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Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:46:25 -0500

I had it very nice for a few weeks. Happiness and good times. But as always I pushed myself away. Having it so good and dealing with pain keeps me conflicted and my engery feels like an out of control dance.
Instead of traveling far away like Johnny, I decided I am going to live in a tree house and pick apples all day.
Thanks for having Johnny come into the lives of people who are searching for greatness and joy.

Now available: Johnny Wraith Stories Volume I - Johnny Wraith

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:08:18 -0600

It gives me joy to know you found enough in Johnny got his gun to read to the end. I hope there was something in it that made you think, laugh, and suffer a few moments of despair. Without a little pain, we wouldn't know when we have it so good, right?

Now available: Johnny Wraith Stories Volume I

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:07:39 -0600

I was finally able to finish Johnny Got his Gun. It was very interesting and well written.
Good Luck with the other books.

How to Become a Good Writer: - Alan Edward

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:24:55 -0600

Thanks for the advise, that is the conclusion I also came to(after reading this page of course), I just wanted to know from someone more experienced. Thanks for the compliment, it means a'lot coming a published author.

How to Become a Good Writer: - Johnny Wraith

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 05:38:05 -0600

Scott,
Send me your email address by clicking the contact button at the top of this page.
Johnny

How to Become a Good Writer: - Scott

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 23:54:43 -0600

Dear Johnny: Have you heard from Ronald? I also know him and have not since 09/09. A Happy New Year to you and yours.

How to Become a Good Writer: - Scott

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 23:54:22 -0600

Dear Johnny: Have you heard from Ronald? I also know him and have not since 09/09. A Happy New Year to you and yours.

How to Become a Good Writer: - Johnny Wraith

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:11:21 -0600

Alan,
You are asking a tough question, but I'll give you an easy answer. Start writing and keep writing. Sign up for a free Doodlekit web site and start posting your stories. Post one story a week and keep it up until you have about 20 of them on your site. At the same time, sign up with a few writing forums and post the same stories there, and comment on other people's stories. This will give you feedback that will make you a better writer. Do this and it will all start falling into place. Also try to read 1 book a week. The more you read and write, the better writer you'll become. And just for the record, you aren't a bad writer. You write clearly and I understand what you are saying. Who gives a shit what your English teacher thinks?

How to Become a Good Writer: - Alan Edward

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 06:35:56 -0600

This is probably the wrong place to look for help. I read this page and saw this conversation, then I though maybe I can get some help from the people who have been commenting. I want to become a better writer, but my situation is a little different. I haven't found ANYONE I can talk to, I can't find any good advise, I really have tried hard looking for good advise. I read most of these comments, and I think maybe you guys might be willing to help me out. Since you are all writers. I recently just decided to become writer, I'm eighteen and so I have no experience whatsoever. You see, I think I am a very creative person, and lately I have been thinking that my ideas might be good in writing. Theres just one thing, I failed all my english classes, my english is horrible. . . Yeah, I know, how do I have any hope of becoming a writer when I can't pass a single english class!?(of course I made them up already, but I failed the first time around). I am a horrible writer, but if there is one thing I CAN do is be creative with my stories. And trust me, I have ALOT of stories. Lately, I have been trying to read more books, and write more often, I don't think college english will be any easier. So, I have great stories, but horrible grammar and writing skills. . . what do you guys think?

johnny got his gun: more than a story

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:27:26 -0600

good book

johnny got his gun: more than a story - Tuliette

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:23:25 -0600

Um... Johnny? What's in the cup... and does it runneth over or is it empty or does it have something nasty in it? Just asking... If you are going to make it and drink out of this cup then what's in it? Am I making sense or missing something??? I guess I have to read the book, huh? I didn't get a chance to read it all before you took it down.

FLOWERS FOR ADAM - 10 - A light touchdown

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:49:51 -0600

Will you ever write a book about fairies or your rainbow dog?

FLOWERS FOR ADAM - 10 - A light touchdown

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:24:15 -0600

I am still waiting for my book. Hopefully this week I will get it

How to Become a Good Writer: - Johnny Wraith

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 20:24:13 -0500

Anthony,
My current worry about Ronald is that I haven't heard from him in a while.
I'll check out your blog.
Johnny

How to Become a Good Writer: - Anthony Phillip

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 14:28:15 -0500

I enjoyed reading the correspondence between Johnny and Ronald. I couldn't imagine Ronald initiating something with the "Whore Next Door" until I saw the written proof myself. Way to go Ronald! I know a "Girl Next Door" too, except she is not a whore. She has a boyfriend and is only in town for one more day. Decisions, decisions.

This morning I woke up with the career initiative to become a writer. I searched for "how to become a good writer" and clicked on the 1st and 6th link under the results. This blog was the 6th link.

I recently graduated from USC and don't have a job. Two days ago I started blogging to vent about my frustrations with looking for a job. I've been living at home for the past three months and each day I stay here it is becoming more like the fulfilling of a prison sentence than that of a welcoming home party. I want to embark on doing something creative with my life and writing has recently come to mind. I am not a "good writer" by the aristocratic standard either but I think I have begun to improve with my recent interest in reading books (lots of books). Because I'm new to the blogging world I'm curious to know something. What methods of marketing and promoting yourself were you able to establish a following of readers? Check out my blog to and comment on it if you wish.

~Anthony Phillip
web link

How to Become a Good Writer: - ronald matthew kelly

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 22:08:46 -0500

Dear Johnny,

I finally broke down about six months ago and let the Whore Nexy Door come into my apartment and do the nasty.

The result:

1. She kept begging to come back. This meant that she would call or text me at three am, which was convenient for her but not me.

2.. Which led to me losing sleep from all of her damn texts and calls.

3. Which led to me losing work shifts from sleeping past the alarm.

4. Which led to bills not being paid.

5. Which led to desperation gambling to try to catch up on my bills and rent.

6. Which led to having even less money.

7. Which led to me being evicted from my partment. Actually I voluntarily left in lieu of eviction, but the end result was the same: homelessness.

8. Which led to a flea-bag motel.

9. Which led to working too many shifts in a row, to get enough money to get another apartment, which led to exhaustion.

10. Which led to another week-long stay in a hospital.

11. Which led to another round of homelessness.

12. Which led to me moving in with my Mom.

13. Which was an excellent decision, because my rent is so much less than it was, and my Mom needed help around the house.

BUT I HAVEN'T WRITTEN ONE DAMN STORY, NOT TO MENTION A PARAGRAPH OR EVEN A PROVOCATIVE SENTENCE IN AT LEAST THE LAST SIX MONTHS.

But I did write this comment, which is excellent, in my humble opinion.

I'm back inb the saddle again.

But no longer fucking the Whore Next Door.

Life is good.

How are you doing, by the way?

Ronald

How to Become a Good Writer: - Rain

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:46:09 -0600

I will admit, just from reading this, that you are a good writer. However, I disagree with you on many subjects. You should not outcast published authors just because they make money. In fact, usually writing doesn't get you much money anyway. Published writers are not necessarily aristocratic, egotistical, or judgmental. Just because someone is educated doesn't mean they're not a real person. Actually, I think many of the world's problems are caused because people can't see other people as being real. Everything from bullying, to prejudice, to war, is often caused by a simple ignorance of the fact that every human being has a soul; has feelings. Also, I'm sorry but I'm not going to become an alcoholic just to write better. It's possible to loosen up without going on a binge. You can take in more of the world if your mind hasn't gone funny, anyway. Sure, you'll experience something if you get hammered, the question is, will you remember it?

FLOWERS FOR ADAM - Chapter 2 - The fish - kyle

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:34:25 -0500

Ive tripped pretty hard before but nothing like that ever happened

FLOWERS FOR ADAM - Chapter 2 - The fish - bobby

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:30:30 -0500

thats it?

Ordinary Grit Ch1 - Justin Briggs

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:53:41 -0500

love the site btw