www.andrewmackay.net: » www.toddandersonwriting.com http://www.andrewmackay.net in search of inspiration, laughs, and great reads Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:00:45 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 More "How to Write" http://www.andrewmackay.net/2009/08/more-how-to-write/ http://www.andrewmackay.net/2009/08/more-how-to-write/#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:00:31 +0000 andrew mackay http://andrewmackay.wordpress.com/?p=281 Todd Anderson is a good friend. He’s also a good writer. A couple of days ago, Todd posted about a couple of things that he felt were necessary to being a successful writer.

I loved his opening paragraph:

There is a kind of intention that suffers continually from practical set-backs. A full heart and determined jaw is no match for a crying baby, or worse yet, a lazy mind.

I hate how dead on that is… but, Todd hit the nail right on the head. Thankfully, he’s got answers too.

As a bonus, I’ll add another one to Todd’s list… in addition to friends who are writing and the right stance, I’m going to add unabashed fans.

Egotistical? Perhaps. Ego-maniacal? Most likely. The thing is, when I most want to give up, having one of my dependable fans read what I’m working on gives me additional get-up-and-go. My number one fan? Undoubtedly my wife, who I can count on for solid support. She’s always honest, but she’s also always a fan. Without her, there are days where I’d probably give up the project I’m working on at the time.

Now, scoot… go over to Todd’s and read about how to lean.

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