tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post5586845634069433203..comments2024-03-20T08:27:29.290+11:00Comments on .W.I.P. It: 5 Reasons to Shed the Genius WithinLynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-35036891422321892462017-01-04T17:11:43.686+11:002017-01-04T17:11:43.686+11:00Hi Sandy, of course your dream is not impossible. ...Hi Sandy, of course your dream is not impossible. I strongly suggest you get an editor to look over your work to ensure it's the best it can be and so that it comes across as a professional piece.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-30686923837027732202017-01-02T15:26:15.460+11:002017-01-02T15:26:15.460+11:00Lynda, l have written- rewritten - a book for over...Lynda, l have written- rewritten - a book for over 9 yrs. Due to Circumstances Tragedy's & Accidents- 1 as recent as May 2016- causing Major Surgery to my right hand & arm. My being Right-Handed, made getting my book edited & published Impossible to Accomplish my 9 yr Embarking on bringing my Endeavor to Fruition. Seems Everytime I was close to Publishing the Above Mentioned Circumstances, etc, Got In the Way. Bummers. <br />I also illustrated the cover of my book. Writer/Artist. <br />I am starting to get some use back due to 6 Nerve Blocks. Still have a ways to go. I've been gathering the Poem's I have written to be published in a Book of Poetry. However,I still realize my Novel , written over 9 yrs, Published & Out There. <br /> Does this Endeavor still seem Possible? I have had Reader's of All Walks of Life read my book & suggested I continue getting my Book ready for publishing so It can be purchased. <br />Comment Appreciated <br />Thank you<br />Sandy Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02534337702726007838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-51991079853819866212011-12-12T10:01:46.429+11:002011-12-12T10:01:46.429+11:00Susanne, and that's the other swing of the pen...Susanne, and that's the other swing of the pendulum. Finding balance in all things is key, I think.<br /><br />Leigh, ah yes, that sounds so familiar :)<br /><br />Lee, to be a marketting genius is a great thing!<br /><br />Shah, thanks so much for the award!<br /><br />Lydia, well said<br /><br />Mary, ha, same<br /><br />Golden, absolutely. And yes, it's good to dream too.<br /><br />Sharon, haha that would be cool.<br /><br />Anthony, also well said.<br /><br />Rachna, yes! Editors are great for keeping us grounded.<br /><br />Michelle, we need that community<br /><br />Shannon, haha yep, that happens all the time for me too.<br /><br />Cozy, oh wow, that would have given you a buzz.<br /><br />Medeia, yes, those first drafts of ours are terrible. It's a good thing they don't need to be anything more than that. ;)<br /><br />Romance, definitely not. :)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-82875478668614460402011-12-12T08:12:22.109+11:002011-12-12T08:12:22.109+11:00Great post! I thought I was the only one plagued w...Great post! I thought I was the only one plagued with doubts, Lol!Romance Reader https://www.blogger.com/profile/10633164931292182035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-40598899126664842662011-12-12T04:06:58.717+11:002011-12-12T04:06:58.717+11:00Looking over my first drafts bring me back to real...Looking over my first drafts bring me back to reality. My critique group and beta readers also ground me. Great list, Lynda.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-11586371078376512822011-12-11T08:33:09.671+11:002011-12-11T08:33:09.671+11:00I was overly critical of my work until I came acro...I was overly critical of my work until I came across a quoted paragraph on a blog that I thought was brilliant and it wasn't until I got to the end of the post that I realized it was a quote from my book. I have to remind myself of that event when I'm having a bad writing day.<br />AnnAnn Summervillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300190648788509096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-90169985032201015772011-12-10T15:06:20.081+11:002011-12-10T15:06:20.081+11:00Great post! I don't have an issue with thinki...Great post! I don't have an issue with thinking I'm a writing genius, I don't think, lol, but I do have moments where I'm so pumped that I'm making so much progress with a short story or a section in a novel and then I go back and read it and it seems so stunted or there is another issue.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-71518334014930241462011-12-10T12:11:15.730+11:002011-12-10T12:11:15.730+11:00Great points - I love the last one. And I also lov...Great points - I love the last one. And I also love the amazing community of writers online. <br />xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-4119614204674281632011-12-10T03:24:31.523+11:002011-12-10T03:24:31.523+11:00Lynda..did you by chance read my mind. Lol. I alwa...Lynda..did you by chance read my mind. Lol. I always feel that whatever I have written is pure genius, then I land on my backside when my editor send me her feedback.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-42911698360278781292011-12-10T01:21:06.399+11:002011-12-10T01:21:06.399+11:00These are five great points. Many geniuses are ver...These are five great points. Many geniuses are very full of themselves, isolated - and many quickly burn out. Learn from them what you can, but don't emulate them.anthony stemkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15666462157746049139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-77812327627855795842011-12-09T15:20:39.762+11:002011-12-09T15:20:39.762+11:00I wish I had more confidence. I think my lack of ...I wish I had more confidence. I think my lack of it hinders the querying process. I wish you could run to Walgreen's and get a prescription for confidence. :DSharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-50694751291623543642011-12-09T12:14:39.190+11:002011-12-09T12:14:39.190+11:00Assume it's not going to be perfect--and keep ...Assume it's not going to be perfect--and keep the dreaming to a minimum. Though I will dream about my writing now and then.Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-46977772686424448592011-12-09T09:47:03.771+11:002011-12-09T09:47:03.771+11:00My crit partners keep me grounded.
Wish I felt &...My crit partners keep me grounded. <br /><br />Wish I felt 'genius' more often. :)M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-15234986955706045142011-12-09T07:50:57.704+11:002011-12-09T07:50:57.704+11:00The genius is what makes you think you're wort...The genius is what makes you think you're worth more than everyone else, when in fact, you're not.Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-54864978521053193552011-12-09T07:06:48.813+11:002011-12-09T07:06:48.813+11:00Hello - I absolutely loved the post - I with i had...Hello - I absolutely loved the post - I with i had genius to get rid of, but I do have a perfectionist inside me who does my head in 24/7 re writing! Grr! Just to let you know you were awarded a blog award today by me ;D = hope you can stop by to accept it. http://wordsinsync.blogspot.com/2011/12/its-all-about-awards.html XXShah Whartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04997125261145672115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-40452666251043641042011-12-09T03:54:59.320+11:002011-12-09T03:54:59.320+11:00At this point in my life I think I'd be happy ...At this point in my life I think I'd be happy to be an average writer and a marketing genius. When I've written something I might tend to elevate it a bit in my evaluation, but if I give it some time that genius writing usually comes down to a realistic level.<br /><br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://afarawayview.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> A Faraway View</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-33709236171773000442011-12-09T03:51:19.878+11:002011-12-09T03:51:19.878+11:00hmm... the few times I've thought my work was ...hmm... the few times I've thought my work was sheer genius, my brain immediately shut down and I was flooded with doubt. Like within the first 5 seconds of having the thought. So I don't really have this problem--LOL! I KNOW I need support and readers, etc. But I suppose if anyone does think this, well, maybe they are. We'll see~ :DLTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-72830898944394706282011-12-09T01:50:58.491+11:002011-12-09T01:50:58.491+11:00Interesting post. I never think of my work as pur...Interesting post. I never think of my work as pure genius. I think my work is never good enough for others to read.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-81611644095664897572011-12-08T20:12:25.730+11:002011-12-08T20:12:25.730+11:00Jessie, yes, I can relate to that ;)
Sarah, hahah...Jessie, yes, I can relate to that ;)<br /><br />Sarah, hahaha! Brilliant! How awesome would it be to remember those ideas<br /><br />Harry, you too.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-25134385444408499952011-12-08T17:33:37.631+11:002011-12-08T17:33:37.631+11:00Have a SUPER week !Have a SUPER week !Pinecone Stewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00458622319448551558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-66926011469318210152011-12-08T15:24:10.382+11:002011-12-08T15:24:10.382+11:00The ideas I have in the middle of the night are al...The ideas I have in the middle of the night are always genius. I just wish I could remember them :-)Sarah Tokeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273148070092101085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-65898286222438644852011-12-08T11:06:04.568+11:002011-12-08T11:06:04.568+11:00I go through phases of loving and hating my work.....I go through phases of loving and hating my work...so I guess you could say I am bipolar!Jessie Humphrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11096043821002254348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-50599418796054969702011-12-08T08:46:47.373+11:002011-12-08T08:46:47.373+11:00Tonja, yes, exactly right, although not all talent...Tonja, yes, exactly right, although not all talented people know this and their talent goes to waste.<br /><br />Clarissa, yes, even established writers should keep improving their craft.<br /><br />Joanne, it's a great goal.<br /><br />J B Chicoine, oh yes, but those seeds ARE brilliant because they carry so much potential within them.<br /><br />Suze, I'll pop right over and have a read. Sounds great.<br /><br />Nancy, oh yes, you ARE a genius, but you need to keep it contained otherwise people will get jealous ;)<br /><br />Ciara, welcome my new follower! ;) No worries, it happens. And yes!! being a storyteller first is the right approach, I think.<br /><br />Robert, another great reason! :)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-71655301165081981952011-12-08T08:45:47.570+11:002011-12-08T08:45:47.570+11:00"Genius"... way to heavy to carry around..."Genius"... way to heavy to carry around.Robert Guthriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15618840090348189477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-22718866946931363972011-12-08T08:38:11.473+11:002011-12-08T08:38:11.473+11:00Kitty, haha yeah, it takes me about a decade to re...Kitty, haha yeah, it takes me about a decade to realise my work isn't as bad as I thought ;)<br /><br />Suze, you're so sweet<br /><br />Mary, yes! The best writing looks effortless but there's blood, sweat and tears behind the words.<br /><br />Stephen, exactly right<br /><br />Maggie, thanks<br /><br />Robyn, oh yes, I can relate, but dreaming is still important.<br /><br />Terri, gotta love our CPs :)<br /><br />Madeleine, there's always that question in the back of my mind too ;)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.com