tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19177238389402380.post7406443483622244858..comments2023-09-30T01:18:33.562-04:00Comments on R.A.W. **Random Acts of Writing**: Sunday InspirationKristi Faithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17527544253341529009noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19177238389402380.post-67550214195484764342009-12-28T19:30:33.066-05:002009-12-28T19:30:33.066-05:00This writing journey has so many ups and downs! I&...This writing journey has so many ups and downs! I've had critiques that totally frustrated me, but I've still managed to find some value in every critique I've received. Good luck!Sherrie Petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11670339498152684137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19177238389402380.post-12885382556653589362009-12-27T20:35:13.808-05:002009-12-27T20:35:13.808-05:00Kristi, I know how you feel! I've been stuck ...Kristi, I know how you feel! I've been stuck for like three weeks now in the middle of my WIP:( Can't figure out where to go next, which has made me question why I'm even trying to write in the first place. But I'm trying. Have faith...we're in the best company of writers out there, so we can do it!Melissa Hursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530652829980250261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19177238389402380.post-8422178230431765672009-12-27T19:39:09.390-05:002009-12-27T19:39:09.390-05:00Hang in there, girl. I know where you are! The wri...Hang in there, girl. I know where you are! The writers that stick with it are the ones who succeed. You ARE a writer. Your blog is proof of that! Your voice is special and God has a plan. Don't you dare throw in the towel. It's three steps forward, two steps back. The longer you're in it, the more you learn. I can't wait to meet ya in February!Clementinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08745982305618408952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19177238389402380.post-73745954681832388832009-12-27T17:35:28.670-05:002009-12-27T17:35:28.670-05:00Stephanie: That is a good analogy! Thank you so mu...Stephanie: That is a good analogy! Thank you so much.<br /><br />Angelia: Thank you...as always you have such wise advice and a great way of making me feel needed in the world of writing. ;) I'll definitely check out the website, thank you!Kristi Faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17527544253341529009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19177238389402380.post-68626557713312342532009-12-27T12:18:57.707-05:002009-12-27T12:18:57.707-05:00Kristi! You know I'm gonna be really pissed if...Kristi! You know I'm gonna be really pissed if you just up and quit! It's okay to be upset by a critique (even the good ones) for a little bit. You can even wallow if you want, but you must square your shoulders and jump back into the game. You can do it. It's okay to discover what's wrong with your book. I just wrote about that on my blog and I might have had a moment of, oh no, she didn't love it and think it's perfect, which, hello, I wasn't expecting, but that thought still seems to rise to the surface. You should head over to http://www.deanwesleysmith.com. He's doing a whole series on goals and motivation. I think you would like it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18370670423819447249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19177238389402380.post-82385647709239306172009-12-27T10:45:53.743-05:002009-12-27T10:45:53.743-05:00You DO! Here's the thing...writing is like wor...You DO! Here's the thing...writing is like working out. You have to tear the muscle down for it to grow back stronger. That's what these critiques do, I think. We all have doubts sometimes, but you have the voice and talent so you HAVE to keep going.Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19177238389402380.post-77962569816151316872009-12-27T10:29:30.240-05:002009-12-27T10:29:30.240-05:00Thank you so much for the encouragement, ladies! I...Thank you so much for the encouragement, ladies! I appreciate it more than you know!! :0)<br /><br />Have a great week!Kristi Faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17527544253341529009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19177238389402380.post-81922317658691351162009-12-27T10:15:51.649-05:002009-12-27T10:15:51.649-05:00Anything you put your whole heart and soul into is...Anything you put your whole heart and soul into is going to reward you with a roller coaster of emotions. You gotta ride out those lows and the scary parts - the joys and the fun stuff will definitely win out! Keep at it :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19177238389402380.post-29406811838562476212009-12-27T07:59:58.046-05:002009-12-27T07:59:58.046-05:00Stick-to-it-tive-ness! That's the ticket! Bu...Stick-to-it-tive-ness! That's the ticket! But, when things are frustrating or not progressing or stale, set them aside for a while and do something completely different. Drain the bathtub that is your mind and refill it with fresh water......People Who Know Me Would Say:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04621641188403948733noreply@blogger.com