What would you change if you could.

[jacks girl]

When it comes to your writing and your career in writing. What would you change if you could and or what are you striving to change.

I want to.....

become a better speller.
be more organized.
always feel that I'm moving forward
I'd like to enjoy reading again so I can learn more about my skill.
I'm trying to listen and watch others that are successful.
Convince my hubby that one day i may be in print.
Feel that my work is really going in the right direction.
Be able to get the most out of the time that I have.

What do you want to improve on.

[lynnmosher]

Hmmm...good question, Jacks. Let's see...

* I would have started writing sooner. However, since I am writing because the Lord called me, I guess I can't really wish this one.
* I would be healed of all my conditions so my brain would function properly. Then again, as above, this is in the Lord's hands.
* I wish the process of finishing my book, finding an agent and publisher, and having the book published was all behind me!
* I'm sure there are other things but I'll have to think about it!

[Tarin]

*I'd be able to spend more time writing.
*I'd sell a gazillion books. ;)
*I'd be able to catch the lightning in the bottle every single time.

As for specifics...

*I want to dig down ever deeper into my WIP and really give it heart.
*I want to balance the action scenes with an appropriate (and yet still interesting) amount of "down time."
*I want my prose to sound like Kristen Heitzmann's. :cool:
*Of course, what I really want is to write the best book I've written to date. The last book I wrote did, in fact, feel like lightning in a bottle. For my WIP, however, I'm feeling lucky if I can snag the occasional firefly. :rolleyes:

Glad you're back, Jacks! !thumbsup!

[Ransom v. Unman]

I know one thing that I'd change...

Never having writers block.

There are others like knowing every single grammar rule, word definition and spelling in the English language (there are times where even a linguistic fascist such as myself flubs,) or finishing a WIP and selling it to a successful market, having massive influence on other writers and readers, being able to live off my work, etc. But I know I could get to all those easier if I could just get rid of that one little thing!

[Timber Wolf]

Easy Question!

I wouldda started writing more actively at least by 7th grade, when I learned I liked to wite. Maybe even started in 2nd grade when I discovered how much fun reading is.

[Tamera]

I want to find an agent, get published, and have my books sell well. :D

[jacks girl]

Ransom what is that one little thing. Is it writers Block i guess.

[Timber Wolf]

Also I wouldda kept all my writing projects I've done over the years, instead of throwing them out because of having to move so much (moving stinks).

[Tommie Lyn]

My first thought would be that I'd like to change the time I began writing, that I'd like to have learned how to write years ago. But then, I wouldn't have had the life experiences that have taught me so much about human nature. And without understanding people and their motivations, I don't think my writing would have been worth reading, even if it had been ok otherwise. So, I suppose I began writing at the right time -- so I wouldn't change that.

And then I think that I'd like to have more uninterruped time for writing. But then, that would mean no loved ones around doing the interrupting, it would mean I'm alone. So, I suppose it's best to just write during the times available to me -- so I wouldn't change that.

And then I think that I'd like to be published, that I'd like people to read and enjoy what I've written. Finally, something I'd like to change!

(Drum roll....) I announce that I'd like to change from an unpublished writer to a published author (and a much-read published author, at that)!

TL

[tlm]

I want to find an agent, get published, and have my books sell well.

Very practical--I agree.

[VLSmith]

If I could change anything, it would be the clock's hour hand. Time seems to be my enemy in every pursuit whether it is learning to improve my writing, putting my creation into a coherent form or simply enjoying the books that others have written.

The ability to reach over and tap those hands back a notch or two would liberating. But I suppose that's true for everyone.

[writerpatty]

"When it comes to your writing and your career in writing. What would you change if you could and or what are you striving to change."

The one big thing that I would change is the small amount of time I spent on my grammar skills in school. Perhaps I should say that I would change the public school system in California. I passed my English classes with 'A's, every time. But, as an adult, I had no memory of grammar rules and have really struggled to get my grammar and punctuation correct.

Other than that, I wouldn't change a thing. I'm not published yet, and if it doesn't happen, I already have such a wonderful and full life that I won't be crushed. I wouldn't change any of my life experiences or the things that halt my writing progress. It's all part of who I am.

Patty

[paulchernoch]

Read more classics.
Work harder at characterization.
Spend more time at writing.
Afford an editor.
Join / start a local writing group.

- Paul

[Lookin^Up]

If I could change anything, it would be the clock's hour hand. Time seems to be my enemy in every pursuit whether it is learning to improve my writing, putting my creation into a coherent form or simply enjoying the books that others have written.

The ability to reach over and tap those hands back a notch or two would liberating. But I suppose that's true for everyone.
It does seem as though the hour hand moves faster than the minute hand while I'm writing. I'll start at 8 in the morning, and before I know it, the long hand is in the same place and somehow the hour hand points at 1. How does it do that??? :eek:

I would like better health and finances, so I can enjoy writing more.

[Thebigguy]

I would( and will) research and read more (God willing), I'd (again God willing) would like to take some classes on writing. It would help, especially the grammer part of it. Just writing would be good.!thumbsup! And that's a campaign promise!(whogh!ducks behind podium.):o

[Louchiere]

1. Make more money.
2. Be able to write what I enjoy writing, and make money off that.
3. Be able to write at least one thing in my life, that will be considered truly great and inspire people and their lives, so when I go, it will be the best I could leave behind.
4. Have my own office, or studio, instead of sharing one with my friends.
5. Get at least one of my novels published.

Hmm, that about sums it up lol

[whitehawke]

I would love to have some insane word count like 10-20 thousand words per day
2-4 books per year
Have my books so well crafted and so led by God that people can feel the presence of the Lord in every page just like I felt when I read D.A. Meigs' book 'The Nephilim' (working title).
Short term: I would love to be able to get all these novels out of my head and onto paper without all the frustration and procrastination

[kdawgs34]

To know at a young age I would be interested in writing. I backed into to becoming a writer about ten years ago. I never thought about writing before that. I was into sports and other things. I was also the kid who would daydream in class or get real sleepy.

[Jecca's Dad]

Anton Chekov said it best in the play, The Seagul. Where Trigorin (I believe that was his name) confesses to the young girl he is courting, "I have to write. I have to write. I have to write." This was not an expression of joy but of torture. (Chekov was ever the optimist). He sees something, he experiences something, he thinks about something and he has to write about it. He is unable to express or to live outside his writing.
So, for myself, if I could change anything it would be this ... that instead of I have to write I would express I don't have to write; I want to write.

[Tarin]

Every word I write would be the perfect the moment I write it. :rolleyes:

[ProfessorAlan]

would not have taken from ages 22-33 off from writing.

[jacks girl]

I would have worn ear plugs many times so I would not now have a raging screaming whistle in my head now.

PLEASE protect your hearing.

[cwelburn]

Me too Tim. I want to find an agent, get published, and have my book become a best seller so that it can be a vehicle to express the power of God's Love; but first I need to write that attention grabbing query letter. I want to submit a chapter of my novel in a contest and win. Perhaps then I could at least apply for a writers grant while I'm searching for an agent. I want to write full-time. Maybe I need to stop saying "I want" and say "I will."

Commit your works to the Lord and your thoughts will be established--Proverbs 16:3 NKJV[/I]

cwelburn

[paulchernoch]

I wish I were a better listener, and understood people better.

I wish I didn't get distracted so easily, or play solitaire when I could be writing.

I wish I knew how to use a thesaurus better, or just plain knew the right word for every situation.

- Paul

[tlm]

I wish I knew how to use a thesaurus better, or just plain knew the right word for every situation.

My microsoft word has a thesaurus in the toolbar, right under spelling. Are you sure you don't?

[Tommie Lyn]

My microsoft word has a thesaurus in the toolbar, right under spelling. Are you sure you don't?

The word processor thesaurus seems too limited. I like thesaurus.com and use it almost exclusively now.

[tlm]

I like thesaurus.com and use it almost exclusively now.

I'll have to bookmark that!

[lynnmosher]

I use that one a lot also. However, I don't think it's as good as the book I have...The Synonym Finder by Rodale. It is the best!

[Tiata]

My microsoft word has a thesaurus in the toolbar, right under spelling. Are you sure you don't?

Oh my goodness!! Who knew!!
I wish I had bothered to learn all about MS Word!! LOL :o

[tlm]

Oh my goodness!! Who knew!!
I wish I had bothered to learn all about MS Word!! LOL

Too funny!

Glad to be of service.