tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815891608238329810.post1442233973009434842..comments2023-10-30T04:46:19.897-07:00Comments on Adventures That Score!: What keeps you going?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00694966948181862580noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815891608238329810.post-67735553358948035032011-08-26T04:24:47.260-07:002011-08-26T04:24:47.260-07:00Newest Follower, here, and part of the campaign. G...Newest Follower, here, and part of the campaign. Glad to have found you! :)Maeve Frazierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00788413883600771145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815891608238329810.post-84075148565627119682011-08-25T06:28:17.127-07:002011-08-25T06:28:17.127-07:00@Rachel~ Great perspective!! That's what I kee...@Rachel~ Great perspective!! That's what I keep telling myself - just one needs to love it and say, "We want it!" Thanks for the follow...popping over to your blog now. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00694966948181862580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815891608238329810.post-13330310127269120222011-08-25T06:23:28.102-07:002011-08-25T06:23:28.102-07:00Rejections always sting, but each rejection is one...Rejections always sting, but each rejection is one step closer to that book deal. You only need 1 publisher to say yes, not all of them. I try to remember that.<br /><br />Also, I’m a new follower— wonderful blog! Stop by my blog and follow me too? :) http://rachelbrookswrites.blogspot.com/Rachel Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115715188356354737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815891608238329810.post-82483717342767984382011-08-23T16:07:00.720-07:002011-08-23T16:07:00.720-07:00@Beth~ I think it's healthy to look at your wr...@Beth~ I think it's healthy to look at your writing as having those two sides. It also puts the entire process in perspective. I also agree that there are ebbs and flows with writing. I tend to either write a lot and not at all. I need to learn to pace myself, but when the words are flowing that's hard.<br /><br />@Ciara~ We all have to learn those lessons, I think, so we have a greater appreciation when the "yes" does finally come!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00694966948181862580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815891608238329810.post-67940727135833507132011-08-23T09:21:40.969-07:002011-08-23T09:21:40.969-07:00I love your idea. I have many 'tools.' :) ...I love your idea. I have many 'tools.' :) <br />You are definitely not living in a dream. I like what Beth said. I've learned a valuable lesson in the last few weeks when it comes to the business side of writing. Sometimes these lessons are hard to learn but we continue and learn from them.Ciarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15628488753277495111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815891608238329810.post-60940599938835818502011-08-23T01:03:31.896-07:002011-08-23T01:03:31.896-07:00I don't think you're living in a dream wor...I don't think you're living in a dream world at all. I think of my writing as having a creative side and a business side. When I'm on the business side, I try to put aside my emotions and just focus on research and submissions (easier said than done sometimes).<br />And I think there are ebbs and flows in writing. I worked really hard for about six years, not so much this past year, but as soon as the kids get back to school, I know I'll be back at the computer.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01681732058311386672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815891608238329810.post-41808333739121415532011-08-20T12:08:59.988-07:002011-08-20T12:08:59.988-07:00@Leslie~ I agree! If one story doesn't work, w...@Leslie~ I agree! If one story doesn't work, we can continue to write other ones and continue to hone our craft. <br /><br />And, I'm ecstatic to hear that your class "is smitten" with Saving Redwind! What a joy!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00694966948181862580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815891608238329810.post-74315503189157083422011-08-20T12:06:50.507-07:002011-08-20T12:06:50.507-07:00@Pk~ Great points. We are not totally defined by o...@Pk~ Great points. We are not totally defined by our writing. We have more in our lives that give us great joy. It's important to remember those.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00694966948181862580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815891608238329810.post-12218867141033016422011-08-20T10:02:29.588-07:002011-08-20T10:02:29.588-07:00The great thing about writing is that there isn...The great thing about writing is that there isn't one season or one shot. Striving for creative fulfillment is a lifelong journey. People will always be hungry for stories so the magic moment of success is always waiting out there.<br /><br />I read the first chapter of SAVING REDWIND to my class. They are smitten!Leslie S. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122865337924270039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815891608238329810.post-77205709501662134452011-08-20T07:04:48.930-07:002011-08-20T07:04:48.930-07:00Thank you for that mention, Kris! Very cool!
i thi...Thank you for that mention, Kris! Very cool!<br />i think we all feel the weight of rejection and or failure at times. When we slave over every word of a ms and query and then a standard form rejection is sent out, it's like a stab in the heart. And you're right, we have to change the way we look at it. and embrace failure as a teacher.<br />How do I keep going? By turning my attention on what I DO have, instead of what I don't. My kids are great for teaching me what's really important in life. Everything else is just extra.PK HREZOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650153097981426833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815891608238329810.post-38884791725752553292011-08-19T13:23:05.725-07:002011-08-19T13:23:05.725-07:00@Jess~ That's a good attitude to have - to not...@Jess~ That's a good attitude to have - to not let rejection get you down. Just be sure that before you send it out, that you've had a great critique partner go over it with you.<br /><br />@Carole~ I think it's human nature, no matter how old we are, to have fears of not succeeding. It's wonderful to have that inner drive to keep going.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00694966948181862580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815891608238329810.post-79999680167943025842011-08-19T09:32:33.218-07:002011-08-19T09:32:33.218-07:00At my age I've had several careers and now I&#...At my age I've had several careers and now I've nothing to prove. But it is amazing, I still have the same fears of not succeeding, just like everyone else, and urge myself to keep going.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07957545161716269528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1815891608238329810.post-11137130540578965952011-08-19T06:32:27.742-07:002011-08-19T06:32:27.742-07:00I haven't sent my book out yet (still editing!...I haven't sent my book out yet (still editing!) but I think when I DO send it out, I know I'll most likely be rejected the first time anyway! I've never written a novel before, or even a short story so I guess I'm just expecting it. Of course, I won't let THAT get me down! Sometimes you've got to fail a million times before you succeed!Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02000569858548717605noreply@blogger.com