Comments on: Writers Worth Three: The Three T’s

By: Lori

Lori — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 11:06:37 +0000

Wade, you took an economy of words and packed them with so much punch it's tough to pull out just one terrific point. Thanks again, friend!

By: Wade Finnegan

Wade Finnegan — Tue, 29 May 2012 23:35:20 +0000

Thanks Gabriella, even though I feel like a monkey sometimes when I'm pounding on these keys. 🙂

By: Gabriella F.

Gabriella F. — Tue, 29 May 2012 22:51:18 +0000

Wow, well said, Wade. I was totally nodding my head on these two sentences:

"Writing causes stress on the brain, the most powerful organ in your body, and leaves you feeling exhausted when finished."

"Words possess unlimited power. They need to be treated with the decisiveness and delicacy of a bomb technician."

How persuasive against those who so often say a monkey could do what we do. Bravo!

By: Wade Finnegan

Wade Finnegan — Tue, 29 May 2012 22:24:07 +0000

Thanks Samar, I appreciate the kind words. When I wrote it I felt a little snarky, but it is so true. I suppose it stems from the fact that everyone has wrote a school paper or responded to something online.

I can change the oil in my car and fix a flat tire, but I don't believe I'm a mechanic. Writing is one of those activities that all of use do, but seldom realize what efforts it takes to write well.

By: Samar

Samar — Tue, 29 May 2012 19:51:54 +0000

Great post Wade!

Especially love this line: "So if anyone ever suggests that writing isn’t “real” work, have him or her crank out 1200 words in an hour, and tell them they will be judged on the quality."

Definitely going to be quoting it the next time someone says writing is easy or not real work.

By: Wade Finnegan

Wade Finnegan — Tue, 29 May 2012 18:01:28 +0000

Thanks Jake, I appreciate it.

By: Jake P

Jake P — Tue, 29 May 2012 16:55:04 +0000

Terrific perspective, Wade. 🙂

By: Wade Finnegan

Wade Finnegan — Tue, 29 May 2012 16:07:37 +0000

Thank you Linda, so great to see you here.

I respect the power of words Paula and I know you do too. Thanks for the comment and sharing with others.

By: Paula

Paula — Tue, 29 May 2012 15:52:45 +0000

Nicely done, Wade!

The one 'T' I think some people forget about it Tact. I'm so glad you pointed out why that's important, too.

By: Linda F.

Linda F. — Tue, 29 May 2012 15:32:45 +0000

Great insights, Wade!