Comments on: Overstatements and the Writer

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By: Lori

Lori — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 13:43:19 +0000

EP, you've nailed it. Negativity IS seductive. I know a few people, family included, who are addicted to complaint, stress, etc. It's exhausting to be around that.

LOL! Thanks for reminding me of Twain's excellent observation. :)

By: EP

EP — Sun, 17 Nov 2013 13:21:56 +0000

That's so true. Negativity is very seductive, it's kind of like a hammock to relax in. And generalizations like that are always false.

But, then again, we should remember what Mark Twain said: "All generalizations are false, including this one."

By: Lori

Lori — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 22:23:57 +0000

Good seeing you, Devon! Hope all is well.

Thanks, Chuck. Nice seeing you here, as well!

Paula, it was pretty disturbing. He backed off his opinion with way too many caveats -- "I've retired, blah blah" -- then you shouldn't be making blanket statements based on....what exactly?

By: Paula

Paula — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 16:20:05 +0000

I remember the exchange you mentioned!

Bottom line: not everyone is cut out for being a full-time writer. You have to want it enough to put in the effort required to find an retain clients.

By: ChuckB

ChuckB — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 15:59:47 +0000

More good stuff.

By: Devon Ellington

Devon Ellington — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 14:51:24 +0000

Those are all true, especially the content mill one.