solrani

@solrani (43)

Indonesia • Age 45

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Can you make a living out of writing??????

djemba @djemba (767) • India 24 Jan 09

I am a guy in my teens and not really good at a lot of stuff...The only thing i feel helps me is writing and i've written a lot of fiction thanks to my wild imagination...My work has really been appreciated.. so i just wanted to...

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solrani You'll be success on something if you have passion-and-desire upon it. It applies in writing also. I don't know about you, but I put aside money while pursuing my career. Money, fame, or something related to them are the worst driving force to succeed. I...

27 Jan 09

Do you write for a living?

Jo Hill @Carpathian (582) • United States 26 Jan 09

I would like to know how to get into writing for a living! I have tons of stories that I have wrote and don't even know who to talk to about getting them published. My kids and husband say I need to talk to someone. But, Who is...

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solrani I have been a freelance science-journalist for about 3 years. At first, I just sent my writing to local newspapers. I was eager to see the result of my activities. But, after sending few articles on science, they finally published them. I kept writing...

27 Jan 09

Arrogance and success when it comes to writing

horses102488 @horses102488 (102) • United States 26 Jan 09

Do you think that arrogance can actually help you when it comes to trying to get something published? Will it help with brushing off the critical and harsh comments writers receive on their works?

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solrani Arrogance solves nothing while you're dealing with something annoying. The feeling of being underestimated or criticized should not force you to show your strength. By the way, writing is something unique: everybody has their own opinion about your work. But...

27 Jan 09

I keep trying to write stories, but can never finish!

starrywonder @starrywonder (625) • United States 26 Jan 09

I have tried writing many stories, and I know I am a good writer. my problem is I can never get far in a story. I just lose interest in it or I can't think of anything else to write in it. Does this happen to anyone else? How can...

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solrani Some people call it "writer's block." I'm a writer also, and it happens to me now. Sometimes it occurs for days or even for hours. At first, I got difficulties while trying to overcome it. Many methods offer me to handle it. But, I have my own...

27 Jan 09

reading is boring

sujithakripesh @sujithakripesh (425) • India 16 Aug 08

HI friends. I really get bugged when I start reading novels or anykind of books. I dont know why other than my school and college books. I have never read any other books. I try to read magazines that I like it. But I cant read...

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solrani You're not the only person. I felt the same. The difference is that I hate books or novels that have no respect on my intellectual capability. Doctrinal books or novel is boring. But, philosophical books will always be amusing.

16 Aug 08

who is your favorite author?

heart4u @heart4u (409) • Philippines 21 Jul 08

do you have a favorite author? or an author you idolize because he is great in writing a novel? well my favorite author would be nicholas sparks and paulo coelho because there books are really great and the story is very...

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solrani Orhan Pamuk is the best, I guess. He's Nobel Laureate 2006 in Literature. His novels are amazing, especially "My Name is Red." Truly speaking, I decided to become a writer or novelist after reading his novels. And now I'm a full-time writer. Orhan Pamuk...

12 Aug 08

is there a particular format in writing a novel?

thesoundofoblivion @thesoundofoblivion (18) 1 Aug 08

i am an aspiring novelist and i was wondering if there is a format in writing a novel.

writing a novel

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solrani I don't get it. Do you mean format or style?? There's no standard for writing a novel. Just write. One thing for sure, novel must contains characters, plot, theme, setting, etc, that's for sure.

12 Aug 08

How fast can you finish reading a book?

pink_maven @pink_maven (265) • Philippines 12 Aug 08

When I'm in the mood or when I really like what I'm reading I can finish a 200 page-book in one reading. But one of the disadvantage of fast reading is not being able to absorb most of the essential parts of the book. That's why I...

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solrani I need 18 hours to finish reading "Da Vinci Code" or "Digital Fortress." But I need 2 months to enjoy reading "My Name is Red" and "The White Castle," two books written by Ferit Orhan Pamuk, Nobel Prize Winner in Literature 2006. So, it depends on the book...

12 Aug 08

Problems with Concentration

beccasthoughts @beccasthoughts (303) • United States 9 Aug 08

I'm sitting here in front of my computer, and I am finding it hard to concentrate due to my nieces being here. I try to focus on something, yet as soon as I try, something happens to distract me. I want to be able to focus on my...

problems concentrating

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solrani We all have experience maintaining concentration. Indeed, it is difficult to achieve. The primary cause, I guess, is depression or stress. Try to focus on your aim-and-purpose. Depression makes me exhausted. It doesn't help me at all. Take your time....

11 Aug 08

What is your favorite thing to write about?

rodneysouthern @rodneysouthern (12) • United States 11 Aug 08

I love writing about my family, animals, reptiles, and for fun I sometimes write horror novels. I am a writer full time for my job, so I enjoy writing about subjects that I do not have to write about for work. Anything fun. how...

creative writing

what do you like

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solrani hello, rodney. There are two types of writing, I think: fiction and non-fiction. From your statement, I guess you love to write both of them. I also full-time writer, and I also write fiction and non-fiction. I love reading biographies. But, sometimes...

11 Aug 08

Can the keyboard displace the human handwriting habit???

kisanchhantyal @kisanchhantyal (420) • Nepal 31 Jul 08

Computer are the generation invention on which we pass the time alot and earn from them. They are needed to daily life and without it we can't imagine the todays world. seeing this benifit we are not being able to leave or avoid...

computer and handwriting

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solrani There's emotional side of handwriting. It won't be replaced by keyboard. Which one will make you happy or sad: a letter from your lover or an email from your lover?? Sometimes I worry that human civilization will extinct, the trace, I mean. Handwriting...

31 Jul 08

if you were to right a book about you what would be its title?

heart4u @heart4u (409) • Philippines 26 Jul 08

if i was given the chance to write my own book then it would be a great oppurtunity for me and then maybe the title will be "my so called life" where in i will tell all about myself my everyday activities my visions and opinions...

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solrani hello, If I was given the chance to write a book, then the tittle will be "How to Perform Adultery Without Feeling Guilty?" It sounds like a how-to book. But, it will describe what adultery and guilty are. The book will also discuss the usage of social...

26 Jul 08

What inspires you to write?

goddessofbeauty @goddessofbeauty (713) • Philippines 22 Jul 08

Can you write on the spot? Or you need a lot of time to do it? What inspires you to write?

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solrani I use writing as some kind of therapy. When I feel angry and disappointed, I open my diary and write on it. Perhaps you want to try it. Writing helps me as tool of anger management.

22 Jul 08

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writing device: laptop or pen-paper??

solrani @solrani (43) • Indonesia 19 Jul 08

we live in busy-and-hurry world. we live in the world in which energy and environmental crisis accompany us. laptop/notebook is easily found today. does it make pen and paper an obsolete apparatus for writing? so, imagine...

laptop notebook

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solrani Nice comment. Thank you, Rhythmwalker1. Your description makes me do rethinking on the concept of portability. Which one is more portable: laptop or pen-and-paper?? :-) Thank you.

22 Jul 08

reincarnation

yrayne @yrayne (76) 18 Jul 08

Do you believe in reincarnation? what does this thing mean to you? Every country i believe has different beliefs regarding reincarnation.. I wanna hear from you guys.. thanks..

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solrani Let us define few variables: * the time we life today as t(n), * the time we pass yesterday as t(n-1), and * the time we will experience tomorrow as t(n+1) Reincarnation is different from the life-after-death. I don't believe in reincarnation. We will...

22 Jul 08

writing device: laptop or pen-paper??

solrani @solrani (43) • Indonesia 19 Jul 08

we live in busy-and-hurry world. we live in the world in which energy and environmental crisis accompany us. laptop/notebook is easily found today. does it make pen and paper an obsolete apparatus for writing? so, imagine...

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solrani Wow, nice comment, Wolfechu. Thank you.

22 Jul 08

writing device: laptop or pen-paper??

solrani @solrani (43) • Indonesia 19 Jul 08

we live in busy-and-hurry world. we live in the world in which energy and environmental crisis accompany us. laptop/notebook is easily found today. does it make pen and paper an obsolete apparatus for writing? so, imagine...

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solrani Dear, goldeneagle, I'm sure you do know the difference between writing and editing-revising. I do appreciate your concern on environmental impact coming from the usage of paper and pen. But what about the energy crisis? Computers, cell phones, and other...

22 Jul 08