Comments on: Kimchi

By: Nate @ House of Annie

Nate @ House of Annie — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:03:29 +0000

I have trouble being a “personable” writer. I self-edit every single sentence and paragraph, trying to be more informative than relational. For me, it takes a lot to get the creative writing juices flowing. I don’t see it as my strength.

However Annie is very much a relational writer and she finds it easy to write personally. She writes in a conversational style and she can pound a post out in 15 minutes without stopping to think.

I think that we complement each other and that’s part of what makes our blog interesting.
.-= Nate @ House of Annie´s last blog ..Belacan Fried Chicken =-.

By: Katrina

Katrina — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:04:06 +0000

I honestly adore your writing. I'm a writer myself (in my spare time) and know how you feel. Sometimes the words just don't want to put to paper and other times you can't stop them from pouring out of your pne (or keyboard, whatever the case may be). Just keep on, Nurit! .-= Katrina´s last blog ..Bon Voyage Honey Mim! =-.

By: Tamar

Tamar — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:01:30 +0000

Simone is right… some of your sentences sounds too thought out and planned. Other sentences are truly heart felt. Like anything, practice practice practice…
FYI, I was so terrible at writing in school they wanted to hold me back a from 2rd grade. My current style is technical because of my science background.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:35:51 +0000

Well, I think you are a WONDERFUL writer. I was completely hooked and ready to read more!!

Blessings-
Amanda

By: Simone (junglefrog)

Simone (junglefrog) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:54:02 +0000

Funny enough; I began with writing before I took photos.. I used to write whole novels and started writing when I was about 6 or 7 I believe (obviously those were stories with fabulous titles such as “Simone and Ineke in the jungle” lol… I have loads of imagination but I do find writing a blog difficult sometimes as it is not fiction but actual fact. And facts are sometimes not as exciting as fiction..

Having said all that I like what you wrote although I do think it needs some work here and there. I like the references to – for instance – smelly socks, so I immediately have an idea of the smell that you’re experiencing and I really like that. But in some sentences it feels just a tiny bit too well thought out. (which makes sense if you wrote it in a class..lol) Do you know what I mean? I obviously mean this as positive criticism so don’t take it the wrong way. I already love how you write anyway; as that is the reason I started reading your blog in the first place!
.-= Simone (junglefrog)´s last blog ..Cooking course is back!! =-.

By: lo

lo — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:29:58 +0000

I very much enjoy the process of writing. For me, it’s much like the creative process employed in creating a new recipe. It’s about taking the time to pay attention to everything around you — tasting, smelling, adjusting the recipe to your taste. It’s about sharing your experience with the world. On a lot of levels, writing comes naturally to me (it’s always been a part of me, and it has almost a therapeutic nature to it) — it’s really more the technical end that plagues me. My photography is the piece that could really use work! I have a passion for blogging, which is what keeps me going. But, practice is definitely a part of the whole process!

As for kimchi… smelly, yes. But, it’s SO GOOD!
.-= lo´s last blog ..How We Spent Our Sunday: Rockabilly Chili Cookoff =-.

By: MaryMoh

MaryMoh — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:11:18 +0000

Ooooh….I love kimchi. It’s very healthy and I made it often. As for writing, I think it is just like talking to a friend. If you can see it that way, you will feel very comfortable in writing. People who read your blog want to feel connected with you. Don’t worry about all the technicalities. Write what you know and interest you. Write in your own voice and uniqueness. That’s what make you special. That’s just my opinion.
.-= MaryMoh´s last blog ..Juicy Prawns Omelette =-.

By: Rachel (Hounds in the Kitchen)

Rachel (Hounds in the Kitchen) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:33:49 +0000

I too struggle with creative writing. I feel like I can write a recipe with the best of them, but non-technical pieces make me struggle. You are right that practice will help us both. .-= Rachel (Hounds in the Kitchen)´s last blog ..What’s Left in the Larder =-.