tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922561838307837931.post6673975694359092797..comments2023-10-19T10:08:00.241-04:00Comments on Write First, Blog Later: You Gotta Have SoulUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922561838307837931.post-81212422914829210092011-04-01T15:46:10.257-04:002011-04-01T15:46:10.257-04:00I learn a lot watching Idol. Good singers -- GREAT...I learn a lot watching Idol. Good singers -- GREAT singers -- get whipped.<br /><br />It's that inner voice, the soul, like he said, the umph, the extra twang, the way you sing it, write, that's what makes them stand out.<br /><br />There's nothing embarrassingly easy about writing. That he was published by an agent and generated an auction was the result of long hours hacking at stuff he never sent out. There's a lot of pain in Anon's cave, don't let him fool you.<br /><br /> - EricEric W. Tranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13842968931062056407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922561838307837931.post-60839291948228397502011-03-07T11:16:06.165-05:002011-03-07T11:16:06.165-05:00A beautiful post and the gentleman was right on, a...A beautiful post and the gentleman was right on, as well. So happy to have stumbled upon your blog and looking forward to reading future postings.Janice Phelps Williamshttp://www.appalachianmorning.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922561838307837931.post-62777789164296722112011-03-03T04:41:18.658-05:002011-03-03T04:41:18.658-05:00I am touched that a passing comment I made on a bl...I am touched that a passing comment I made on a blog I had never visited before should have resonated so much with someone. I hope that my book finds its audience as easily.<br />So, thanks for the drink Christine, and my very best wishes for your writing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922561838307837931.post-34425243440996293672011-03-01T17:22:42.028-05:002011-03-01T17:22:42.028-05:00Hi Christine! Found your blog through the SJ Write...Hi Christine! Found your blog through the SJ Writer's meetup board and I'm not a follower. I know it's discouraging to hear that kind of stuff from agents, but the only thing I can say is to keep going. You'll never know what will happen if you don't at least try!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13119346100467282321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922561838307837931.post-40815264372314586082011-03-01T12:37:05.064-05:002011-03-01T12:37:05.064-05:00What a great comment from Anon and what an even gr...What a great comment from Anon and what an even greater post from you. Never give up, because as you said, your story needs to be told!!K. M. Waltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07167022736028223997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922561838307837931.post-26623073704790635562011-03-01T09:27:39.874-05:002011-03-01T09:27:39.874-05:00Suffering and living through it is what makes us h...Suffering and living through it is what makes us human. What gives us our soul.<br /><br />So go for it. There will never be another book like yours out there.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922561838307837931.post-80595825456033069772011-03-01T08:40:05.132-05:002011-03-01T08:40:05.132-05:00In mythology, suffering and wisdom always go hand ...In mythology, suffering and wisdom always go hand in hand and maturity always comes through experience and hardship. I think the ancients were right. I wonder if I am fortunate or unfortunate to have gone through great suffering far earlier in my life than most. Perhaps both.Sarah McCabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10985261436020635823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922561838307837931.post-43096251328842382162011-03-01T08:10:20.564-05:002011-03-01T08:10:20.564-05:00I needed this. THanks.I needed this. THanks.Christine Danekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00979611961825725350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922561838307837931.post-24491636509641800352011-02-28T22:14:35.195-05:002011-02-28T22:14:35.195-05:00you said it, girl.you said it, girl.Michelle Gregoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05747275507200268417noreply@blogger.com