don't want to.<BR/><BR/>snag ~ good to hear from you! I think without the experience, the words - if I could find them at all, would be meaningless.<BR/><BR/>dana ~ I agree to a point. Really good journalism only come through practice. But I don't know if it's the same quality involved. I think a journalists' drive is every bit as inspired, but it is not manifested so much in the writing as in the compilation. Maybe it is the same thing..Michael K. Althousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07726807939923761538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-1162634117222898032006-11-04T01:55:00.000-08:002006-11-04T01:55:00.000-08:00I believe all good writing comes from the soul.......I believe all good writing comes from the soul.........whether it's balanced journalistic writing, or poetry or opinion pieces........whether it's a novel or a short story......the words all form in our soul because that is where creative emotion ferments. One does not leave ones heart out of the equation when writing a news piece no matter how hard you try.<BR/><BR/>I also don't think good journalism can be taught. The mechanics of how to write the story to fit the tableau, yes, but not the words. <BR/><BR/>Different forms of writing require different thinking patterns......which make the writing a different experience......more difficult, more personally satisfying etc.........<BR/><BR/>I thoroughly enjoy your writing style, Mike. You have a gifted soul.awarenesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098432781380754899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-1162540581315824122006-11-02T23:56:00.000-08:002006-11-02T23:56:00.000-08:00The free-style of the blog-flow, as in this public...The free-style of the blog-flow, as in this public-journal-forum is also what I find easiest. <BR/>Getting back to the planned fiction projects without tossing it out after hours of work can be far more difficult, but the product of fun in the finished product is the same. <BR/><BR/>If you must do it n can't live without it, do it in your dreams, n even without the machine n paper to put it on, <BR/>The words become YOU!Snaggle Toothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07197042129309670471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-1162504932064550422006-11-02T14:02:00.000-08:002006-11-02T14:02:00.000-08:00Good reflection and analysis of the various writin...Good reflection and analysis of the various writing forms. I agree you have the soul of a writer. People who think in words, words that easily flow and fall naturally into place forming pictures and stories, those are natural born writers. I started out as a poet, progressed to essayist, dabbled in reporting, and understand the different voices and mechanics involved in each. When a person recognizes your soul as that of a writer, it should be a compliment that the identity of your essence is so articulate that no one could mistake you for anything else. My daughter has the soul of an artist. She thinks in colors, images, emotions, words don't come easy to her. I think when people recognize who we are at our core, it brings a sense of comfort, confirming who we also believe ourselves to be. I feel I am beginning to ramble, hope this all made sense.JRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05302685089721575210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-1162493959041591922006-11-02T10:59:00.000-08:002006-11-02T10:59:00.000-08:00I think you do an excellent job.Just take in mind....I think you do an excellent job.<BR/>Just take in mind...we all are still learning (hopefully 'til the day we die)!<BR/>Have a wonderful day!<BR/>~xoLee Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08981305686482468585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-1162489471246175682006-11-02T09:44:00.000-08:002006-11-02T09:44:00.000-08:00I always enjoy your writing. It's interesting, th...I always enjoy your writing. It's interesting, thought-provoking & humorous where needed. It doesn't surprise me that your journalism teacher would tell you that.Biker Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17994597212491993059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-1162449046643591642006-11-01T22:30:00.000-08:002006-11-01T22:30:00.000-08:00Mike, Its always been evident to me that you have ...Mike, <BR/><BR/>Its always been evident to me that you have the soul of a writer. It seems to me that writing from the soul, writing what comes from within can't be compared to journalistic writing at all.<BR/><BR/>Journalism is a learned skill, it can be taught in a class, it can be mastered over time.<BR/><BR/>Soul writing happens naturally. There are words inside that need to come out. A story needs to be told. A feeling needs to be described. <BR/><BR/>Maybe I'm being too simplistic. I think poetry comes from the soul and novels come from the mind. Free from writing comes from the soul. Journaling or blogging can be both combined.<BR/><BR/>I don't know if I have the soul of a writer, but I think I have a writer's soul. I think you have both.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com