tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post7695590718291715224..comments2024-03-18T16:37:30.718-04:00Comments on Insecure Writer's Support Group: 4 Reasons to Celebrate Your Writing MilestonesAlex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-35708639453113587332013-12-08T04:53:40.301-05:002013-12-08T04:53:40.301-05:00Every book is celebration ... We should celebrate ...Every book is celebration ... We should celebrate <br />but there is no time for celebration...<br />I celebrated not for my poetry books, but with my first medical article in 'The Lancet' ...which took me years to publish ...Books are easy to publish compared to scientific articles...each article punishes you till it is published...<br />one article is not equal to 10 books...!!!Sylva-MD-Poetryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12323599306277524721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-64965132796262609542013-12-08T01:13:09.541-05:002013-12-08T01:13:09.541-05:00Hi everyone, just signed up, newish eauthor Leonie...Hi everyone, just signed up, newish eauthor Leonie from Australia. I never thought to celebrate either, but it is such a great idea, I'm going to from now on. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00992172711274687141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-48204984559285732382013-12-07T11:07:31.562-05:002013-12-07T11:07:31.562-05:00Thanks for the reminder. It is very necessary to r...Thanks for the reminder. It is very necessary to remind myself how much I LOVE writing. I LOVE creating. But when life gets cranky, it is too easy to see writing as just another chore. I am fortunate to ba able to write to my own satisfaction, and I do enjoy the journey. But we also have to remember to apply the same joy to life--- even when it seems overwhelming.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04078257285348904969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-19307173555233243512013-12-07T09:32:33.088-05:002013-12-07T09:32:33.088-05:00With a long nap and all day long doing nothing but...With a long nap and all day long doing nothing but tv at sofaJavier I Carbajalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13389619265536545241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-30534959276373380242013-12-06T19:18:23.412-05:002013-12-06T19:18:23.412-05:00When I finish a book, I celebrate with a cigar.When I finish a book, I celebrate with a cigar.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509786791771676257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-63352713078156306502013-12-05T17:28:33.668-05:002013-12-05T17:28:33.668-05:00I try to let each celebration fit the accomplishme...I try to let each celebration fit the accomplishment. If I just finished writing a chapter, I may watch a half hour of tv or read a chapter from a book. If I finish a first draft, I get ice cream or some other sweet treat. I find ways to celebrate all my little acommplishement so I don't let all my struggles and setbacks get to me.Toi Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493934864387695248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-5799737576766537732013-12-04T02:52:19.242-05:002013-12-04T02:52:19.242-05:00I agree that it's important to celebrate the m...I agree that it's important to celebrate the milestones along the way. Short breaks watching a favorite TV show, or having your favorite snack really help break up the day. <br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-63102450522280681392013-12-03T22:11:00.224-05:002013-12-03T22:11:00.224-05:00"...the book can seem like a golden egg at th..."...the book can seem like a golden egg at the end of an arduous quest through rocky terrain, past fire-breathing dragons, across seas of flesh-melting lava."<br /><br />Yup, that's it exactly. I agree with celebrating in theory, but I don't do it unless it's a book release. At every other stage there's still just too much work to be done.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-58567190306937200822013-12-03T21:17:36.404-05:002013-12-03T21:17:36.404-05:00Tyrean, wow, you know how to drink chai!! I've...Tyrean, wow, you know how to drink chai!! I've never had it with French vanilla coconut milk and honey.<br /><br />Meradeth, going out to dinner is a favourite.<br /><br />Michelle, acknowledging them is definitely important :)<br /><br />Susan, reading is not only crucial, but it's fun too.<br /><br />Crystal, your love of cheese is legendary.<br /><br />Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-64677622012664201532013-12-03T20:49:20.766-05:002013-12-03T20:49:20.766-05:00This is why I keep the cheese handy. "Mini mi...This is why I keep the cheese handy. "Mini milestone. Wahoo!" Toss a slice back and return to work. =)Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-10435899668316346912013-12-03T19:18:36.973-05:002013-12-03T19:18:36.973-05:00Great reasons to celebrate, Lynda. After finishing...Great reasons to celebrate, Lynda. After finishing a manuscript, I usually reward myself by taking a week off to do nothing but read during my usual writing hours.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-28525223313691267972013-12-03T15:06:50.701-05:002013-12-03T15:06:50.701-05:00I've never thought about celebrating the miles...I've never thought about celebrating the milestones/achievements... not in a conscious way...<br />In my mind, I acknowledge them. That's about it.Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-76253404417567906742013-12-03T11:09:04.864-05:002013-12-03T11:09:04.864-05:00I'm trying to think of the last time I celebra...I'm trying to think of the last time I celebrated--I think my last release warranted going out to dinner. Hmm, I think I need to remedy this! :)Meradeth Houstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741790047121063893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-18036300910313439932013-12-03T11:01:48.172-05:002013-12-03T11:01:48.172-05:00And thank you for the reminder to celebrate! I adm...And thank you for the reminder to celebrate! I admit, I don't remember that sometimes.Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-1705537105948383602013-12-03T11:01:20.877-05:002013-12-03T11:01:20.877-05:00A big cup of vanilla chai tea with French vanilla ...A big cup of vanilla chai tea with French vanilla coconut milk and honey . . . or a good walk. :)Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-75603211649128440962013-12-02T21:36:09.813-05:002013-12-02T21:36:09.813-05:00Michael, long walks are brilliant for clearing the...Michael, long walks are brilliant for clearing the mind and also have a way of refreshing the creativity.<br /><br />Workaholic, that could be a cause for celebration :)<br /><br />Immilford, I'll admit that sometimes I do the same, but when I do celebrate, it makes a huge difference.<br /><br />Jemi, I'm with you!!!<br /><br />Jamie, the best things in life! Well, the chocolate is anyway ;)<br /><br />Christine, both is good!! wow, you've done Nano for 10 years! I'm so impressed! Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-62827771677795340172013-12-02T21:31:04.753-05:002013-12-02T21:31:04.753-05:00Andrew, the celebrations don't have to be full...Andrew, the celebrations don't have to be full-on parties. When I completed NaNo this year, I celebrated with chocolate cake. :)<br /><br />PV, I totally agree. Every moment is a celebration. God is awesome like that.<br /><br />sjp, exactly<br /><br />Alex, well said.<br /><br />Diane, celebrations are the best way to keep that discouragement away.<br /><br />Terri, hehe, it can turn into a blur sometimes.<br /><br />Madeline, yes! Those smaller projects also help with that sense of achievement.<br /><br />Julie, yep, the next goal is never far from my mind.<br /><br />GS, a huge congrats for finishing your novel!!!!<br /><br />Pat, aw, you don't celebrate even just a little?<br />Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-34804089608132498082013-12-02T21:16:38.396-05:002013-12-02T21:16:38.396-05:00Great post. I celebrate with chocolate or ice crea...Great post. I celebrate with chocolate or ice cream or both! I recently celebrated completing my 10th year of NaNoWriMo with peanut butter cookies. Yum!Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-56939259274944698882013-12-02T19:07:24.282-05:002013-12-02T19:07:24.282-05:00The best way to celebrate is with some chocolate a...The best way to celebrate is with some chocolate and good coffee :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-50198863896702625452013-12-02T16:50:55.712-05:002013-12-02T16:50:55.712-05:00A hot chocolate with mini marshmallows always work...A hot chocolate with mini marshmallows always works! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-57934553151083579542013-12-02T15:02:24.030-05:002013-12-02T15:02:24.030-05:00I have a tendancy to not really mark it when I hit...I have a tendancy to not really mark it when I hit goals or achievements. This means I tend to keep driving forwards instead of occasionally stopping to take stock. Thanks for the reminder. Will make sure I celebrate more! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-19493913249703094212013-12-02T13:56:16.203-05:002013-12-02T13:56:16.203-05:00I haven't celebrated anything in a while, unle...I haven't celebrated anything in a while, unless going a whole day without accidentally-on-purpose tripping an annoying person is cause for celebration. But I think it is important to celebrate writing; like you said, it's good to celebrate the things you love and that make you happy. Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-56103162752709526562013-12-02T11:29:53.719-05:002013-12-02T11:29:53.719-05:00Hi, Lynda,
I try to celebrate by taking a long wa...Hi, Lynda,<br /><br />I try to celebrate by taking a long walk through nature's beauty. It clears my head from the stress and awakens the senses.<br /><br />Three weeks in Colombia, SA, certainly gave me some amazing insight to a world not on the beaten path.<br /><br />Some amazing highs and lows that reflected the mountainous terrain beautifully.Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-70331498993972197322013-12-02T09:12:53.752-05:002013-12-02T09:12:53.752-05:00I recognize my feats, but don't celebrate, jus...I recognize my feats, but don't celebrate, just keep on keeping onPat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-26184235059389385192013-12-02T09:00:49.535-05:002013-12-02T09:00:49.535-05:00It just so happens I finished the draft of my nove...It just so happens I finished the draft of my novel, "Starshine," yesterday after a flurry of post-Thanksgiving writing. <br /><br />My husband encouraged me to celebrate (and pretty much just started celebrating whether I wanted to or not), and we ended up having a lovely evening :).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10357599475832843273noreply@blogger.com