tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post8302544762808410603..comments2024-03-25T17:56:01.825-04:00Comments on Insecure Writer's Support Group: How to Survive a Writer’s LifeAlex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-1691539366665409242014-03-30T23:30:06.511-04:002014-03-30T23:30:06.511-04:00Terri, yep, I think we all need to be refreshed on...Terri, yep, I think we all need to be refreshed on occasion<br /><br />Kelly, hehe, sometimes a little sulking is good for the soul ;0<br /><br />Cherie, yes, learning to accept bad writing helps to keep the momentum going.<br /><br />Joylene, "we deserve to write" I like that.<br /><br />Libby, hmm, ice cream. Now I have a craving.<br /><br />Misha, your conviction is awesome to hear. Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-5660246538294602642014-03-27T05:55:58.826-04:002014-03-27T05:55:58.826-04:00Right now, I'm clinging to the fact that writi...Right now, I'm clinging to the fact that writing is the dream for me. It's one of the few things I really want to achieve with in my life. <br /><br />And NOTHING is going to take that away from me. Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-43077348533673047162014-03-26T07:34:38.559-04:002014-03-26T07:34:38.559-04:00Solace and ice cream have done wonders for me.Solace and ice cream have done wonders for me.Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323538213636795216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-82095228701521603772014-03-26T01:09:09.557-04:002014-03-26T01:09:09.557-04:00You're so right, Lynda. We have to believe in ...You're so right, Lynda. We have to believe in ourselves to live this dream. Published or not, we deserve to write. Great post. Thanks.Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-583353468855441412014-03-25T16:45:17.439-04:002014-03-25T16:45:17.439-04:00I agree, giving up isn't an option. Taking a b...I agree, giving up isn't an option. Taking a break usually works for me. Allowing myself to write bad does too. It helps me get past being stuck. When all else fails, having wonderful people who support me keeps me going. =)Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-76087431459194181462014-03-24T16:32:40.413-04:002014-03-24T16:32:40.413-04:00Giving up is never an option! Though, sulking for ...Giving up is never an option! Though, sulking for a while is there...Kelly Steelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09030019966183220952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-70322913417606046392014-03-24T11:01:24.880-04:002014-03-24T11:01:24.880-04:00For me taking a break works best. I find I miss th...For me taking a break works best. I find I miss the writing and I come back to it refreshed and ready to start over again!Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-24568841408207652512014-03-23T21:40:13.056-04:002014-03-23T21:40:13.056-04:00Bonnee, you make an excellent point (I say as I re...Bonnee, you make an excellent point (I say as I reach for some chocolate).<br /><br />Victoria, yep, writing is so much a part of us.<br /><br />Sherry, exactly<br /><br />Blue, yep, it does happen. Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-62918437767659840462014-03-23T19:44:35.984-04:002014-03-23T19:44:35.984-04:00Or move. Family pressure to get a ‘real job’.... r...<b>Or move.</b> Family pressure to get a ‘real job’.... really? :(Blue Grumpsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03106493133778319165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-57491197306458367772014-03-23T14:24:35.187-04:002014-03-23T14:24:35.187-04:00Keep writing! But take a short break to recharge ...Keep writing! But take a short break to recharge if necessary.Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-5470360707176119832014-03-21T08:40:31.737-04:002014-03-21T08:40:31.737-04:00Publishing frustration is a part of the writing li...Publishing frustration is a part of the writing life. Stop completely? Can't, or I wouldn't be Victoria Marie Lees. I have a need to write. But it's NOT easy. Thanks for the tips and insight, Lynda.Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-88501083232911199672014-03-21T02:26:09.667-04:002014-03-21T02:26:09.667-04:00I definitely believe in not giving up, and continu...I definitely believe in not giving up, and continuing to write instead. Seeking solace is so useful and the writing community is wildly supportive of its members. Thanks for sharing this, Lynda. I couldn't agree more. Though I think you should add the option "Eat some chocolate, because chocolate makes everything better." Bonnee Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01513268628209169538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-92059153209166012562014-03-20T18:36:33.958-04:002014-03-20T18:36:33.958-04:00Carol, me too ;)Carol, me too ;)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-83808770678961509542014-03-19T23:13:36.125-04:002014-03-19T23:13:36.125-04:00Good stuff, Lyn! I'm sure we need varying amou...Good stuff, Lyn! I'm sure we need varying amounts of all these (except giving up LOL) at some point. I've done all of them--even giving up, but it came back to haunt me. :)Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-1653305361188099632014-03-19T19:08:21.427-04:002014-03-19T19:08:21.427-04:00Michelle, I can totally relate on so little time, ...Michelle, I can totally relate on so little time, hehehe.<br /><br />Carol, so very true.<br /><br />Cristina, it's good to see you here. I hope you find the writing community as rewarding as I've found it to be.<br /><br />Crystal, there is no substitute to living life. :) Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-68828325134885835842014-03-19T16:20:49.678-04:002014-03-19T16:20:49.678-04:00Cheese. But seriously, I go read a book and work o...Cheese. But seriously, I go read a book and work on something I love when things get discouraging. That or a play with the kids, go out to eat, go biking, or in general, live life. Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-86282918762934237152014-03-19T15:37:56.447-04:002014-03-19T15:37:56.447-04:00#3 and #4 *shaking fist in the air*
#3 is new to m...#3 and #4 *shaking fist in the air*<br />#3 is new to me, and that's why I'm here. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02085860057926953576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-59094480670647043222014-03-19T11:41:58.130-04:002014-03-19T11:41:58.130-04:00Great motivational post. By all means keep writing...Great motivational post. By all means keep writing. Otherwise, "they" win and you lose.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-32281309966246383192014-03-19T11:37:57.139-04:002014-03-19T11:37:57.139-04:00I'm late to this gathering!
Gosh, so many thin...I'm late to this gathering!<br />Gosh, so many things to do and so little time!<br />The moral support and encouragement from the online community keeps me going!Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-50899171327671820042014-03-18T19:16:01.806-04:002014-03-18T19:16:01.806-04:00Terri, I'm not a good gardener but like you, I...Terri, I'm not a good gardener but like you, I enjoy spending time in the garden as a mini break from writing.<br /><br />Lee, yep, combining the last three works well.<br /><br />Suze, hehe. We are a slave to our muse.<br /><br />Anna, that's a great attitude (and a great saying). <br /><br />Patricia, stubborness is a good trait to have as a writer.<br /><br />Heather, before I joined the writing community I had no idea. It's something you can only experience to truly understand how great it is.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-7435394179693840262014-03-18T19:09:31.894-04:002014-03-18T19:09:31.894-04:00Electric, I attempted it when I was young, but I h...Electric, I attempted it when I was young, but I had to make some major sacrifices to be able to live on a part time shop assistant's wage. Not easy.<br /><br />Denise, yep, giving up is not an option I ever want to take again.<br /><br />Theresa, it is disheartening, especially when you see such amazing talent and wonderful stories disappear.<br /><br />Jemi, Gotta love those Shiny New Ideas :)<br /><br />Bish, I'm the same. I get the most out of writing.<br /><br />Meradeth, I hope you don't ever give up again.<br /><br />HS Faber, change coffee to chocolate and I'm with you. <br /><br />Medeia, you are a machine! :)<br /><br />Nicholas, Yes!! I'd put that in the solace section. Hugs are brilliant and absolute necessities.<br /><br />Lexa, ha, yeah, I once made the same mistake. The writing waters will always remain choppy. No smooth sailing for a writer. Hope you are feeling better after the tooth pulling.<br /><br />Nana, hehehe. Maybe the mouse wanted cheese ;)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-21601369833996731982014-03-18T13:07:30.534-04:002014-03-18T13:07:30.534-04:00I love the support and encouragement that exists a...I love the support and encouragement that exists among the writing community, and I certainly couldn't do without it.<br />It's definitely got me through some tough writing times, so a big thank you to everyone!Heather Muskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401981352369837021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-19818881781675107132014-03-18T12:49:15.519-04:002014-03-18T12:49:15.519-04:00I'm too stubborn for option one. Often, if thi...I'm too stubborn for option one. Often, if things get a little rough, I take a break and recharge. I've tried writing through things, but my focus gets so scattered that I can't concentrate on the story that needs to be told.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-28317173999522221632014-03-18T12:36:19.147-04:002014-03-18T12:36:19.147-04:00Ever hear, better out than in? Hagrid says it in H...Ever hear, better out than in? Hagrid says it in Harry Potter. <br /><br />That's what I'm doing. No matter how stressed I get, it never stays within me. I let it all out in my writing and it keeps me healthy.<br /><br />I'm not in it for the money. It's about the smiles.<br /><br /><a href="http://emaginette.wordpress.com/blog" rel="nofollow">Anna from Shout with Emaginette</a><br />emaginettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324981140248692448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-90145553241021674192014-03-18T12:04:47.993-04:002014-03-18T12:04:47.993-04:00'And then I can't help myself, I'm bac...'And then I can't help myself, I'm back at work on the ms, because what else would I do??'<br /><br />Yup.Suzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07908805179119217608noreply@blogger.com