tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post3300978286544320337..comments2024-03-25T17:56:01.825-04:00Comments on Insecure Writer's Support Group: Z – The Power of ZeroAlex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-12949666283763411402015-06-09T19:41:34.656-04:002015-06-09T19:41:34.656-04:00Have really enjoyed your A-Z posts and I've pi...Have really enjoyed your A-Z posts and I've picked up a few good tips - thanks!<br />Popping by on the A to Z Road Trip<br />Debbie<br />www.myrandommusings.blogspot.com<br />Random Musingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05298522848171348845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-68374315229138908342015-06-01T21:48:09.315-04:002015-06-01T21:48:09.315-04:00Hey guys! I am just passing thru on the A-to-Z Roa...Hey guys! I am just passing thru on the A-to-Z Road Trip. I really enjoyed the collaborative efforts you all put in here for so many encouraging posts. <br /><br />I did the challenge over at <a href="https://promptlywritten.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">Promptly Written</a>. This blog, <a href="https://therattlingbones.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">The Rattling Bones</a>,<br />is my new one. I signed up for your email list and look forward to your more of your posts. See you next April! ~Lori~ Ravynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16842889270339265787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-75338722928820763702015-05-04T14:02:40.199-04:002015-05-04T14:02:40.199-04:00Zero is a sure sign I need to take a nap. Or pick ...Zero is a sure sign I need to take a nap. Or pick up a good book. Or eat some cookies. Like everything else, the feeling passes. Excellent Z challenge, Lynda. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-37715987714096956552015-05-03T13:54:12.713-04:002015-05-03T13:54:12.713-04:00A great note to end the challenge with. I feel lik...A great note to end the challenge with. I feel like I've been in the zero loop lately with writing, so this is helpful. I should have visited your blog more this month!Shell Flowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08127004188099765270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-19451739917920723002015-05-03T13:54:12.005-04:002015-05-03T13:54:12.005-04:00A great note to end the challenge with. I feel lik...A great note to end the challenge with. I feel like I've been in the zero loop lately with writing, so this is helpful. I should have visited your blog more this month!Shell Flowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08127004188099765270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-6973508389483445872015-05-03T12:01:00.587-04:002015-05-03T12:01:00.587-04:00No one has zero talent? I love that :)my z-post wa...No one has zero talent? I love that :)my z-post was about Zero too. I'm exhausted but very happy for finishing this year's A to Z challenge, thanks for being such a support guys ^-^Haneen Ibrahimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02630051804744173965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-91618930967565850222015-05-03T06:19:17.688-04:002015-05-03T06:19:17.688-04:00Good stuff!Good stuff!Blogorattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12821621371176285384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-45600493231868611672015-05-02T18:26:52.873-04:002015-05-02T18:26:52.873-04:00My biggest Challenge was Procrastination... This C...My biggest Challenge was Procrastination... This Challenge though definitely helped me overcome THAT! At least for this month :)<br /><br />--Mee Magnum (<a href="http://www.thechinesequest.com" rel="nofollow">The Chinese Quest</a>)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11083406031500623945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-3623170720167641752015-05-02T00:03:36.904-04:002015-05-02T00:03:36.904-04:00Alex, all the admins did a brilliant job! And so d...Alex, all the admins did a brilliant job! And so did you, of course.<br /><br />Joy, writing makes all the difference!<br /><br />Val, that break to get in some living never fails to inspire.<br /><br />Christine, chocolate is win!<br /><br />Linda, that overwhelming feeling is never fun, but the break often helps.<br /><br />Pat, That was almost my title: From Zero to Hero.<br /><br />Susan, lucky you!! And yes, support from fellow writers is essential.<br /><br />Lee, the champagne is in my belly!<br /><br />Dr Theda, thanks so much.<br /><br />IB Arora, tapping it is the key<br /><br />Hilary, thanks!! And cheers to you too for the support.<br /><br />Cathy, I hope you persevere.<br /><br />Patricia, Breaks are good!<br /><br />J, motivational posts really help<br /><br />Gary, sounds like you're in a good place.<br /><br />Nadine, that's so awesome to hear.<br /><br />Michelle, little by little makes things happen.<br /><br />Victoria, I hope you work through those zero moments. One problem at a time is the best way to do it.<br /><br />Ranveer, thanks<br /><br />Roland, sleep works too! I often feel refreshed and ready to tackle the world again after sleep.<br /><br />Li, reading is absolutely the next best thing. In fact, it's on par with writing. And friends are great for helping out in a brainstorm session.<br /><br />Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-18432291437959593502015-05-01T16:07:07.154-04:002015-05-01T16:07:07.154-04:00I go read something. I figure if I'm not writi...I go read something. I figure if I'm not writing, then reading is the next best thing. Or I'll visit Twitter and check out how other peeps are doing with their WIP. There's always someone else who's stuck or gnawing their fingernails over a project. Or I'll call a friend to brainstorm and problem solve.Lihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08831231531918915804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-81799120122638849672015-05-01T12:19:15.516-04:002015-05-01T12:19:15.516-04:00Great to be with you at Z, even if my solution to ...Great to be with you at Z, even if my solution to Zero is too often 'sleep'. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-80194171022194652012015-05-01T10:48:23.223-04:002015-05-01T10:48:23.223-04:00Congrats to you for finishing in style. Zero can d...Congrats to you for finishing in style. Zero can do wonder and make one a winner in the race:)Vishal Bheeroohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01085897828634157572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-59355122639088806072015-05-01T09:52:16.011-04:002015-05-01T09:52:16.011-04:00You have good points here, Lynda. And boy, with m...You have good points here, Lynda. And boy, with my memoir about attending college with five kids in tow, I'm having zero moments. I need to look at only one problem at a time as I go back and revise. And then go back and revise again. Your post is very timely for me. Thanks for these tips. Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-21481641979882376042015-05-01T04:40:15.531-04:002015-05-01T04:40:15.531-04:00Everyday, I work on conquering those zeroes... lit...Everyday, I work on conquering those zeroes... little by little<br /><br />YAY!<br />We did it!<br />That's a wrap---------Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-3277872490365948782015-04-30T20:39:39.316-04:002015-04-30T20:39:39.316-04:00What else am I going to do? I can't imagine li...What else am I going to do? I can't imagine life without writing. I'm happier when I write, so I've already started out way past zero.Nadine_Feldmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05742177071130596367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-77317427534301931192015-04-30T20:33:12.647-04:002015-04-30T20:33:12.647-04:00Hey Lynda,
Welcome to my IWSG aka "I Was See...Hey Lynda,<br /><br />Welcome to my IWSG aka "I Was Seeking Gary". <br /><br />ZERO is no big deal to me. I don't care about breaking into the writing industry. I'm happy being a smug amateur. <br /><br />Well done to all of you who did the alphabet thing. Enjoy your eleven months of reflection posts.<br /><br />Gary :) klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-45618308730244886992015-04-30T16:59:47.029-04:002015-04-30T16:59:47.029-04:00J here, stopping by from the #atozchallenge - wher...J here, stopping by from the #atozchallenge - where I am part of Arlee's A to Z Ambassador Team.<br />Welcome to "Z-day"! (Time to watch the iZombie television series?)<br />Hope to see you at the after party. I'm looking forward to when the Reflections Linky List opens on Monday May 4th. <br />To fight the zero feelings, I turn to motivational posts. Lucky for me, the net is full of them!<br /><a href="http://jlennidornerblog.what-are-they.com/" rel="nofollow">-J</a> @JLenniDornerJ Lenni Dornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961335286982498158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-71723277683336669372015-04-30T15:29:11.819-04:002015-04-30T15:29:11.819-04:00This may be weird, but I take a break when I'm...This may be weird, but I take a break when I'm feeling like a zero. I do something I'm good at and that boosts my confidence.<br /><br />Congratulations on getting to the end of the challenge too. =)<br /><br />~Patricia Lynne aka Patricia Josephine~<br />Member of C. Lee's Muffin Commando Squad<br /><a href="http://storydam.com/" rel="nofollow">Story Dam</a><br /><a href="http://www.patricialynne.com/blog.html" rel="nofollow">Patricia Lynne, Indie Author</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-13501822939810276132015-04-30T14:57:25.359-04:002015-04-30T14:57:25.359-04:00What encouragement with "no one has zero tale...What encouragement with "no one has zero talent"! Sometimes I feel just like that, but I know it's not exactly true deep down. My talent is different than others and it's just a matter of honing in on my talent. Thanks for the inspiration!Cathy Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01056276734145310231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-9485374621381151242015-04-30T13:46:03.405-04:002015-04-30T13:46:03.405-04:00Hi Lynda .. the zero concept is a good one .. we&#...Hi Lynda .. the zero concept is a good one .. we've all got something going for us .. and we need to persevere ... <br /><br />Well said .. and congratulations to all who helped the IWSG site etc .. <br /><br />Cheers to one and all for completing the Challenge .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-25677183236875727282015-04-30T13:19:13.503-04:002015-04-30T13:19:13.503-04:00my first boss used to say that everyone has some i...my first boss used to say that everyone has some innate talent we only need to find and tap iti b arorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17161315866262492520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-32979974595241024262015-04-30T12:49:53.552-04:002015-04-30T12:49:53.552-04:00in math.... "zero" was the greatest thin...in math.... "zero" was the greatest thing to ever be invented...<br />... Hope (and not "giving up") have been well stated in your posts , dear Lady.... and some really good advice as well...<br />.. A great day to you and yours...Dr. Thedahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16437013120611829846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-84397023286500715022015-04-30T12:24:57.494-04:002015-04-30T12:24:57.494-04:00Where's the champagne? And you're right ab...Where's the champagne? And you're right about dissing that Zero. Let's put two behind a 1 and give 100% to reaching our goals. <br /><br />cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-71444969990500798892015-04-30T12:24:42.996-04:002015-04-30T12:24:42.996-04:00It really took years after publishing my first boo...It really took years after publishing my first book before I got over the occasional zero feelings. Support of fellow writers help.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-35258793094019957382015-04-30T12:24:24.841-04:002015-04-30T12:24:24.841-04:00Zero can quickly turn to hero, right?Zero can quickly turn to hero, right?Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.com