tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post70848343217041753..comments2024-03-27T12:41:31.596-06:00Comments on Book Dreaming: Bang Head JoyfullyShannon O'Donnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-87011750644898421122010-02-01T13:18:36.940-07:002010-02-01T13:18:36.940-07:00Too funny!!Too funny!!Diana Pazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04368186068872293410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-37223213404701576792010-01-29T07:04:58.443-07:002010-01-29T07:04:58.443-07:00Wow! I totally needed this post today! My worryi...Wow! I totally needed this post today! My worrying efforst are validated! HA!<br /><br />I have revised my critique group excerpt over and over and over until the point of exhaustion. I don't even know if I like it anymore. My hubby helpfully pointed out last night that "isn't that what your critique group is for?". Yes it is...but I'm a dreaded perfectionist and want them to love it before ripping it apart. I need help!<br /><br />Thanks for this post!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08188460633615049191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-63558258941944283102010-01-28T23:31:26.484-07:002010-01-28T23:31:26.484-07:00I LOVE that quote! Thanks Shannon!I LOVE that quote! Thanks Shannon!ali crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13023009704454279645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-48368016635416559642010-01-28T22:11:27.464-07:002010-01-28T22:11:27.464-07:00Shannon, I loved this line: "It somehow bless...Shannon, I loved this line: "It somehow blesses the repetitive cycle of revising and revising and revising." Your choice of "bless" is particularly poignant there, of all places. :) And look how your blog continues to grow. Wowza! I hope you will still visit me even when you are rich and famous. :) Be blessed!Roxane B. Salonenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01459456545891720716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-56575923014500876152010-01-28T22:02:28.336-07:002010-01-28T22:02:28.336-07:00Okay, so now I have a bump on my head...
You'...Okay, so now I have a bump on my head...<br /><br />You're so right. I look at my critique groups work and think how is it they even let me be in their group. I'm so glad I blog. The couple times I've posted exerpts of my work, I've had such good feedback it really boosted my esteem.<br /><br />That and having loyal readers (like you) helps too. It makes you feel like your words have value. Thanks, Shannon. :)Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-2518797170940410342010-01-28T21:55:13.390-07:002010-01-28T21:55:13.390-07:00Oh man, I'm going to end up with a huge lump o...Oh man, I'm going to end up with a huge lump on my forehead, aren't I?lisa and laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18144863275895761642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-84591400551599266972010-01-28T20:51:09.764-07:002010-01-28T20:51:09.764-07:00Haha! Great picture. I think I might need one of t...Haha! Great picture. I think I might need one of these for my house. : )Kimberly Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13957037411750752950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-38824782597318947372010-01-28T19:23:24.954-07:002010-01-28T19:23:24.954-07:00Great post. I spend WAY too much time worring. I w...Great post. I spend WAY too much time worring. I will use the Bang Head Here Kit. <br />"Oww Charley, that hurts" (have you seen the video? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OBlgSz8sSMCourtney Reesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05027695819270602098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-21755358349953653272010-01-28T18:58:20.188-07:002010-01-28T18:58:20.188-07:00Thank you, Shannon!!! Okay, so I'm a BIG worry...Thank you, Shannon!!! Okay, so I'm a BIG worry-wart, but so often, I feel like I'm wrong to feel worried. Especially regarding my own writing. But, you know, I think it's part of being a writer--I think sometimes we need to be worried about it (okay, maybe not as obsessively worried and insecure as I am, but still...thank you.) I shall now make use of your Bang Head Here sign.Carolina M. Valdez Schneiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589934533051907801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-23645129688379360902010-01-28T18:49:04.334-07:002010-01-28T18:49:04.334-07:00Elle - Procrastination is so difficult to conquer....Elle - Procrastination is so difficult to conquer.<br /><br />Bethany - Thanks so much Bethany. You just made my heart dance. :)<br /><br />Kelly - You're welcome!<br /><br />Christine - Normal is always good. Take care of that wall.<br /><br />Bethany - Isn't it awesome?<br /><br />Sliding - LOL! Funny. :)<br /><br />Jennie - :-)<br /><br />Kimberly - So true!<br /><br />Jemi - I want one for my classroom too.Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-89368289902048004982010-01-28T18:24:00.361-07:002010-01-28T18:24:00.361-07:00Love the sign - it hangs in the staff room at our ...Love the sign - it hangs in the staff room at our school :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-896082186028944992010-01-28T17:40:24.453-07:002010-01-28T17:40:24.453-07:00True. Being hard on ourselves and our work brings ...True. Being hard on ourselves and our work brings growth . . . but being too hard stifles it---oh to find the perfect balance!Kimberly Conwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00320031356552683244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-45243718511673243252010-01-28T16:53:44.972-07:002010-01-28T16:53:44.972-07:00HILARIOUS comments!!!
The Joy of Head Banging! LO...HILARIOUS comments!!!<br /><br />The Joy of Head Banging! LOVE it!Jennie Englundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13943722538573178226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-26226870248168647592010-01-28T16:24:48.027-07:002010-01-28T16:24:48.027-07:00Bam! Bam! Bam! Ohhh, thanks for that. I feel 100% ...Bam! Bam! Bam! Ohhh, thanks for that. I feel 100% better. Now back to writing some more foggy stuff.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-19255415353036456082010-01-28T16:04:13.696-07:002010-01-28T16:04:13.696-07:00I officially now love that quote :)I officially now love that quote :)BK Mattinglyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13758638245846622284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-24413267718136338652010-01-28T15:29:37.948-07:002010-01-28T15:29:37.948-07:00Thank you so much for this. I will make sure my h...Thank you so much for this. I will make sure my head does not go through the wall:)<br />Thanks for making me feel normal.Christine Danekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00979611961825725350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-17912614346347176842010-01-28T15:10:01.377-07:002010-01-28T15:10:01.377-07:00Thanks, I needed that! ;)Thanks, I needed that! ;)Kelly Polarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10968381456100611120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-59661959259420663572010-01-28T14:38:47.322-07:002010-01-28T14:38:47.322-07:00This post hit home. I am definitely my worst criti...This post hit home. I am definitely my worst critic. I'm just glad to hear it is normal!<br /><br />Your blog is so lovely, Shannon. I feel like I am visiting a friend whenever I pop on over here.Bethany Wigginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07345327120999157124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-1411270930237552412010-01-28T14:17:09.247-07:002010-01-28T14:17:09.247-07:00I'm working on a tough re-write and I just wan...I'm working on a tough re-write and I just want to procrastinate all day. gah. This is me banging me head.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09687047513163296827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-15847612778039369252010-01-28T12:12:23.315-07:002010-01-28T12:12:23.315-07:00Terresa - Oooo, dark chocolate. Love it!
Jen - ...Terresa - Oooo, dark chocolate. Love it!<br /><br />Jen - Yay! I'm glad you enjoyed it.<br /><br />Tracy - I'd rather join you at the spa. :)<br /><br />Valerie - LOL! Good point.<br /><br />Elana - I'm just a little bad. I leave the "evil" stuff to Shannon M. Ha ha. :-)<br /><br />Stephanie - So practical! He he.<br /><br />Hilary - Think of it as fun and spoil yourself rotten when you're done!<br /><br />Carolyn - I'm a worrier and a people pleaser too. Feel free to borrow my kit. :)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-18259428973767638062010-01-28T11:56:42.917-07:002010-01-28T11:56:42.917-07:00I worry way too much. My critique group just told ...I worry way too much. My critique group just told me. Now I'm worried about them thinking I worry. I seriously need a stress reduction kit. hee hee. =)Carolyn V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15456210036213016603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-76255723236161404242010-01-28T11:48:40.971-07:002010-01-28T11:48:40.971-07:00Shannon,
I'm banging my head for sure. I just...Shannon,<br /><br />I'm banging my head for sure. I just finished Part I of NS City's sequel and now I'm blocked and over tired and have yet to start Part II, which I REALLY need to do. If I take a break from writing or editing for even a few days I feel lost, but I can't get going! It's like I'm missing something and I don't know what! Why is that? Ugghh...whining over!<br /><br />I have one Redbull left and several cans of Pepsi Max! Part II here I come!<br /><br />Awesome post!!<br /><br />xoxo -- HilaryHilary Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18199287020561210673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-86327318044116044012010-01-28T11:44:00.080-07:002010-01-28T11:44:00.080-07:00I wanted to bang my head on the wall last night, t...I wanted to bang my head on the wall last night, trying to deal with a difficult character. I slept on it and now I think I have a solution. That's good for my head, but also good for my wall. I just painted it- I don't want to have to do another coat!Stephanie Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17437077559099315853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-8937940559019970132010-01-28T11:35:55.333-07:002010-01-28T11:35:55.333-07:00Ooh, you're evil. I have critique group tonigh...Ooh, you're evil. I have critique group tonight, and your permission to be hard on myself is going to, well, I don't know what, but it's gonna be bad.Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-44188594253920156652010-01-28T11:30:31.052-07:002010-01-28T11:30:31.052-07:00Don't bang your head too hard! You'll star...Don't bang your head too hard! You'll start forgetting things... important things... like ideas for your next story! :DValerie Gearyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17165554338889917253noreply@blogger.com