tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post3764974403650289232..comments2024-03-25T17:56:01.825-04:00Comments on Insecure Writer's Support Group: Insecure Writer's Support Group Day & Vote For The IWSG Anthology GenreAlex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-1439491615163513832016-08-17T08:47:29.013-04:002016-08-17T08:47:29.013-04:00I'll have to share them on my blog to help me ...I'll have to share them on my blog to help me remember :-)Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-77698399662869224722016-08-17T08:47:12.943-04:002016-08-17T08:47:12.943-04:00Oh my, I feel so badly -- I hadn't noticed bef...Oh my, I feel so badly -- I hadn't noticed before that you guys have other events for the other Wednesdays of the month. Such great ideas!Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-3170393904190306872016-07-12T14:33:01.136-04:002016-07-12T14:33:01.136-04:00Lan ~ isn't action a good way to up the pace?
...Lan ~ isn't action a good way to up the pace?<br /><br />diedre Knight ~ the Wednesday fun post is just one of the things our facebook page has to offer.<br /><br />L.G. Keltner ~ fantasy won!<br /><br />Deb R.H. ~ receiving constructive crit from an agent is a major boost, for sure!<br /><br />dolorah ~ there are amazing members in the group...you should join us on facebook.<br /><br />cleemckenzie ~ kindling for a fire? Huh? I'm sure it's not that bad, Lee?<br /><br />Robert Bennett ~ I think lots of writers study the crit and forget/ignore the compliment.<br /><br />Lux G. ~ I agree. 100%. Thank you.Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-70270239146832402962016-07-11T02:12:01.368-04:002016-07-11T02:12:01.368-04:00Love receiving such encouraging and uplifting word...Love receiving such encouraging and uplifting words myself.<br />Thanks for sharing. Keep it up! :)Lux G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00557863683608790087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-68982373000247830902016-07-10T11:43:14.082-04:002016-07-10T11:43:14.082-04:00I'm not sure what the best compliment I've...I'm not sure what the best compliment I've ever gotten is. I more often study the criticisms so I can consider where I need to go. HmmmmH.R. Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01462784064936801201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-28786413495654547642016-07-08T11:25:37.911-04:002016-07-08T11:25:37.911-04:00Editors can chew you up and spit you out, but it s...Editors can chew you up and spit you out, but it seems this one took quite a fancy to your writing. Now that's a compliment!<br /><br />My first writing will never see the light of day. It will at some point provide the kindling for a lovely evening fire. Piece by piece.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-86060591267255685932016-07-08T02:17:17.105-04:002016-07-08T02:17:17.105-04:00Awesome review. And possibly a new follower; sweet...Awesome review. And possibly a new follower; sweet.<br /><br />The IWSG is really rocking!!dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-71173651136536330262016-07-07T22:40:34.393-04:002016-07-07T22:40:34.393-04:00Voted!
An agent from a small publisher was really...Voted!<br /><br />An agent from a small publisher was really enthused by one of my early drafts, and he gave me a lot of great criticism. I felt very inspired.Debra Renée Byrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08717966370332027353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-68568297347502556332016-07-07T18:33:51.777-04:002016-07-07T18:33:51.777-04:00That's a great compliment! I can't wait t...That's a great compliment! I can't wait to see what the genre is going to be for the next IWSG anthology!L.G. Keltnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07624902347418621283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-27005304327408747112016-07-07T15:06:04.493-04:002016-07-07T15:06:04.493-04:00This was so uplifting! And what a wonderful compli...This was so uplifting! And what a wonderful compliment :-) Excellent tip about pacing, too. I had no idea how busy this group is on Facebook, I'll have to check it out!diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-35118139614404935812016-07-07T04:25:10.088-04:002016-07-07T04:25:10.088-04:00I write young adult so pacing is really important....I write young adult so pacing is really important. I don't think I'm very good at it though because all I want is to have action all the time!<br /><br />I tend not to read any review of my novel because good or bad I don't want it to stop me from writing. Lanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00002224549199474383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-50699611006416423112016-07-07T02:55:48.569-04:002016-07-07T02:55:48.569-04:00Nicola ~ it's a great boost during those momen...Nicola ~ it's a great boost during those moments when I feel a bit deflated.<br /><br />M.J. Fifield ~ at that time, it was a total shock!<br /><br />Gail Baugniet ~ that's true, pacing is a constant challenge.<br /><br />Susan ~ yes, it's the manipulation of the readers' attention, in a good way, of course!<br /><br />L.Diane ~ the group is growing from strength to strength.<br /><br />Eliza ~ I totally agree. Flash fiction helps with lean, tight writing.<br /><br />Christine ~ thanks, Christine.<br /><br />Yolanda Renee ~ thanks for the vote of confidence...not sure about the 'queen' part...<br /><br />Joylene ~ thanks, Joylene.<br /><br />Juneta ~ thanks, Juneta.<br /><br />Dr. Theda ~ that early validation must have done wonders for your confidence!<br /><br />Jen Chandler ~ those are wonderful compliments, Jen! Congrats!<br /><br />Michael ~ you ARE Mr. Blurb King. No question about it.<br /><br />Alex ~ lots of exciting stuff happening!<br /><br />Liesbet ~ that compliment was the most unexpected one of all!<br /><br />Joy ~ pacing requires constant editing/revising...<br /><br />Pat Hatt ~ that I shall do, here at my zoo.<br /><br />Olga Godin ~ a great boost indeed!<br /><br />Chrys ~ I've never thought of myself as a person who can write humor...but there it is.<br /><br />Hope Clark ~ that's a HUGE compliment! Well done!<br /><br />Damyanti ~ the monthly question is a great way to kickstart the post, especially those months when some writers struggle with what to write about. Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-555086093154302152016-07-06T22:10:57.525-04:002016-07-06T22:10:57.525-04:00The questions are a great idea-- I missed it this ...The questions are a great idea-- I missed it this time but will do it on the August 3rd!<br /><br /><a href="http://damyantiwrites.com" rel="nofollow">Damyanti</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04283371140346602856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-44096972045874109732016-07-06T20:05:19.583-04:002016-07-06T20:05:19.583-04:00An opinion I respect in my critique group said I w...An opinion I respect in my critique group said I wrote some of the best dialogue ever because he could take out the tags and still know which character was speaking. I floated on that compliment for months.Hope Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17319310910383413396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-79278472370696965462016-07-06T18:45:41.812-04:002016-07-06T18:45:41.812-04:00To make someone laugh while reading your story is ...To make someone laugh while reading your story is a huge compliment. <br /><br />I like that you shared the FB Group features. Hopefully that'll get some more from our group to sign up. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-88617455050447693112016-07-06T18:21:51.785-04:002016-07-06T18:21:51.785-04:00What a wonderful boost for your writing! And only ...What a wonderful boost for your writing! And only 104 words. Wow! Olga Godimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00358026814685611301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-7787306327194981562016-07-06T17:30:12.146-04:002016-07-06T17:30:12.146-04:00That is an email to hold onto indeedThat is an email to hold onto indeedPat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-35888341228852078342016-07-06T15:57:04.794-04:002016-07-06T15:57:04.794-04:00Thanks for the update on the new features. Yup, pa...Thanks for the update on the new features. Yup, pacing is super important for a good story.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-65334517480503363702016-07-06T15:33:06.879-04:002016-07-06T15:33:06.879-04:00That is such a great compliment! And, based on tha...That is such a great compliment! And, based on that one, I expect you have received many more. :-) This is my first time participating in IWSG Wednesdays! http://www.roamingabout.com/recap-of-my-book-writing/Liesbethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13402741679152508367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-68818129920098169472016-07-06T13:01:44.308-04:002016-07-06T13:01:44.308-04:00I would definitely print out that email!
Thanks fo...I would definitely print out that email!<br />Thanks for listing everything that's happening.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-40728547672129169212016-07-06T12:45:26.366-04:002016-07-06T12:45:26.366-04:00Hi, Michelle,
NICE.... How cool to get such a gre...Hi, Michelle,<br /><br />NICE.... How cool to get such a great response from an editor....I'd keep that one, too!<br /><br />And you are right, pacing is very important. It is a delicate line to travel, but a writer must stay on it to have a piece work well.<br /><br />As for my best comment... well, you know what I posted on my blog. BUT ... I have to admit, I LOVE my "Mr. Blurb King" title.... Thanks, Michelle! I hope I keep living up to it...Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-61231733351169652272016-07-06T12:39:11.070-04:002016-07-06T12:39:11.070-04:00Pacing is so important. I love when a story starts...Pacing is so important. I love when a story starts out a little slow and then, suddenly, I'm whisked away breathless to the very end. What a wonderful compliment!<br /><br />So far, the best compliments I've received are, "You have a real gift for dialogue" and "Man, I had to stop reading at night. That story freaked me out!"<br /><br />Happy Summer :)<br />~JenJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06683486631901017529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-75827116935100818032016-07-06T12:01:30.008-04:002016-07-06T12:01:30.008-04:00They said (more than a few folks) that I am "...They said (more than a few folks) that I am "very creative"... My teachers often liked to keep my writings... and was often complimented for stories by them...Dr. Thedahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16437013120611829846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-79131941564576537132016-07-06T11:53:16.316-04:002016-07-06T11:53:16.316-04:00Indeed a very encouraging and confidence boosting ...Indeed a very encouraging and confidence boosting comment Congrats and thanks for sharing it with us. <br />Happy IWSG<br />http://www.junetakey.com/posts/iwsg-july-2016/Juneta keyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815758043024184034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-68182877564516062632016-07-06T09:56:58.422-04:002016-07-06T09:56:58.422-04:00I received a written response once from an editor,...I received a written response once from an editor, I remember how great I felt. Totally breathless. Congratulations, Michelle. Well-deserved! Happy IWSG Day!Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.com