tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post2830386064957862797..comments2024-03-25T17:56:01.825-04:00Comments on Insecure Writer's Support Group: Exploring Writing Boundaries in Five StepsAlex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-13164771040071323462014-02-16T16:33:28.327-05:002014-02-16T16:33:28.327-05:00Good article. A lot of the paranormal fads which a...Good article. A lot of the paranormal fads which are losing popularity are things I still enjoy writing about. And my thoughts are the pendulum eventually swings back.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-56644883340994631712014-02-14T15:42:44.745-05:002014-02-14T15:42:44.745-05:00Well said, Diane.
Hilary, we have to believe we c...Well said, Diane.<br /><br />Hilary, we have to believe we can before we get to the doing part. <br /><br />Michelle, you're an awesome flash writer. I think you'll do well because you know all about how to use a small number of words to make a big impact. That's something I struggle with. <br /><br />Sherry, true, our passions will keep us going strong. <br /><br />Carrie-Ann, it's clear to me that you found the thing you loved early on. :)<br /><br />J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-179088411734838062014-02-14T14:41:17.107-05:002014-02-14T14:41:17.107-05:00When I was younger, my mother was always trying to...When I was younger, my mother was always trying to get me to write contemporary stories and short stories, instead of historical and book-length stories (novellas and novelettes, really). The closest I'll come to contemporary is when a story that began historically eventually moves into late contemporary historical territory.Carrie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810154378449825641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-8882929092131172222014-02-13T15:06:04.114-05:002014-02-13T15:06:04.114-05:00Great advice! It's important to write what yo...Great advice! It's important to write what you enjoy!Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-77919015185635316102014-02-12T07:58:32.146-05:002014-02-12T07:58:32.146-05:00A great post Joy!
I know my strength - flash ficti...A great post Joy!<br />I know my strength - flash fiction - but I'm not sure how that would translate into a mystery/suspense novella (my longer project...)<br />I suppose I have to take it a step at a time...Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-45013507121903584992014-02-11T17:30:43.884-05:002014-02-11T17:30:43.884-05:00Great advice - especially the believe in yourself ...Great advice - especially the believe in yourself part :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00938287202761607041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-89554178839238642182014-02-11T09:40:02.433-05:002014-02-11T09:40:02.433-05:00Great post. Believe in yourself. Absolutely. If yo...Great post. Believe in yourself. Absolutely. If you don't, who will? Write on.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-83669441931709635362014-02-11T08:20:08.348-05:002014-02-11T08:20:08.348-05:00Joylene,
I can so relate that that.I rack my brai...Joylene, <br />I can so relate that that.I rack my brain, trying to come up with the positives. J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-43275643772025592552014-02-11T08:14:31.700-05:002014-02-11T08:14:31.700-05:00I love the idea of a pro and con list. It makes me...I love the idea of a pro and con list. It makes me smile when I realize I'm trying to add more things to the pro side to justify why I'm steering in that direction. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-56594514655697647992014-02-10T19:34:02.654-05:002014-02-10T19:34:02.654-05:00Diane, that's one of things that keeps me movi...Diane, that's one of things that keeps me moving forward. I try to stay abreast of what's happening in publishing. <br /><br />PAS, thanks for stopping in.<br /><br />True that, Lynda. It can make the difference between standing still and moving forward.<br /><br />Christine, thanks. Very true that when we get down we forget the things we do well. J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-15697918105980576842014-02-10T18:57:43.378-05:002014-02-10T18:57:43.378-05:00Excellent post. I think many people forget to look...Excellent post. I think many people forget to look at their strengths when it seems they aren't getting anywhere.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-42423688248808146692014-02-10T17:58:20.007-05:002014-02-10T17:58:20.007-05:00Believing in yourself makes a huge difference. I&#...Believing in yourself makes a huge difference. I'll have to try a Pros and Cons list.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-81353819603483289962014-02-10T15:25:37.791-05:002014-02-10T15:25:37.791-05:00Great advice today. Thanks
Great advice today. Thanks<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03702078437187559298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-64928699760394330462014-02-10T14:17:55.180-05:002014-02-10T14:17:55.180-05:00Yes, study the industry and the craft. Never go in...Yes, study the industry and the craft. Never go into it blindly.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-49003866421206715032014-02-10T13:54:33.534-05:002014-02-10T13:54:33.534-05:00Susan, my thoughts exactly.
No worries, Alex. I w...Susan, my thoughts exactly.<br /><br />No worries, Alex. I will say that I have a lot of respect for people who write Sci-Fi and Fantasy. All of that world building would drive me around the bend. <br /><br />Pat, true that. Nobody ever won a war without scoping out the territory first.<br /><br />Glad this resonated with your, Linda.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-22071844557675434452014-02-10T13:03:40.441-05:002014-02-10T13:03:40.441-05:00Great post - very heartening! I'm going to rea...Great post - very heartening! I'm going to read it again now and take the advice on-board!Linda Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08845487317521150618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-1945865770668768312014-02-10T09:42:38.727-05:002014-02-10T09:42:38.727-05:00Knowing the landscape is a good one, then you can ...Knowing the landscape is a good one, then you can top it and break on throughPat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-17536842572172230942014-02-10T09:24:52.063-05:002014-02-10T09:24:52.063-05:00Everyone said science fiction was dead when I star...Everyone said science fiction was dead when I started my series, but I'm glad I wrote it anyway. Steampunk is popular and seems really interesting, but I know it's not a genre I could write. I'll stick to my strength, which is space opera.<br />Thanks for mentioning CassaFire!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-68775583172588843202014-02-10T09:15:54.240-05:002014-02-10T09:15:54.240-05:00Your advice is perfect for me. When I first starti...Your advice is perfect for me. When I first starting submitting my very first book, I was told by many agents that publishers didn't want futuristic or paranormal romance. But it was what I liked to write. Now its a big chunk of the market. Fads come and go so I'll stay with what I like.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.com