tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429089326602617796.post965313408456818321..comments2023-12-01T21:39:39.527-08:00Comments on Kidbits: IWSG Composing with HeartTonja Dreckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07683717853264134466noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429089326602617796.post-28982700342847370992016-03-06T20:05:38.129-08:002016-03-06T20:05:38.129-08:00Very true. And it's something I have to remin...Very true. And it's something I have to remind myself of a lot, especially when I'm plotting. Lots of stuff I want to write seems like it would be too weird to ever sell, but I know that trying to write something that would sell would lead to writing crap. So I stick to writing what I want and hope for the best. Nothing so far, but at least I like what I'm writing.Mason T. Matchakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10382636658554302699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429089326602617796.post-63928657730776261672016-03-05T08:09:16.062-08:002016-03-05T08:09:16.062-08:00That's so true! If you're not writing from...That's so true! If you're not writing from your heart, it will show through, and no one else with love it either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429089326602617796.post-37598447971272631692016-03-03T20:16:02.071-08:002016-03-03T20:16:02.071-08:00Such a great post... and something I have to remin...Such a great post... and something I have to remind myself of too... write for the love, not to match someone else because they are selling...:)T.F. Walshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01607519348281253754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429089326602617796.post-75247051159621857152016-03-03T07:18:19.081-08:002016-03-03T07:18:19.081-08:00This is tough with no easy answer! Sometimes the s...This is tough with no easy answer! Sometimes the struggle ends in a great product/novel, other times it helps to switch to a new project with new inspiration. It's hard to keep up that spark and momentum all the time.<br /><br />Here's my IWSG March post: <a href="http://www.stephaniescott.net/2016/03/iwsg-march-how-to-succeed-at-twitter.html" rel="nofollow">How to Succeed at Twitter Without Really Trying</a>Stephscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328839483008086049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429089326602617796.post-22457518187075822222016-03-02T16:37:33.320-08:002016-03-02T16:37:33.320-08:00I remember how Oprah said that she finished her ta...I remember how Oprah said that she finished her talk show because she did not want to wait until she lost her spark to end it. No matter what you should put your heart in what you do and not let anything out your spark. Even if that means trying something new.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429089326602617796.post-22472563284200344572016-03-02T15:32:51.165-08:002016-03-02T15:32:51.165-08:00Oh, I'm having fun with the new WIP...probably...Oh, I'm having fun with the new WIP...probably too much fun!Tonja Dreckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683717853264134466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429089326602617796.post-81129887136702608002016-03-02T15:16:09.742-08:002016-03-02T15:16:09.742-08:00What a thoughtful post!I think we all have spells ...What a thoughtful post!I think we all have spells like this and it's good to hear (see) another point of view. "when it comes from the heart" is so true, and don't worry, it's still there just waiting for the perfect prompt ;-)diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429089326602617796.post-84503412610227338072016-03-02T15:08:16.179-08:002016-03-02T15:08:16.179-08:00Cause he's a guy is exactly why you should tel...Cause he's a guy is exactly why you should tell your story!diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429089326602617796.post-57606264330950387052016-03-02T14:39:31.922-08:002016-03-02T14:39:31.922-08:00Haha--yes. A heartfelt post, and I especially like...Haha--yes. A heartfelt post, and I especially like the takeaway . . . that we should all watch more TV. Right? Right??<br /><br />It is discouraging when you realize what you love doesn't necessarily sell, but there are ways to *incorporate* what you love into whatever you do, and sell that! And who knows? Someday the stars may align, and what we love will be what others are drawn to as well. As for yourself, I hope you're only writing what you love, or finding ways to include it in your current WIP!Ilana Watershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12165533927457061719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429089326602617796.post-41237013191898878212016-03-02T12:24:04.320-08:002016-03-02T12:24:04.320-08:00I'm thinking of pasting a huge sign on the wal...I'm thinking of pasting a huge sign on the wall this month to make myself remember to take writing a little more lightly.Tonja Dreckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683717853264134466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429089326602617796.post-86792859631569080682016-03-02T12:05:32.608-08:002016-03-02T12:05:32.608-08:00Loved your description of forcing words through a ...Loved your description of forcing words through a cement wall with a sledge hammer. That's exactly what it's felt like for me. I need to relearn how to enjoy writing and write from my heart.S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429089326602617796.post-77922879148229290082016-03-02T12:00:23.166-08:002016-03-02T12:00:23.166-08:00I was just about to head over to yours (saw the em...I was just about to head over to yours (saw the email reminder). Twins would be fun! And yes, you do have great taste, so no worries there!Tonja Dreckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683717853264134466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429089326602617796.post-72348918672402022562016-03-02T11:59:03.584-08:002016-03-02T11:59:03.584-08:00I just have to remember not to watch too much TV ;...I just have to remember not to watch too much TV ;)Tonja Dreckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683717853264134466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429089326602617796.post-91502231258765837732016-03-02T11:57:10.490-08:002016-03-02T11:57:10.490-08:00Lol! Crystal's cheese does that, huh?Lol! Crystal's cheese does that, huh?Tonja Dreckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683717853264134466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429089326602617796.post-57904972438403179692016-03-02T11:56:48.169-08:002016-03-02T11:56:48.169-08:00It's no fun to write either.It's no fun to write either.Tonja Dreckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683717853264134466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429089326602617796.post-58762622970244522702016-03-02T11:56:08.076-08:002016-03-02T11:56:08.076-08:00Stepping back is a good idea.Stepping back is a good idea.Tonja Dreckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683717853264134466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429089326602617796.post-78247439023025925382016-03-02T11:55:06.836-08:002016-03-02T11:55:06.836-08:00Great to 'meet' you too! I hadn't that...Great to 'meet' you too! I hadn't that of the sequels like that, but I could see the lack of love really being a problem when it comes to those.Tonja Dreckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683717853264134466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429089326602617796.post-14087382348965176702016-03-02T11:53:50.917-08:002016-03-02T11:53:50.917-08:00I agree with Crystal on this one!I agree with Crystal on this one!Tonja Dreckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683717853264134466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429089326602617796.post-74153702492473286952016-03-02T09:43:25.265-08:002016-03-02T09:43:25.265-08:00We can totally learn from television and get inspi...We can totally learn from television and get inspired! There's writing there, too. ^_^<br /><br />I've had this exact same problem. In fact, I talked about this same thing today! (We must have been twins in a past life.) I've decided that since I'm also a reader, I am my own audience. If I love it, other people will love it, because I have great taste in entertainment. Lol! And honestly, so do you. krystal janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02115542477066959046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429089326602617796.post-1060492520360050992016-03-02T09:40:16.805-08:002016-03-02T09:40:16.805-08:00I only realised this recently - that if I write fr...I only realised this recently - that if I write from my heart and just enjoy what I'm writing, the words flow so much better and I feel so much better about my writing. It's definitely something to keep in mind! Great post :). <br />And yes, TV shows are definitely good for writers ;)Rachel Pattinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05848131947437970731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429089326602617796.post-68407105193652549532016-03-02T07:25:45.584-08:002016-03-02T07:25:45.584-08:00Amen.Amen. Amen!!!
Thinking of writing as a busi...Amen.Amen. Amen!!! <br /><br />Thinking of writing as a business blocked me worse than Crystal's beloved cheese. I had to remind myself to write like no one is reading and just do it for the fun of it. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429089326602617796.post-42128406590001620182016-03-02T07:12:14.706-08:002016-03-02T07:12:14.706-08:00Exactly! We have to be the first ones to love what...Exactly! We have to be the first ones to love what we are writing. And if we don't and it's not genuine, it will fall flat.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429089326602617796.post-49780713144053733242016-03-02T07:01:47.011-08:002016-03-02T07:01:47.011-08:00So, erm, he's nowhere near as cool as you. Don...So, erm, he's nowhere near as cool as you. Don't care what his books are like.Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429089326602617796.post-5790060856035555382016-03-02T07:01:18.517-08:002016-03-02T07:01:18.517-08:00Awesome reminder. It's far too easy to get cau...Awesome reminder. It's far too easy to get caught up in the competition rather than the joy. I think it's healthy to take a step back every now and then to see where we're at and what our motivations are.Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4429089326602617796.post-46107559227771926622016-03-02T07:00:27.183-08:002016-03-02T07:00:27.183-08:00Writing comes in waves for me and the waves come f...Writing comes in waves for me and the waves come faster IF I do as you've suggested here and write what I love. It's hard, though, when you see what's selling and what's going on the Who's WHO of the writing world. But the truth is, even if your work becomes a best seller if you didn't love it, if the subject matter isn't in your heart of hearts all those sequels will fizzle out. It's been a hard lesson for me to learn but thankfully I'm finally there!<br /><br />Now I just have to loosen up these stiff joints that winter caused and get back to the keyboard and write!<br /><br />Nice to "meet" you! I wandered over as part of the IWSG list. Cheers!<br /><br />JenJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06683486631901017529noreply@blogger.com