Comments on: The act of writing – the text (the end) http://paulocoelhoblog.com/2008/04/30/the-act-of-writing-the-text-the-end/ Sat, 26 May 2012 18:28:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Chrissy http://paulocoelhoblog.com/2008/04/30/the-act-of-writing-the-text-the-end/comment-page-1/#comment-778764 Chrissy Sun, 30 Oct 2011 08:17:51 +0000 http://paulocoelhoblog.com/warrioroflight/30.04.2008/issue-n%c2%ba171-the-act-of-writing-%e2%80%93-the-text-the-end/#comment-778764 I was just wondering where Jorge Luis Borge's original quote could be found? I was just wondering where Jorge Luis Borge’s original quote could be found?

]]> By: MysteriousWriterRObert http://paulocoelhoblog.com/2008/04/30/the-act-of-writing-the-text-the-end/comment-page-1/#comment-519619 MysteriousWriterRObert Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:44:36 +0000 http://paulocoelhoblog.com/warrioroflight/30.04.2008/issue-n%c2%ba171-the-act-of-writing-%e2%80%93-the-text-the-end/#comment-519619 Sir I have been reading your writings and was inspired until the last word of every story you've got. Right now I have this dilemma because I have a dream of finishing a good story. I have written a few chapters and stopped. I know for myself that I can only write stories when I am greatly inspired and right now I am not. How I wish I could run into a relationship but my conscience is telling me not to (for I do not love them, just for the purpose of making a good story). I've been going out with many girls but I don't have feelings for them I wish I could, I really missed the days when I was really in-love. Sir I have been reading your writings and was inspired until the last word of every story you’ve got. Right now I have this dilemma because I have a dream of finishing a good story. I have written a few chapters and stopped. I know for myself that I can only write stories when I am greatly inspired and right now I am not. How I wish I could run into a relationship but my conscience is telling me not to (for I do not love them, just for the purpose of making a good story). I’ve been going out with many girls but I don’t have feelings for them I wish I could, I really missed the days when I was really in-love.

]]> By: Erika Long http://paulocoelhoblog.com/2008/04/30/the-act-of-writing-the-text-the-end/comment-page-1/#comment-519618 Erika Long Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:12:02 +0000 http://paulocoelhoblog.com/warrioroflight/30.04.2008/issue-n%c2%ba171-the-act-of-writing-%e2%80%93-the-text-the-end/#comment-519618 We had to read the book in Language Arts class. I don't know about anyone else, but since we had to read it in class I fell asleep. But then I read it outside of the classroom, and I absolutely love the way how you can put yourself into the story. But in the end I felt that it was a little bit too ironic that the treasure was really underneathe the sycamore tree the entire time. We had to read the book in Language Arts class. I don’t know about anyone else, but since we had to read it in class I fell asleep. But then I read it outside of the classroom, and I absolutely love the way how you can put yourself into the story. But in the end I felt that it was a little bit too ironic that the treasure was really underneathe the sycamore tree the entire time.

]]> By: Savita Vega http://paulocoelhoblog.com/2008/04/30/the-act-of-writing-the-text-the-end/comment-page-1/#comment-519620 Savita Vega Sun, 30 Aug 2009 03:29:40 +0000 http://paulocoelhoblog.com/warrioroflight/30.04.2008/issue-n%c2%ba171-the-act-of-writing-%e2%80%93-the-text-the-end/#comment-519620 If Borges was right - if there are but only four basic stories - then mine would have to be a journey. I really hope he is right, because this makes me feel a lot better. Otherwise, the choices seem infinite and overwhelming. When I think back over all the stories of yours that I have read so far, Paulo, it seems that they were all about the archetypal journey. Even Brida, even The Valkyries, both of which addressed the love triangle, and yet which were both still, essentially, about The Journey. In fact, the more I think of it, the more it makes sense to me. Is it possible that for some people there is only one type of story? It seems to me that, no matter what story I were to tell, even if there were some sort of power struggle involved, even if it encompassed a narrative of love, that story could only ever be a story of the journey, because in life there is nothing but The Journey. All else is peripheral to that journey, or else inevitably swallowed up by it All else is just a part of the road, an element of the quest - even love, or at least love as I have known it. I think of the Arthurian Legends - the tales of the Quest for the Holy Grail. Those stories encompass many tales of love, and certainly many power struggles, but those are always only parts of the larger story. The story is The Quest - the internal as well as external journey which that entails. I think also of the Tarot deck and the archetypal journey it represents. The Lovers card is there, the Three of Swords, as are many cards which might represent a struggle for power, but nonetheless, the Fool and his journey toward card XXI are the essence of the deck. Thank you, Paulo. Your words, as well as your books as examples, have helped me to understand what is "story" for me. The Journey is the only story I have to tell. Love, Savita If Borges was right – if there are but only four basic stories – then mine would have to be a journey. I really hope he is right, because this makes me feel a lot better. Otherwise, the choices seem infinite and overwhelming.

When I think back over all the stories of yours that I have read so far, Paulo, it seems that they were all about the archetypal journey. Even Brida, even The Valkyries, both of which addressed the love triangle, and yet which were both still, essentially, about The Journey.

In fact, the more I think of it, the more it makes sense to me. Is it possible that for some people there is only one type of story? It seems to me that, no matter what story I were to tell, even if there were some sort of power struggle involved, even if it encompassed a narrative of love, that story could only ever be a story of the journey, because in life there is nothing but The Journey. All else is peripheral to that journey, or else inevitably swallowed up by it All else is just a part of the road, an element of the quest – even love, or at least love as I have known it.

I think of the Arthurian Legends – the tales of the Quest for the Holy Grail. Those stories encompass many tales of love, and certainly many power struggles, but those are always only parts of the larger story. The story is The Quest – the internal as well as external journey which that entails.

I think also of the Tarot deck and the archetypal journey it represents. The Lovers card is there, the Three of Swords, as are many cards which might represent a struggle for power, but nonetheless, the Fool and his journey toward card XXI are the essence of the deck.

Thank you, Paulo. Your words, as well as your books as examples, have helped me to understand what is “story” for me. The Journey is the only story I have to tell.

Love,
Savita

]]> By: Marek EN http://paulocoelhoblog.com/2008/04/30/the-act-of-writing-the-text-the-end/comment-page-1/#comment-519615 Marek EN Sun, 23 Aug 2009 22:34:33 +0000 http://paulocoelhoblog.com/warrioroflight/30.04.2008/issue-n%c2%ba171-the-act-of-writing-%e2%80%93-the-text-the-end/#comment-519615 Dear Paulo, best wishes of long life in good health and many, many good literature for your birthday :-) Dear Paulo,
best wishes of long life in good health and many, many good literature for your birthday :-)

]]> By: ELENA SILVANO http://paulocoelhoblog.com/2008/04/30/the-act-of-writing-the-text-the-end/comment-page-1/#comment-519617 ELENA SILVANO Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:29:29 +0000 http://paulocoelhoblog.com/warrioroflight/30.04.2008/issue-n%c2%ba171-the-act-of-writing-%e2%80%93-the-text-the-end/#comment-519617 Dear Paolo, Impressive!!! the best word i could ever described about your article in "the act ofwriting". Often than not we always encounter "Critics" in evrything we had accomplished however the criticism that had been utterred had a great effect somehow on our works whether it is in different forms.And more often than not it makes us more careful in handling the next masterpieces we are planning to workout. In short it make sense in any way. This is also my insight on why you-paolo is very successful in writing though you are an engineer by profession. More Power and Long Life is always my prayer for a very dear writer who caught the very sensitive part of my heart through his books. Dear Paolo,
Impressive!!! the best word i could ever described about your article in “the act ofwriting”. Often than not we always encounter “Critics” in evrything we had accomplished however the criticism that had been utterred had a great effect somehow on our works whether it is in different forms.And more often than not it makes us more careful in handling the next masterpieces we are planning to workout. In short it make sense in any way.
This is also my insight on why you-paolo is very successful in writing though you are an engineer by profession.
More Power and Long Life is always my prayer for a very dear writer who caught the very sensitive part of my heart through his books.

]]> By: Marie-Christine http://paulocoelhoblog.com/2008/04/30/the-act-of-writing-the-text-the-end/comment-page-1/#comment-519616 Marie-Christine Sun, 16 Aug 2009 06:42:46 +0000 http://paulocoelhoblog.com/warrioroflight/30.04.2008/issue-n%c2%ba171-the-act-of-writing-%e2%80%93-the-text-the-end/#comment-519616 Dear Paulo, The pen It is the Eldorado, It is our Santiago. It is so true The pen becomes animated between your fingers It jumps, it bubbles Going back and forth When it comes to critical point, It makes a pause Then euphoria installs itself in. It is your secret garden, Your refuge that bursts out in the open. It is your in-spiration in ex-piration Bursting out in the open, in full view. It is our exposure to the world. It is your own volcano in eruption With the lava as its words. It is your private garden. Soul, pen, world a perfect balance of a sacred geometry and you hold it all at your fingertip. It is the most precious treasure we have. You truly are an inspiration, Paulo. Thank you so much! Much love Marie-Christine Dear Paulo,

The pen

It is the Eldorado,
It is our Santiago.

It is so true
The pen becomes animated between your fingers
It jumps, it bubbles
Going back and forth
When it comes to critical point,
It makes a pause
Then euphoria installs itself in.
It is your secret garden,
Your refuge that bursts out in the
open.
It is your in-spiration in ex-piration
Bursting out in the open, in full view.
It is our exposure to the world.
It is your own volcano in eruption
With the lava as its words.
It is your private garden.

Soul, pen, world
a perfect balance
of a sacred geometry
and you hold it all at your fingertip.

It is the most precious treasure we have.

You truly are an inspiration, Paulo.
Thank you so much!

Much love

Marie-Christine

]]> By: Marie-Christine http://paulocoelhoblog.com/2008/04/30/the-act-of-writing-the-text-the-end/comment-page-1/#comment-519614 Marie-Christine Sat, 15 Aug 2009 19:28:52 +0000 http://paulocoelhoblog.com/warrioroflight/30.04.2008/issue-n%c2%ba171-the-act-of-writing-%e2%80%93-the-text-the-end/#comment-519614 Dear Paulo, Thank you for pointing out the need and the importance of writing for the next generation to come. With Love Marie-Christine Dear Paulo,
Thank you for pointing out the need and the importance of writing for the next generation to come.
With Love
Marie-Christine

]]> By: adriana blanco http://paulocoelhoblog.com/2008/04/30/the-act-of-writing-the-text-the-end/comment-page-1/#comment-519613 adriana blanco Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:59:49 +0000 http://paulocoelhoblog.com/warrioroflight/30.04.2008/issue-n%c2%ba171-the-act-of-writing-%e2%80%93-the-text-the-end/#comment-519613 no es solo el arte de escribir lo que me llena, es la sensacion de que mi lugar esta mas alla de encontrar un articulo y saber que es bueno. Se que he escrito muchas cosas a mi edad (20 años) fue la unica manera que encontre para sacar a flote mis pensamientos. el acto de escribir me enseña cada dia algo nuevo de mi misma, algo que solo puedo comprender frente a una pluma y una palabra. no es solo el arte de escribir lo que me llena, es la sensacion de que mi lugar esta mas alla de encontrar un articulo y saber que es bueno. Se que he escrito muchas cosas a mi edad (20 años) fue la unica manera que encontre para sacar a flote mis pensamientos. el acto de escribir me enseña cada dia algo nuevo de mi misma, algo que solo puedo comprender frente a una pluma y una palabra.

]]> By: Rach http://paulocoelhoblog.com/2008/04/30/the-act-of-writing-the-text-the-end/comment-page-1/#comment-519612 Rach Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:31:24 +0000 http://paulocoelhoblog.com/warrioroflight/30.04.2008/issue-n%c2%ba171-the-act-of-writing-%e2%80%93-the-text-the-end/#comment-519612 I have always wanted to write but the fear of having nothing worth while to write; nothing anyone liked, wanted to read or agreed with stopped me. But with the medium of the blog I 've decided to write to free my soul, unburden myself. I'm hoping that I learn from the responses about myself, the artform and find my voice. I have always wanted to write but the fear of having nothing worth while to write; nothing anyone liked, wanted to read or agreed with stopped me. But with the medium of the blog I ‘ve decided to write to free my soul, unburden myself. I’m hoping that I learn from the responses about myself, the artform and find my voice.

]]> By: Dances With Crayons http://paulocoelhoblog.com/2008/04/30/the-act-of-writing-the-text-the-end/comment-page-1/#comment-519611 Dances With Crayons Tue, 21 Jul 2009 06:35:16 +0000 http://paulocoelhoblog.com/warrioroflight/30.04.2008/issue-n%c2%ba171-the-act-of-writing-%e2%80%93-the-text-the-end/#comment-519611 Critics desire something to criticize, and writers desire to write. This topic reminds me of a song called 'Garden Party'. I am also my own worst critic sometimes. Years ago, I read a lovely little book called 'Notes To Myself', by Hugh Prather. Thank You Paulo, Love to All, Jane : ) Critics desire something to criticize, and writers desire to write. This topic reminds me of a song called ‘Garden Party’. I am also my own worst critic sometimes. Years ago, I read a lovely little book called ‘Notes To Myself’, by Hugh Prather. Thank You Paulo, Love to All, Jane : )

]]> By: Yajna http://paulocoelhoblog.com/2008/04/30/the-act-of-writing-the-text-the-end/comment-page-1/#comment-519610 Yajna Sun, 04 May 2008 01:18:54 +0000 http://paulocoelhoblog.com/warrioroflight/30.04.2008/issue-n%c2%ba171-the-act-of-writing-%e2%80%93-the-text-the-end/#comment-519610 Dearest Paulo and friends, I enjoyed this piece, i understand that when one writes something, especially when it is something personal, they are free of it. As for critics, i know that they are abundant. But it comes with the territory i guess, and i suppose the most important thing is not to forget and doubt who you are because of them. Write for yourself, and don't become commercial.. nothing is more fulfilling. I do realise that every person is different. I may see brilliance in your books Paulo, but others may not. I know of people who couldn't even finish the alchemist because they didn't enjoy it, but i also know people who live by it. I suppose it just depends on how you are, what your preference is. I pray i am able to the write the story thats in my heart with perfection.. :) I wrote this poem sometime ago.. The Art of Writing.. Rhymes and riddles, twists and tales, words in letters, words for mail.. The deepest emotions, the fakest of affections, with a pen & paper, u cast a projection.. Beautiful or horrible, no matter what it seems, its perfectly worth, for it is part of ur being. You can sit and scout, from a memory to a dream, u'll find they always flow, like an endless stream. You could dwell on your sorrows, and splatter it on a page, from soft silent tears, to bold imprints of rage! If you're rather uplifted, u could write about joy, u could write abt family, friends, or that one special boy. There are countless possibilities, of what u could do, from making up stories, to describing a shoe.. You'll begin to soon see, that the essence of this art, is rather very simple, just speak from your heart. So don't be afraid, to let your hand roam free, Just let loose of your soul, and discover who u may be. 06/03/08 what you'll think? Care to criticize? ;) Thank you for being Yajna Dearest Paulo and friends,

I enjoyed this piece, i understand that when one writes something, especially when it is something personal, they are free of it. As for critics, i know that they are abundant. But it comes with the territory i guess, and i suppose the most important thing is not to forget and doubt who you are because of them. Write for yourself, and don’t become commercial.. nothing is more fulfilling. I do realise that every person is different. I may see brilliance in your books Paulo, but others may not. I know of people who couldn’t even finish the alchemist because they didn’t enjoy it, but i also know people who live by it. I suppose it just depends on how you are, what your preference is. I pray i am able to the write the story thats in my heart with perfection.. :)

I wrote this poem sometime ago..

The Art of Writing..

Rhymes and riddles,
twists and tales,
words in letters,
words for mail..

The deepest emotions,
the fakest of affections,
with a pen & paper,
u cast a projection..

Beautiful or horrible,
no matter what it seems,
its perfectly worth,
for it is part of ur being.

You can sit and scout,
from a memory to a dream,
u’ll find they always flow,
like an endless stream.

You could dwell on your sorrows,
and splatter it on a page,
from soft silent tears,
to bold imprints of rage!

If you’re rather uplifted,
u could write about joy,
u could write abt family, friends,
or that one special boy.

There are countless possibilities,
of what u could do,
from making up stories,
to describing a shoe..

You’ll begin to soon see,
that the essence of this art,
is rather very simple,
just speak from your heart.

So don’t be afraid,
to let your hand roam free,
Just let loose of your soul,
and discover who u may be.

06/03/08

what you’ll think?
Care to criticize? ;)

Thank you for being
Yajna

]]> By: luce http://paulocoelhoblog.com/2008/04/30/the-act-of-writing-the-text-the-end/comment-page-1/#comment-519609 luce Thu, 01 May 2008 16:17:44 +0000 http://paulocoelhoblog.com/warrioroflight/30.04.2008/issue-n%c2%ba171-the-act-of-writing-%e2%80%93-the-text-the-end/#comment-519609 Dear Paulo, Issue nr. 170 gave me needed impuls to take pencil and in only one evening write more than 200 words, well, it might not seem much, but what is realy important is the fact that I felt so liberated, free and happy entering in my own world of Wonderland like Alice. This issue takes me further, and risking to be boring I repeat again: Thank you, thank you for opening that door ! Like the Flowing River, that I finished last week, and your question about dreams and obsession, made me realize that I was stuck with obsession to write deep novel and never conteplated short stories (just once and it was published)and in that way forsaken my dream about writing ! You in some way gave it back to me and therefore made me better and happier person. Love Luci Dear Paulo,
Issue nr. 170 gave me needed impuls to take pencil and in only one evening write more than 200 words, well, it might not seem much, but what is realy important is the fact that I felt so liberated, free and happy entering in my own world of Wonderland like Alice. This issue takes me further, and risking to be boring I repeat again: Thank you, thank you for opening that door !
Like the Flowing River, that I finished last week, and your question about dreams and obsession, made me realize that I was stuck with obsession to write deep novel and never conteplated short stories (just once and it was published)and in that way forsaken my dream about writing !
You in some way gave it back to me and therefore made me better and happier person.
Love
Luci

]]> By: vishesh http://paulocoelhoblog.com/2008/04/30/the-act-of-writing-the-text-the-end/comment-page-1/#comment-519608 vishesh Thu, 01 May 2008 08:25:25 +0000 http://paulocoelhoblog.com/warrioroflight/30.04.2008/issue-n%c2%ba171-the-act-of-writing-%e2%80%93-the-text-the-end/#comment-519608 pen is heavier than a sword. pen is heavier than a sword.

]]> By: Serene http://paulocoelhoblog.com/2008/04/30/the-act-of-writing-the-text-the-end/comment-page-1/#comment-519607 Serene Thu, 01 May 2008 04:13:34 +0000 http://paulocoelhoblog.com/warrioroflight/30.04.2008/issue-n%c2%ba171-the-act-of-writing-%e2%80%93-the-text-the-end/#comment-519607 the last 2 issues were beautiful - thank you. Was wondering, do you participate - or would you participate - in the NaNoWriMo? Or, National November Writing Month? the last 2 issues were beautiful – thank you.

Was wondering, do you participate – or would you participate – in the NaNoWriMo? Or, National November Writing Month?

]]> By: Tom http://paulocoelhoblog.com/2008/04/30/the-act-of-writing-the-text-the-end/comment-page-1/#comment-519606 Tom Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:37:05 +0000 http://paulocoelhoblog.com/warrioroflight/30.04.2008/issue-n%c2%ba171-the-act-of-writing-%e2%80%93-the-text-the-end/#comment-519606 haha! someone is criticising the critics! though, I agree with paulo's last words, that it is not a personal offnce. As a writer, I fell that when and if I publish a book, the critics shall effect me in some way, even with my efoorts to keep myself from being influenced by the critics words, a difficult situation but I am sure I may over come it as paulo has. haha! someone is criticising the critics!
though, I agree with paulo’s last words, that it is not a personal offnce.
As a writer, I fell that when and if I publish a book, the critics shall effect me in some way, even with my efoorts to keep myself from being influenced by the critics words, a difficult situation but I am sure I may over come it as paulo has.

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