tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post6851730635409977941..comments2023-06-18T06:35:42.729-04:00Comments on Christian Writer/Reader Connection: A Lean, Mean, Writing MachineSusan J. Reinhardthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-9452690887625604042008-09-26T08:32:00.000-04:002008-09-26T08:32:00.000-04:00Hi Kathryn -Thanks for commenting. People are worr...Hi Kathryn -<BR/><BR/>Thanks for commenting. People are worried you're going to embarrass them when you're a writer. I try to be sensitive to others feelings, but sometimes I goof. All you can do is apologize, and learn from the experience.<BR/><BR/>I have a big, red book called, "Synonym Finder." It comes in handy when I need an alternative word. Originally, I purchased it because you can't always find a specific word in sign language, necessitating the use of a substitute.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-61803125934582317602008-09-26T07:11:00.000-04:002008-09-26T07:11:00.000-04:00Great lead in to the point! I read some where tha...Great lead in to the point! I read some where that if you see an adverb you should shoot it. :D<BR/><BR/>I'm try to discover words that will breathe new life and action or attitude into my words - at least with my fiction writing. Sometimes I use a thesaurus to uncover new treasures - sometimes I ask a friend. <BR/><BR/>I'm also bad about writing down words or phrases that I hear in meetings or discussions - I'm sure I make people paranoid.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-42617766218241777432008-09-24T17:36:00.000-04:002008-09-24T17:36:00.000-04:00Hi Christina -Oops! I didn't mean to start a run f...Hi Christina -<BR/><BR/>Oops! I didn't mean to start a run for the chocolate stash. <BR/><BR/>It looks like I need to do a post exclusively on chocolate. Maybe the word will get around, and every writer in the blogosphere will visit here.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-76286528779559650822008-09-24T17:33:00.000-04:002008-09-24T17:33:00.000-04:00Hi InSpire -Welcome to my blog, and thanks for com...Hi InSpire -<BR/><BR/>Welcome to my blog, and thanks for commenting. I'm convinced there will be chocolate in Heaven.<BR/><BR/>I've surrendered "suddenly,"<BR/>"truly," and "very." But "so," "also," and much??? No, <BR/>no, tell me it isn't so.<BR/><BR/>Okay, enough melodrama. I'll be a good girl and listen to teacher.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-47514505623146847982008-09-24T14:22:00.000-04:002008-09-24T14:22:00.000-04:00What a great analogy! Actually, it makes me want t...What a great analogy! Actually, it makes me want to leave the computer and go find a snack ...Christina Tarabochiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17917807123445539587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-39999344907992489382008-09-24T09:31:00.000-04:002008-09-24T09:31:00.000-04:00Chocolate.....ah. The person that invented chocola...Chocolate.....ah. The person that invented chocolate should get a special award in Heaven. <BR/><BR/>As to cutting words. Angela and Nancy are dead on. A few other words to cut...<BR/><BR/>that<BR/>always<BR/>suddenly<BR/>then<BR/>truly<BR/>so<BR/>also<BR/>much<BR/>veryRita Gerlachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04348571506318182955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-68232003623123546622008-09-24T09:25:00.000-04:002008-09-24T09:25:00.000-04:00Hi Sarah -I know "just" what you mean.Blessings,Su...Hi Sarah -<BR/><BR/>I know "just" what you mean.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-92159946576201407382008-09-23T21:22:00.000-04:002008-09-23T21:22:00.000-04:00Oy. Brownies are my favorite, too. Well, pretty mu...Oy. Brownies are my favorite, too. Well, pretty much anything with chocolate in it.<BR/><BR/>I know what you mean about being particularly fond of certain words. If I could "just" learn not to use the word "just" so much; life would be "just" grand! :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982825577207265863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-6110038158393865752008-09-23T10:55:00.000-04:002008-09-23T10:55:00.000-04:00Hi Jessica -Chocolate - what can I say? I was born...Hi Jessica -<BR/><BR/>Chocolate - what can I say? I was born craving it. It's rare that I waste calories on a non-chocolate dessert.<BR/><BR/>I'm looking forward to your post. BTW, check out my blogroll. You might find something interesting hiding there. <BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-50926418734391772712008-09-23T09:53:00.000-04:002008-09-23T09:53:00.000-04:00LOLI LOVE this post. I'm a choco-aholic. And I'm b...LOL<BR/>I LOVE this post. I'm a choco-aholic. And I'm blessed to have a very fast metabolism but lately I've been devouring chocolate like mad crazy (made homemade cookies the other day, then brownies, then pumpkin pie-eek) and guess what, this morning my shorts are a bit tight and so's my ring. Looks like it's time to cut out the chocolate and do a few squats.<BR/>I also wrote for a newspaper and had to keep my piece between 300-350 words. <BR/>Wow. That experience taught me a lot about cutting unneeded words and I used this knowledge for when I started fiction writing.<BR/>Another good thing is to not only cut the extra flab, but tone up some words. <BR/>Add a little good weight to your manuscript by muscling in some great verbs.<BR/>But that's a post for another day, which you've actually just inspired me to.<BR/>So, thanks for reminding me that I finished the brownies last night. I'm determined to make it through today without chocolate.<BR/>Wish me luck.<BR/>Oh, and let us know how your "paring down" goes. :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-58407758775288020592008-09-23T08:49:00.000-04:002008-09-23T08:49:00.000-04:00Hi Quiet Spirit -The woman in your writing group h...Hi Quiet Spirit -<BR/><BR/>The woman in your writing group has a lot of wisdom. I heard one workshop teacher say if you've written a phrase you're particularly fond of, cut it. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for commenting.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-37707300106691939942008-09-22T20:23:00.000-04:002008-09-22T20:23:00.000-04:00Shedding words is easier than shedding pounds. Wor...Shedding words is easier than shedding pounds. Words are devices we use. Pounds are a part of us.:) Seriously, a woman in my writing group advised us not to 'fall in love with' your words. Because you might have to cut them.quietspirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086016141181470311noreply@blogger.com