tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post2804851789558529833..comments2023-10-11T09:22:33.136-04:00Comments on Paperback Writer: Teach ThyselfUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-80119376328232020862014-03-26T05:32:39.015-04:002014-03-26T05:32:39.015-04:00Excellent post. I'm 40 years old and am FINALL...Excellent post. I'm 40 years old and am FINALLY going for it. I have a B.S. in Library Science, not English, and would love for you or other posters to recommend any resources that have help aid the learning process. Library Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06876624297619570639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-77270644765060841242010-05-21T08:18:59.680-04:002010-05-21T08:18:59.680-04:00I have sometimes thought that a formal academic ba...I have sometimes thought that a formal academic background is the main cause of info dumps...Bernitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05264585685253812090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-82658728271981440862010-05-20T21:22:10.348-04:002010-05-20T21:22:10.348-04:00I like your cafeteria styled approach to education...I like your cafeteria styled approach to education. :)ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09398695189318866498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-10209018085634133742010-05-20T10:32:22.840-04:002010-05-20T10:32:22.840-04:00I completely agree with everything here. But I hav...I completely agree with everything here. But I have a Creative Writing MA. Why? Because it qualifies me to teach college composition at the local community college (and because I was able to get a GTA and get my tuition paid for and have a part-time job while I had young kids in the house). <br /><br />For many, the MFA may be worth it--if you get a tuition waiver and other non-loan aid. But spending 50K for an MFA without getting other skills in the process ... when there are great online writing groups and support and NOBODY in publishing really cares what your credentials are, only whether or not you can write ... not recommended.Alinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-86390132696065682492010-05-19T20:21:55.157-04:002010-05-19T20:21:55.157-04:00Some of the most enjoyable books I've ever rea...Some of the most enjoyable books I've ever read have been from "self-taught" writers. Now if I could only teach myself. You're right, the resources are at our fingertips. We just have to utilize them. <br /><br />http://flybymoonlight.blogspot.comEugenia Tibbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05747998135360446255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-89365300903712276872010-05-19T16:42:45.241-04:002010-05-19T16:42:45.241-04:00I am a big believer in self-education. Like you, I...I am a big believer in self-education. Like you, I think there's much to learn in a formal class, but self-education also works very well and is--like you say--cheaper. The only thing is that you need a lot of self motivation and take the initiative to make your own schedule to learn and study.<br /><br />Also, when you're learning how to write by yourself, the only competition you have is you. That can be a good or bad thing though; having other classmates learning with you might push you and motivate you to do really well and be better than them. On the other hand, when you're the only person you have to "beat" or do better than, you don't feel too pressured and can work at your own pace without feeling like you're not as good as everybody else, which can definitely pull your self-confidence down. <br /><br />So I suppose there's pros and cons about that. Sorry for my rant. :P Great post!<br /><br />~TRA<br /><br />http://xtheredangelx.blogspot.comWendy Luhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08048944852796207898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-75293379132438285342010-05-19T14:11:32.223-04:002010-05-19T14:11:32.223-04:00Great post, Lynn! Everything I know about writing...Great post, Lynn! Everything I know about writing I learned from authors like you. Reading blogs, studying how a good story (and series) unfolds, listening to many voices and from those voices, finding my own. It's a wild ride, and the most difficult up-hill battle I've ever attempted, but the reward… it’s in writing.<br /><br />Nina, loving it!NinaPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14673997575080486274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-66313735238267894912010-05-19T13:19:37.024-04:002010-05-19T13:19:37.024-04:00As a self-teacher/self-learner, I love this post! ...As a self-teacher/self-learner, I love this post! I do have a very good formal education, but the things I love the most, I taught myself--for example, the piano. <br /><br />However, I am also a teacher, an educator, and as such I strive to help my students learn HOW they learn. This way, I hope that they will always be interested in learning things for themselves.Jen Sadlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06574435072560536007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-71028894680160093422010-05-19T08:11:18.445-04:002010-05-19T08:11:18.445-04:00Writers are self-starters. We have to be. So mos...Writers are self-starters. We have to be. So most of us are also self-starters in the area of our education. <br /><br />One thing a class gives you that self-education does not is a built-in mentor in the shape of the teacher or other more advanced students. However, even those can be found on our own. I consider you a mentor-from-afar, Lynn!Margaret Yanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464624057491288244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-82767886537205912132010-05-19T07:39:03.668-04:002010-05-19T07:39:03.668-04:00Self-education in the world of writing is a great ...Self-education in the world of writing is a great concept for a post. It's amazing how much is out there if you're willing to do a little leg work. Between blogs, craft books, and networking, the possibilities are endless. Reading alone can help improve our writing. We live in a time where information is endless and resources are readily available. Digging through some of these resources to separate good from bad takes time, but it can be done. Thanks for an excellent post!<br /><br />MarissaMartina Boonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358736828122139189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-65647170936497982002010-05-19T07:07:22.645-04:002010-05-19T07:07:22.645-04:00Another self-taught positive; if you do the resear...Another self-taught positive; if you do the research and learn how to write a book, you're capable of doing the research to learn how to write umpteen books requiring skills or knowledge you know nothing about. Every book takes research and nobody gives you an assigned reading list for it; you have to figure it out. You have to be very self-directed and self-motivated to manage a writing career.Charlene Tegliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01483186891214783397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-72148590820757923672010-05-19T02:25:51.629-04:002010-05-19T02:25:51.629-04:00Thank you, thank you, thank you for this wonderful...Thank you, thank you, thank you for this wonderful post. I'm in the process of learning to become a writer, and I'm completely self-taught to this point. I've always thought that anything I need to learn about writing is already available to me in magazine articles and books about writing, and in material that's already published in the genres I want to write in. The fact that you're a successful writer and feel pretty much the same way I do tells me I can't be too far off the mark. <br />I really appreciate everything you captured in this post, and thank you once again for sharing it.<br />Keep up the great work.Rick Modienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02157314737543591048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-72336536845189649422010-05-19T01:49:47.656-04:002010-05-19T01:49:47.656-04:00Thanks so much for this amazing post :)Thanks so much for this amazing post :)Emily Crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01707967073095394090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-17352209656451885562010-05-19T00:11:12.227-04:002010-05-19T00:11:12.227-04:00The library district failed by over 400 votes.
It...The library district failed by over 400 votes.<br /><br />It closes June 30th.<br /><br />It's heartbreaking.Shawnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15511854435352811924noreply@blogger.com