Sunday 4th January - #musicwriters highlights

It's great to see how well #musicwriters kicked off this Sunday! We had loads of thoughtful comments and topics brought up, so here's this week's summary.

Topic #1 - How do you stand out from the crowd?

@MWritersChat depends on you goals, my content is honest and unbiased to be taken seriously but my alias is corny enough to catch the eye.
— GavTheGothicChav (@GavinJGriffiths) January 4, 2015

@MWritersChat Amusing comments my +1s drop at live reviews #musicwriters
— Elizabeth (@libby_ayres) January 4, 2015

@MWritersChat I'm a walking gimmick. If you see 'tricksy riff' and 'punishing drums' in a review, it's likely mine.
— Ali Zombie (@alizombie_) January 4, 2015

Topic #2 - What are your views on copy and pasting press releases?

@MWritersChat It's only okay if it's not an opinion, and it's kept to the opening paragraph #musicwriters
— Elizabeth (@libby_ayres) January 4, 2015

@MWritersChat blatantly copy and pasting? No, quoting something is fine if done sparingly but copy and pasting is just lazy.
— GavTheGothicChav (@GavinJGriffiths) January 4, 2015

Topic #3 - What releases are you looking forward to in 2015?

@MWritersChat My money's on Marilyn Manson and Atreyu, can't wait to hear what they've got lined up #musicwriters
— Ali Zombie (@alizombie_) January 4, 2015

@MWritersChat I'm looking forward for Three Days Grace and Nightwish albums :) #musicwriters
— Meg(z)han. (@gotmeghan) January 4, 2015

@MWritersChat Coldplay! Interesting how they'll wind things up. @Treasuresmusic are my ones to watch though
— Elizabeth (@libby_ayres) January 4, 2015

Topic #4 - What's your best working environment?

@MWritersChat I occasionally write on the bus but to work properly I have to be at my desk #musicwriters
— Sêan Reid (@seanreid86) January 4, 2015

@MWritersChat I don't have anything that I use when I write. I like to listen to scores/fantasy stuff more than anything #musicwriters
— Meg(z)han. (@gotmeghan) January 4, 2015

@MWritersChat #musicwriters solitude, and a cold beer is all you need. At peace to write freely.
— GavTheGothicChav (@GavinJGriffiths) January 4, 2015

@MWritersChat I love writing in bed. 3am, no distractions, just the music #musicwriters
— Ali Zombie (@alizombie_) January 4, 2015

Topic #5 - How has your site handled the Christmas break?

@MWritersChat Like many we had a quiet period. Only a few posts but nothing major. Concentrated on 2015 #musicwriters
— Sêan Reid (@seanreid86) January 4, 2015

Topic #6 - Inspirational journalists

@MWritersChat I look up to music journalists like @JimDeRogatis and @BenMyers1. Both exceptional writers. #musicwriters
— Mark McConville (@Writer1990Mark) January 4, 2015

Feel free to leave a comment with any topics you'd like to suggest for this week's chat, the poll for suggested topics will go live today, so keep your eyes on the sidebar if you'd like to vote!
Remember, topics aren't compulsory, they're just to spark debate!
Thanks again for all those who got involved on Sunday, hope to see you all back on 11th January!