tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post7478330669745627160..comments2024-03-27T12:41:31.596-06:00Comments on Book Dreaming: InsecuritiesShannon O'Donnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-49745432691395670922010-01-30T10:45:48.071-07:002010-01-30T10:45:48.071-07:00That would be me. All the time. Inky Girl always m...That would be me. All the time. Inky Girl always manages to illustrate so perfectly my turmoil!Sherrie Petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11670339498152684137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-43654031579501584412010-01-28T19:00:31.549-07:002010-01-28T19:00:31.549-07:00I'm pretty sure Inky Girl must have been liste...I'm pretty sure Inky Girl must have been listening in on a conversation o mine. In fact, wow, those are my words, like...verbatim. EVERY TIME I show my work. *Sigh* It' hard to be a writer and to be insecure. <br /><br />Thanks for the cartoon. It does actually help me feel better about it.Carolina M. Valdez Schneiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589934533051907801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-43321146365444861742010-01-28T17:47:38.391-07:002010-01-28T17:47:38.391-07:00Okay...edited last comment because I misspelled dy...Okay...edited last comment because I misspelled dysfunction!!! Here I go again:<br /><br />LOL!! I do this more before I submit a critique: "Well, it's just my opinion. Other people may not agree...I'm sure others are more qualified...just take what you want, throw the rest...la, la, la, la, laaaaaaaaaaa!!!)<br /><br />As for writing, I mostly feel the dysfunction AFTER I've sent it off to my agent and it doesn't matter how many times I've let it sit and have revised and have had crit partners go over it, I still feel that way.Pam Calverthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03151206882952379974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-776085182086505512010-01-28T17:45:42.961-07:002010-01-28T17:45:42.961-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Pam Calverthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03151206882952379974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-3412139458906928052010-01-28T06:33:19.811-07:002010-01-28T06:33:19.811-07:00I did for my first MS. But I've gotten much be...I did for my first MS. But I've gotten much better with my new nove. It's too easy to make excuse, but it's way more fun to try and correct them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05283503033516504436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-64206986883750514902010-01-27T22:53:05.434-07:002010-01-27T22:53:05.434-07:00Great comic! I feel this way all the time. I think...Great comic! I feel this way all the time. I think we all do.J.R. Johanssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02671109654769467131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-10062883971416310212010-01-27T22:23:21.382-07:002010-01-27T22:23:21.382-07:00Yep, to me it is like saying "look, I know it...Yep, to me it is like saying "look, I know it's not great so be kind..."<br /><br />much loveStacey J. Warnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08059617724860253448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-38234000542903735672010-01-27T21:15:18.028-07:002010-01-27T21:15:18.028-07:00You bet. Especially this week when I'm giving ...You bet. Especially this week when I'm giving my novel to a couple of beta readers I don't know very well. Eek. I'm taking duct tape with me. <br />I know I need the feedback but like Tabitha, I want everyone to love my words.Kathy McIntoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06899118869240481737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-34189064001969713582010-01-27T20:32:23.958-07:002010-01-27T20:32:23.958-07:00Yes, yes, yes. Does it ever go away?Yes, yes, yes. Does it ever go away?lisa and laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18144863275895761642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-15200586448181529352010-01-27T20:12:25.556-07:002010-01-27T20:12:25.556-07:00Oh yes, the dreaded moment when we let our babies ...Oh yes, the dreaded moment when we let our babies out of the house without us :)<br /><br />I have a love hate relationship with honest feedback. I want it. I need it. But I want to be told it is alllll good! LOL!Tabitha Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08196816108272065974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-81155941643345507632010-01-27T19:47:10.842-07:002010-01-27T19:47:10.842-07:00Yup. Though mostly I just say something like, &quo...Yup. Though mostly I just say something like, "you can be honest. If you hate it, say so. I can take it." <br />Why do we do that to ourselves? lol<br /><a href="http://karenamandahooper.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Karen’s Blog</a>kahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10789825860272178765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-4105464600452610872010-01-27T18:24:31.314-07:002010-01-27T18:24:31.314-07:00If there was an unsend button...I'd never post...If there was an unsend button...I'd never post a word.DL Hammonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007260062331783715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-50317909885159564572010-01-27T18:22:46.566-07:002010-01-27T18:22:46.566-07:00Shannon, isn't it nice to know you are SO not ...Shannon, isn't it nice to know you are SO not alone? By the way, check out "Between Fact and Fiction," if you haven't yet. Cute video on there. Be well and confident!Roxane B. Salonenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01459456545891720716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-88956902098055748962010-01-27T18:18:15.471-07:002010-01-27T18:18:15.471-07:00I'm going to have to say I was drunk when I wr...I'm going to have to say I was drunk when I wrote this at tomorrow night's critique group...just to see their reaction! :)<br />But yes, all of us have our doubts on the quality of our work. Most definitely.Kelly Polarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10968381456100611120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-35767372994663243312010-01-27T18:16:17.510-07:002010-01-27T18:16:17.510-07:00Yes, it's hard not to feel this way. Aren'...Yes, it's hard not to feel this way. Aren't we glad so many brilliant writers push past this feeling and let us/critics read their work?Karen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13425141684712829990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-87850045701247330582010-01-27T17:12:51.027-07:002010-01-27T17:12:51.027-07:00We read our work aloud at our writing group... By ...We read our work aloud at our writing group... By my second sentence my internal voice is saying WHAT ARE YOU DOING!!?? THIS IS HORRIBLE <br />I catch myself trying to edit on the fly!<br /><br />Thankfully- we are a very supportive group :)Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00257457947894203971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-40317995534036612802010-01-27T15:51:46.940-07:002010-01-27T15:51:46.940-07:00I've deleted more than my fair share of commen...I've deleted more than my fair share of comments to crit buddies. I'd write it, realize I was justifying, then delete & start again :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-5464384088604688472010-01-27T15:33:01.112-07:002010-01-27T15:33:01.112-07:00Angela - You're kidding! I thought you would ...Angela - You're kidding! I thought you would be more confident than many of us. Of course, insecurity is pretty universal. :-)<br /><br />Natalie - Same here.<br /><br />Jen - This comment thread proves beyond doubt that you are not alone. :)<br /><br />Kristi - Wow. You did do most of the journey secretly didn't you?!<br /><br />Terresa - Thanks, Terresa. Maintaining our voice is definitely an important piece.<br /><br />Kristen - Good attitude! :)<br /><br />Niki - You go, girl! I hope it's a bestseller and you can send her an autographed copy! Ha ha.<br /><br />Katie - Me, too. :-)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-10914257125099645852010-01-27T15:21:30.041-07:002010-01-27T15:21:30.041-07:00Not necessarily my writing, but my journey toward ...Not necessarily my writing, but my journey toward publication...especially to people who don't understand.<br /><br />I wish, when people asked if I was published, I could just say, "Nope" and smile. But I always feel the need to explain WHY its such a looong process.Katie Gansherthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09150375338556869812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-62280502599666336622010-01-27T15:06:26.563-07:002010-01-27T15:06:26.563-07:00The last assignment for the Writing for Children c...The last assignment for the Writing for Children course I'm doing was to write a Chapter Book. I had never written anything over 500 words, so I was thrilled to make it to 1600 words and I thought my story was pretty good too. *oh dear* tutor's comments were not good, she disliked my story idea altogether so there was not one word of encouragement. I was devastated. I posted it on the Absolute Write forum and received the feedback I needed. They pointed out where I went wrong and the things I did right. Now I am determined to write a decent chapter book and prove my tutor wrong. :o)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-33724355924431580852010-01-27T13:52:32.998-07:002010-01-27T13:52:32.998-07:00Yes--too often. I'm trying hard now to walk in...Yes--too often. I'm trying hard now to walk in confidence and not qualify everything thing I say/do about writing.Kristen Torres-Torohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903038121623389560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-6773495597770255142010-01-27T13:14:34.182-07:002010-01-27T13:14:34.182-07:00I've only dabbled in critique groups, but know...I've only dabbled in critique groups, but know there is wisdom in other people's points of view. Just not the point of losing your own story, yourself.<br /><br />Great post.*https://www.blogger.com/profile/06484208765656281917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-39742812448401655372010-01-27T11:48:17.555-07:002010-01-27T11:48:17.555-07:00Ummm...all the time!
My friends and family are ...Ummm...all the time! <br /><br />My friends and family are still amazed that I have this writing hobby and how they never knew about it...and I only told them because an independent publisher is publishing my book next month. Otherwise only my husband and son would know. <br /><br />It's hard to share and I'm always terrified!!! <br /><br />Great post!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08188460633615049191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-55901717083141579892010-01-27T11:47:09.973-07:002010-01-27T11:47:09.973-07:00Oh yeah. I really hate having people ask that inev...Oh yeah. I really hate having people ask that inevitable question: so, what's the book about?<br /><br />Why is that such a hard question to answer? I always stutter and stammer and then make an excuse saying I'm not finished yet and there's a lot of work to do yet...blah, blah, blah.<br /><br />Glad to know I'm not alone!<br /><br />JenJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06683486631901017529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-7878738703869320732010-01-27T11:31:33.501-07:002010-01-27T11:31:33.501-07:00Yep, I do. I try really hard not to do it now, bu...Yep, I do. I try really hard not to do it now, but sometimes it slips out.Natalie Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01116611923169722657noreply@blogger.com