Comments on: ANOTHER, ON THE CRAFT OF WRITING http://www.heartofthe.com/writer/another-on-the-craft-of-writing/ Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 21 May 2012 15:44:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Anonymous http://www.heartofthe.com/writer/another-on-the-craft-of-writing/#comment-248 Anonymous Thu, 22 May 2008 18:55:00 +0000 http://erikaryan.wordpress.com/2008/05/15/another-on-the-craft-of-writing/#comment-248 Hi Charles,<br/>I hope you are staying safe out there in the woods. Your life is certainly interesting and you have many talents for bringing pieces of it to the rest of us with your blog and photography.<br/>J.G. Hi Charles,
I hope you are staying safe out there in the woods. Your life is certainly interesting and you have many talents for bringing pieces of it to the rest of us with your blog and photography.
J.G.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.heartofthe.com/writer/another-on-the-craft-of-writing/#comment-247 Anonymous Tue, 20 May 2008 02:53:00 +0000 http://erikaryan.wordpress.com/2008/05/15/another-on-the-craft-of-writing/#comment-247 Well...now isn't that a pretty picture?<br/>The bird is a colorful addition to my imagination...hope you never fall off your perch!<br/>Keep writing...and keep smiling! I can see it in my imagination!<br/>mh Well…now isn’t that a pretty picture?
The bird is a colorful addition to my imagination…hope you never fall off your perch!
Keep writing…and keep smiling! I can see it in my imagination!
mh

]]> By: The Amboy Duke http://www.heartofthe.com/writer/another-on-the-craft-of-writing/#comment-246 The Amboy Duke Tue, 20 May 2008 02:16:00 +0000 http://erikaryan.wordpress.com/2008/05/15/another-on-the-craft-of-writing/#comment-246 <b>The Falling Man</b><br/><i>All the kings horses and all the kings men.</i><br/><br/>Umm, the redline... Falling from a great height is an interesting thing. When you get a chance do a Google search on Norberto Hernandez. There are a few things we can all learn from his GREAT FALL. <br/><br/>As we approach election day we should reflect on the image of Norberto and say <b>NEVER AGAIN</b> and vote accordingly.<br/><br/>The Duke The Falling Man
All the kings horses and all the kings men.

Umm, the redline… Falling from a great height is an interesting thing. When you get a chance do a Google search on Norberto Hernandez. There are a few things we can all learn from his GREAT FALL.

As we approach election day we should reflect on the image of Norberto and say NEVER AGAIN and vote accordingly.

The Duke

]]> By: Charles Towne http://www.heartofthe.com/writer/another-on-the-craft-of-writing/#comment-245 Charles Towne Mon, 19 May 2008 15:51:00 +0000 http://erikaryan.wordpress.com/2008/05/15/another-on-the-craft-of-writing/#comment-245 Dear Clambake, I am sorry for not getting back to you sooner concerning your question about developing your imagination. I am going to approach your question from an oblique angle and probably a couple of feedings instead of all at once.<br/>In my "Redline" article I spoke of my Imagi-bird and a wonderful bird he is. The Imagibird must be fed the proper food in order to grow and thrive. Books, he loves books, all sort of books but it has been noted that he will languish and eventually die if you try to fee him television drivel as a regular diet. That said let's explore the issue of whether or not you have an imagination to begin with. Many feel that they have no such thing but in reality they use their imagi-muscle all of the time. Yes I called it a muscle because the more we use it the stronger it becomes. Think of it, you use your imagi-muscle when you write a letter, cook a meal, go to a movie, listen to music, read a book, paint a picture, any one of myriad little commonplace things that require thought. Males tend to use their imaginations more when they are thinking of sex, females when they are thinking about romance and no guys, they are not the same. <br/>Start nurturing your Imagi-bird today. Take him, her, it, for a walk, look at the sunset, watch a colony of ants and imagine yourself down there with them. You are that big fellow carrying the boulder to impress that cute little girl ant. <br/>Start today. Believe me, you have an imagination you just haven't spent any time with him lately.<br/>Chaz Dear Clambake, I am sorry for not getting back to you sooner concerning your question about developing your imagination. I am going to approach your question from an oblique angle and probably a couple of feedings instead of all at once.
In my “Redline” article I spoke of my Imagi-bird and a wonderful bird he is. The Imagibird must be fed the proper food in order to grow and thrive. Books, he loves books, all sort of books but it has been noted that he will languish and eventually die if you try to fee him television drivel as a regular diet. That said let’s explore the issue of whether or not you have an imagination to begin with. Many feel that they have no such thing but in reality they use their imagi-muscle all of the time. Yes I called it a muscle because the more we use it the stronger it becomes. Think of it, you use your imagi-muscle when you write a letter, cook a meal, go to a movie, listen to music, read a book, paint a picture, any one of myriad little commonplace things that require thought. Males tend to use their imaginations more when they are thinking of sex, females when they are thinking about romance and no guys, they are not the same.
Start nurturing your Imagi-bird today. Take him, her, it, for a walk, look at the sunset, watch a colony of ants and imagine yourself down there with them. You are that big fellow carrying the boulder to impress that cute little girl ant.
Start today. Believe me, you have an imagination you just haven’t spent any time with him lately.
Chaz

]]> By: Charles Towne http://www.heartofthe.com/writer/another-on-the-craft-of-writing/#comment-244 Charles Towne Sun, 18 May 2008 19:20:00 +0000 http://erikaryan.wordpress.com/2008/05/15/another-on-the-craft-of-writing/#comment-244 Dear Genius, Hey, I am pleased that you enjoy my writing style. Having lived my 73 years surrounded by critics your criticism is refreshing and accepted in the constructive sense it was given. I will watch my use of the catastrophe from this moment forward. Keep reading. You will notice that there are oblique references to my friend and constant companion, the creator, Papa God Dear Genius, Hey, I am pleased that you enjoy my writing style. Having lived my 73 years surrounded by critics your criticism is refreshing and accepted in the constructive sense it was given. I will watch my use of the catastrophe from this moment forward. Keep reading. You will notice that there are oblique references to my friend and constant companion, the creator, Papa God

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.heartofthe.com/writer/another-on-the-craft-of-writing/#comment-243 Anonymous Sun, 18 May 2008 19:06:00 +0000 http://erikaryan.wordpress.com/2008/05/15/another-on-the-craft-of-writing/#comment-243 Chaz, I checked out your website. I'm impressed! You certainly have a vivid imagination and a unique, colorful writing style. Having spent many years in technical writing and editing, I tend to be very critical of writers - I just can't quit editing. I found very little in your stories to criticize. I have only two criticisms:<br/> <br/>(1) Learn the correct use of the apostrophe (one of my pet peaves). <br/>(2) With your unique experience as a naturalist and a Bible Christian, interject more credit to the Creator for the wonders of nature.<br/>Genius Chaz, I checked out your website. I’m impressed! You certainly have a vivid imagination and a unique, colorful writing style. Having spent many years in technical writing and editing, I tend to be very critical of writers - I just can’t quit editing. I found very little in your stories to criticize. I have only two criticisms:

(1) Learn the correct use of the apostrophe (one of my pet peaves).
(2) With your unique experience as a naturalist and a Bible Christian, interject more credit to the Creator for the wonders of nature.
Genius

]]> By: Charles Towne http://www.heartofthe.com/writer/another-on-the-craft-of-writing/#comment-242 Charles Towne Sun, 18 May 2008 18:55:00 +0000 http://erikaryan.wordpress.com/2008/05/15/another-on-the-craft-of-writing/#comment-242 Dear Prof. Pinky, My friend, the wise old crane, (his name is Ichabod,) is my muse. Believe me, having your muse poop on your writing is not a very nice experience and can lead to numerous editings and re-writes. I am sorry for the somewhat descriptive red line fall description but that idea keeps me pretty well focused, no wandering to the refrigerator or unnecessary jaunts to the piddle room.<br/>You have a nice day now ya hear, Chaz<br/>P.S. Have you ever smelled muse poop? It has an odor reminiscent of reminicence which is good for clearing the sinuses of writer's block. C Dear Prof. Pinky, My friend, the wise old crane, (his name is Ichabod,) is my muse. Believe me, having your muse poop on your writing is not a very nice experience and can lead to numerous editings and re-writes. I am sorry for the somewhat descriptive red line fall description but that idea keeps me pretty well focused, no wandering to the refrigerator or unnecessary jaunts to the piddle room.
You have a nice day now ya hear, Chaz
P.S. Have you ever smelled muse poop? It has an odor reminiscent of reminicence which is good for clearing the sinuses of writer’s block. C

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.heartofthe.com/writer/another-on-the-craft-of-writing/#comment-241 Anonymous Sun, 18 May 2008 18:30:00 +0000 http://erikaryan.wordpress.com/2008/05/15/another-on-the-craft-of-writing/#comment-241 Chaz -<br/>I enjoyed the image of your tree-top office and being advised by a crane, I can see it quite vividly <br/>through my reader's eyes. <br/>Your vivid description of impact after falling from the red line was a bit much for these tender eyes . . . <br/>Prof Pinky Chaz -
I enjoyed the image of your tree-top office and being advised by a crane, I can see it quite vividly
through my reader’s eyes.
Your vivid description of impact after falling from the red line was a bit much for these tender eyes . . .
Prof Pinky

]]> By: Charles Towne http://www.heartofthe.com/writer/another-on-the-craft-of-writing/#comment-240 Charles Towne Sat, 17 May 2008 22:00:00 +0000 http://erikaryan.wordpress.com/2008/05/15/another-on-the-craft-of-writing/#comment-240 Dear Barry, I am confused. There are caertain things that leave me without words and that is one of them..........<br/>Chaz Dear Barry, I am confused. There are caertain things that leave me without words and that is one of them……….
Chaz

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.heartofthe.com/writer/another-on-the-craft-of-writing/#comment-239 Anonymous Sat, 17 May 2008 16:11:00 +0000 http://erikaryan.wordpress.com/2008/05/15/another-on-the-craft-of-writing/#comment-239 Chaz, my dear friend Chaz, I love to ride with you on smooth dry paved roads. But, when you make a left turn and head off down a rough gravel road to disappear in a cloud of dust.............<br/><br/>Barry Chaz, my dear friend Chaz, I love to ride with you on smooth dry paved roads. But, when you make a left turn and head off down a rough gravel road to disappear in a cloud of dust………….

Barry

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