Comments on: How to become a happy writer

By: Mahdi

Mahdi — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 07:32:00 +0000

Thanks Ms. Daphne. I loved your writing and the videos attached here.

By: Daphne Gray-Grant

Daphne Gray-Grant — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:09:00 +0000

In reply to Tina Bemis. Congrats,Tina. What's the name of your book?

By: Tina Bemis

Tina Bemis — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 22:06:00 +0000

I just wrote my first official bio for a talk I am giving that included the words “…and author of the book….” That felt pretty good!

By: Daphne Gray-Grant

Daphne Gray-Grant — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:57:00 +0000

In reply to Diane. So glad you enjoyed it, Diane!

By: Daphne Gray-Grant

Daphne Gray-Grant — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:56:00 +0000

In reply to LuAnne Feik. I share your thoughts, LuAnne. Great that you have such a connection with your 12-year-old granddaughter. She's one lucky girl!

By: Diane

Diane — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:34:00 +0000

Loved this video! I immediately thought of so many people I’d love to bring to one of his talks. Thank you so much for sharing!

By: LuAnne Feik

LuAnne Feik — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:58:00 +0000

It’s really great if you have a friend who also likes to read and write. My 12-year-old granddaughter turned out to be such a person. It’s not that we think what each other writes is wonderful; it’s a secure relationship that allows us to kid each other about ideas that don’t work. That’s happiness.

By: Daphne Gray-Grant

Daphne Gray-Grant — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 01:01:00 +0000

In reply to Clarke Echols.

Well put, Clarke. I especially like your comment: “The key to happiness lies in getting over yourself, getting out of yourself, and being helpful to others — especially when you’re not being paid to do it.”

By: Daphne Gray-Grant

Daphne Gray-Grant — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 01:00:00 +0000

In reply to Bob. So many people DON'T enjoy writing though (and I used to be one of them!) You're very lucky not to have had to "work" at enjoying it!

By: Daphne Gray-Grant

Daphne Gray-Grant — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:59:00 +0000

In reply to Carla Sonheim.

He’s such a fine speaker, isn’t he? I really agree with his premise that happiness leads to success — and it’s a principle I try to instil in all my students. I can see how it would work for drawing as well.