So You Want To Be A Writer Comments

don't be dull and boring and pretentious, don't be consumed with self- love. the libraries of the world have yawned themselves to sleep.. it is easy to say all these. but when you write it is not easy. sometimes even painful. tony

Some sound advice for a would-be writer. There are certain signs that the person lacks talent to be a writer: having to revise again and again, sitting at the computer without writing much, trying to imitate another writer, or wanting to make money or be famous. These signs are fair enough and could save someone endless hours of trouble and disappointment. He thinks that the words have to come out spontaneously. effortlessly for a true writer.

don't be like so many writers, don't be like so many thousands of people who call themselves writers, don't be dull and boring and pretentious, don't be consumed with self- love... very good ideas. tony

I am, but I have no pen. I will, but I am not ready yet. I like them in my head. When I am no longer selfish, I will write. I have nothing to prove. Until then, I will read. Thank you

Wow. Well said dude. That was truly touching.

The more I read I read this man, the more I feel amused, stupefied, and a hint of crazy.. This man was a sheer genius...

This is by far one of my favorite poems.His passion just bleeds through these words.