tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post1100797006177013434..comments2024-03-08T09:52:59.827-05:00Comments on Middle Passages: Young Love IWSG MayLizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-88367206337343276282014-05-10T19:07:46.847-04:002014-05-10T19:07:46.847-04:00I remember that in Lamott's book and how she t...I remember that in Lamott's book and how she turned it into gold. She is my go to gal when I get discouraged and the negative radio station's volume is up too high. Glad you kept trucking too. It is hard some days but it is worth it. I'm entering a tricky part and will get out my Bird by Bird and also bookmark this page so I can keep on keepin on too.Jan Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12727266796590751202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-37672439360166288632014-05-10T11:39:23.571-04:002014-05-10T11:39:23.571-04:00I completely disagree with Mr. Important Magazine ...I completely disagree with Mr. Important Magazine Editor. I happen to think that everything that has happened to everybody <i>is</i> interesting. It's really a matter of how well it's written. The most interesting event in the world can be a complete bore in the hands of a bad writer, whereas the most mundane activity can be deep and fascinating when the writer writes it well. That editor had no vision in my eyes, or he didn't express himself well. <br /><br />I hope that editor went back to think about his words to come to a better conclusion. Of course this statement may have been taken out of context so that there is more to it. But if this is the extent of the note then I think that kind of discouraging advice has no place coming from an editor. Maybe he was having a lousy day.<br /><br />Lee <br />An A to Z Co-Host <br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-13444640421639948282014-05-09T23:16:56.513-04:002014-05-09T23:16:56.513-04:00If we enjoy what we're doing, I think we shoul...If we enjoy what we're doing, I think we should dig in our heels and keep on doing it, no matter what anyone else says. To be read and appreciated is wonderful, but there's a lot to be said about the sheer joy of playing with words.<br /><br />I'm glad you're a heel digger-inner. (HA! Made that one up.) Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-58815666215450962982014-05-09T03:47:47.924-04:002014-05-09T03:47:47.924-04:00That was a huge wake-up call, and I'm glad tha...That was a huge wake-up call, and I'm glad that it motivated both of you to continue writing. I've heard great things about Bird By Bird. Liza, I applaud you for turning such a negative experience into a positive one!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-32774611068274213222014-05-08T17:51:42.544-04:002014-05-08T17:51:42.544-04:00Love her book. I just gave my cherished copy to a ...Love her book. I just gave my cherished copy to a writer friend. Happy IWSG post day (yesterday!).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02691497935668743387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-58080870236773308952014-05-08T17:12:58.430-04:002014-05-08T17:12:58.430-04:00We all start somewhere and thankfully we all evolv...We all start somewhere and thankfully we all evolve. I'm glad you're hanging in. :-)<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://emaginette.wordpress.com/2014/05/07/iwsg-1-dealing-with-insecurity/" rel="nofollow">Anna from Shout with Emaginette</a>emaginettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324981140248692448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-35738186761404737082014-05-08T00:14:00.708-04:002014-05-08T00:14:00.708-04:00Hi, Liza,
Good for you that you continued. I had ...Hi, Liza,<br /><br />Good for you that you continued. I had some pretty harsh words in the beginnings of my writings as well.<br /><br />I had entered the ABNA contest... first time... and actually made it through the pitch round. Then when my crits came through one the reviewers called me an amateur....<br /><br />HELLO... aren't we all when first starting out? At first I was highly offended then a very kind person from the threads pointed what the true meaning of amateur is and I felt better.<br /><br />And I continued too. That was back in t 2010 as well. I started writing in 2009 when my business collapsed because of the drop in the economy.Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-20153791671328413932014-05-07T22:21:49.830-04:002014-05-07T22:21:49.830-04:00Brilliant. I'm so glad to hear nothing is goin...Brilliant. I'm so glad to hear nothing is going to stop you.<br />I need to read that book. Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-88833715120301050212014-05-07T21:57:31.722-04:002014-05-07T21:57:31.722-04:00I loved this book! One of my favorites. She gives ...I loved this book! One of my favorites. She gives you permission to just write fearlessly. I'm glad you won't let anything or anyone stop you.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-81968865728929126472014-05-07T18:40:28.630-04:002014-05-07T18:40:28.630-04:00It just shows you have to take the bad with the go...It just shows you have to take the bad with the good, and make cool aid, lol. Thanks for sharing. <br />Happy Writings,<br />Juneta at <a href="http://junetakey.com/" rel="nofollow">Writer's Gambit</a><br />Juneta keyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815758043024184034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-32603111059496707412014-05-07T11:50:03.123-04:002014-05-07T11:50:03.123-04:00Yes, we need to focus on what we love doing and re...Yes, we need to focus on what we love doing and remember that everything around is just peripheral. If we are learning, and growing, and loving it, that is the main thing.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-78702629834314059452014-05-07T11:29:23.764-04:002014-05-07T11:29:23.764-04:00Wow. That was a harsh comment from that editor. I ...Wow. That was a harsh comment from that editor. I am so glad I wasn't sending any part of my blog off to anyone back in 2010. I am not sure it was that interesting to anyone but me. But it was so Necessary. <br /><br />I am soooo glad that you didn't quit. I enjoy your blog enormously. Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-10134975281064079162014-05-07T10:08:47.480-04:002014-05-07T10:08:47.480-04:00Thank you for such a wonderful reminder! I, too, a...Thank you for such a wonderful reminder! I, too, am grateful I get to do this. :)<br /><br />Madeline @ <a href="http://MadelineMora-Summonte.com/" rel="nofollow">The Shellshank Redemption</a>Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-49080011155191566222014-05-07T07:59:46.473-04:002014-05-07T07:59:46.473-04:00The best part - I will remember that!The best part - I will remember that!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com