tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post8685082306504640909..comments2024-03-08T09:52:59.827-05:00Comments on Middle Passages: IWSG December: Even Glaciers Move ForwardLizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-83309436916766528382016-12-11T23:34:08.435-05:002016-12-11T23:34:08.435-05:00I just found your link on the blog hop on IWSG, an...I just found your link on the blog hop on IWSG, and I share some of your reservations regarding 5 year plans. Practice and improving are definitely my main goals with my writing in the future. I hope the book you mentioned eventually finds an interested publisher, and thank you for sharing your 2017 writing goals!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00472941151693487434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-51012256905411743792016-12-11T19:35:13.681-05:002016-12-11T19:35:13.681-05:00Taking a second look with fresh eyes at something ...Taking a second look with fresh eyes at something written previously has mixed results for me. Sometimes I am happy with what I find and sometimes I disappoint myself. Either way, it is still making progress. I like your last line--so true!Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03865193802444007545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-15500688186801857462016-12-08T20:07:18.254-05:002016-12-08T20:07:18.254-05:00If you're heading in the right direction, it d...If you're heading in the right direction, it doesn't really matter if you have a formal plan or just an idea in your head.<br /><br />Good luck with it!Pixel Peeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17553862902461169270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-62117139109935409062016-12-08T15:35:16.569-05:002016-12-08T15:35:16.569-05:00Comparing ourselves with others is counter-product...Comparing ourselves with others is counter-productive. Also, depressing. You recognize that and do things your own way. That's the way to achieve your own goals, whether they are long-term or short. As you say, just keep plugging away.<br /><br />Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and your family.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-19778669060117202442016-12-08T08:27:56.220-05:002016-12-08T08:27:56.220-05:00Exactly. All progress is good, and it's defini...Exactly. All progress is good, and it's definitely good that you're taking the time to make sure your writing is the best it can be before sending it out. I'm an early morning writer, too - I think it's the best time as there are no distractions. Here's to a great next five years!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-38401353640968642802016-12-08T03:59:35.104-05:002016-12-08T03:59:35.104-05:00Well done Liza - sounds like you're achieving ...Well done Liza - sounds like you're achieving quite a lot - and that's encouraging to help you keep progressing .. all the best and cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-50382496642217523892016-12-08T01:26:04.387-05:002016-12-08T01:26:04.387-05:00I used to plan, but no longer. Too often, the bes...I used to plan, but no longer. Too often, the best laid plans of mice and men turn to crap. However,when I am feeling brave, I am willing to consider a two week commitment. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-24417406791183140642016-12-07T14:56:15.169-05:002016-12-07T14:56:15.169-05:00I love the photo on the top of your blog - so peac...I love the photo on the top of your blog - so peaceful looking. That must have been a tough decision to stop submitting your manuscript, but it sounds like it was the right thing to do. The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-19788114203660435062016-12-07T14:17:51.451-05:002016-12-07T14:17:51.451-05:00I think just taking each day, writing each day, ta...I think just taking each day, writing each day, taking one step at a time, we can acheive amazing things - like you have and will! Best wishes for 2017!Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-66990981846765879842016-12-07T13:32:14.590-05:002016-12-07T13:32:14.590-05:00You are a doer, as far as I can see. I agree with ...You are a doer, as far as I can see. I agree with Leandra. You will get that agent/book deal through sheer persistence. Have a wonderful holiday season.Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-75027327766430158522016-12-07T10:17:40.167-05:002016-12-07T10:17:40.167-05:00That's something I struggle with, my slow prog...That's something I struggle with, my slow progress. But you're right, it all gets us there eventually! Best of luck to you w/your writing, and that in the next five years, you'll see that agent/book deal!Leandra Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00381034024025750992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-47895473817460587972016-12-07T10:03:00.249-05:002016-12-07T10:03:00.249-05:00I think you are plugging along at the right pace. ...I think you are plugging along at the right pace. I tend to go in spurts myself. Maybe someday we can help each other on marketing - I'm terrible at it. Slow and steady and stay proud of your work - I think that's key. You have a lot of support in blog world. And you have to enjoy it!!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604494404874408870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-30051968753425822402016-12-07T09:58:29.724-05:002016-12-07T09:58:29.724-05:00My journey is a long and winding one, but I'm ...My journey is a long and winding one, but I'm enjoying every step of the way. Though some steps have been emotionally painful, and I've backtracked more than a few times, I see publication ahead, no matter what means I have to use to get there.Karen Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01522178275164058849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-59286287798280578132016-12-07T08:37:39.108-05:002016-12-07T08:37:39.108-05:00I am totally with you on how hard it is to watch e...I am totally with you on how hard it is to watch everyone else publish while we keep plugging away. <br /><br />Great attitude re getting where you need to be when you're ready to do so. Knowing yourself so well is huge! Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-19407834821550148702016-12-07T07:00:00.457-05:002016-12-07T07:00:00.457-05:00I felt the same way about my manuscript and I pull...I felt the same way about my manuscript and I pulled it back before sending it out. I am glad I did. For some of us, it takes a little longer and I have learned to walk at my own pace.<br /><br />All the best with editing your book. <br />Shalom aleichem,<br />Pat GPat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-64796477151769015092016-12-07T06:57:28.615-05:002016-12-07T06:57:28.615-05:00I just take the action needed in order to accompli...I just take the action needed in order to accomplish something. Great post! Have a lovely December. Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14674648154579013578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-3181240407969945732016-12-07T06:32:54.002-05:002016-12-07T06:32:54.002-05:00I'm not much for planning out five years eithe...I'm not much for planning out five years either.<br />It's difficult to hold back, but sounds like it was a wise decision.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com