Comments on Sandra Scoppettone's Writing Thoughts: For the Record

Sandra, if you never, ever write again, you can sl...

2008-02-25T22:23:00.000-05:00

Sandra, if you never, ever write again, you can sleep soundly. You are a writer, no matter the last time you wrote. If you never write for the public or yourself again, Sandra Scoppettone is a writer. You have been a part of my growth as a writer and as a person. Your work has been authentic, brilliant and - which is really a stand out quality to me these days -- non-formulaic. You've had experiences with publishing that many of us will never have. You're a pro, and your contributions have already been more than enough. As you said, write for yourself and not for an audience. I needed to hear that today. I had a passion for writing as a very young girl who lived in an oxygen tent. I knew nothing about audience, blogs, publishers -- it was all about words, images, and characters. I need to remember this, and thank you for reminding me.

With great regard...
Hinsley Ford

This makes me sad, mostly because I love your char...

2008-02-16T17:04:00.000-05:00

This makes me sad, mostly because I love your characters and hate to think there will be no more Scoppettone books to devour. That being said, I am a writer who, for various reasons, has gone years without writing anything. But I certainly wasn't happy about it. But I'm glad for you this isn't the case. I understand the satisfaction and pleasure of reading, and just living your life. So the writer in me says, Yeah, you go for it. But as an avid reader, and one of your biggest fans, I only hope there will continue to be books published that satisfy this reader's ache to be totally engaged one helluva good story.

With me it's the other way around. I want to write...

2008-02-09T00:55:00.000-05:00

With me it's the other way around. I want to write but the world is telling me to stop.

Hi Sandra,I am a fan and dabble in writing.I used ...

2008-02-07T16:59:00.000-05:00

Hi Sandra,
I am a fan and dabble in writing.
I used to be a classical musician and gave up playing for some of the reasons that you've listed. And I'm absolutely fine. I haven't touched a clarinet in 13 years now and have no desire to.
You have brought countless hours of enjoyment to my life. You deserve to rest, relax and live your life in the way that best suits you.

Thanks again for all your work and for this blog.

My experience writing is a fraction of yours, but ...

2008-02-07T12:20:00.000-05:00

My experience writing is a fraction of yours, but I'm continually amazed by how similar it has been in this regard. It's just that my turnover rate of feelings toward writing has been much faster. Probably something to do with those vaunted Teenaged Hormones.® (Oh, how I loathe it when people bring those into a conversation. "You're still so young, you'll get over it!" I don't care if it's true; I don't want to hear about it!)

I've written a few hundred words today. Totally spontaneous and unthinking. They're good words, too. I feel that fantastic sort of quiet contentment that only comes from writing. And I'm excited enough that I had to share it with someone. :-D

I'm glad you are okay and content with your decisi...

2008-02-07T12:04:00.000-05:00

I'm glad you are okay and content with your decision and your experiences as a writer. All's well.

Hey, if you don't want to write, then don't. Enjo...

2008-02-07T11:32:00.000-05:00

Hey, if you don't want to write, then don't. Enjoy yourself. I've talked about this with Judy quite a bit because there have been several times in the last year when I've thought about quitting. I don't think I'd be depressed about it at all. I wouldn't have to worry about deadlines or anything else associated with the business part of writing. There's a lot to be said for that.