tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post1802614975079218764..comments2023-10-09T10:05:44.803-06:00Comments on Patricia Stoltey: Write What You Know … and Other Writing Advice I’ve Twisted to My Benefit by Linda Faulkner, Guest BloggerPatricia Stolteyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-44210608157741946612011-01-14T09:05:28.469-07:002011-01-14T09:05:28.469-07:00Mari, Glad to be of help. Good luck with your tr...Mari, Glad to be of help. Good luck with your trawling!LINDA FAULKNERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08059741905691302335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-46096588823324453432011-01-14T06:52:08.718-07:002011-01-14T06:52:08.718-07:00Hi Linda.
This was such an inspirational post. Si...Hi Linda. <br />This was such an inspirational post. Since reading it, I've been trawling my past life for possible subject matter. <br />Well done.Mari Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00196874968501090173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-84631345249205720922011-01-13T18:52:52.916-07:002011-01-13T18:52:52.916-07:00Thanks, Pat. I've enjoyed my visit and will c...Thanks, Pat. I've enjoyed my visit and will certain keep you in mind if I travel to Colorado.LINDA FAULKNERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08059741905691302335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-63096695705917703222011-01-13T16:22:35.487-07:002011-01-13T16:22:35.487-07:00Linda, since I need to be away from my computer fo...Linda, since I need to be away from my computer for another block of time, I want to thank you now for being my guest today and responding to comments. It's always a pleasure working with you. If you ever find you'll be driving south on I-25 through Northern Colorado, let me know. I'm always ready to "do lunch" (or breakfast or coffee or dinner...).Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-31496056710059121192011-01-13T15:18:54.434-07:002011-01-13T15:18:54.434-07:00Way to to, P.I.!Way to to, P.I.!LINDA FAULKNERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08059741905691302335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-71245165578040260552011-01-13T15:04:09.747-07:002011-01-13T15:04:09.747-07:00Thank you Linda! Encourages me to actually incorpo...Thank you Linda! Encourages me to actually incorporate my speciality, entertainment!<br />P.I. Barrington<br />pibarrington@dslextreme.comP.I. Barringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05225260434926598041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-58361468485741552242011-01-13T14:41:45.913-07:002011-01-13T14:41:45.913-07:00Pat: Glad Miss Kitty is doing well.
Clarissa: I...Pat: Glad Miss Kitty is doing well.<br /><br />Clarissa: I bet you'll like it!<br /><br />Helen: Goes to show that if you're a good writer, you can write all kinds of stuff.<br /><br />Elspeth: You're very kind!LINDA FAULKNERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08059741905691302335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-39129075313818257012011-01-13T13:35:53.429-07:002011-01-13T13:35:53.429-07:00This is so logical that it sparkles. Thanks.This is so logical that it sparkles. Thanks.Elspeth Futcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330102545384369360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-80153162286508261472011-01-13T13:13:18.922-07:002011-01-13T13:13:18.922-07:00Excellent advice. I sort of did the opposite. I...Excellent advice. I sort of did the opposite. I've written three nonfiction books about subjects I knew nothing about. But when it comes to fiction, I'm sticking to areas that I do know about.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-3254416155131106212011-01-13T13:07:12.393-07:002011-01-13T13:07:12.393-07:00That's really cool. I don't know if I coul...That's really cool. I don't know if I could write nonfiction yet because I don't have the urge but someday, I'm going to take on that task.<br />CDAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-72757699424973254402011-01-13T12:10:28.839-07:002011-01-13T12:10:28.839-07:00We all made it back safe and sound. Hi Alex and Ho...We all made it back safe and sound. Hi Alex and Holly, glad you stopped by.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-10558176645422176072011-01-13T11:42:43.408-07:002011-01-13T11:42:43.408-07:00Pat: Good luck with Miss Kitty. And no problem a...Pat: Good luck with Miss Kitty. And no problem aboout the name thing. At least you started it with the letter "L!"<br /><br />Alex: Aha. So there's hope for my husband, then?<br /><br />Holly: Thanks for visiting ... and appreciating the advice.LINDA FAULKNERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08059741905691302335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-34647300413947162452011-01-13T11:04:30.708-07:002011-01-13T11:04:30.708-07:00Really cool. Great advice.Really cool. Great advice.Southpawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539290964546504171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-57536900459699130432011-01-13T10:58:28.703-07:002011-01-13T10:58:28.703-07:00Now that's a smart move!
And gory blood and gu...Now that's a smart move!<br />And gory blood and guts science fiction movies and TV series haven't rotten my brain yet...Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-59439198535787274312011-01-13T10:02:49.680-07:002011-01-13T10:02:49.680-07:00Linda -- it's great to have you here. I apolog...Linda -- it's great to have you here. I apologize for calling you Laura in an earlier comment. I swear sometimes my fingers have no idea what my brain is telling them. The older I get, the more often it happens. I guess that speaks to proofread, proofread, proofread.<br /><br />I'm heading out now to escort Katie Kitten to her first vet appointment. I hope you all make yourselves at home and have another cup of coffee or tea.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-65521133083803406562011-01-13T09:16:28.543-07:002011-01-13T09:16:28.543-07:00Irishoma: Our perspectives are just different ver...Irishoma: Our perspectives are just different versions of the same theory. After all, how often do you really love something you don't know? Thanks for your comments. (I'll be visiting your blog!)<br /><br />Ann: I'm glad you found my post to be helpful--we writers need to stick together. Thanks for following Author Exchange Blog.<br /><br />Margot: You're exactly right. Authenticity is an essential part of any writer's success.<br /><br />Susan: Thanks for your kind comments.<br /><br />Yvonne: I haven't written a lot of poetry but, now that you mention it, most of it is about how I feel and whave I've experienced. I just love it when othe people agree with me. Thanks!<br /><br />Elizabeth: Many writers say they do lots of research on some of the places they write about, instead of visiting them. As a writer, I'd always feel a little insecure doing so. Then again, isn't venturing into the unknown what makes us grow? I'll have to think about that. (P.S. I was born in NYC. I can probably help you a little, but I haven't been there in years!)<br /><br />Pat: Thanks so much for hosting me today. I'm having a ball!LINDA FAULKNERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08059741905691302335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-34370974384958737042011-01-13T08:50:02.013-07:002011-01-13T08:50:02.013-07:00Susan -- I have a whole series of guest posts from...Susan -- I have a whole series of guest posts from authors about their paths to publications. Check out the 2010 guest bloggers page.<br /><br />Yvonne -- I love your blog because your poetry touches all of us and our love for family and home.<br /><br />Elizabeth, you're so right. My two best efforts have been set in Illinois where I grew up. There's a lesson there. As far as what to write (genre, non-fiction, essays, short stories, etc), I don't think I've found my niche yet.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-16344117024882119202011-01-13T08:15:16.662-07:002011-01-13T08:15:16.662-07:00I think you're so right that writing what you&...I think you're so right that writing what you're comfortable with or expert on makes life a lot easier...and the writing smoother. I *could* set a book in NY, but boy--I'd be creating a lot of extra work for myself!Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-42171207467531434152011-01-13T08:03:55.837-07:002011-01-13T08:03:55.837-07:00A wonderful post on the aspects of writing, as a p...A wonderful post on the aspects of writing, as a poetry writer I write about events that has happened and about family, at times I get the inspiration to write about the world in general.<br /><br />Yvonne.RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-46662597204012810832011-01-13T07:55:05.305-07:002011-01-13T07:55:05.305-07:00I love reading stories of a writer's journey t...I love reading stories of a writer's journey to success and hearing how it doesn't happen all once. Great advice.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-61267739986096261292011-01-13T07:37:45.643-07:002011-01-13T07:37:45.643-07:00Donna -- I guess that's why I've been expe...Donna -- I guess that's why I've been experimenting with writing in so many genres...I read everything.<br /><br />Hi Ann -- Laura's Author Exchange Blog is a great place to visit.<br /><br />Margot -- You're most welcome. Thanks for stopping by this morning.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-65569487472771008662011-01-13T07:30:01.429-07:002011-01-13T07:30:01.429-07:00Patricia - Thanks for hosting Laura.
Laura - Tha...Patricia - Thanks for hosting Laura.<br /><br /><br />Laura - Thanks for sharing the way you wove what you know into your writing. One thing up bring up that I think it's crucial to remember. If the author is fascinated by something, then that enthusiasm will come through in the writing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-48045022870894747802011-01-13T07:28:15.969-07:002011-01-13T07:28:15.969-07:00I needed this post this morning. Write what you kn...I needed this post this morning. Write what you know. But for me, it's irishoma's mantra: write what you love--or what you like to write, or read.<br /><br />Thanks, Pat, for hosting Laura. Now I have put Author Exchange Blog on my blog's link list.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-80046060526748639132011-01-13T06:43:17.751-07:002011-01-13T06:43:17.751-07:00What a wonderful attitude about writing--and life....What a wonderful attitude about writing--and life. <br /><br />In my writing, I have modified the "write what you know" mantra to "write what you love!" It works!<br /><br />Donna Volkenannt<br />http://donnasbookpub.blogspot.comDonna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-53234830065724302722011-01-13T06:41:10.370-07:002011-01-13T06:41:10.370-07:00Sorry for the comment delete, but that was spam un...Sorry for the comment delete, but that was spam unrelated to today's post.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.com