Comments on: Keep It Simple

By: LaDonna

LaDonna — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 05:02:20 +0000

Hey Liz, you gotta be beat on Friday nights. And yep, sounds like a rule you live by.

By: Liz Kreger

Liz Kreger — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 04:19:50 +0000

Very appropriate list, LaD. You’re right … it matches writing as well as music. Can’t think of another rule to add. It’s late and my brain is shutting down.

I like the “don’t sweat the small stuff”. Lived by that rule for a very long time.

By: LaDonna

LaDonna — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 03:59:44 +0000

Hey Karin, absolutely applies! Great rule. And, one of my favorite sayings, cause in the big scheme of things, there’s a lot of small stuff. Save the sweat for the gym.

By: Karin Tabke

Karin Tabke — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 03:40:01 +0000

hmmm, let me think, maybe the old saying don’t stress the small stuff?

By: LaDonna

LaDonna — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:03:24 +0000

Thanks, Edie! And I agree on the cry rule too. I think since we write similiarly, we usually go there. If not cry, at least a tender moment to savor along with all those quirky characters and fun!

By: Edie Ramer

Edie Ramer — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:39:38 +0000

Loved this blog, LaD. And love KISS as a title too. For my books, not for everyone’s, my addition to Make ‘em laugh! is Make ‘em cry.

Some songs and some books are terrific with just laughter, but my favorite books take me through a spectrum of emotions.

By: LaDonna

LaDonna — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:45:58 +0000

Hey, Lainey! You could pull off country, and head banger no problemo! Your, KISS, would’ve been a catchy title. Wonder why they didn’t use that?

By: Lainey Bancroft

Lainey Bancroft — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:30:29 +0000

Hmm, maybe I should take up singing. Country you think, or head banger music?

Great post, LaDonna, and all great points made in the comments.

Must go place kiss in my forehead (Keep It Simple Stupid)

By: LaDonna

LaDonna — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:17:02 +0000

Thanks, Jan! And Gretchen does rock! Your comment is right on too. I know my strengths, and there’s no way I could skip around and dip into several genres. Staying true to voice is what it’s all about IMO. It’s what makes the writer unique.

By: Janette Kenny

Janette Kenny — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:07:42 +0000

Oh, good post, LaD. I love Gretchen Wilson anyway, but this resonates with me. Hmm, the only addition that comes to mind is don’t sing beyond your range, or for writers, be true to your voice, because honestly, there are very few writers who can write well in all genres.