Comments on: 6 Signs You’re Writing Something Remarkable

By: Harvey

Harvey — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:01:51 +0000

There have been many entries over the years that I’ve been nervous about hitting post on.

But I never write anything that I’m not willing to defend (whether it’s truth or comedy), so I’ve never regretted putting them up.

The test is – if someone calls you on something you wrote, do you have a good justification (not rationalization) for writing it?

If not, then rewrite the indefensible bit before hitting post.

But do hit it.

By: Fiar

Fiar — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 15:16:10 +0000

Gideon, Thanks for the feedback. I really think that there needs to be more encouragement to just go ahead and do it, whatever “it” is.

I prefer confidence building over telling people that they are right to hesitate, and feel lacking in confidence. I look forward to your progress with your character.

By: Gideon Shalwick

Gideon Shalwick — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 08:41:28 +0000

Hey Fiar

Once again – another brilliant post! When I did Ron Goodwave, I pretty much felt all of the above mentioned things…

But I need some rounding off the edges…

Cheers!

Gideon Shalwick

By: Fiar

Fiar — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 20:56:48 +0000

Sure thing, Cory. I’ll be sure to keep checking in on Life, Art, Love, God. My big point was that there’s no real downside to taking a chance and screwing up. As Wayne Gretzky said, “you always miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”

I think it’s more important to tell people, “go ahead. Take a chance,” than it is to warn people against taking risks.

Making people more fearful of doing something wrong is a harmful approach, I believe.

By: Cory

Cory — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 04:26:45 +0000

Thanks for your comment. I feel exactly the same way about some of my recent posts. There’s a bit of momentum that starts to build after you start gaining traffic and you realize that a lot of people are going to be reading what you’re writing.

By: Fiar

Fiar — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 02:50:33 +0000

Von, I know you are but what am I?

Lord Likely, In your case, those aren’t knots, it’s dysentery. I would seek medical attention and avoid those adventures to non-industrialized countries.

Adam, So what’s the downside? You learn more from failure than you do from doing nothing. So your post is roundly ignored. Oh, the horror of it all.

By: Adam McKerlie

Adam McKerlie — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 03:26:04 +0000

1. You think the post is brilliant

Careful with this one. Sometimes you’re just being cocky and think your post is amazing when it really sucks.

By: Lord Likely

Lord Likely — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 02:58:28 +0000

Phew! I thought the knots in my stomach were a result of my crippling caffeine consumption!

Some very wise words there, sir. Good show!

By: Von

Von — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 22:57:55 +0000

7. You’re Drunk.