What Should I Write, and Why? ~ John Hansen

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   Brenda Arledgeposted 2 years ago

   I love that video by Neil Gaiman.
   His words touch upon the very core of a writer.
   
   We must keep writing...it's in our blood so to say.
   
   Nice reminder.   Thank you.

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   Jodahposted 2 years ago

   Thank you Brenda. Yes, I thought that video said it all.
   I enjoyed your article/poem ‘Life Is Like a Chessboard’ too and the video by Monique Medved was great too.

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   Brenda Arledgeposted 2 years ago

   John
   Thank you.
   There's times when I wonder if God and the Devil play a game of chess together.
   Maybe we are the pawns???

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      Miebakagh57posted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Once upon a time they do. On which side were you? God or the Devil? The later was not smart enough and he lost. So are those on his side.                       Whosoever doubt that put money on the table.  You can't expect a boy of 3 years old to outwit a man of 60 years in a game of chess.

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         bhattucposted 2 years agoin reply to this

         You have a valid point Sir.

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            Miebakagh57posted 2 years agoin reply to this

            bhattuc, you're welcome.

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   Misbah786posted 2 years ago

   Bredz, I enjoyed reading both John's and your hub today.
   
   This is so bad that we can't comment on each other's works anymore. I'm extremely disappointed with the situation.
   
   Thank you very much for your and John's  generous and ongoing contributions.
   
   Sending Blessings to you and John.

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      bhattucposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      True, everyone more and less perturbed with this situation.

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         Misbah786posted 2 years agoin reply to this

         +

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      Brenda Arledgeposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks Misbah

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         Misbah786posted 2 years agoin reply to this

         

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      Jodahposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you, Misbah.

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         Misbah786posted 2 years agoin reply to this

         

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   bhattucposted 2 years ago

   John, you have made it more inspirational and I feel encouraged much after going through your poem as well as the forward. Good work. And thanks to Brenda giving me an opportunity to response here on that piece of poetry.

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      Jodahposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Umesh, it pleases me that you found my article inspiring and that encouraging. I wish you well in your writing and please you were able to respond here.

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   bhattucposted 2 years ago

   Brenda, life is like a game of chess and only thing is that we are playing against an invisible player. You have selected a good topic. Have a nice day.

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      Brenda Arledgeposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Umesh
      Thanks.
      That invisible player.. I like that idea

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   RozlinMohsinposted 2 years ago

   Hi, Brenda. I enjoyed reading your and John's article. Thank you for sharing. It's true life plays like a chessboard. Everyone works hard for the crown.
   John's hub why should we write is commendable.
   Here's my response to sonder:
   https://hubpages.com/literature/Cogniza … der-A-Poem

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      Jodahposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Rozlin, i greatly appreciate your response and I will go read your article now.

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      Brenda Arledgeposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      From now on...send responses to me via Email.
      
      We're not allowed to post links in the forums.
      
      I'll get back with you after I read it & I will post a link in the word prompt article

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         Misbah786posted 2 years agoin reply to this

         Okay. Thank you for letting us know, Bredz

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            Brenda Arledgeposted 2 years agoin reply to this

            I'm just glad we get this chance

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         bhattucposted 2 years agoin reply to this

         OK. Thanks for the advice.

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      Miebakagh57posted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Awesome.

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         Brenda Arledgeposted 2 years agoin reply to this

         Yeppie!

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      bhattucposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Rozlin, you have used the meaning of sonder very nicely in your work, thanks.

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   Jodahposted 2 years ago

   Will do

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      Brenda Arledgeposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      John
      Sounds great.

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   Farah N Huqposted 2 years ago

   It’s a wonderful article by John!...and yes, the video at the end summed it up. It is only when we are honest that we start touching the reader's heart and attention. Even if it is science fiction, if we the person writing it doesn’t believe in what he or she is writing, the reader quite naturally, won’t believe in it either. So we need to be honest. Wonderful tips, John.

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      Brenda Arledgeposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Totally agree.

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      bhattucposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Very true.

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      Jodahposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      Much appreciated, Farah.

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