Inside of yourself are ideas, images, thoughts, compassion, dreams, and theories. Now with each untouched individual process we must decide on how we deliver so many exuberant indulgences without creating the "yawn factor". The "yawn factor" finds it's place right there next to the "why bother turning the page" factor. And what's worse is the..."This article will look great absorbing the sweat from my ice water" factor. Extraordinary writing comes naturally and with experience. Some of the worlds most divine authors area also the most depressed, confused, and hot tempered individuals you will meet. Then there is the 5 word phrase...."writing comes from the heart". Whoever decided that this quote was going to make it as a headline needs to get back to serving deli cheese and hot wings. Now great technical writing comes with practice and experience. In my opinion "good writing" is not something to settle for" Try words like "exceptional, phenomenal, deliberate, fierce, and passionate." Writing is meant not only to inform, but to upset, emphasize, protect, and sell. I feel that writing is a lot like visual art, you can become familiar with the basics and how to, but inside of your being decides whether or not you have just what it takes to deliver a powerful blow of excellence.
I am a giant blow of excellence....
ReplyDeleteI partially agree with about writing. Good writing comes from technique and experience. Great writing comes from passion (wether it be passion for the subject or a passion for writing). I have been good at everything I try but never great, which proves my point in a kind of depressing way. I have always easily grasped technique, which allows for a sharp learning curve. After a while, my learning curve takes a plunge as I reach the point where passion and obsession become a prerequisite for obtaining mastery. Lucky are the ones with passion to back their knowledge.
Justin
Very well put. I have always loved writing, stories mostly. I like to paint pictures in people's heads. But my proverbial paintbrush is dusty and unused for so long that the bristles have worn thin. I need to repair it, but I feel as though time has taken it's toll and I may need to acquire another means of picture telling.
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