tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922561838307837931.post8754336722911704936..comments2023-10-19T10:08:00.241-04:00Comments on Write First, Blog Later: Afraid of the WordsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922561838307837931.post-13566718698561143082011-02-16T20:43:47.225-05:002011-02-16T20:43:47.225-05:00Jessica, your comment was wonderful. Thank you so ...Jessica, your comment was wonderful. Thank you so much for the encouragement. I am neck-deep in revision and hating my book right now.Nighfalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01745824744507928211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922561838307837931.post-16559842932459375362011-02-12T15:13:35.453-05:002011-02-12T15:13:35.453-05:00If you figure it out, let me know.If you figure it out, let me know.Becky Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02880501542510014819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922561838307837931.post-85687812207324391462011-02-11T05:44:30.864-05:002011-02-11T05:44:30.864-05:00The best advice I ever got was "Write from yo...The best advice I ever got was "Write from your heart". When I forgot about all the rules, I got a publishing contract. Speak from your heart. It will shine through and make your story glow! Seriously. Just try it. Don't censor ANYTHING. Be real, be honest, be true to yourself.Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922561838307837931.post-67800428998908546492011-02-11T00:51:51.079-05:002011-02-11T00:51:51.079-05:00that first scene in my first chapter that you read...that first scene in my first chapter that you read... i tried writing that one perfectly and it didn't sound like me. when i read first chapters that are tight and perfect, i don't go on reading. it's like the author is trying too hard. i sure don't want my stories to sound that way.Michelle Gregoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05747275507200268417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922561838307837931.post-78627509014715358892011-02-11T00:41:10.727-05:002011-02-11T00:41:10.727-05:00Balance is forever my nemisis. It stumps me consi...Balance is forever my nemisis. It stumps me consistently. I just have to keep writing . .<br /><br />.......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922561838307837931.post-41510404973832668612011-02-10T23:12:00.861-05:002011-02-10T23:12:00.861-05:00Your words in this post have challenged me and ins...Your words in this post have challenged me and inspired me. Thank you!Brenda Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01842228644349167297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922561838307837931.post-47040670548905535112011-02-10T22:26:35.355-05:002011-02-10T22:26:35.355-05:00I'm wary of editing too Christine. It's i...I'm wary of editing too Christine. It's infinitely valuable but only when done with a light touch. <br /><br />i tend to trust my first drafts, but refine them slowly and gently. I'm wary of editors who try to impose their own voice, over the writer's. Balanced editing assists. It does not take over.Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04015624747225433940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922561838307837931.post-42974215278580749362011-02-10T21:03:00.789-05:002011-02-10T21:03:00.789-05:00I so feel that line about 'editing the guts...I so feel that line about 'editing the guts' out of your work. There are times I have to simply believe some words are meant to be, and let them carry the story. In the end, you know how the story is suppose to sound, it's your voice, all you need to do is believe. (Hugs)IndigoSage Ravenwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17143502548162174269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922561838307837931.post-2740334840761465462011-02-10T20:44:29.666-05:002011-02-10T20:44:29.666-05:00I've never thought about it like this. I gues...I've never thought about it like this. I guess I'm still trying to find the right balance.E. Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06634213563563094173noreply@blogger.com