Congratulations to our new Member of the Week!
Member of the Week: T.C. Leonard
“Tell people things they want to know instead of regurgitating someone else’s version of the facts.”
Helium Member Since: July 2007
Articles on Helium: 883
Favorite quote:
True terror is to wake up one morning and discover that your high school class is running the country.–Kurt Vonnegut
Who inspires you?
I think my father inspired me more than anybody. He came from humble beginnings and managed to do pretty well for himself. I hope to do half as well in whatever endeavor I choose.
What have you gained from being a member of an online writers’ community?
I have made several friends with common interests and have had critical feedback that has often shown me a better way of doing things. I think forums such as the Poetry Coffee House at Helium are a great way of getting peer reviews.
What do you write about mostly? Do you consider yourself an expert in your field?
Lately I write mostly poetry that makes sport of the world in which we live—particularly the plight of the typical middle-aged male. That’s me!
What advice would you offer new Helium members?
Write in subjects that are your strengths, and don’t depend on Wikipedia (et al) as your source of knowledge. Tell people things they want to know instead of regurgitating someone else’s version of the facts.
What are your future goals with regard to writing?
I am the co-author of an unpublished manuscript. I think my primary goal would be to get it published and see what evolves from there.
Articles by T.C.
Every Wednesday, Helium’s blog will feature a new Member of the Week. Member of the Week is chosen through a process of nominations and assessment by Helium community members and staff. If you know a great writer you’d like to nominate, send a link to that member’s About Me page along with an explanation of his/her accomplishments to sh.helium@gmail.com.
March 31, 2012 at 2:02 am
I believe something awesome is in my future by reading All Helium’s Articles. It really inspired me . Big thank.
April 2, 2012 at 11:49 pm
“Tell people things they want to know instead of regurgitating someone else’s version of the facts.”
Couldn’t agree more, and when some information has to go on the way you found it, paraphrase.
April 10, 2012 at 4:14 pm
How did I miss this? TC, congrats on this! Always good to get to know my favorite people a little better!