Comments for Excellent Writers

Comment on It’s just silly by Marvin Kane

Marvin Kane — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:51:41 +0000

I have been a fierce proponent of silly for most of my life. I take silly very seriously. That’s why I love Monty Python, particularly the idea of creating a cabinet position called Minister of Silly Walks. I have a Minister of Silly Walks t-shirt. When I wear it I find myself walking silly. So naturally I love the idea of a course called “Silly 5.” But seriously, allowing yourself to be silly really uncovers other things like some talent you have that you’ve been afraid to explore. I’m glad you’re being silly. And I love your bicycle drawings – very Picassoesque

Comment on True Power by mjkane

mjkane — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:00:26 +0000

I’m still amazed by the power of words. Never thought of making a list though. That’s a great idea. Also, I see great potential for a blockbuster Skunk Girl movie.

Comment on For instance by mjkane

mjkane — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:57:32 +0000

Wow! That is one powerful video – very evocative and visceral. Thanks for the link.

Comment on Writing about Yellow Dresses by Marvin Kane

Marvin Kane — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:13:31 +0000

Yes, it’s a humorous story about an out-of-touch grandma but wait, it’s also about ungrateful children but ultimately it’s about a little girl who loved her grandma. The real takeaway for me is that it can sometimes take years before we see the true value of a gift given so long ago. Very rich stuff here.

Comment on Are you stuck? by Marvin Kane

Marvin Kane — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:24:17 +0000

Great piece of advice. I will try this next time I am stuck … which seems to be often.

Comment on Customer Service in Writing by Marvin Kane

Marvin Kane — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:06:47 +0000

Great perspective. I never thought of writing in this way but what you’re saying is true. Good customer service and good writing both require that you care about your customer. I get it.

Comment on The path to improvement can be painful, get over it by Marvin Kane

Marvin Kane — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:18:27 +0000

Once again, great advice for improving your writing. Now if you can reveal the secret to stop procrastinating ….

Comment on Sometimes you just drive to drive by Marvin Kane

Marvin Kane — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:42:52 +0000

Great post Jen. Wish I’d read it early this morning before I started writing. It would have saved me a lot of time. Writing just to write …. great idea.

Comment on What was your favorite thing? by Marvin Kane

Marvin Kane — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:04:06 +0000

Great advice. And timely too. I was just reading some of my blog entries and was looking for some way to improve the writing. Next time I’ll just identify my favorite thing. Thanks.

Comment on You do not suck by excellentwriters

excellentwriters — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:30:18 +0000

No – almost every writer I know goes through this over and over – even those who get paid a lot to do it.