tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8662228612082937016.post1634169062224111231..comments2024-02-12T02:35:36.382-08:00Comments on The Writer's Voice: Emma Michaels: I am a writer AND an author.Emma Michaelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00472202702058908057noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8662228612082937016.post-12225704084534850442011-12-09T18:25:10.889-08:002011-12-09T18:25:10.889-08:00I often ask people, 'Do you want to know the s...I often ask people, 'Do you want to know the secret to being a writer?'<br /><br />With eager desperation they say, 'YES!'<br /><br />So I tell them, 'Writers...write.'<br /><br />At first they are a little underwhelmed and dumbstruck but that's the truth of it.<br /><br />What I love about writing is that is not limited to one format. Sure, there are authors and novelists but a <i>writer</i> may not necessarily be published, write fiction or even write prose.<br /><br />I love so many different types of writing. I think that sometimes people forget that not all writers write novels and short stories.<br /><br />I think that regardless of whether you are unpublished or what genre or format you prefer to write in, if you are passionate about writing, I'm interested in what you have to say on the subject.Kerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02798087116747300452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8662228612082937016.post-40324665344066743002011-12-07T18:18:04.084-08:002011-12-07T18:18:04.084-08:00Great post! I have often pondered this question, a...Great post! I have often pondered this question, and it's nice to see what someone else thinks. <br /><br />I believe that just because you aren't published yet doesn't mean you're not an author. You may not have millions or even hundreds of people reading your books, but more than likely, someone is reading them -- even if it is only your spouse, best friend, or cousin. An author is someone who shares their work for others to enjoy. <br /><br />An author is also a writer, though I don't believe a writer is always an author. I think the main difference between a writer and an author is that a writer writes for fun, and may not necessarily want to share their work. Maybe writing is stress-relieving for them, or is just a hobby. An author will also be a writer who writes for fun, but unlike the writer, they want their work read, want to share it with the world. They write for others, not only for themselves. <br /><br />Thanks for letting me post my thoughts as well! Good luck with your stories! :)<br /><br />Alexandra~<br />http://www.wordsoftheworlds.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com