Comments on: Are you a closet writer?

By: Closet

Closet — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:56:21 +0000

Hi,

Nice post. Thanks to George for posting this entry and for sharing.

Nancy.

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By: george

george — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:04:48 +0000

Hi Laurie,

I’d like to see that happen for your friend, maybe sooner!

Closet writing can give you lots of practice, and after all the important thing is that you are doing the writing!

Chhers

George

By: Laurie PK

Laurie PK — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:34:14 +0000

I’m the opposite of a closet writer — I tend to send my article pitches and book proposals out far too early! I need to learn to massage my ideas more.

One of my dear friends has been writing in the closet for almost 25 years now. He’s written at least 3 novels, but never sends them to publishers or editors. He thinks he’s afraid of success…I tease him that he’s lazy (and he agrees). But, I always think he’ll be one of those writers who suddenly bursts out of the closet and becomes famous at 65 or 70 years old……

Being a closet writer gives you lots of practice!

Laurie PK´s last blog post..13 Tips on Improving Your Confidence as a Writer

By: There Is Plenty Of Room For Your Story : Galactic Writer

There Is Plenty Of Room For Your Story : Galactic Writer — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:30:05 +0000

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