Comments on: If You’re Bored Writing It…

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:59:00 +0000

I agree with Abby and Angsana. I’m at this point right now. The problem is that it’s my only gig (I did have another one, but lost it a few months ago).

I’m getting bored with the material..plus the direction of the website has changed. I’m doing my best to be flexible with my writing style. I’m told that I need to use more contractions and that it would help to remember that people “speak” differently today. Unfortunately, I have not “dumbed myself down” to others levels. I do have high standards. I don’t know.

What do you think? I would appreciate feedback — email me at
raszz19@yahoo.com.

By: Terreece Clarke

Terreece Clarke — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:12:34 +0000

Lisa,

I can see how that would be boring. It reminds me of when I used to do technical writing for an insurance licensing class developing their coursebooks from state and federal insurance laws. I would literally fall asleep at times. I turned it into a game giving myself chocolate or other fun stuff for completing a set amount of work…

By: David Dittell

David Dittell — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 01:29:00 +0000

Terreece,

Very true; thanks for the warning!

Part of what gets people interested in any story (and everything written is, to some degree, a story) is the passion in the telling. If you can’t build up that interest inside yourself, it’s disingenuous to expect it from your audience.

Find what excited you before, or a new way of looking at what you normally do. The novelty has worn off somewhere, and you have to find a way to return the sense of surprise and newness you once had.

By: Angsana

Angsana — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 07:22:02 +0000

I think writing an article should always come out from the writer’s heart. I always find writer should write something that will motivate or inspire others life. Life might not be beautiful or exciting everyday. But the magical imagination of a writer can draw others into a world of fantasy which do not exist in this world anymore.

By: Phil

Phil — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:04:28 +0000

Amy

What type of pub do you have. I might be able to offer some suggestions. Feel free to contact me @ spenterterprises@wowway.com

By: Laura Spencer

Laura Spencer — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 19:31:58 +0000

Excellent point!

Sometimes I think that I overwrite to avoid this very problem (especially when I read on forums and other blogs about writers who can polish off articles much more quickly).

Your article highlights the ultimate end customer of our writing: the reader. I agree that it is important to keep the reader in mind.

By: Abby Heugel

Abby Heugel — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:10:21 +0000

I agree totally and am actually in this position right now–burned out. The thing is, I can’t really do anything that “different” because although I have a monthly magazine, I have to stick to the basic premise and format. I’m trying to approach things with a new angle, but when you have to cover the same stuff a few times a year, it gets old!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:37:47 +0000

OMG – try writing grant proposals for BOR-ing. It seems that reviewers prefer to read words like “utilize” versus “use,” “engage” instead of “enjoy,” and “will involve the creation of” instead of “will create.”

Bleh.

But… the $ is quite decent!

Lisa

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:24:44 +0000

So very true! Readers can spot boredom miles away. Certainly, writing something you enjoy makes the act of writing so much easier too.