tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post1765487245303686264..comments2024-03-25T17:56:01.825-04:00Comments on Insecure Writer's Support Group: Throwing In My Two Cents...Alex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-27169287097127657592014-03-07T17:14:47.516-05:002014-03-07T17:14:47.516-05:00Michelle Howard, I did have lots to say, after all...Michelle Howard, I did have lots to say, after all... LOL<br /><br />Scruffy-duck, I may have to visit Mr.Google to find out more about "special snowflake" syndrome...<br /><br />Debra, so glad you like the advice...<br /><br />Toinette, at heart, I AM a realist... that doesn't always help...Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-78956657507459769802014-03-05T14:49:40.119-05:002014-03-05T14:49:40.119-05:00I love this. It's so honest and encouraging. I...I love this. It's so honest and encouraging. It helps you face reality without giving up on your dream. Way to go!Toi Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493934864387695248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-2025432602285669442014-03-05T09:42:32.143-05:002014-03-05T09:42:32.143-05:00This is the best advice ever. haha
And though you...This is the best advice ever. haha<br /><br />And though you've written for a short time, you always have good advice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-90855075175748016482014-03-04T18:27:57.710-05:002014-03-04T18:27:57.710-05:00Good advice. A lot of writers (well people in gene...Good advice. A lot of writers (well people in general) suffer from 'special snowflake' syndrome. But people are special, and wonderful at the same time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-38923617610547532082014-03-04T17:35:38.686-05:002014-03-04T17:35:38.686-05:00Alex, grounded works for me... I can do that... (b...Alex, grounded works for me... I can do that... (btw, are geniuses grounded individuals LOL)<br /><br />Susan, I submitted the proposal today.<br /><br />Rachna, I'll keep my feet planted firmly on the ground.<br /><br />Pat, you're the essence of uniqueness... no question about that. LOL<br /><br />C.Lee, I like to think that I'm sensible. When the club takes off, I'm hoping to start with a manageable group. <br /><br />Andrew, I'm trying to imagine him saying that to his agent... seems weird. LOL<br /><br />Denise, I'm planning that speech delivery carefully as I want it to be a memorable lesson.<br /><br />Jamie, thank you.<br /><br />Carrie-Anne, I'm glad the tips helped you and good luck with the blogging.<br /><br />Patricia Lynne, so true.<br /><br />Joy, it's an awkward spot, hey?<br /><br />Christine, thank you.<br /><br />Heather, a mad and crazy business, for sure.<br /><br />Doreen, thank you.<br /><br />Melissa, that's a LOT of chirping going on... how do you manage it?<br />Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-42866490064664469072014-03-04T17:20:44.238-05:002014-03-04T17:20:44.238-05:00Great advice. I think you had plenty to say :)Great advice. I think you had plenty to say :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13164269285285491186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-72811056673260858992014-03-04T15:43:45.077-05:002014-03-04T15:43:45.077-05:00I'm approaching 2000 followers on Twitter... a...I'm approaching 2000 followers on Twitter... and the vast majority of those are writers. If that's not a cold dose of reality, I don't know what is.<br /><br />Great post!<br />Good luck with your club. :)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-42409586569467087682014-03-04T14:03:30.472-05:002014-03-04T14:03:30.472-05:00Absolutely true on both counts.
Good luck with th...Absolutely true on both counts. <br />Good luck with the writing club (I love mine) and congratulations on the teaching position!Doreen McGettiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11691803968607905576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-71540017799232943042014-03-04T06:33:26.683-05:002014-03-04T06:33:26.683-05:00Great advice Michelle, it's good to stay groun...Great advice Michelle, it's good to stay grounded in this mad crazy world of writing.<br /><br />Good luck with the writing club.Heather Muskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401981352369837021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-69798289888389291002014-03-03T21:59:07.047-05:002014-03-03T21:59:07.047-05:00Wonderful post! And congrats on your new position ...Wonderful post! And congrats on your new position as well as the club. :)Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-12700355758528728082014-03-03T19:55:54.751-05:002014-03-03T19:55:54.751-05:00You go, Michelle! Good writing advice if you ask m...You go, Michelle! Good writing advice if you ask me. As writers, we're trapped between thinking we're really special and knowing there are tons of others worse than, as good as or better than us.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-25411854069004972152014-03-03T18:59:44.875-05:002014-03-03T18:59:44.875-05:00Good bits of advice. It's something even seaso...Good bits of advice. It's something even seasoned writers should remember.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-54644808097530856812014-03-03T18:27:16.996-05:002014-03-03T18:27:16.996-05:00Been blogging for just over two weeks and um ya. L...Been blogging for just over two weeks and um ya. Lots and lots and lots of writers. But the best thing, is those writers are so helpful and supportive. I've yet to encounter a 'I am too good to talk to you' person. <br /><br />Thank you for the tips. Very useful and very true. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746205877845352251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-65374182483783954982014-03-03T18:09:23.785-05:002014-03-03T18:09:23.785-05:00Not bad, not bad at all . . . :-)Not bad, not bad at all . . . :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-67694537012360090432014-03-03T16:36:47.600-05:002014-03-03T16:36:47.600-05:00Starting a writing club sounds awesome Michelle. T...Starting a writing club sounds awesome Michelle. This is a great post for IWSG. Writers are not alone...someone has been through the same pain and joy, but our voice is unique. <br />Hope the teaching is going well and you did the Malala speech. :)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-51727016513751734052014-03-03T14:38:24.982-05:002014-03-03T14:38:24.982-05:00This reminds me of this thing Neil Gaiman said abo...This reminds me of this thing Neil Gaiman said about this time he was telling his agent about how is then current WIP, American Gods (I'm pretty sure), sucked and that he was a horrible writer, etc etc, and she said made a comment about having been expecting that particular call and he asked why and she said something about how it was about that time in the progress of any book that the author would call her and tell her how much s/he sucked and the book was horrible and all of that.<br />And he realized that he was not even unique in his pain and grovelling.<br />hehAndrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-72649182205944149432014-03-03T13:08:42.680-05:002014-03-03T13:08:42.680-05:00Very good post. Very sensible and on track. Good l...Very good post. Very sensible and on track. Good luck with that writing group. I'll bet you have a great turnout.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-91394238382125645552014-03-03T10:52:57.962-05:002014-03-03T10:52:57.962-05:00Not as unique as I think I am? Damn, I'll have...Not as unique as I think I am? Damn, I'll have to try harder lolPat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-46353720472929841262014-03-03T10:25:20.026-05:002014-03-03T10:25:20.026-05:00Great advice Michelle. Its important to be unique....Great advice Michelle. Its important to be unique. And stay grounded.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-89741949138263226092014-03-03T10:04:16.634-05:002014-03-03T10:04:16.634-05:00I like your advice. And starting up a writing club...I like your advice. And starting up a writing club sounds very cool. Good luck with the new teaching position.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-24906482560124718622014-03-03T09:18:27.332-05:002014-03-03T09:18:27.332-05:00There are SO many people writing and putting out b...There are SO many people writing and putting out books now. Which is all the more reason to be unique so you'll stand out in the crowd.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-9978068053375055982014-03-03T08:49:35.847-05:002014-03-03T08:49:35.847-05:00Basically, keep it grounded. You're not a geni...Basically, keep it grounded. You're not a genius, but you do have something valuable to contribute.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com