tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post4637015591920380449..comments2024-03-17T12:30:03.009-05:00Comments on Teaching Authors--6 Children's Authors Who Also Teach Writing: Revising My Writing Life Carmela Martinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543808551988338496noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-27253387734634449612020-02-13T18:08:33.640-06:002020-02-13T18:08:33.640-06:00Gwendolyn ~
Here are the quotes that I noted beca...Gwendolyn ~ <br />Here are the quotes that I noted because they ring so true:<br /><br />•Mostly, it’s because I gave up at the first wrong turn. “Gwendolyn,” I say to myself, “That was an awesome idea!” Why didn’t you follow up on the critique from your writing group?<br /><br />•Sometimes it seems too hard. I doubt myself. My mind tells me “You can’t possibly write well enough<br /><br />•FIND THE BOOK THAT ONLY YOU CAN WRITE AND THEN WRITE IT FROM YOUR HEART. (note that I've put this one in caps. I need to tattoo this one on my forehead)<br /><br />•Find your best train for revising. <br /><br />So thank you for this post. And Deano's right: your encouragement is contagious.<br />April Halprin Waylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128192997917583478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-58886088839827934392020-02-03T21:33:29.049-06:002020-02-03T21:33:29.049-06:00Hi Pam, I hope you have a fun and productive time ...Hi Pam, I hope you have a fun and productive time on your retreat! Thank you for sharing. Happy Writing, Gwendolyn<br /><br /><br />Deano, this is a wonderful group. Everyone is supportive and full of workable ideas. Thank you for your comments! Gwendolyn<br />Gwendolyn Hookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08904744594204973913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-48836971534139037962020-02-03T16:46:11.704-06:002020-02-03T16:46:11.704-06:00This is very well stated and so insightful. Your e...This is very well stated and so insightful. Your encouragement is contagious. Thank you for sharing. DeanoDeanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16690410742047120452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-13808226141998364302020-02-03T07:31:10.504-06:002020-02-03T07:31:10.504-06:00Thank you, Carmela, for your thoughts. If I'm ...Thank you, Carmela, for your thoughts. If I'm not able to take a train trip, I have a favorite restaurant and library that I visit for a new perspective. <br /><br />Hi Black History Month. I will ROCK ON!<br /><br />David, I hope some of my thoughts help you to reach the next level of writing and publications. Never give up!<br /><br />Pam, I love your idea of riding a train to a writing retreat. The return trip would be perfect for contemplating all that you learned and how to apply it to your writing projects. Gwendolyn Hookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08904744594204973913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-82083830110365389872020-02-02T13:05:46.506-06:002020-02-02T13:05:46.506-06:00Thank you Gwendolyn. These are some wonderful thou...Thank you Gwendolyn. These are some wonderful thoughts to reflect upon.David McMullinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11976625439508466025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-81397739046755434892020-02-01T13:29:04.942-06:002020-02-01T13:29:04.942-06:00Wow, I too enjoy riding the train to decompress. I...Wow, I too enjoy riding the train to decompress. I enjoy the Oklahoma scenery and the snacks at the cafe. Your husband is right, never give up! There’s people with half your talent who have double the confidence. Success is yours! ROCK ON! BlackHistoryMonthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15902898346431705711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-25632194958437063262020-02-01T10:58:10.798-06:002020-02-01T10:58:10.798-06:00For many reasons, I was meant to read this post. S...For many reasons, I was meant to read this post. So glad I did. I've been contemplating a train ride for a retreat I"m attending. The ride is long, But I've always dreamed of writing/revising on a train. No more distractions of thinking I shouldn't or I can't. Thank you for the post. Here's to revising on a train. Oooh, catchy title. Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11391527903431779238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-30699516362383625462020-02-01T10:30:51.395-06:002020-02-01T10:30:51.395-06:00So much great advice here, Gwendolyn, especially:
...So much great advice here, Gwendolyn, especially:<br />>>Change your approach. There are tons of books on the market with similar themes and plots. Your job is to dig deep into yourself and find the book that only you can write and then write it from your heart.<<<br />And I love the idea of taking a train somewhere to get a new perspective!Carmela Martinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543808551988338496noreply@blogger.com