tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494197888792366753.post6338521701832835772..comments2023-10-22T07:50:01.015-06:00Comments on Notes From the Writing Chair: Once upon a time, I became a writerAngiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01445455787485222068noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494197888792366753.post-68007376369889473832011-01-20T17:55:51.626-07:002011-01-20T17:55:51.626-07:00This is so uplifting. What you’ve just described s...This is so uplifting. What you’ve just described seems to be the story of a lot of writers, but unfortunately many of them do not have enough determination to turn into authors. You did it though and for that you should be proud. Even if you’re experiencing that blackness from before, remember all you’ve already accomplished!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494197888792366753.post-54119714095995499922011-01-20T09:44:34.935-07:002011-01-20T09:44:34.935-07:00Thank you so much Maria and Rosslyn. Can't tel...Thank you so much Maria and Rosslyn. Can't tell you guys how much I appreciate all the support.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01445455787485222068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494197888792366753.post-30585365775127970602011-01-20T09:22:20.636-07:002011-01-20T09:22:20.636-07:00Determination is one of the most sympathetic chara...Determination is one of the most sympathetic character traits. :-) I admire your strength, Angie!Rosslyn Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11304732306399786236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494197888792366753.post-11699231579393266772011-01-18T20:54:04.005-07:002011-01-18T20:54:04.005-07:00I know how you feel, sort of. Best of luck on your...I know how you feel, sort of. Best of luck on your efforts and we'll all keep trying to improve and keep at it. Persistence!Maria Hoaglandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01618827617012896159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494197888792366753.post-47049579684362610472011-01-17T22:44:06.666-07:002011-01-17T22:44:06.666-07:00Aw, thanks Kathleen. You're so sweet.Aw, thanks Kathleen. You're so sweet.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01445455787485222068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494197888792366753.post-36534569963907562402011-01-17T19:13:00.374-07:002011-01-17T19:13:00.374-07:00You down? NEVER! Okay, so I finally have to acce...You down? NEVER! Okay, so I finally have to accept that you're human like the rest of us. Truly, you're terrific, Angie. If you ever feel like giving up again, then think of me because I KNOW how great your writing is. You'll make it. I have no doubt.kbrebeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09146709601038107862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494197888792366753.post-46816033473657838682011-01-17T16:20:33.210-07:002011-01-17T16:20:33.210-07:00I'm so sorry you were feeling like that. I kno...I'm so sorry you were feeling like that. I know that most writers go through the ups and downs, but it's no fun when your in the down. Those are great quotes. You've helped to motivate me. <br /><br />The quote I put on my blog today may also help (it did me!).<br /><br />"The Trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit." - Moliere<br /><br />Good luck as you dive back in! I'll look for great things from you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494197888792366753.post-67166678454213007292011-01-17T12:28:06.719-07:002011-01-17T12:28:06.719-07:00Thanks for sharing your writing struggle and perse...Thanks for sharing your writing struggle and perseverance. I've been trying to get published for almost 5 years. I don't really send to magazines since I don't write many short stories. But I have a few small contests. I'll keep at it. It's nice to know I'm not alone.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494197888792366753.post-80743879030184942512011-01-17T12:18:52.860-07:002011-01-17T12:18:52.860-07:00I've racked up nothing but rejections for my p...I've racked up nothing but rejections for my poetry lately. And my novel writing hasn't gone much better. Just keep on chugging. You can do it.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12399082789777816445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494197888792366753.post-43462470897801588002011-01-17T12:01:59.480-07:002011-01-17T12:01:59.480-07:00Oh, this is wonderful in so many ways. ((hugs)) An...Oh, this is wonderful in so many ways. ((hugs)) Angie. And ... thank you!ali crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13023009704454279645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494197888792366753.post-65780032645324454222011-01-17T09:45:20.180-07:002011-01-17T09:45:20.180-07:00Hey everyone! How nice to come up here this mornin...Hey everyone! How nice to come up here this morning to all your kind words and encouragement. David, you're right. The acceptances are much sweeter when that way! Th., good luck with your university programs. Thanks for stopping by! Thanks, Melissa. You're a sweetie. Todd, I love that story. I may have to look into Smashwords more closely. Terry, sorry about your story. I'll bet it's terrific. Thanks for the encouragement.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01445455787485222068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494197888792366753.post-28343403786024695942011-01-17T07:54:51.017-07:002011-01-17T07:54:51.017-07:00Glad you're hanging in there, Angie!
I'v...Glad you're hanging in there, Angie! <br /><br />I've had several stories accepted, only to have the market close with my work unpublished. Actually I just got an email from a long-standing market that paid pretty well saying they were going on hiatus and releasing my accepted story. Like you, I'll be sending it out again. Like the others, I hope it too eventually finds a home.<br /><br />And I hope your works find the right homes. With time and effort and a little luck, I suspect they will!Terry W. Ervin IIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13561009802388207515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494197888792366753.post-64152436134264596192011-01-17T07:49:29.941-07:002011-01-17T07:49:29.941-07:00Writing is a depressing business with all the reje...Writing is a depressing business with all the rejection, seemingly on personal opinion much of the time. Even after acceptances become normal, it doesn't bring an end to the rejections.<br /><br />Keep on pushing to improve, because that's the only way to succeed.<br /><br />Heck, I had one story which everyone rejected. I posted it up on Smashwords and had significant success (in terms of number of reads). Without me even asking, one of the places who'd rejected it the first time around came back and asked to publish it (the same story, no changes, from the one I'd sent them in the first place). Go figure...T. M. Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04315726033990784930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494197888792366753.post-22365809152497546092011-01-17T07:38:22.275-07:002011-01-17T07:38:22.275-07:00You have come far with the short stories. :)
I k...You have come far with the short stories. :)<br /><br />I know about the bitterness of thinking I made it with something and then having my dreams dashed. But I kept going. That's what writers need to do to see themselves in print.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494197888792366753.post-8940810007366574132011-01-17T01:16:44.495-07:002011-01-17T01:16:44.495-07:00Hang in there Angie. It'll happen one day.Hang in there Angie. It'll happen one day.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12096764010151024050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494197888792366753.post-17885990329730570522011-01-17T00:39:19.571-07:002011-01-17T00:39:19.571-07:00.
It's so true, Angie (and thanks for the lin....<br /><br />It's so true, Angie (and thanks for the link). I'm feeling like a new writer all over again as I wait to hear from university programs I've just applied to. I thought I was used to balancing rejections with the occasional acceptance, but I'm suddenly more nervous than I've been in a long time.Th.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16460795570237872290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2494197888792366753.post-15447873306054816432011-01-16T23:09:33.554-07:002011-01-16T23:09:33.554-07:00Right on, hang in there Angie. I have had three re...Right on, hang in there Angie. I have had three rejections this year already-makes the one acceptance I've recieved all the sweeter.nephite blood spartan hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17092519999184585295noreply@blogger.com