tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post5805778005304851899..comments2023-10-30T07:39:04.857-07:00Comments on Random Thoughts- Do They Have Meaning?: Be A Better Blogger- Writing ToolsJack Steinerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16625864271071630940noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-55062458419687917382010-05-07T10:30:17.932-07:002010-05-07T10:30:17.932-07:00Hi Rachel,
I hadn't thought of book reviews i...Hi Rachel,<br /><br />I hadn't thought of book reviews in this context but your example makes a lot of sense. I would do the same. Good Shabbos.Jack Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625864271071630940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-80335924515424053222010-05-07T07:06:50.674-07:002010-05-07T07:06:50.674-07:00Great post, once more, in the Year of Jack (and Ra...Great post, once more, in the Year of Jack (and Rachel).<br /><br />I find that blogging is the best way to hone my writing skills also - becuase when I blog, I am writing about an issue that evokes passions, of whatever sort. I also find that my (as yet few and far-between) book reviews help me hone both my reading and my writing skills. If I know I intend to review the book at a later date, I read it in a different frame of mind - in short, I pay more attention and the storyline tends to stick a bit more.<br /><br />Shabbat Shalom, Jack, be well.<br /><br />rachelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-65249626469813873682010-05-06T23:13:06.834-07:002010-05-06T23:13:06.834-07:00but don't want to just hear big words for thie...<i>but don't want to just hear big words for thier own sake.</i><br /><br />That is an easy way to make yourself look foolish.Jack Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625864271071630940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-25783470371179897822010-05-06T21:39:17.627-07:002010-05-06T21:39:17.627-07:00Great points Jack. I like to read a well written ...Great points Jack. I like to read a well written post that uses a powerful vocabulary to get its point across, but don't want to just hear big words for thier own sake.James (SeattleDad)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04087365610002249685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-83322987600497799802010-05-06T16:49:29.039-07:002010-05-06T16:49:29.039-07:00Chabon and dictionary go hand in hand. ;)
You are...Chabon and dictionary go hand in hand. ;)<br /><br />You are right. It is hard to cater to an audience for any real length of time.<br /><br />Erica,<br /><br />I don't think that I have seen visualthesaurus.com. I need to go check that out.<br /><br />Angel,<br /><br />Always happy to help. ;)<br /><br />Hi Brooke,<br /><br />I understand. Sometimes I get sidetracked too. It is not always easy to maintain that energy level unless you get on top of it.<br /><br />GPNut,<br /><br />The heart is what it is. ;) Welcome to the blog.Jack Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625864271071630940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-50209391860801702982010-05-06T14:55:02.775-07:002010-05-06T14:55:02.775-07:00I am thrilled to discover you.. I am now a fan......I am thrilled to discover you.. I am now a fan... how is the heart? read your The heart wants what the heart wants... very movingWho me?https://www.blogger.com/profile/00687953528808285534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-89548004400066330142010-05-06T12:03:23.071-07:002010-05-06T12:03:23.071-07:00Great read and reminder! I am trying to practice w...Great read and reminder! I am trying to practice what I preach for each day of May at the moment (organize 10 photos a day and then post/upload photos), and even though I have trouble getting to things that I said I would do, once I do them, my head is filled with ideas that I want to talk about. I've noticed that if I don't go right to the computer and start my post, I have a hard time keeping that passion going and getting the feeling to come across in my writing. Especially if I'm crunched for time. Unfortunately that has been the case for each day so far and it's so disappointing to me to have so many thoughts that I want to share, and to only to remember a few things because I'm rushing.Brooke@KnowYourStoryhttp://www.knowyourstory.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-26455102724165401512010-05-06T11:55:15.199-07:002010-05-06T11:55:15.199-07:00could always use more tips Jack..ty!could always use more tips Jack..ty!WomanHonorThyselfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17211851365273181636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-21930017752376291092010-05-06T11:01:56.590-07:002010-05-06T11:01:56.590-07:00I am a writer by passion and, unfortunately, by cu...I am a writer by passion and, unfortunately, by cubicle. One of my favorite tools is visualthesaurus.com. Searching for just the right word will take you to the coolest new ideas. Great post.Erica Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11349348967479428632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-16072294895622396522010-05-06T05:53:21.068-07:002010-05-06T05:53:21.068-07:00"Great writing is produced from passion."..."Great writing is produced from passion." Excellent point. If you cater to an audience people will see right through it. Readers are drawn to other people's passion. <br /><br />On the matter of better vocabulary... the most challenging way I've ever done this was to read a Micheal Chabon book - holy crap that guy uses stuff I didn't know was invented. <br /><br />Good adviceRonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11609041651482395857noreply@blogger.com