Comments on: A rant on Writing

By: Amrit

Amrit — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 05:22:01 +0000

Exactly my feelings… Are there more of our clan out there?

By: guruprasad

guruprasad — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:27:29 +0000

so many writers out here!!!
:-)

By: Jassim Ali

Jassim Ali — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:48:36 +0000

Maybe you should try twittering ?

By: WillOTheWisp

WillOTheWisp — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:28:41 +0000

Is it that I am smug in the knowledge that some people think I am capable of writing a novel, and rather not risk actually attempting one. Is there something called a failed writer? Would I think far less of my ability to write if I found out that I have a mental word-limit of 2500 words?

I suppose it might turn out to be better if you set the bar as low as “I cannot write and I do not have it in me”. You can always surprise yourself, pleasantly of course, anytime you like. At least it would detract from the needless introspection that masquerades as potential.
No?

By: Keith

Keith — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 03:00:19 +0000

I think it is important to just write, if that is what you enjoy.
You are a writer whether you blog, write short stories or write long novels. You can’t get hung up on being a good writer or bad writer, sucessful or failed. How is a good writer defined ? Are you a good writer because someone says you are ? or a failed writer determined by that same person ? Neha, you are already a writer whether you label yourself as one or not. You are a good writer I might add !

Keith

By: neha

neha — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 11:17:15 +0000

“I am however, relatively good at observing. And I am even better at making it seem like my observation is a figment of imagination. I steal regularly from life.”

that just spells w-r-i-t-e-r. and btw, you are fantastic!

By: Dumeel-Kupam-VaVaL

Dumeel-Kupam-VaVaL — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 05:42:58 +0000

Define a goal
Follow through on that goal
Indecisiveness is a major player in all set-backs.
All this energy consumed in thinking whether you are good enough
should be channeled towards your goal of writing.
Being a good observer should facilitate your dream of becoming a writer and not hinder it.
How can you gauge your ability as a writer if you have not tried?
Also i see mental block here….by setting limits for yourself as below 1) 2500 word limit
2) Not being particularly creative.
A non-positive mind-set is the worse thing you can have before embarking on a goal.
From my scan of your blog you definitely can write.
So Give it a whirl!
You have nothing to lose.

Sincerely
Vaval