tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post7007220251899702864..comments2024-03-25T17:56:01.825-04:00Comments on Insecure Writer's Support Group: 6 Tips to Champion Your StoryAlex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-18117293648389371102014-08-20T20:42:21.698-04:002014-08-20T20:42:21.698-04:00GB, keep plugging away :)
Suze, thanks so much
...GB, keep plugging away :)<br /><br />Suze, thanks so much <br /><br />Denise, noooo, no tossing please! Definitely listen to your inner reader.<br /><br />Heather, Anything creative sparks so many differing opinions. We just have to remember that.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-21289370355802744472014-08-05T08:07:06.070-04:002014-08-05T08:07:06.070-04:00It's so nice to hear people say this "alo...It's so nice to hear people say this "aloud" (well, you know what I mean). Perfection is thrown at us so much these days that we have to step back and remember we, as writers, are writing for us...we have something to tell! Also, it is a form of Art, people WILL view it differently. Thanks for reminding us of this fact!Anna J. Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11205463754053168658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-31667067601507672522014-07-29T18:25:06.938-04:002014-07-29T18:25:06.938-04:00I hear you Lyn. I'm getting conflicting opinio...I hear you Lyn. I'm getting conflicting opinions on my WIP, to the extent I wonder what I'm doing to my characters at the moment. I'm going to have to listen to my inner reader and go my own way or I'll be tossing 2 year's work onto the bonfire.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-25070529970395075122014-07-28T22:43:24.451-04:002014-07-28T22:43:24.451-04:00This was a strong post on a vital topic, Lyn. This was a strong post on a vital topic, Lyn. Suzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07908805179119217608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-43495648057023259052014-07-27T09:02:11.113-04:002014-07-27T09:02:11.113-04:00Over the years I've been battered from pillar ...Over the years I've been battered from pillar to post about my writing, and while it may have created long periods (like years) of self-doubt, it never killed the passion/determination that I have with my writing.<br /><br />I still keep plugging away, writing what I'm comfortable with, and if my writing isn't your cup of tea, so be it.<br /><br /><a href="http://gbmjrflashy.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Father Nature's Corner</a>G. B. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09783331838434598963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-44596787966060035292014-07-24T20:18:45.546-04:002014-07-24T20:18:45.546-04:00Doreen, it is sometimes a difficult decision to ma...Doreen, it is sometimes a difficult decision to make, but as I often say, 'No writing is wasted writing" and it's okay to make room for something new.<br /><br />Haneen, that's why we need reminders<br /><br />Ken, It can be a bit like that at times :)<br /><br />Carol, yep, we just have to keep writing. Thanks for popping over.<br /><br />Blue, ah yes, while youth is the first to go, being impressionable isn't always so fast on its tail ;) At least we do eventually learn. Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-24669146379733875142014-07-24T19:33:31.118-04:002014-07-24T19:33:31.118-04:00 Death by over-work. It had had so many second opi... <b>Death by over-work. It had had so many second opinions and so much uncertainty poured into it that it gave up its soul...</b> The exact same thing happened when I wrote my PhD. The powers that were should've trusted my voice or should've loved their own less. But I was young and impressionable :(<br /><br />Blue Grumpsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03106493133778319165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-3811038163803652422014-07-24T19:06:43.311-04:002014-07-24T19:06:43.311-04:00Ah, trampled passion. That totally can happen to a...Ah, trampled passion. That totally can happen to a story. This is a great run-down and list, Lyn! Onward to keeping the passion and believing in ourselves enough to improve and write more. :)Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-25078151856481907282014-07-24T11:43:38.893-04:002014-07-24T11:43:38.893-04:00Yep, worrying about making sure all the rules are ...Yep, worrying about making sure all the rules are followed definitely throws a wrench into my writing. If I don't start relaxing a bit, I'll never get my story finished.Chemist Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-52791443917117831952014-07-24T10:11:00.652-04:002014-07-24T10:11:00.652-04:00Good tips! 5 in particular is the one I often find...Good tips! 5 in particular is the one I often find myself needing the most :)Haneen Ibrahimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02630051804744173965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-10563528589455823542014-07-24T06:20:07.699-04:002014-07-24T06:20:07.699-04:00Most of us have had "Never Give Up" drum...Most of us have had "Never Give Up" drummed into our heads so when we must it just doesn't feel right.<br /><br />Doreen McGettiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11691803968607905576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-28271991443103688152014-07-23T21:48:17.192-04:002014-07-23T21:48:17.192-04:00Melissa, it does get easier over time.
Lori, One ...Melissa, it does get easier over time.<br /><br />Lori, One day I might go back and give the story another try. Best wishes for your self-publishing venture. <br /><br />Carol, exactly right.<br /><br />Rawknrobyn, self confidence is a huge factor in not only writing well, but getting that writing out there for others to read.<br /><br />Dean, being proud of your work in its "not-so-perfect glory" is the best thing you can do. And it makes the hard slog of writing so satisfying in the end.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-27247353755907012672014-07-23T21:09:37.147-04:002014-07-23T21:09:37.147-04:00I actually got "there" with my first boo...I actually got "there" with my first book and even though this is one thing I'd change, I am proud of it and all its not-so-perfect glory. As I work on book two, I find myself right back at the start, trying to avail myself of the demons you mention. Working on it, knowing the end is near and when I reach it, I shall smile.Dean K Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02585231102949370872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-68914583307181422492014-07-23T21:03:37.303-04:002014-07-23T21:03:37.303-04:00Great advice, stated in a very palatable way. So m...Great advice, stated in a very palatable way. So much of it is about self confidence. Isn't it?Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-12967090615386832202014-07-23T10:34:34.906-04:002014-07-23T10:34:34.906-04:00Excellent! In the end, it all boils down to trusti...Excellent! In the end, it all boils down to trusting yourself as a writer and storyteller.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-71341174745016284442014-07-23T09:43:06.013-04:002014-07-23T09:43:06.013-04:00Your description of the death of your story made m...Your description of the death of your story made me sad. The stories I create are like real people to me with lives of their own. I couldn't bear one of them "dying." Thanks for the encouraging post. I'm about to self-publish my first novel and I'm often plagued by the Doubts. I'll be reading this many times in the future.Lori L. MacLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12890789589449979750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-72607570623953817702014-07-23T07:21:10.568-04:002014-07-23T07:21:10.568-04:00I agree. Once you get the basics down, you need to...I agree. Once you get the basics down, you need to really filter the advice. After two MSs, I finally got to a point I was secure in my writing and was much better at deciding which comments I needed to heed and which I could ignore. Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-76989784442646076162014-07-22T20:52:23.209-04:002014-07-22T20:52:23.209-04:00Michelle, self-belief and passion will carry us a ...Michelle, self-belief and passion will carry us a long, long way.<br /><br />Jen, thanks<br /><br />Tonja, yep, there are so many conflicting opinions and it can confuse the poor writer.<br /><br />JQ, when we get into analytical mode for revisions, it's easy to fall out of love with our manuscripts. It's important to find the passion again.<br /><br />T. Drecker, weighing opinions truly is an art.<br /><br />Joy, yep, it's the lack of confidence that make us doubt.<br /><br />Lexa, will email you.<br /><br />Shell, and for that reason, having a clear vision for your story is just as important.<br /><br />Deanie, totally agree about the reminders. Thanks.<br /><br />Teresa, a very long road. I think the first step is recognising that you are, after all, a real writer.<br /><br />Krystal, exactly right.<br /><br />Chrys, and there's no point focusing on the haters.<br /><br />Nana, thanks :)<br /><br />Crystal, I hope you never stop 'pushing them'. <br />Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-33379426838796517352014-07-22T16:52:43.704-04:002014-07-22T16:52:43.704-04:00Excellent advice, and definitely timely...anytime....Excellent advice, and definitely timely...anytime. =) It was a shock to me initially that my stories didn't ring with everyone, almost to the point where I feared pushing them. But then, you never know who will love your work, right? Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-83143949562487399412014-07-22T16:40:36.317-04:002014-07-22T16:40:36.317-04:00As always. Wonderful advice.As always. Wonderful advice.Nana Prahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12854685637338591856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-9737326991563038982014-07-22T13:26:46.918-04:002014-07-22T13:26:46.918-04:00Great tips! Especially the first three. We always ...Great tips! Especially the first three. We always have to remember that our manuscripts/books won't be liked by everyone, and that there is no such thing as the perfect manuscript/book. There will always be a flaw, and there will always be haters.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-8550204318060260872014-07-22T11:28:18.577-04:002014-07-22T11:28:18.577-04:00So, so true. There has to be stopping point. We ha...So, so true. There has to be stopping point. We have to have a limit on how much feedback we'll seek out and how many drafts we'll do because there will always, always be something we can change. We need to live our stories and fight for them because we're the only ones who can. krystal janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02115542477066959046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-12576091778107692802014-07-22T11:16:31.821-04:002014-07-22T11:16:31.821-04:00Excellent, excellent...
#3 really strikes a chord...Excellent, excellent...<br /><br />#3 really strikes a chord with me. I used to think that everyone who offered advice was an expert, because, well...I wasn't a real writer yet, right? lol. It's a challenge, and can be such a long road, reaching the place where you trust your own voice and know that a lot of people will offer (although well-intended) advice that's pretty bad. Wonderful post, Lynda. :-)Teresa Cypherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940430996766842518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-54656737685609574452014-07-22T10:52:17.228-04:002014-07-22T10:52:17.228-04:00Excellent article with great advice. we all need r...Excellent article with great advice. we all need reminders about these things from time to time. Good job.Deanie Humphrys-Dunnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01158137427355179676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-54618100779200386192014-07-22T10:29:06.793-04:002014-07-22T10:29:06.793-04:00Great advice. I think #5 is the most important. Ye...Great advice. I think #5 is the most important. Yeah, it's important to get feedback and listen to what is being said, but it really comes down to it being YOUR story. Killing darlings is necessary sometimes, but only when it resonates with your true vision of the story. Shell Flowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08127004188099765270noreply@blogger.com