Comments on: The Kid Who Couldn’t Draw: An Introduction http://brandonsatrom.com/2007/12/31/the-seven-year-old-who-couldnt-draw-an-introduction/ On writing and becoming a writer... Tue, 13 Jul 2010 02:55:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Brandon Satrom http://brandonsatrom.com/2007/12/31/the-seven-year-old-who-couldnt-draw-an-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-7505 Brandon Satrom Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:14:25 +0000 http://brandonsatrom.com/2007/12/31/the-seven-year-old-who-couldnt-draw-an-introduction/#comment-7505 Hi Ron, Most of my stories are not available on my blog, the ones that have been published online can be found here: http://brandonsatrom.com/stories/ Thanks for stopping by! Hi Ron,

Most of my stories are not available on my blog, the ones that have been published online can be found here: http://brandonsatrom.com/stories/

Thanks for stopping by!

]]> By: Ron ODaniels http://brandonsatrom.com/2007/12/31/the-seven-year-old-who-couldnt-draw-an-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-7109 Ron ODaniels Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:34:18 +0000 http://brandonsatrom.com/2007/12/31/the-seven-year-old-who-couldnt-draw-an-introduction/#comment-7109 Jus stoping by was looking for some of your stories are any on the website? Jus stoping by was looking for some of your stories are any on the website?

]]> By: Words of Redemption » Blog Archive » In Memoria Libri, Or Ding Dong The Novel Is Dead, Or What I Learned From Quitting http://brandonsatrom.com/2007/12/31/the-seven-year-old-who-couldnt-draw-an-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-1526 Words of Redemption » Blog Archive » In Memoria Libri, Or Ding Dong The Novel Is Dead, Or What I Learned From Quitting Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:10:19 +0000 http://brandonsatrom.com/2007/12/31/the-seven-year-old-who-couldnt-draw-an-introduction/#comment-1526 [...] latter is a journey I have desired to embark upon for many years. I believe it is a journey of calling and purpose. Not to be a best-selling or even a successful [...] [...] latter is a journey I have desired to embark upon for many years. I believe it is a journey of calling and purpose. Not to be a best-selling or even a successful [...]

]]> By: Words of Redemption » Blog Archive » Symbols of Redemption - Part 1 http://brandonsatrom.com/2007/12/31/the-seven-year-old-who-couldnt-draw-an-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-617 Words of Redemption » Blog Archive » Symbols of Redemption - Part 1 Thu, 01 May 2008 13:31:27 +0000 http://brandonsatrom.com/2007/12/31/the-seven-year-old-who-couldnt-draw-an-introduction/#comment-617 [...] Of course, you already know I have journals. I’m certain I’ve mentioned this before. [...] [...] Of course, you already know I have journals. I’m certain I’ve mentioned this before. [...]

]]> By: Words of Redemption » Blog Archive » With the Door Open… http://brandonsatrom.com/2007/12/31/the-seven-year-old-who-couldnt-draw-an-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-58 Words of Redemption » Blog Archive » With the Door Open… Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:17:52 +0000 http://brandonsatrom.com/2007/12/31/the-seven-year-old-who-couldnt-draw-an-introduction/#comment-58 [...] that might actually make it worse. One is a good friend who has heard me talk at length about my journey to here and has stood beside me in the struggles of the last several months. The other is my wife, whose [...] [...] that might actually make it worse. One is a good friend who has heard me talk at length about my journey to here and has stood beside me in the struggles of the last several months. The other is my wife, whose [...]

]]> By: Brandon Satrom http://brandonsatrom.com/2007/12/31/the-seven-year-old-who-couldnt-draw-an-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-18 Brandon Satrom Tue, 08 Jan 2008 20:05:10 +0000 http://brandonsatrom.com/2007/12/31/the-seven-year-old-who-couldnt-draw-an-introduction/#comment-18 Heather, Kudos to your husband for being such a strong supporter. My wife, Sarah, was and is the same way. In fact, she's the only person I'm allowing to see my novel in its current and very drafty form. She says she likes it and she knows good fiction, so I'll keep on going. :) But the best part about the experience I had with my NaNoWriMo novel is that the whole point of my writing this book was in response to God's desire for me to tell myself a story of redemption. A story which I needed to hear first and foremost. It may be that no one else ever reads it. And that's okay, because I needed to. And what's more, I've already written one novel, the next one should be cake! :) I'll keep an eye out for your novels. Keep up the great work! Heather,

Kudos to your husband for being such a strong supporter. My wife, Sarah, was and is the same way. In fact, she’s the only person I’m allowing to see my novel in its current and very drafty form. She says she likes it and she knows good fiction, so I’ll keep on going. :)

But the best part about the experience I had with my NaNoWriMo novel is that the whole point of my writing this book was in response to God’s desire for me to tell myself a story of redemption. A story which I needed to hear first and foremost. It may be that no one else ever reads it. And that’s okay, because I needed to. And what’s more, I’ve already written one novel, the next one should be cake! :)

I’ll keep an eye out for your novels. Keep up the great work!

]]> By: Heather http://brandonsatrom.com/2007/12/31/the-seven-year-old-who-couldnt-draw-an-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Heather Tue, 08 Jan 2008 19:30:26 +0000 http://brandonsatrom.com/2007/12/31/the-seven-year-old-who-couldnt-draw-an-introduction/#comment-17 I have a similar story. In elementary school, I started a writing club. We wrote short stories to sell in the neighborhood. I think more writing than selling went on. My first novel, 6th grade. I still have it. A murder mystery. Too much Nancy Drew and Agatha Christie probably. After years and years of journaling, I decided (with some pushing from my husband) to look at writing seriously. I started with nonfiction. After all, I have this high-falutent seminary degree. Surely I must say "serious" stuff. But I couldn't help myself. A year ago, I had one novel under my belt. Okay, so that novel stinks. I wouldn't show it to my dog. Even if I had a dog. But I have two more novels that I love and a slew of stories waiting. Isn't it a fun journey? I have a similar story. In elementary school, I started a writing club. We wrote short stories to sell in the neighborhood. I think more writing than selling went on. My first novel, 6th grade. I still have it. A murder mystery. Too much Nancy Drew and Agatha Christie probably.
After years and years of journaling, I decided (with some pushing from my husband) to look at writing seriously. I started with nonfiction. After all, I have this high-falutent seminary degree. Surely I must say “serious” stuff.
But I couldn’t help myself.
A year ago, I had one novel under my belt.
Okay, so that novel stinks. I wouldn’t show it to my dog.
Even if I had a dog.
But I have two more novels that I love and a slew of stories waiting.
Isn’t it a fun journey?

]]> By: BSatrom http://brandonsatrom.com/2007/12/31/the-seven-year-old-who-couldnt-draw-an-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-6 BSatrom Tue, 01 Jan 2008 20:47:24 +0000 http://brandonsatrom.com/2007/12/31/the-seven-year-old-who-couldnt-draw-an-introduction/#comment-6 Jimmy and Joe, Thanks for the encouragement guys! I appreciate the feedback and support. Happy New Year! Jimmy and Joe,

Thanks for the encouragement guys! I appreciate the feedback and support. Happy New Year!

]]> By: Jimmy http://brandonsatrom.com/2007/12/31/the-seven-year-old-who-couldnt-draw-an-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-5 Jimmy Tue, 01 Jan 2008 08:40:19 +0000 http://brandonsatrom.com/2007/12/31/the-seven-year-old-who-couldnt-draw-an-introduction/#comment-5 Glad you are taking the time to do this - great job. I too am looking forward to reading more. Glad you are taking the time to do this – great job. I too am looking forward to reading more.

]]> By: Joe Lewis http://brandonsatrom.com/2007/12/31/the-seven-year-old-who-couldnt-draw-an-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-4 Joe Lewis Tue, 01 Jan 2008 04:59:56 +0000 http://brandonsatrom.com/2007/12/31/the-seven-year-old-who-couldnt-draw-an-introduction/#comment-4 Very cool Brandon - looking forward to this stuff. Very cool Brandon – looking forward to this stuff.

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