Comments on: Write Makes Right

By: Redtopp

Redtopp — Wed, 14 May 2008 15:03:21 +0000

I started out rewriting a book of nursery rhymes to make them sound more exciting; i love writing letters, poems, lyrics, short stores, but tend to do it in spurts or for my my friends’ reading pleasure; I have yet to actually seriously ‘write’. It frustrates my partner that i don’t send things off to publishers–no matter how great or small the publishing company is–in fact he calls me being AFRAID OF SUCCESS…hmmm now i know there’s a story in there somewhere. Redtopp in DC

By: Finn

Finn — Wed, 14 May 2008 11:36:23 +0000

I’ve always wanted to write, and enjoy it once I am doing it, but also procrastinate till I am right there with pen (fingers) to page (keyboard).

I don’t think I am good at much else.

By: Richard

Richard — Mon, 12 May 2008 20:30:25 +0000

1.) Music. I’ve felt that way for a long time and for many years there was something lacking in my life for not being in a band. Not that I’m back making music, I see how much I missed it.

2.) Yes, I would like to make a career out of it. Since I’m getting paid, albeit not very much, to play music I guess you could say I’m already part time, but it would be great if I could make my sole living from playing music.

I’ve had, and have, many other interests, including writing, but nothing that reached the level of passion that I feel for music.

By: Glamchild

Glamchild — Mon, 12 May 2008 02:59:24 +0000

1. There has never been anything I felt that I “must” do. There are things that pique my interest more than others, but also– I tend to float from one thing to the next, and no one thing stands out.

2. I don’t always believe that work should be fun. Maybe moments of amusement here and there, but 24-hour fun, …. is the next Planet, in the hereinafter.

By: Bucktowndusty

Bucktowndusty — Mon, 12 May 2008 01:36:44 +0000

LaShawn, perhaps you should become your own editor.

Purchase the book “Aiming at Amazon” and get busy self publishing.

Buck

By: William Meisheid

William Meisheid — Mon, 12 May 2008 00:21:54 +0000

I have to fix things. My wife is constantly reminding me I do not need to fix everything (especially her…;-). It makes it hard because when I am engaged with people I want to fix whatever is broken…

I also have to tell stories, whether fiction, true, or even the story of an idea or situation. I guess you could say I like poking around things and describing what I see and what insights I get. I have found the best way to do this is to write. I used to preach and teach and mentor, but that carries very heavy demands, especially emotionally. Writing is a bit easier because you are one level less vulnerable.

I finally finished my first work of fiction (I have five technical books published). It only took 16 years… Hear is prayin’ and hopin’ the second one gestates a little faster, say 8 months or so…

Grace and peace.

By: mj

mj — Sun, 11 May 2008 20:34:30 +0000

I forgot to mention that thinking, analyzing, learning, and “intellectualizing” are definitely things I MUST do, and I sort of have that outlet in the work I do, but I’d love to live in the world of ideas and communication a lot more (I am not an introvert). I love discussing ideas and sharing information with people.

By: mj

mj — Sun, 11 May 2008 20:20:24 +0000

I’m a regular reader, so I’ll share: There are a few things that I feel like I “must” do: 1) write, which is why I have a couple blogs and do fiction writing (still developing my craft). I do some business writing and write some stuff for a radio show I work for. Which brings me to the second thing I “must” do: radio! Even though it’s a very tough business with lots of jerks and heartbreaks, I feel like I “have” to be involved with it somehow. I almost left it, but managed to stay in it part time (though it’s daily). 3) language: I love language, so I’ve found a way to be paid to “study” it via translating. Teaching is something else I also do part time, which is like a “calling” that I can’t seem to totally give up, but it doesn’t have my heart like radio

So the bottom line is everything I do is what I’m interested in, and are ways to use my gifts, though I don’t make much money at it.

By: amazinggrace

amazinggrace — Sat, 10 May 2008 10:37:44 +0000

I am good with languages. I enjoy Biblical Greek, so I would like to learn more biblical languages and share it with others. Not sure how to go about it though:)

By: Carmen

Carmen — Fri, 09 May 2008 23:07:20 +0000

I HAVE to grow things, that is a passion for me. I also have a passion for bluegrass music and am learning to play the mandolin. I’ll never make a living at either of them. I’m a student and teacher of theology and worked in ministry for several decades and it was the BEST thing to be earning my living at something I loved. Alas, now I toil away for the State of Missouri, but I do like my job. It’s just NOT a passion.

By: Mark La Roi

Mark La Roi — Fri, 09 May 2008 19:15:55 +0000

The only thing I feel I absolutely must do and if I couldn’t do I would just need to curl up and die is share the Gospel of Christ. I have some hobbies about which I am passionate, but all but one of those actually just serve as vehicles for sharing the Gospel. (My music production, writing, voice over work and so on.)

I do love fishing and fly tying though, and it’s hard to imagine not doing them.

By: sparky

sparky — Fri, 09 May 2008 18:41:32 +0000

Hi La Shawn,

Looking foward to buying and reading your book….I have always enjoyed reading your blog, although I must admit I really miss your political commentary. Good Luck and Best Wishes!

Sparky

By: Rikki

Rikki — Fri, 09 May 2008 13:55:55 +0000

I MUST sing. I sing in church and another group outside of that. We may be able to make money in the future, but even if we don’t, I’ll still be singing. If the opportunity comes to make a living doing it, I’d go after it.

I also like to write, but I am not proactive enough about MAKING time to do it. Being the single mom of an 8 year old doesn’t help that! I’ve had a blog for about 8 years, in some way or another…but right now, it’s being woefully neglected.

By: maidintheus

maidintheus — Fri, 09 May 2008 12:42:13 +0000

Oh, and while these comments are open La Shawn, you look marvelous in the photo with the radiant Rissi. You look radiant also!

XXO

By: maidintheus

maidintheus — Fri, 09 May 2008 12:36:17 +0000

I always love your blog and myspace page, though I don’t often go to my “space.” I greatly enjoy reading, mostly nonfiction.

I enjoy painting, from landscapes to imaginary…
It would be awesome to consider myself an artist and have the monetary reward too. I enjoy interior decorating and have provided the art work to go along with the room.

I’m in love (LOVE) with being in supportive positions of various kinds. From a sort of personal assistant perspective. Also, providing creative suggestions or tweaking, seems like an area I’m gifted. Others are busy doing the actual big picture and I come along to support and input on little things that might have been missed. Gosh, some people actually do get paid for this! If any of you have a deficit of time and an excess in cash… I’m your gal! I do “windows” too

Be truly blest, one and all.