tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post604989064454376871..comments2024-03-20T08:27:29.290+11:00Comments on .W.I.P. It: Tenacity and the Writing Career #IWSGLynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-21629962076034382532015-04-22T11:24:18.679+10:002015-04-22T11:24:18.679+10:00I hope it helps.I hope it helps.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-78980345062405520272015-04-22T11:24:04.501+10:002015-04-22T11:24:04.501+10:00Only 64K? ;)Only 64K? ;)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-20367502824056061102015-04-19T13:06:15.022+10:002015-04-19T13:06:15.022+10:00What a beautiful post! I love the pictures and the...What a beautiful post! I love the pictures and the message. Definitely important to remember the flower. :) <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-41676044341180216142015-03-23T03:01:39.118+11:002015-03-23T03:01:39.118+11:00How do we keep going? That is the 64K $ question i...How do we keep going? That is the 64K $ question isn't it? But we do, sometimes grumbling all the way:)Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-25011129285259943982015-03-18T07:21:34.550+11:002015-03-18T07:21:34.550+11:00I love it. That's a great way of keeping every...I love it. That's a great way of keeping everything in perspective.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-53598618737540950112015-03-18T07:20:41.940+11:002015-03-18T07:20:41.940+11:00Yes, the support of other writers is invaluable. T...Yes, the support of other writers is invaluable. They are the only ones who truly understand what it's like.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-90558593247135367072015-03-17T03:19:29.554+11:002015-03-17T03:19:29.554+11:00I remind myself of two things: 1) I don't writ...I remind myself of two things: 1) I don't write to publish. I write because I love writing. 2) But since I am writing, I might as well publish what I write. <br /><br />Fine distinction, but it keeps things in perspective. :-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-35632172848174372772015-03-16T07:42:25.794+11:002015-03-16T07:42:25.794+11:00This analogy works so well. It was actually an ass...This analogy works so well. It was actually an assignment I had in a college photography class--to find hope against the odds. I took a photo of something similar for my portfolio. <br />What do I do when I want to give up? Reach out to other writers. Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-6419710008483858032015-03-12T22:10:03.971+11:002015-03-12T22:10:03.971+11:00You're welcome, Lynda. Have a wonderful day.<b>You're welcome, Lynda.</b> Have a wonderful day.Blue Grumpsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03106493133778319165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-68867637508963891642015-03-12T10:04:18.642+11:002015-03-12T10:04:18.642+11:00The support of others really does help. The support of others really does help. Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-15151960829000674142015-03-11T22:42:51.818+11:002015-03-11T22:42:51.818+11:00I don't always find the tenacity to go on, but...I don't always find the tenacity to go on, but sometimes friends and bloggers hold it out to me and I can keep going. S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-83119487544364304892015-03-11T07:13:17.563+11:002015-03-11T07:13:17.563+11:00Yes! It's a good way to stay focused on the st...Yes! It's a good way to stay focused on the story. That works for me too.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-88424444820570910492015-03-11T07:11:46.759+11:002015-03-11T07:11:46.759+11:00Phew! I love my occasional pun ;)Phew! I love my occasional pun ;)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-50226281441348655712015-03-11T07:11:06.422+11:002015-03-11T07:11:06.422+11:00Hope you had a wonderful weekend too, Christine. I...Hope you had a wonderful weekend too, Christine. I switched off the internet so I'm a little behind...eeek!Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-31404603300418971912015-03-11T07:10:30.148+11:002015-03-11T07:10:30.148+11:00wow, how wonderful to have that blessing in your l...wow, how wonderful to have that blessing in your life. Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-14682182837923318272015-03-11T07:09:28.252+11:002015-03-11T07:09:28.252+11:00Thanks, Hilary. I love the way you put that.Thanks, Hilary. I love the way you put that.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-90920361742811330002015-03-10T08:53:56.526+11:002015-03-10T08:53:56.526+11:00Tenacity. Yes. It's a must. For me, I do this ...Tenacity. Yes. It's a must. For me, I do this by shutting out the publishing world when I'm drafting. Helps me stay focused.Emily R. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892444969625637064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-35692153033119698982015-03-07T11:20:35.801+11:002015-03-07T11:20:35.801+11:00Pun excused :)
But you're so right about us ne...Pun excused :)<br />But you're so right about us needing tenacity.<br />Never give up on your dream.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-82547424966162988622015-03-07T11:16:45.430+11:002015-03-07T11:16:45.430+11:00Love that! And yes, tenacity is so important. Neve...Love that! And yes, tenacity is so important. Never give up! :) Have a lovely weekend.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-44343576980189263032015-03-07T08:50:25.506+11:002015-03-07T08:50:25.506+11:00My niece told me a few years ago that she wanted t...My niece told me a few years ago that she wanted to be like me when she grows up becasue I'm a smart and pretty writer who loves comic books and food. She wants to be just as cool as me...She's why I don't quit. Don't think that counts as tenacity, but it'll do for me.Toi Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493934864387695248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-80527244746227052202015-03-06T19:45:23.510+11:002015-03-06T19:45:23.510+11:00Hi Lynda - you're so right ... the little beau...Hi Lynda - you're so right ... the little beauties that will dot our writing landscapes are always around - and we need to take time to admire their tenacity ... great analogy ... so many things struggle through life .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-23640459508227350832015-03-06T09:36:26.922+11:002015-03-06T09:36:26.922+11:00At the moment you seem to be basking in that sunsh...At the moment you seem to be basking in that sunshine. Yay :)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-17426191736563593072015-03-06T09:35:52.154+11:002015-03-06T09:35:52.154+11:00Hey, if being disturbed works for you, then hold o...Hey, if being disturbed works for you, then hold onto that state! ;)<br />Besides, I think all writers are at least a little disturbed in some way.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-30136513649674472752015-03-06T09:33:50.742+11:002015-03-06T09:33:50.742+11:00a great trait for a writer.a great trait for a writer.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-76982167747832028822015-03-06T09:33:33.199+11:002015-03-06T09:33:33.199+11:00If it helps, then go for it.If it helps, then go for it.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.com