tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post3920558372609563710..comments2024-03-22T15:57:20.329-06:00Comments on Pensive Pens: All I will ever need...diedre Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-47514214737643513132016-06-06T14:26:39.344-06:002016-06-06T14:26:39.344-06:00Hi Nick!
Absolutely, we should always enjoy :-) A...Hi Nick!<br /><br />Absolutely, we should always enjoy :-) And whenever the winds of doubt begin to blow our creativity off the table, we must get up and shut the window ;-)<br />Happy writing, Nick!diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-39726768752174390832016-06-06T07:03:24.825-06:002016-06-06T07:03:24.825-06:00Simple but excellent advice, Deidre. Expressing ou...Simple but excellent advice, Deidre. Expressing ourselves creatively is healthy and if we get stalled by any sort of rejection or setback than the insecurities can just take over. And we should always enjoy writing!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-38326856033943830292016-06-03T16:32:54.982-06:002016-06-03T16:32:54.982-06:00Hi Debbie!
Aw, the world can't possibly lose ...Hi Debbie!<br /><br />Aw, the world can't possibly lose the need for dog lovers like you! Dogs would revolt, you know?<br /><br />Thankfully, I write because I dearly love to. And because I write fiction I feel it's driven by creativity which might not be possible if I had to "write on demand" for money. Of course, who wouldn't want to get paid? I think the jury is still out on which route is more lucrative, but satisfaction tends to lean more toward traditional publication. <br /><br />Good to see you, Debbie!diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-83534660802481143982016-06-03T16:14:24.345-06:002016-06-03T16:14:24.345-06:00Hi Quanie!
"a whole nother story" Ha! N...Hi Quanie!<br /><br />"a whole nother story" Ha! No kidding, huh? I can't remember just now who said "a writer should have a second life to know if he was any good" but I can relate ;-) Good thing we have resources like IWSG to keep our spirits strong as we go. <br /><br />You already know I love your books, but I also admire your marketing skills. I'll just have to keep following your posts till I learn it!diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-64066449211333369032016-06-03T15:59:49.485-06:002016-06-03T15:59:49.485-06:00Hi Cynthia!
Isn't it wonderful that our own c...Hi Cynthia!<br /><br />Isn't it wonderful that our own creativity can be so illuminating in shadowed times? And yes, being able to share our triumphs and tribulations in good company is always a plus! Glad you're here :-)diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-26704397785866776292016-06-03T15:50:12.841-06:002016-06-03T15:50:12.841-06:00Hi Stephen!
Ha! I think that path of frustration ...Hi Stephen!<br /><br />Ha! I think that path of frustration is nature's poke at having such a satisfying vocation :-) We just keep right on doing what we love as we doggedly move onward. diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-90660770242670892882016-06-03T15:45:25.522-06:002016-06-03T15:45:25.522-06:00Hi Gary!
Those times of reflection for me, when t...Hi Gary!<br /><br />Those times of reflection for me, when the sound of a gurgling stream or the fleeting scent of wildflowers spikes my creativity - even when I'm not trying - are times I always cherish. I have a hunch you feel that way too ;-) <br /><br />Gary, it is such a pleasure to have met you! I can't imagine you in the background unless as one whose very presence is inspiring. It's certainly wise to pace yourself. Lord knows I need to do that myself ;-)<br /><br />"I was seeking Gary" Ha! I love it!diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-68737504836731581732016-06-03T08:54:46.956-06:002016-06-03T08:54:46.956-06:00Somebody once said: "Do what you love and the...Somebody once said: "Do what you love and the money will follow". That happened to me with the dog business, although it's declining now as the market has become so saturated. If financial success is the main goal, then creativity will likely suffer. Just continue to do what you love for the sheer joy of it. You never know what might happen! There's also the self-publishing route, but that may not be as lucrative or satisfying.Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-8544975440463821692016-06-03T07:35:11.148-06:002016-06-03T07:35:11.148-06:00First off, that cat meme is everything. And I thin...First off, that cat meme is everything. And I think that as long as we continue to write the best stories we can and truly try our best at marketing ourselves, we'll get where we want to be. When is a whole nother story. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06317095707905133969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-11090893991591392482016-06-03T01:44:10.505-06:002016-06-03T01:44:10.505-06:00One thing that motivates me to keep going with the...One thing that motivates me to keep going with the writing (even during times when it's not really "going") is to remind myself how nice it is that I have this outlet to be creative and imaginative.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912167351889969855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-23842621953990440402016-06-02T22:58:43.603-06:002016-06-02T22:58:43.603-06:00Diedra, regardless of one's endeavor they have...Diedra, regardless of one's endeavor they have to keep on keeping on. That's what I do and along they path of frustration I know I'm advancing on the road to progress. Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-53332500322689625682016-06-02T21:21:37.750-06:002016-06-02T21:21:37.750-06:00Hi Diedre,
I can relate to that Henny Youngman q...Hi Diedre, <br /><br />I can relate to that Henny Youngman quote. Although, I think it'd be a few hours earlier in my case.<br /><br />You have a healthy writing balance that works very well for you. The key, of course, is to not stress yourself out. Those times of just contemplating and reflecting on the world around, are positive ways of keeping the passion for the written word flowing.<br /><br />I've been rather in the background when it comes to blogging. It's been a frustrating yet fruitful time as I've been determined to challenge, to defeat my chronic fatigue.<br /><br />Thank you for an enlightening post. Of course, you might of realised that, "IWSG", actually means, "I Was Seeking Gary." Did I mention I was delusional? <br /><br />Take good care, I'm outta' here...<br /><br />Gary klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-80661084637228432432016-06-02T10:15:41.004-06:002016-06-02T10:15:41.004-06:00Hi Jeffrey!
Oh, I hear you. I've had days when...Hi Jeffrey!<br />Oh, I hear you. I've had days when assessing my productivity is an exercise in self-torture! What did I do all day? Well, I tended a couple accounts and ah, mostly blogged...(sigh). Not that I didn't enjoy, but you know what I mean. One technique that might work better in numbers is accountability partnerships, where you honestly share how many words (or pages) you wrote in a day or a week (even a month). <br />It's so true that every new sentence paves the paths of our writing journeys. Why not bask in the light of discovery along the way?diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-70983550842753985232016-06-02T09:47:10.191-06:002016-06-02T09:47:10.191-06:00Hi Stephanie!
That's it in a nutshell! We writ...Hi Stephanie!<br />That's it in a nutshell! We write because it makes us happy. It's why we ever started and why we'll never 'finish' writing. I can live with that ;-)diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-11445373511719275332016-06-02T09:41:40.514-06:002016-06-02T09:41:40.514-06:00Hi Ken!
Yes, and isn't it wonderful that we ca...Hi Ken!<br />Yes, and isn't it wonderful that we can?diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-35408048688316255802016-06-02T09:39:26.815-06:002016-06-02T09:39:26.815-06:00Hi Chrys!
Yes, along with the resources and suppor...Hi Chrys!<br />Yes, along with the resources and support available through the IWSG - and of course, your most enlightening posts ;-) we can all do just that. Thanks, Chrys!diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-56367738108217337792016-06-02T07:17:42.439-06:002016-06-02T07:17:42.439-06:00Occasionally, I will be down on myself for bloggin...Occasionally, I will be down on myself for blogging but I agree with you in one respect. Continually writing, is continual practice. Be it journal writing, blogging or writing short stories, I've been working on my writing for over 30 years. I'm certain I'm better for it. I just need to find the right mix where I can keep in practice, and yet find the time to do what I actually need to do, write the story.Jeffrey Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-62777431552594947342016-06-01T19:57:43.485-06:002016-06-01T19:57:43.485-06:00After writing numerous books in my 20s and not hav...After writing numerous books in my 20s and not having any luck, I resigned myself in my 30s that even if I never got published, I'd still write because it makes me happy. I think that's what we have to tell ourselves...because no matter what, it's never going to feel like enough!Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-80970206370097532072016-06-01T19:54:01.832-06:002016-06-01T19:54:01.832-06:00Just keep writing. That's all any of us can d...Just keep writing. That's all any of us can do.Chemist Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-18784430632277252742016-06-01T16:36:48.328-06:002016-06-01T16:36:48.328-06:00You've got the right idea. We have to keep at ...You've got the right idea. We have to keep at it and find new ways to get better, to inspire us, and patch up our wounds. Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-40361165507082477292016-06-01T16:05:23.002-06:002016-06-01T16:05:23.002-06:00Hi Bish!
Where would we writers be without perseve...Hi Bish!<br />Where would we writers be without perseverance, right?<br />I admire you for 'taking the plunge', and I hope the experience was and always is as exhilarating as it should be :-)<br /> <br />You're very welcome, I'm happy to be of assistance!diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-53576912192568147222016-06-01T15:14:14.803-06:002016-06-01T15:14:14.803-06:00I just keep at it, too. One word, on sentence at a...I just keep at it, too. One word, on sentence at a time. And when it comes to publishing, well, I've taken the plunge before, so I can do it again. :) Thanks for your offer to help in promoting when the time comes!Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-52459564307687119512016-06-01T13:29:22.276-06:002016-06-01T13:29:22.276-06:00Hi Mandy 'n' Justin!
You're right abo...Hi Mandy 'n' Justin!<br /><br />You're right about that, you can't arrive at your destination if you don't continue the journey :-)<br />Have a terrific week!diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-69939927193724838312016-06-01T12:27:19.288-06:002016-06-01T12:27:19.288-06:00Sometimes you just have to keep on keeping on. One...Sometimes you just have to keep on keeping on. One day you'll make your break. But you can't get better or make that break if you don't keep working toward it. :)Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00415510811585368037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782231935569058555.post-38488766138880460822016-06-01T09:26:41.293-06:002016-06-01T09:26:41.293-06:00Hi dear Shady!
I really appreciate your comment a...Hi dear Shady!<br /><br />I really appreciate your comment and the introduction of the interesting technique. You always know just what to say ;-) <br />"It ain't over..." is a such an uplifting chant - especially for writers, like me, who are at their contented best when they are writing and even the slightest nod is encouraging. I feel it's much more important that my work is enjoyed, rather than simply purchased and perhaps shelved. "A writer only begins a book, a reader finishes it." ~ Samuel Johnson<br /><br />Thanks again, my friend! Have a wonderful day :-)diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.com