7 Habits of Great Writers

"Motivate Thyself" Says:

September 3rd, 2008, 18:53 pm

Thanks for bringing this post and this blog to my attention. I’m bookmarking it right now.

DavidinJapan Says:

September 3rd, 2008, 19:43 pm

What a great list! Thanks. I also am always interested to hear how others write.

Iphigenia Says:

September 3rd, 2008, 20:04 pm

Lovely list–writers are such a quirky bunch. I recommend George Orwell’s article “Politics and the English Language.”

Eric Says:

September 3rd, 2008, 20:59 pm

Very informative list!

Stephen Says:

September 3rd, 2008, 22:05 pm

It is always interesting to learn about the habits of those who have been sucessful. Clearly writers are a quirky bunch as Iphigenia said.

I think writing every day is largely the common thread that flows though the group. It is a habit I am certainly trying to take on myself with my blog.

Shamelle - TheEnhanceLife Says:

September 3rd, 2008, 22:45 pm

English is not my first language and I didn’t pay much attention to writing in school! However, after I began blogging, the expectations are more :-0)

#1. Stephen King- On Writing, is a really good book. I have benefited a lot from it.

Ryan @ Smarter Wealth Says:

September 3rd, 2008, 23:23 pm

Good to see A-List bloggers still writing blog posts for people. You are an inspiration

Chris - Zen to Fitness Says:

September 4th, 2008, 1:41 am

Nver knew you had the alternate site Leo, just read through a few of the articles definitely some gold to be found over there!! Thanks so much….

Eric Says:

September 5th, 2008, 5:45 am

Thanks for pointing out this other site. As someone that has been more of an engineer in life than a writer I have in the past resisted writing for fun. I’ve tugged as myself to write and then found I was looking at this giant wall of resistance. But now it is about improving my writing, and not about getting it right. Practice, practice practice makes for better prose as it does for everything in life.

Leo thanks again.

David Callahan Says:

September 7th, 2008, 1:11 am

Early morning.
First meditate.
Then allow writing.
Peace.
David / Mexico

CrackingGold.com Says:

September 8th, 2008, 9:49 am

Hello. Yeah. I truly believe that the first hour of the day and the last hour of the day truly helps. Aside from writing, I’d like to share some things we could do:

-Meditate on our goals.
-Pray
-Do something you want to do the rest of your life. If you like to become a successful writer, be a writer during those vital hours. If you want to become a successful musician, play an instrument during that time.
-Learn something good and that you really like. If you like to become a very good leader, read books on leadership during that time.
-Do something creative. Listen to music. Paint. Generate ideas.
-Be excited

Sincerely,
CrackingGold
“understanding success and finance”

Justin Smith Says:

September 8th, 2008, 17:09 pm

Great overview Leo, I suppose any writer should heed these pearls of wisdom. But I wonder, should some of these habits be considered in the context of practice of masters of literature?

What’s good for the goose isn’t always good for the gander?

Evelyn Vincent Says:

September 9th, 2008, 9:51 am

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