Comments on: #ROW80 Midweek Check-In 8/17/11

By: Stacy

Stacy — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 06:36:49 +0000

Thanks. The results are slow but I'm feeling better. It definitely makes a difference. Great point about revising!

By: Leslie Rose

Leslie Rose — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:24:15 +0000

You go girl on the exercise! In my designing days I would go through an entire pad of sketches before I got the composition "just right." Revising my writing feels the same. Plug away until it sings.

By: Stacy

Stacy — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:51:14 +0000

JulieI know the're pests, but they're so cute. I can't help it. But I can't blame you for warning them, either. They are a pain.THanks for the encouragement and for posting!

By: Julie Glover

Julie Glover — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:37:23 +0000

We all have our self-doubt moments, but getting past them is what counts! It sounds like you did just that. Good for you!By the way, I do NOT have the warm fuzzies about raccoons. The ones that come into our yard are PESTS, pure and simple, and steal food and other stuff. In fact, my boys and I took out the airsoft guns last time one came around. It was not a baby, and there were no injuries! I promise. It was merely a warning. Sorry.

By: Stacy

Stacy — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 06:41:35 +0000

Thanks, Annie. It has been a pretty good week. Appreciate the encouragement!

By: Annie Boreson

Annie Boreson — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 20:18:45 +0000

Stacy,It sounds like you've had a terrific week full of accomplishments, health and writing! You go girl! Do not compare yourself to anyone. You are your own unique voice. No time to waste! Keep going!

By: Stacy

Stacy — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:57:08 +0000

RedExercising does get the juices flowing. And I think that feeling better about yourself affects your writing as well. I know what you mean! I wish I could take a notebook. I thought about talking into my phone, but then I don't want to look like a fool, lol.CatieThat link was gold. Thanks so much. She's got a lot of great stuff on her site. Would love to sit down and talk to her. LOL .. thanks. Analogies aren't my strong point but I couldn't resist. Thanks so much for your help!

By: catierhodes.com

catierhodes.com — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:55:42 +0000

Better you than me on the exercise. LOL I am glad the Lisa Gardner link helped. It really is awesome that she has that on her site for free. I loved the raccoon analogy. I feel like burying my head in the sand lots of days. Today was no exception. I am proud of you for how far you've come with your synopsis. Good job, and check your email for my comments on it.

By: executiveredhead

executiveredhead — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:38:12 +0000

I always find that exercising helps get the creative juices flowing. I just hate that I can't take a notebook and pen on my walks with me-that's when a lot of my ideas start flowing.

By: Stacy

Stacy — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:27:51 +0000

KellyCongrats on finishing the WIP! Big accomplishment:)JamiliaThey are, aren't they? Just want to snuggle them. It's good to know I'm not the only one with the self-doubt bug. And you're absolutely right – their original drafts definitely didn't look like what we're reading. Thanks!BeverlyThanks so much! I actually mapped out the town for The Prophet today, so I'm excited. LOL, I know it. I love looking at big raccoons too, tho. They are deceptively sweet looking. Thanks for the encouraging. I've learned to trust my gut with my writing, finally.