Comments on: Brain Picking Sean Platt, He’s Finally Up to Bat

By: Writer Dad

Writer Dad — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:48:25 +0000

James: I appreciate all of your been there, done that words of wisdom. Thanks for taking the time to help a good puppy turn into a great dog. Writer Dad´s last spectacular blog post..Redbook… An Excerpt

By: James Chartrand - Men with Pens

James Chartrand - Men with Pens — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:37:40 +0000

@ Sean - I could fly a Boeing 747 with the coffee I drink. Or paint my house with it, whichever comes first. No one can predict the moment of eruption of a volcano, my friend. There are the warning signs, the impending signals... and all you can do is brace and guess. When you realize your muscles are stiff, you haven't eaten in four months, the damned thing hasn't blown yet and you need to go to the can, I'd say it's pretty safe to take a decision to either drop some vinegar and baking soda down that hole or go try and find a tsunami instead of a volcano. James Chartrand - Men with Pens´s last spectacular blog post..Interview with Pen Man #3: Charlie Pabst Goes Naked

By: Writer Dad

Writer Dad — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:58:14 +0000

James: I've got most of that going, especially the coffee, and brain games are my favorite kind. I'm constantly asking myself what's working and what isn't, and using reader feedback to refine my writing, fuel my confidence, and sharpen my game. I've done a lot more floating than I'd like, but I've only been online for four months, and just slipped through one of the biggest transitions of my life. I'm ready to fly, and I thank you and Harry, along with Brian Clark and a handful of others for setting a high bar to reach for. How do you know when something is ready to erupt, if you can't see it because magma only bubbles beneath the surface? Where do you find the space between premature abandonment and staying in Pompei too long? And by the way, with all you've done I'm sure your brew is more like a few smashed espresso beans, swimming in a pool of gasoline (probably diesel). Writer Dad´s last spectacular blog post..Bright Ideas

By: James Chartrand - Men with Pens

James Chartrand - Men with Pens — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:57:11 +0000

@ Writer Dad – Confidence, swagger, cockiness, determination, lack of sleep, long hours, critical analysis of what has potential to work and immediately stopping what doesn’t, and no floating.

I think the last is crucial. So many people float and wonder, “What am I doing? How can I get there? Is this working? I don’t know what to do…” And they just keep on doing the same thing.

No. Test, try, observe, analyze, push, stop, do… it’s a brain game. But it’s all about action and never stagnating.

I think. It could also be lots of coffee…

James Chartrand – Men with Pens´s last spectacular blog post..Interview with Pen Man #3: Charlie Pabst Goes Naked

By: Writer Dad

Writer Dad — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 03:10:16 +0000

James: How did you do it? You made it to the top without burning yourself out, or Blogopolis down. That's mighty impressive. Plus, you've got just about the best crib to boot. Writer Dad´s last spectacular blog post..Bright Ideas

By: Writer Dad

Writer Dad — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:24:33 +0000

Sorry I missed you Sal. I should have refreshed the page before I hit submit. Your imagination is not too far off. Thank you as well for being a constant. Writer Dad´s last spectacular blog post..Bright Ideas

By: James Chartrand - Men with Pens

James Chartrand - Men with Pens — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:16:22 +0000

@ Sean - Infernos are good. Don't burn down the blogosphere, though. That would wreck my plans of virtual world takeover. James Chartrand - Men with Pens´s last spectacular blog post..Your Chance to Learn How to Make Money Online

By: Writer Dad

Writer Dad — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:39:13 +0000

Lance: If you weren't there in the beginning, then it was only like a day later. Thanks for being a constant. Wendi: I saw Jamie hiding behind the bushes over at Itty Biz. I'm with you. I can't seem to write a post well ahead of time. They feel like old bread. James: Writer Dad is still in its rough draft. Honestly, that's the way it will probably stay for another month or so. I've only been freelancing for a week now, and I must give that my full attention. By the end of the year, a few of the flames I've been fanning will turn to inferno. WD will change, in a good way, and I don't believe my surprises will disappoint. Jamie: Thanks as always. I can't wait until you can see the color of my wings. Writer Dad´s last spectacular blog post..Bright Ideas

By: Sal

Sal — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:22:12 +0000

For some reason, whenever I hear (or read for that matter) about Sean writing, I picture him leaning over his notebook and....BLEEHH. That was the sound of word vommit. Standing up, taking a look at the mess he just made, grabbing a "mop" or an eraser, or sharpie or something and going to town cleaning it all up. Sticks the still unfinished product into the oven, i.e. Daisy's mind, to let it set up, and when it comes out he has a magnificant pot that is useful for holding water and comments alike. I know, I have quite a creative immagination, but thats what makes me special. Sal´s last spectacular blog post..I WIN

By: Jamie

Jamie — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:26:31 +0000

Lance, There’s just something about his writing that draws you in. It has been great watching him evolve his writing. I can’t wait till he finds a heaping load of confidence, look out then!

Wendi, LOL, sadly I am here, no partying today, too much work and studying to do. Tim says perhaps I am down the back of the couch or soaking up sun on a beach somewhere, so let’s pretend, shall we? I feel the same way about posting ahead. I like to be available to inspiration. But sometimes I have so much to say it’s best to spread it out a little. The gift of gab…

James, you swagger like a pro.:) I think right now Sean writes as a compulsion. He’s finding his way and has the talent to make it big. It’s fun watching him find his footing and direction. Kind of like watching a caterpillar morph into a butterfly. That’s my take anyway, it may be off.