tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3472744654755636965.post6746935310236482559..comments2023-10-08T19:54:56.017+11:00Comments on DIANE FORDHAM: BOOKWORMDiane Fordhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15018013338268306704noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3472744654755636965.post-87227641601157143112012-04-19T07:13:24.004+10:002012-04-19T07:13:24.004+10:00Here! Here! Thank you Patsy xHere! Here! Thank you Patsy xDiane Fordhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15018013338268306704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3472744654755636965.post-52028869533887092552012-04-18T20:25:56.455+10:002012-04-18T20:25:56.455+10:00Reading most definitely isn't a waste of time ...Reading most definitely isn't a waste of time for a writer!Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3472744654755636965.post-15519486954448285382012-04-16T05:50:52.125+10:002012-04-16T05:50:52.125+10:00Hi Debs - thanks for stopping by and leaving a com...Hi Debs - thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. I'm also enjoying how reading has been inspiring me to write and experiment a bit more with points of view and genres. I agree it is a great way to learn more. xDiane Fordhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15018013338268306704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3472744654755636965.post-38982108065720811182012-04-15T22:53:27.426+10:002012-04-15T22:53:27.426+10:00I agree, reading other writer's books is never...I agree, reading other writer's books is never a waste of time. I've learnt so much from reading various genres of books.Deborah Carr (Debs)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03223653554549707595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3472744654755636965.post-46724657523759684002012-04-14T06:34:54.959+10:002012-04-14T06:34:54.959+10:00Welcome to my blog Charlie and thanks for leaving ...Welcome to my blog Charlie and thanks for leaving a comment. I agree with you.. fun kind of research isn't it? :-)Diane Fordhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15018013338268306704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3472744654755636965.post-30619763472092192262012-04-14T06:33:46.268+10:002012-04-14T06:33:46.268+10:00Hi Talli - coming from you that means a lot. Congr...Hi Talli - coming from you that means a lot. Congrats on your successes. Thank you for leaving a comment. :-)Diane Fordhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15018013338268306704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3472744654755636965.post-56975690481848615872012-04-14T06:32:03.906+10:002012-04-14T06:32:03.906+10:00Hello Janice - thank you. I will go and check out ...Hello Janice - thank you. I will go and check out that Lucky 7 Challenge - thanks for that too xDiane Fordhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15018013338268306704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3472744654755636965.post-35041844172126084062012-04-14T01:49:13.470+10:002012-04-14T01:49:13.470+10:00Yeah, whenever I read now I feel like I'm stud...Yeah, whenever I read now I feel like I'm studying. Not that I don't enjoy my books, but I know the more I read, the better I'll write!Charlie N. Holmberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546802577363686054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3472744654755636965.post-7099720867787738472012-04-13T22:26:04.373+10:002012-04-13T22:26:04.373+10:00I couldn't agree more! I love to read and it&#...I couldn't agree more! I love to read and it's definitely helped make me a better writer.Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3472744654755636965.post-8303233283917923202012-04-13T20:11:29.450+10:002012-04-13T20:11:29.450+10:00Hi Diane - I agree that to be a better writer you ...Hi Diane - I agree that to be a better writer you have to be a reader too. Great post.<br /><br />I just tagged you in the Lucky 7 Challenge! Details on my blog.<br />Janice xxJanicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01831786754054878605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3472744654755636965.post-46086947176830150222012-04-13T06:14:29.578+10:002012-04-13T06:14:29.578+10:00Hi Suzanne. I've been keeping a list too. I ac...Hi Suzanne. I've been keeping a list too. I actually did a fair bit of writing yesterday which made me happy. I'm feeling like all this reading I'm doing is having a positive effect on me. xDiane Fordhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15018013338268306704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3472744654755636965.post-78564650454239778482012-04-13T06:10:26.250+10:002012-04-13T06:10:26.250+10:00Hello Maggie May. That's really good news. We ...Hello Maggie May. That's really good news. We can learn so much from others. Thanks for your comment :-)Diane Fordhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15018013338268306704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3472744654755636965.post-5668719660228761682012-04-13T05:10:37.820+10:002012-04-13T05:10:37.820+10:00I so agree. You have to read if you want to improv...I so agree. You have to read if you want to improve as a writer. I've been trying to keep a spreadsheet this year, so I can list all the books I read to make sure I read a good variety.<br /><br />XSuzanne Ross Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08561888635304578484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3472744654755636965.post-1465104342063918932012-04-13T01:48:39.345+10:002012-04-13T01:48:39.345+10:00I have been doing exactly the same Diane and have ...I have been doing exactly the same Diane and have read about 15 books since Christmas. I find I am studying the POVs and how many writers swap POVs from one chapter to another. I am also comparing 'lightweight chic lit' stuff with more serious writing and as I am appreciating 'good' writing more, I'm hoping that some of this will rub off into my own writing. All I can say is that my fellow writers at my writers' group tell me I am much improved. So something's working.Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15938216505505274248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3472744654755636965.post-49598167830076508902012-04-12T09:10:51.185+10:002012-04-12T09:10:51.185+10:00Hello Maria - yeah, I used to think reading was ke...Hello Maria - yeah, I used to think reading was keeping me away from my writing. I really don't think that anymore. It's been a real learning curve reading as a writer. xDiane Fordhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15018013338268306704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3472744654755636965.post-59961258394845940602012-04-12T09:08:43.152+10:002012-04-12T09:08:43.152+10:00Spot on Jeff :-)Spot on Jeff :-)Diane Fordhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15018013338268306704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3472744654755636965.post-52392764973508400582012-04-12T09:07:46.587+10:002012-04-12T09:07:46.587+10:00Hi Dream it, thanks for leaving a comment. Always ...Hi Dream it, thanks for leaving a comment. Always happy to nudge you in the right direction. ;-)Diane Fordhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15018013338268306704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3472744654755636965.post-7905112052268403452012-04-12T09:06:01.435+10:002012-04-12T09:06:01.435+10:00Thank you Rosemary. Honestly, I am learning so muc...Thank you Rosemary. Honestly, I am learning so much now. Always room for improvement, and I am determined to become a better writer. xDiane Fordhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15018013338268306704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3472744654755636965.post-86194867885930476812012-04-12T04:53:23.840+10:002012-04-12T04:53:23.840+10:00You are spot on. I wish I read more often, you do ...You are spot on. I wish I read more often, you do learn so much about the craft?Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3472744654755636965.post-37836494260378056962012-04-12T02:02:37.951+10:002012-04-12T02:02:37.951+10:00I often find myself resisting the need to invest a...I often find myself resisting the need to invest adequate time reading genres and styles I don't crave, but the investment definitely pays off in the long run. It's educational if nothing else.Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3472744654755636965.post-87881220387946674862012-04-11T18:05:33.761+10:002012-04-11T18:05:33.761+10:00I totally agree, Diane. I managed to get through q...I totally agree, Diane. I managed to get through quite a lot of books last year but I seem to be struggling at the moment. You've given me the nudge to try harder.Keith Havershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05133563220362208820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3472744654755636965.post-59862837632240180502012-04-11T18:02:54.730+10:002012-04-11T18:02:54.730+10:00Great post, Diane. I think writers definitely need...Great post, Diane. I think writers definitely need to read a wide variety of books - it's a good way to absorb different styles and genres.Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.com