Comments on: words I like: playwright

By: dtrasler

dtrasler — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:34:25 +0000

I think “smith” is a good suffix for writers of novels and so on – the idea of a story or series of words being beaten repeatedly and heated up until they form the right shape. I’m a playwright, so I assemble components to build a wondrous experience of theatrical luminousity. Of course, that’s jjust my interpretation…Loved this post, thank you sooooo much.

By: Aly Hawkins

Aly Hawkins — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:28:41 +0000

Marlene – Hey, you! Thanks for stopping by. Off topic: My mom was talking to me about your communion project, and I had some thoughts on it. Email me.

June – Yes, you DO need to come here more often. I miss your thinky thoughts, too.

Alex – My suspicion is that “wrights” of various kinds might begin to garner the respect we crave if we functioned more like hardworking craftsmen, rather than cranky, entitled children. I don’t think we need recognition half so much as we need a shifted paradigm: If we understood our “industry” as just as necessary to the strength and vitality of our society as quality cars, healthy food or well-managed banks, we might be seen as indispensable.

By: june

june — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 04:53:42 +0000

What she (Aly) said.

I need to come here more often. I miss your thinky thoughts.

By: Marlene Soffera

Marlene Soffera — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:28:32 +0000

I like the word “smith.” You, Aly, are a word-smith. And yes, that does imply a great deal of work. And talent. I want to be like you when I grow up. I want to be a word-smith and a WORD-smith.

By: Of Kings and Kingdoms | Addison Road

Of Kings and Kingdoms | Addison Road — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 07:03:08 +0000

[...] not just a retelling. It’s a … I’m not sure. A re-narrating maybe? A re-wrighting? If you know the story well, there’s an added dimension of anticipation to watching the show. [...]

By: Alexander Field

Alexander Field — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:51:02 +0000

Meant to type… “I love the idea of a writer/novelist/author” ….I think I’m tired….

By: Alexander Field

Alexander Field — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:47:51 +0000

I love of a writer/novelist/author whatever as a craftsman, a tradesman. This career rarely if ever gets that kind of respect from the general populace these days….We should unionize.

By: Doug "Wonderpants" Brown

Doug "Wonderpants" Brown — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 19:36:46 +0000

So, apparently the Wright brothers made . . . nothing?

By: Doug "Wonderpants" Brown

Doug "Wonderpants" Brown — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 18:16:48 +0000

No, they made hilarity.

By: Aly Hawkins

Aly Hawkins — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:57:35 +0000

At least two Wainwrights make music, right? Though I think originally, a wainwright made wagons.