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5 Strengths I Have As A Writer

  • My 5 strengths as a writerI was tagged quite some time ago by Mike to write about five strengths I have as a writer. So here we go!

    • No matter what I write or where I write it, my main goal is to make sure my point is clear. Nothing frustrates me more than to read something and go “Huh?” So clarity is something I strive for.
    • I also try to provide a balance between entertainment and education for my readers. Fun + information = repeat visitors who are happy. ;)
    • Flexibility, both in the range of topics I cover here and elsewhere, and the way I write them. Sometimes, it’s professional and to the point, other times it’s about writing passionately on something that needs to be addressed where I try to motivate readers to take action even if it’s just to get them to think about something in a way they haven’t before. And still other times, there’s a healthy dose of light-hearted humor.
    • Restraint — even when I disagree with something or someone, I try to be respectful in what I write. I won’t be politically correct, but I will attempt to convey my point without being a jerk about it.
    • Lastly, writing is something I enjoy. Years ago I toyed with the idea of writing books for children. It’s crossed my mind a number of times since then, but I feel blogging has helped to satisfy that desire for now.

    Now to tag the following bloggers: Ian, Zath, and Bobby.

  1. #1 Forest Parks (22 comments.) says:
    December 6, 2007 at 7:54 pm

    Hmmmmm I will have to think hard about this one. Any tips :)

    I’ll try and post mine this week, thanks for the tag.

  2. #2 Mark (844 comments.) says:
    December 6, 2007 at 8:08 pm

    You’re welcome, buddy. ;)

  3. #3 Bush Mackel (69 comments.) says:
    December 7, 2007 at 2:03 pm

    You know Mark, I hear that writing kids books are ridiculously successful. And good list. Too bad you couldn’t add cool headers to the list. (#):)

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  4. #4 K-IntheHouse (49 comments.) says:
    December 7, 2007 at 2:54 pm

    Mark, you left the other 15 strengths out! :twisted: Nice list buddy and they are all so true!

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  5. #5 Mark (844 comments.) says:
    December 7, 2007 at 11:03 pm

    @Bush
    LOL…Yeah, I’ll keep trying with those headers. I’m not giving up until I get it right! :mrgreen:

    @K
    Thank you! Your check’s in the mail. :lol: