tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522118719275646511.post3141111948156707531..comments2024-03-24T14:17:48.000+02:00Comments on Judy Croome: The Sound of WritingJudy Croome | @judy_croomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17455755011354905278noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522118719275646511.post-65846808990080443602009-02-08T22:06:00.000+02:002009-02-08T22:06:00.000+02:00This is WONDERFUL advice... THANK YOU for this WRI...This is WONDERFUL advice... THANK YOU for this WRITING TIP!Martyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13048847365398559366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522118719275646511.post-6800422177051119102009-02-09T01:17:00.000+02:002009-02-09T01:17:00.000+02:00Ann, this is fabulous! I have always thought of th...Ann, this is fabulous! I have always thought of that as voice. I can tell immediately from the "sound" of a sentence whether I wrote it or not.<br><br>I've spent the last week revising a story-looking at words and structure. But I feared for loss of voice. Now I'll go back and read it out loud. If it sounds off, I'll know I can return it to the original. Because I, also, believe that voice is more important than grammer rules. <br><br>Thanks!Nancy J. Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10107417252662717576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522118719275646511.post-26207092067672450522009-02-09T04:00:00.000+02:002009-02-09T04:00:00.000+02:00I really appreciate all the great writing advice. ...I really appreciate all the great writing advice. I agree that it must be important to "listen" to the story for authenticity and integrity. Thank you for stopping by my blog and recommending those 2 books on writing. I'll definitely check them out.septembermomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01570525910483384484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522118719275646511.post-76782660045016196852009-02-09T04:56:00.000+02:002009-02-09T04:56:00.000+02:00Thank you for that excellent tip, Ann. I read my ...Thank you for that excellent tip, Ann. I read my writing aloud to myself, mostly to see if it flows and to alleviate anything that sounds forced or unnatural. But the way you've described the process is wonderful and certainly appealing.Pamala Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12823051545160002135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522118719275646511.post-6158671395520559442009-02-09T10:50:00.000+02:002009-02-09T10:50:00.000+02:00MARTY - glad you enjoyed it. BTW, loved your blog ...MARTY - glad you enjoyed it. BTW, loved your blog post on your meeting with your friend's Sue's spirit once she'd crossed. Very moving!<br><br>NANCY - yes, I agree with you. I also see rhythm as part of that unique writer's voice we all seek to develop. But I see voice as broader than rhythm - to me, voice is rhythm + technical skill. Good luck with your revisions; hope they go well!<br><br><br>SEPTEMBERMOM - it's a pleasure! :) And you raised an excellent point about a story having integrity. Without an inherent and natural rhythm (versus a forced rhythm imposed by the author) a story lacks integrity.<br><br>PAMALA - great to see you again! Thanks for your comments. And how was Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open!?!! I just love watching him play!Ann Victorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17455755011354905278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522118719275646511.post-34279153367719287052009-02-12T06:23:00.000+02:002009-02-12T06:23:00.000+02:00Ann, I just saw this and had to comment because I ...Ann, I just saw this and had to comment because I totally agree. I read every scene aloud as I'm writing it and the entire book aloud at the end during revising... I've learned so much from this: the parts I want to skip over (they're boring :), the parts I stumble on (I've used the wrong words), etc. So, excellent suggestions!Marilyn Branthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522118719275646511.post-90783333258206284332009-02-12T06:40:00.000+02:002009-02-12T06:40:00.000+02:00Marilyn, thanks for your comment. I read in my hea...Marilyn, thanks for your comment. <br><br>I read in my head - don't ask me why but I get embarrassed if I read my work aloud. Sometimes I'll read a section or a para aloud - but normally end up hating the sound of my own voice!! :OAnn Victorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17455755011354905278noreply@blogger.com