Re: the craft of writing

[RElliott4 at aol_com]

In a message dated 10/22/00 8:00:21 AM !!!First Boot!!!, 
Owner-Over-The-Rhine at actwin_com writes:

<< > someone said, "in order to do something well,
 > we
 > must first be willing to do it badly."  falls right
 > in line with london's advice.
  >>

I attended a writing workshop Saturday and the speaker used similar words.  
She also said,  " People who are the most successful have just failed more."  
With few publications and many, many more rejections, I took those words to 
heart.

Anyone who feels they have to write perfectly from the start should get their 
hands on a copy of Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott.  I keep this book within 
reach.  

I missed what sparked this thread.  Was it in reference to Linford 
Detweiler's writing?  As a new fan, I'm just now enjoying his work.  I spent 
last Friday exploring the writings on OTR's website. I've printed some, 
including Personal Work.  Loved that one.   

Rinda
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