Karl's Blog: "Call Yourself a Writer?"

Nick Daws recently tagged me in this meme on his writing blog.

The task was to answer questions about writing - then tag other writers to do the same.

So, here goes, Nick:

1. Which words do you use too much in your writing?

I used to say "Basically" too much. Then "And" to start a sentence. Then "But."

Now I just use too many words full stop ;)

2. Which words do you consider overused in stuff you read?

All the new social media phrases: Twit-anything, Web 2.0 (it's already here: get over it), improper spelling/capitalisation of anything technical. ("web," "internet," "E-Mail," etc.)

3. What's your favourite piece of writing by you?

How self-loathing! :)

It's always the last thing I wrote. So probably this article!

I really liked The Secret Art of Self-Development book, which was released in May. I wrote that in just a few weeks, part-time - but it really captures the essence of my logical, "spiritual" views.

4. What are your other favourite blogs?

I'm a big fan of:

http://www.mywritingblog.com/

http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/

5. Regrets, do you have a few? Is there anything you wish you hadn't written?

I look back at some of my earlier "humorous" writing and it's quite obvious how my wit (or former lack thereof) has developed!

I regret not finding time to read more, especially the classics. And I really want to find time to write my big next book: my true passion, all about spirituality vs religion. (Watch out for a follow-on documentary too!)

6. How has your writing made a difference? What do you consider your most important piece of writing?

In the early days, I wrote a few computer programming books. I received some great feedback, with people stating it was the only coding book they'd ever taken on vacation with them. Which was nice!

These days, most of the feedback I receive follows the self-development writing - particularly here at Karl Blog.com.

The feedback is superb, and I'm thrilled that the words I throw down every other day really makes a difference to people's lives all across the globe.

7. Name three favourite words

Inspiration. Happiness. Mojito.

8. ...And three words you're not so keen on

Annoyed. Slow. "Server-down."

9. Do you have a writing mentor, role model or inspiration?

I often think that the reason I got involved in writing was an obsession in early-life with "Murder, She Wrote."

I suspect I have a lot to thank Angela Lansbury for!

10. What's your writing ambition?

To live in Maine, write mystery stories to international acclaim - while still having time to solve the plentiful murders in my sleepy, local town.

But while I'm in the UK, I really want to finish my magnus opum on logic, life and spirituality - followed by the documentary I mentioned.

11. Plug alert! List any work you would like to tell your readers about.

Please - I'm British!

But if you insist, please check out www.secretartbook.com.

So, that's me!

In accordance with Linda's rules (see below), I'm going to contact the recent authors I've interviewed at Writers FM - including Edwina Currie, Joanne Harris, Bernard Cornwell and Lucinda Hawksley.

Let's hope they can get involved! :)

The Offiial Rules
If you have time to do this meme, then please link to my post here, then link to three to five other bloggers and pass it on, asking them to answer your questions and link back to you. You can add, remove or change one question as you go (as I did with Question 4 - feel free to revert to Linda's original if you like). You absolutely do not have to be what you may think of as a "published" or "successful" writer to respond to this meme.
Have fun, and I look forward to reading more responses!

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"Call Yourself a Writer?"

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