Comments on: What The Phantom Of The Opera Can Teach You About Writing http://welshscribe.co.uk/writing/what-the-phantom-of-the-opera-can-teach-you-about-writing/ A Welshman's scribblin' place Sat, 10 Jul 2010 11:35:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Janice http://welshscribe.co.uk/writing/what-the-phantom-of-the-opera-can-teach-you-about-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-719 Janice Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:40:17 +0000 http://welshscribe.co.uk/?p=402#comment-719 Sorry, Marc, I'm a techno-nerd. The 'Birdsong' link in the previous post didn't work so I've put it in the Commentluv space instead.<br><br><abbr><em>Janice’s last blog post..<a href="http://certifiedcoachblog.typepad.com/blog/2009/02/iac-voice-volume-4-issue-33-february-2009-circulation-12792.html" rel="nofollow">IAC VOICE, Volume 4, Issue 33, February 2009, Circulation: 12,792</a></em></abbr> Sorry, Marc, I'm a techno-nerd. The 'Birdsong' link in the previous post didn't work so I've put it in the Commentluv space instead.

<abbr>Janice’s last blog post..IAC VOICE, Volume 4, Issue 33, February 2009, Circulation: 12,792</abbr>

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]]> By: Marc http://welshscribe.co.uk/writing/what-the-phantom-of-the-opera-can-teach-you-about-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-209 Marc Tue, 03 Mar 2009 13:30:48 +0000 http://welshscribe.co.uk/?p=402#comment-209 Janice. I've found your words (and questions) to be refreshing and uplifting both here and on the Blueprint. If you are struggling with the technical side of blogging, give Caroline's <a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=186743&c=ib&aff=49160" rel="nofollow">Blogger's Bible</a> course a go. I'm going to write a proper review soon but it's worth signing up for the free version then if you want to speed things along consider purchasing the Fast Track version. Alternatively, drop me a line I'm always happy to help get bloggers up and running. I'm off to read your post now :) Janice. I’ve found your words (and questions) to be refreshing and uplifting both here and on the Blueprint.

If you are struggling with the technical side of blogging, give Caroline’s Blogger’s Bible course a go. I’m going to write a proper review soon but it’s worth signing up for the free version then if you want to speed things along consider purchasing the Fast Track version.

Alternatively, drop me a line I’m always happy to help get bloggers up and running.

I’m off to read your post now :)

]]> By: Janice http://welshscribe.co.uk/writing/what-the-phantom-of-the-opera-can-teach-you-about-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-207 Janice Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:16:37 +0000 http://welshscribe.co.uk/?p=402#comment-207 Sorry, Marc, I'm a techno-nerd. The 'Birdsong' link in the previous post didn't work so I've put it in the Commentluv space instead. <abbr><em>Janice’s last blog post..<a href="http://certifiedcoachblog.typepad.com/blog/2009/02/iac-voice-volume-4-issue-33-february-2009-circulation-12792.html" rel="nofollow">IAC VOICE, Volume 4, Issue 33, February 2009, Circulation: 12,792</a></abbr></em> Sorry, Marc, I’m a techno-nerd. The ‘Birdsong’ link in the previous post didn’t work so I’ve put it in the Commentluv space instead.

Janice’s last blog post..IAC VOICE, Volume 4, Issue 33, February 2009, Circulation: 12,792

]]> By: Janice http://welshscribe.co.uk/writing/what-the-phantom-of-the-opera-can-teach-you-about-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-206 Janice Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:12:55 +0000 http://welshscribe.co.uk/?p=402#comment-206 Hi Marc, Just wanted to say I admire your unflagging dedication to blogging and the loyalty and support you show in the blogs we both visit. It counts with me. I was a singer-songwriter, translator and language teacher before I trained as a life coach, and the music of language and its power has always been important to me. Life coaching has made me a better listener, but writing gives me the chance to express myself in a way I can't when I'm coaching. What blends the two is the feedback I get on my writing; it helps me paint a picture in my mind of who I'm writing to support, inspire and connect with. That's why I write. I guess it's not going to make me a living, but I'm lucky enough to know why I want to blog. The Phantom connected, he supported, he inspired - he knew that's what she needed. As long as we have GOOD reasons for doing the same and as long as what we write comes from our gifts and our hearts, people will feel listened to, not manipulated. I'm between blogs at the moment (Thesis building - sigh...) but here's an article I wrote for my coaching column that'll give you a sense of who I am. Birdsong by Janice Hunter Nice to have a fellow Celt in my wee blogosphere! <abbr><em>Janice’s last blog post..<a href="http://certifiedcoachblog.typepad.com/blog/2009/02/iac-voice-volume-4-issue-33-february-2009-circulation-12792.html" rel="nofollow">IAC VOICE, Volume 4, Issue 33, February 2009, Circulation: 12,792</a></abbr></em> Hi Marc,
Just wanted to say I admire your unflagging dedication to blogging and the loyalty and support you show in the blogs we both visit. It counts with me.

I was a singer-songwriter, translator and language teacher before I trained as a life coach, and the music of language and its power has always been important to me. Life coaching has made me a better listener, but writing gives me the chance to express myself in a way I can’t when I’m coaching. What blends the two is the feedback I get on my writing; it helps me paint a picture in my mind of who I’m writing to support, inspire and connect with. That’s why I write. I guess it’s not going to make me a living, but I’m lucky enough to know why I want to blog.

The Phantom connected, he supported, he inspired – he knew that’s what she needed. As long as we have GOOD reasons for doing the same and as long as what we write comes from our gifts and our hearts, people will feel listened to, not manipulated.

I’m between blogs at the moment (Thesis building – sigh…) but here’s an article I wrote for my coaching column that’ll give you a sense of who I am. Birdsong by Janice Hunter

Nice to have a fellow Celt in my wee blogosphere!

Janice’s last blog post..IAC VOICE, Volume 4, Issue 33, February 2009, Circulation: 12,792

]]> By: Marc http://welshscribe.co.uk/writing/what-the-phantom-of-the-opera-can-teach-you-about-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-200 Marc Sat, 28 Feb 2009 13:51:22 +0000 http://welshscribe.co.uk/?p=402#comment-200 Thank you for your comment Randi. I was actually listening to the music while writing it. Maybe it got infused into the post somehow! Thank you for your comment Randi. I was actually listening to the music while writing it. Maybe it got infused into the post somehow!

]]> By: Randi http://welshscribe.co.uk/writing/what-the-phantom-of-the-opera-can-teach-you-about-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-196 Randi Sat, 28 Feb 2009 06:04:39 +0000 http://welshscribe.co.uk/?p=402#comment-196 I loved this post! It combined useful content with the rich visuals of the Phantom. Like Terry said, the analogy was so well done it will probably stick with me for awhile. To me, that's what makes great writing--the ability to take things you know and apply them to a wider use. I kept hearing the music in my mind the whole time I was reading. Very effective. <abbr><em>Randi’s last blog post..<a href="http://foreignquang.blogspot.com/2009/02/frigid-beauty.html" rel="nofollow">Frigid Beauty</a></abbr></em> I loved this post! It combined useful content with the rich visuals of the Phantom. Like Terry said, the analogy was so well done it will probably stick with me for awhile. To me, that’s what makes great writing–the ability to take things you know and apply them to a wider use. I kept hearing the music in my mind the whole time I was reading. Very effective.

Randi’s last blog post..Frigid Beauty

]]> By: Marc http://welshscribe.co.uk/writing/what-the-phantom-of-the-opera-can-teach-you-about-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-173 Marc Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:37:14 +0000 http://welshscribe.co.uk/?p=402#comment-173 Thanks Terry. That is just the kind of insightful feedback I am looking for; what worked for you the reader as well as what didn't work. Thanks Terry. That is just the kind of insightful feedback I am looking for; what worked for you the reader as well as what didn’t work.

]]> By: Terry Heath http://welshscribe.co.uk/writing/what-the-phantom-of-the-opera-can-teach-you-about-writing/comment-page-1/#comment-171 Terry Heath Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:28:04 +0000 http://welshscribe.co.uk/?p=402#comment-171 Ah but see, if you know your reader you'll know how deep to go. Some of us like to read between the lines, and others like things to be spelled out for them (I don't, so I'd call it "spoonfeeding"). You only "should have drilled down deeper on that one" if that's what your ideal reader would have wanted. Me, I didn't need it. <abbr><em>Terry Heath’s last blog post..<a href="http://terryheath.com/god-what-could-i-actually-call-this-post/" rel="nofollow">God. What Could I Actually Call This Post?</a></abbr></em> Ah but see, if you know your reader you’ll know how deep to go. Some of us like to read between the lines, and others like things to be spelled out for them (I don’t, so I’d call it “spoonfeeding”). You only “should have drilled down deeper on that one” if that’s what your ideal reader would have wanted. Me, I didn’t need it.

Terry Heath’s last blog post..God. What Could I Actually Call This Post?

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