tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post61053591451778129..comments2024-03-29T05:29:25.218-07:00Comments on Coming Down the Mountain: What Malcolm Gladwell Teaches Writers about SuccessKaren Jones Gowenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-21622035814472383362014-04-29T01:13:23.771-07:002014-04-29T01:13:23.771-07:00I got the chance to see him speak once, and it was...I got the chance to see him speak once, and it was phenomenal. If you enjoy his books, you would love to see him live. Highly recommended. <br /><br />Very proud to claim him as a fellow Canadian. I've learned so much from his books.J.H. Moncrieffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045467689291025137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-22666815775381493112013-10-13T21:50:08.754-07:002013-10-13T21:50:08.754-07:00Hi Karen. Thanks for popping by my blog recently. ...Hi Karen. Thanks for popping by my blog recently. It's been lovely to have contact again. Now I haven't heard of Gladwell, my bad obviously, but I think knowing your audience is crucial to writing success.<br /><br />Hope all goes well for you Karen. I'll be back later as I"m interested in the next post too but am running out of time just now.<br /><br />DeniseDenise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-55217202896621249032013-10-11T13:27:54.982-07:002013-10-11T13:27:54.982-07:00Dear Karen, thanks for these Gladwell quotes, I...Dear Karen, thanks for these Gladwell quotes, I've read the earlier book you mention and I thought there was also another book of his I read. Now I'll get my name on at the library for his latest book. And yes, the quote you use really are instructive for someone who wants to write and communicate with others. Peace.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-73056646369803467372013-10-11T00:38:28.204-07:002013-10-11T00:38:28.204-07:00Hi Karen - I've read about Gladwell - but have...Hi Karen - I've read about Gladwell - but haven't read any of his books .. and don't think I have them here - great post - really highlights the elements that he's learnt are important to being wanted to read by others .. <br /><br />Great post - thanks for posting .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-73750758221321134602013-10-08T19:18:20.089-07:002013-10-08T19:18:20.089-07:00Hi Karen!
He sounds very interesting. I've nev...Hi Karen!<br />He sounds very interesting. I've never heard of him or his books before, but I'm going to check them out. Thanks!Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-41786816389942488452013-10-08T14:02:17.626-07:002013-10-08T14:02:17.626-07:00Nicki, and very sexy lol.Nicki, and very sexy lol.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-64887970757409738802013-10-08T13:47:42.866-07:002013-10-08T13:47:42.866-07:00I like a humble fella. Thanks for this succinct in...I like a humble fella. Thanks for this succinct intro to him & what makes him cool (and successful).Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-22010536876834831262013-10-08T12:23:42.584-07:002013-10-08T12:23:42.584-07:00I've never read Malcolm Gladwell, but I do lik...I've never read Malcolm Gladwell, but I do like going to the library (except when I'm doing research for my dissertation. Then I just feel stressed out.). So maybe I'll like his books too. Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-4878797070033022522013-10-08T07:09:42.037-07:002013-10-08T07:09:42.037-07:00Hi, Karen:
Great post about Malcolm Gladwell. I r...Hi, Karen:<br />Great post about Malcolm Gladwell. I read his Tipping Point Book, too. Twice. And shared it with many others. A thought provoking book to be sure. I truly believe that writers need to remain grounded. Thanks so much, Karen, for sharing this with your readers.Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-17215361912792851452013-10-07T19:39:22.649-07:002013-10-07T19:39:22.649-07:00HI, Karen,
I like the REAL factor of this author....HI, Karen,<br /><br />I like the REAL factor of this author. A writer should write for the pure enjoyment of it as well as to give a part of themselves. It's part of being human ... we need to share, learn, and grow.Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-11641334186985961442013-10-07T14:37:21.517-07:002013-10-07T14:37:21.517-07:00Susan, Yes he really is from Canada. His mother is...Susan, Yes he really is from Canada. His mother is Jamaican and father British and raised the family in Canada. Really interesting background in his family.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-79026711155129150682013-10-07T12:18:38.759-07:002013-10-07T12:18:38.759-07:00I have to read these books. Funny remark about bei...I have to read these books. Funny remark about being from Canada. Is that true?Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-15878901763466391712013-10-07T11:05:18.628-07:002013-10-07T11:05:18.628-07:00Just happened by accident - yeah, I know the feeli...Just happened by accident - yeah, I know the feeling.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-29178897440973714212013-10-07T11:03:14.416-07:002013-10-07T11:03:14.416-07:00Strong writers are outsiders looking in, not part ...Strong writers are outsiders looking in, not part of the In-Crowd. Gladwell's OUTLIERS speaks to us. <br /><br />{BTW-Couldn't help but notice his surname is rife with meaning, but that's the character-namer in me ;) }Mirka Breenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653086859905415156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-74591169759508360692013-10-07T10:45:33.886-07:002013-10-07T10:45:33.886-07:00Malcom's enthusiasm shines through. Yes Canada...Malcom's enthusiasm shines through. Yes Canada is a great place, but then I'm biased :O)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-52369381768387833882013-10-07T10:14:02.027-07:002013-10-07T10:14:02.027-07:00Very interesting. Hadn't heard there was a new...Very interesting. Hadn't heard there was a new book coming, will definitely pick it up.<br /><br />cheers,<br />mood<br /><a href="http://moodywriting.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Moody Writing</a>mooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-15982717211964796252013-10-07T09:45:27.039-07:002013-10-07T09:45:27.039-07:00Big up for Canada!! He sounds like a most grounded...Big up for Canada!! He sounds like a most grounded writerly man!! Yay! Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-38251982962114524112013-10-07T09:26:12.168-07:002013-10-07T09:26:12.168-07:00I loved The Tipping Point. I like his comment abou...I loved The Tipping Point. I like his comment about the more he writes, the less wisdom he feels he has. I've felt that way for years.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-69562428953534643012013-10-07T06:03:15.621-07:002013-10-07T06:03:15.621-07:00Sounds like an interessting author with some good ...Sounds like an interessting author with some good points to make. Will have to check him out. Thanks Susan!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04218651886143284455noreply@blogger.com