tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1079589059457212218.post2510369838545800272..comments2024-03-28T17:29:41.606-05:00Comments on Not Just Another Mother Blogger!: Writing GoalsTMWHickmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11099277984216556857noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1079589059457212218.post-20923061044588041712012-09-29T23:16:54.447-05:002012-09-29T23:16:54.447-05:00I hope your blog comments are showing you that peo...I hope your blog comments are showing you that people out here (in my case from the other side of the world!) actually appreciate your writing to the point of looking forward to the next post!!<br /><br />I had some of the same feelings recently when I entered a travel photo competition and the organisers didn't even acknowledge my entry (they DID acknowledge others, so clearly mine wasn't 'good' enough. I got such a positive response from my readers (including you) that it more than made up for it and made me realise that my readers are my judges, not some panel of random 'experts'.Red Nomad OZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03020668094026661054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1079589059457212218.post-87362912957335112792012-09-29T01:18:02.112-05:002012-09-29T01:18:02.112-05:00That you've continued to write and not let go ...That you've continued to write and not let go of that after the Cosmo episode shows a great deal of strength on your part. I agree - do NaNo! I tend to edit quite a bit as I write and NaNo has helped me learn to just get it out there and worry about the rest later. I don't know if I can do NaNo this year as I now have my son to add to the confusion of my life but I will certainly cheer you on!dontpanic2011https://www.blogger.com/profile/03748395349482914590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1079589059457212218.post-70556299745426525102012-09-28T16:56:25.976-05:002012-09-28T16:56:25.976-05:00As Angela said, NaNo is freeing. It forces you out...As Angela said, NaNo is freeing. It forces you out of the self-editing place and lets you just rush and be sloppy and productive. I love it!<br /><br />As for the jerks at Cosmo? Jerks. A rejection letter need not be harsh in order to express a lack of interest. Jerks.Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05407917830307384493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1079589059457212218.post-67098872354521027842012-09-28T16:41:10.359-05:002012-09-28T16:41:10.359-05:00Oh, there's a reason to loathe Cosmo! I'm ...Oh, there's a reason to loathe Cosmo! I'm so sorry. But you are not who you once were, and I have no doubt that horrible experience has made you more meticulous in figuring out this writing stuff than many. You go!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1079589059457212218.post-39018668996265233272012-09-28T15:45:04.887-05:002012-09-28T15:45:04.887-05:00Good luck in your writing journey. I hope you give...Good luck in your writing journey. I hope you give NaNo a try. It's amazing what you can accomplishCarriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03472645003197467754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1079589059457212218.post-20732593972404829332012-09-28T12:14:13.505-05:002012-09-28T12:14:13.505-05:00Oh! I am angry for you that you received the rejec...Oh! I am angry for you that you received the rejection in such a harsh manner. How is THAT helpful? Or even character building? I hope you find the time to write more and like your thoughts about writing outside the box (like on the treadmill.)<br /><br />Nano is freeing. Even though my project from last year is languishing, it helped me get in the habit of writing again.angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14974137283220034062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1079589059457212218.post-70221555118987460962012-09-28T12:02:50.340-05:002012-09-28T12:02:50.340-05:00That Cosmo story...what an awful experience to hav...That Cosmo story...what an awful experience to have! I'm glad you are back writing.<br /><br />My goals are VERY similar - we'll support each other through it!<br /><br />:)<br /><br />Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05481035784237871634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1079589059457212218.post-83282446441884934862012-09-28T09:06:45.848-05:002012-09-28T09:06:45.848-05:00I sometimes think we are our own worst critic........I sometimes think we are our own worst critic.....and do take that next step. I love your writing. Lizbethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03449627964374811836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1079589059457212218.post-88010643763540574402012-09-28T07:41:32.634-05:002012-09-28T07:41:32.634-05:00I would be devastated just like you, and fearful a...I would be devastated just like you, and fearful as well, if the Cosmo thing happened. However, how courageous of you in the first place to submit. I've been contemplating Nanowrimo, too. Haven't decided. Have a great and productive (writing) day!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04841767868797265391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1079589059457212218.post-53586886700416597002012-09-28T05:44:11.150-05:002012-09-28T05:44:11.150-05:00The Cosmo story is terrible! Do try Nanowrimo! I a...The Cosmo story is terrible! Do try Nanowrimo! I am trying to decide if I want to try year three..year one was successful in finishing...not last year though. :(Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294308714313220666noreply@blogger.com