tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402640602628647606.post8721841260090987488..comments2024-03-12T01:15:08.068-07:00Comments on Ashley Nixon : The College Guide to Writing A NovelAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00503400522084515874noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402640602628647606.post-86402758218050061142011-11-29T08:40:35.563-08:002011-11-29T08:40:35.563-08:00@ Derek - I agree! I'm an English Writing majo...@ Derek - I agree! I'm an English Writing major, which is mostly, as you know, academic writing, and though I'm not very good at it, I know I've gotten so much better with punctuation, economy, and composition! I have really enjoyed the books I've been exposed too (especially from my world lit. class, those were wonderful books!). <br /><br />Art history, well...I thought it would be history, you know? But it's not. It's a class where we're shown a slide show every day. The professor is so sweet, but he talks so low, no one can hear him, he even has a mic, but he doesn't turn it up loud enough for anyone to listen, even still. He gives a little history, but not enough, it's disappointing. I've read a lot, but I look forward to lectures, and if I'm not hearing anything in class to keep my engaged, I can't manage in class. I do well on my own, but I know if I had a great lecture class on these artists and their styles, I'd do a lot better and enjoy it more!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00503400522084515874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402640602628647606.post-90794308890094019872011-11-22T13:11:13.726-08:002011-11-22T13:11:13.726-08:00Ashley, as someone who did a degree in Eng Lit thr...Ashley, as someone who did a degree in Eng Lit through distance learning, I can tell you that the study very much aids the writing. Not just with all the amazing new books you’re exposed to but also with the essay writing. You’d be amazed how academic writing helps your own writing, as regards structure, editing, punctuation, etc.<br /><br />Slightly puzzled at your dislike of art history, though. I know you (like me) love history and my wife is just completing her art degree and I found the art history stuff she was studying fascinating. Bad lecturer, perhaps?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402640602628647606.post-33419994359171406352011-11-22T08:32:38.252-08:002011-11-22T08:32:38.252-08:00great blog and I get where you are coming from. O...great blog and I get where you are coming from. One could write a novel about all of the reasons not to write.Regge Ridgwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13496938203092973538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402640602628647606.post-88442629819721753992011-11-22T08:15:43.137-08:002011-11-22T08:15:43.137-08:00Shelli - No problem! I love visiting blogs! :D If ...Shelli - No problem! I love visiting blogs! :D If I had my computer, I'd be there all the time. <br /><br />J.A. - Thank you! :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00503400522084515874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402640602628647606.post-26079003215793601242011-11-21T07:55:36.039-08:002011-11-21T07:55:36.039-08:00It's not easy to find time to write, but you&#...It's not easy to find time to write, but you're right you just have to keep being the best person you can be and write what you can. Great post!Jennie Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17331827076858223497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402640602628647606.post-58649974625473854632011-11-20T17:24:17.831-08:002011-11-20T17:24:17.831-08:00Just write when you can :) thanks for stopping by ...Just write when you can :) thanks for stopping by my blog!Shelli (srjohannes)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17123227845032402600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402640602628647606.post-22964976147805771442011-11-20T17:23:51.361-08:002011-11-20T17:23:51.361-08:00@ Barbara - LOL! I struggle with all these! Even s...@ Barbara - LOL! I struggle with all these! Even still! The difference is, I know what's going on now! Oh yes! One more semester! AHAHA! I'm sooo nervous!<br /><br />@ Krystal - Thank you! <3 I sure hope you're right! lol.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00503400522084515874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402640602628647606.post-88949976974847541752011-11-20T16:06:59.132-08:002011-11-20T16:06:59.132-08:00You have a good head on your shoulders, Ashley! I ...You have a good head on your shoulders, Ashley! I have a feeling you'll succeed at whatever you set your mind to!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11805206329378779413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402640602628647606.post-86388345920887766622011-11-20T14:54:40.501-08:002011-11-20T14:54:40.501-08:00Wonderful post!!! It is SOOOO hard finding the tim...Wonderful post!!! It is SOOOO hard finding the time, and I especially struggle with your #6! I just had an entire week go by and I started fearing for my literary ability (or inability, lol). <br /><br />HANG IN THERE!!! You'll be done with school before you know it!! *HUGS*Bklosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15445205221951596010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402640602628647606.post-52758697428688798742011-11-20T14:25:00.670-08:002011-11-20T14:25:00.670-08:00Thanks, Emmy!
Ugh, no, I couldn't do anything...Thanks, Emmy! <br />Ugh, no, I couldn't do anything science-y. My mind literally refuses to think in that way. lol. That said, at least you will be able to find a job! It's gonna be pretty hard for me. :/ <br />lol. I couldn't imagine having economics...or being able to write in a class like that, LOL. <br />Good luck! It's nearing the end of the semester! AHAH!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00503400522084515874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402640602628647606.post-64825232780169149262011-11-20T12:58:43.915-08:002011-11-20T12:58:43.915-08:00Hey I'm right there with you! College really s...Hey I'm right there with you! College really sucks the writing life out of me in a major way. I don't have a fun major like you though, I have lots of science-y "ology" classes. I also write in class, usually in my economics one! If you've ever had one, you'll understand.<br /><br />The semester is nearing the end and I'm dying to get back to my characters--I actually miss them! It feels so good to get back into the flow of writing, it helps me relieve stress and get out some creative energy.<br /><br />Good luck darling!EmmyAhrenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03939532007755698307noreply@blogger.com