tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post7638212613374808231..comments2023-10-24T05:53:13.006-05:00Comments on Something She Wrote: What It Takes to Be a WriterJanna Leadbetterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-57726556420206664942009-12-16T07:56:32.334-06:002009-12-16T07:56:32.334-06:00You would require patience.You would require patience.sjmachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128759308353994017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-88786651989295201022008-09-23T20:11:00.000-05:002008-09-23T20:11:00.000-05:00Hi, Dube, thanks. It's good to see you again!Hi, Dube, thanks. It's good to see you again!Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-17035629408070504352008-09-23T19:38:00.000-05:002008-09-23T19:38:00.000-05:00Good post. The positive outlook is the one I have ...Good post. The positive outlook is the one I have to work on more. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-5756225712368879762008-09-22T16:12:00.000-05:002008-09-22T16:12:00.000-05:00Aw, Aaron, I'm glad it hit the spot. If only I'd b...Aw, Aaron, I'm glad it hit the spot. If only I'd been earlier with it, huh?Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-76897214530258413482008-09-22T16:00:00.000-05:002008-09-22T16:00:00.000-05:00Janna, this list is AWESOME! I really needed this...Janna, this list is AWESOME! I really needed this after a long bout of 'getting started' issues with my current WIP.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-38543413097533271012008-09-22T08:20:00.000-05:002008-09-22T08:20:00.000-05:00Terri - Something, though, tells me I won't get th...Terri - Something, though, tells me I won't get that much done again this week. :)<BR/><BR/>Melanie - You're right. The proper tools are quite necessary. ;)<BR/><BR/>Angie - Thanks for the well wishes! The trip was fantastic... I'll post about it today...<BR/><BR/>Thanks, Josh. :)<BR/><BR/>k.s. clay - so nice to see you here! Thanks for stopping by, and I agree with your addition to the list. Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-1804423275213402492008-09-20T23:53:00.000-05:002008-09-20T23:53:00.000-05:00I suppose this goes along with "perseverance," but...I suppose this goes along with "perseverance," but I was going to say endurance. Writing isn't a sprint...it's a marathon ;) good post!colbymarshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14056535503422186623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-1468489941986133562008-09-20T13:43:00.000-05:002008-09-20T13:43:00.000-05:00Great list. I agree with everything you listed. ...Great list. I agree with everything you listed. A positive outlook is something that is often overlooked and yet it's probably as important as everything else listed. I'd add one more thing: Willingness to learn and adapt. Sometimes writers get stuck in ruts and have trouble getting out because they are unwilling to work on their problem areas. They may be patient and they may have Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-77050897570144159252008-09-19T17:59:00.000-05:002008-09-19T17:59:00.000-05:00hurry back and I think you nailed it with the list...hurry back and I think you nailed it with the list :)Joshuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05392363844762406853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-55492700157155736202008-09-19T15:27:00.000-05:002008-09-19T15:27:00.000-05:00Hope your trip is profitable in every way, especia...Hope your trip is profitable in every way, especially getting in some R&R. Your list is great. Reminds me of an article on the craft of writing I did not too long ago. I'll have to post it soon.Angie Ledbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16407006980893727627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-34773263086319842562008-09-19T10:07:00.000-05:002008-09-19T10:07:00.000-05:00Great post Janna. I think all the good points are ...Great post Janna. I think all the good points are covered, so I'll add a silly one: a functioning keyboard. :)<BR/><BR/>Have fun at the LitFest!Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-81376061116283491802008-09-19T09:56:00.000-05:002008-09-19T09:56:00.000-05:00Wow Janna-- you put me to shame! You accomplished ...Wow Janna-- you put me to shame! You accomplished so much last week!!! yay!!Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-79822374666526474712008-09-19T08:51:00.000-05:002008-09-19T08:51:00.000-05:00Pink Ink - Of course! I just didn't say anything b...Pink Ink - Of course! I just didn't say anything because we're all so ridiculously talented, it's a given. ;)<BR/><BR/>Terri - I really do, too. In fact, I had fallen into that way of thinking last night, which was what prompted this post.<BR/><BR/>Travis - You may be right, though I don't often agree with most peoples' definition of luck, when they refer to it as a <I>chance</I> kind of thing. :Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-1398859423802613132008-09-19T08:31:00.000-05:002008-09-19T08:31:00.000-05:00That seems like a good list. If I were to add anyt...That seems like a good list. If I were to add anything, it would be either "thick skin" or "masochistic tendencies" to get through all the rejections and criticisms. But "patience" and "confidence" sounds so much more uplifting, so stick with those.WendyCinNYChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15548500219172368038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-48233833599101980712008-09-19T08:05:00.000-05:002008-09-19T08:05:00.000-05:00I agree with all, they all work together in moving...I agree with all, they all work together in moving us forward. And when all those gears are engaged, it's beautiful how the writing flows.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-90312353417009671882008-09-19T07:28:00.000-05:002008-09-19T07:28:00.000-05:00YOu forgot the one thing we have no control over. ...YOu forgot the one thing we have no control over. Luck. It takes a bit of luck on top of everything else to get there.Travis Erwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09420879160702098979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-62697566558255288242008-09-19T07:11:00.001-05:002008-09-19T07:11:00.001-05:00Amen! I aree with everything you psoted ehre today...Amen! I aree with everything you psoted ehre today! Especially about being patient and persevering. And not comparing to others!! Ouch-- I falter there some days.<BR/> Enjoy your trip and can't wait to hear all about it!Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-61803339450233011332008-09-19T07:11:00.000-05:002008-09-19T07:11:00.000-05:00Hi Janna! I would have to add "talent", too.And ye...Hi Janna! I would have to add "talent", too.<BR/><BR/>And yes, discipline has to be up there.<BR/><BR/>Great list.Jewel Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09614039445924074306noreply@blogger.com