tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681406041084018359.post2848091055934968107..comments2023-06-23T02:50:22.108-07:00Comments on What I Learned Today: About Those Goals ... (March Madness Check-In, Day 26)L.S. Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14027508427079449613noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681406041084018359.post-4564964332697718932012-03-30T15:41:04.942-07:002012-03-30T15:41:04.942-07:00I'm the accidental March Madness participator ...I'm the accidental March Madness participator who posted on Twitter about not meaning to enter the #wipmadness.<br /><br />Seeing the excitement, enthusiasm, and support motivated me to get going on something new without actually *meaning* to.Barbara Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06547166495514562286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681406041084018359.post-15598016786187754172012-03-26T22:59:52.454-07:002012-03-26T22:59:52.454-07:00Love the photo, Laura. Optimism goes a long way to...Love the photo, Laura. Optimism goes a long way towards success in this business. I posted on my blog about not getting a clear view of my ending yet and how disconcerting that is, even though I know it always happens at this point in my mss. I'm plodding along in a fog, but I'm still plodding, so that's good, isn't it? Admittedly, I didn't get much done today... an hour's worth this morning and then was out all afternoon and have had family visiting here this evening. I'll do another hour now, and then that's it for today.<br /><br />I've also been participating in Seekerville's "Speedbo" this month (it's much like our March Madness), and I won a synopsis critique there on the weekend, which is a real morale booster. <br /><br />I saw via Twitter of Angelina and Denise's successes so I think this turned out to be a good writing day for both of them. Way to go, gals!!! Just five days left for us now. Keep at it, wipsters!<br /><br />CarolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681406041084018359.post-28156336150686569952012-03-26T19:33:50.108-07:002012-03-26T19:33:50.108-07:00You're still getting stuff done, Shari, and th...You're still getting stuff done, Shari, and that's what matters! Wishing you more productivity as the week winds to a close. :)L.S. Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14027508427079449613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681406041084018359.post-47175011050207016152012-03-26T19:23:12.498-07:002012-03-26T19:23:12.498-07:00This struck a chord for me: "Maybe a story is...This struck a chord for me: "Maybe a story isn't ready to be written." When I was struggling with a story a couple years ago, I finally came to realize exactly that. It was tough to accept, because at first it just seemed like a cop-out, like I was giving up, not trying hard enough, yada yada. I really believe we often DO need to push through when the going gets tough, but honest evaluation (and serious soul-searching) sometimes tells us that it just isn't the right time for that story.<br /><br />But I digress, lol. Not a lot accomplished today (well, not a lot of revising... I got tons of paperwork/email/odds-and-ends taken care of that I needed to have done before month-end, so that's good, and it frees my mind to focus on revisions). I should have a couple hours tonight & hope to get through another chapter. Thanks for your post, Laura!Shari Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12495151345889657066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681406041084018359.post-66872671964799366322012-03-26T19:20:09.596-07:002012-03-26T19:20:09.596-07:00I have not. I'll have to look it up. And I s...I have not. I'll have to look it up. And I sent chapter 1 your way, in case you get the chance. Course, the email might explain why I'm having issues. ;)Daniel R. Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06825277831924707303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681406041084018359.post-56670740383027756992012-03-26T18:53:59.851-07:002012-03-26T18:53:59.851-07:00If you like, but I can't promise I'll look...If you like, but I can't promise I'll look at anything before the month is over. :)<br /><br />Have you read Lois McMaster Bujold's Barrayar series? Fantastic stuff. Worth checking out.L.S. Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14027508427079449613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681406041084018359.post-81655498323444037962012-03-26T18:22:30.130-07:002012-03-26T18:22:30.130-07:00Sci-fi romance, epic/military/space opera in style...Sci-fi romance, epic/military/space opera in style and scope, but there's some other bits making it difficult to find similar stuff without having to look into the separate genres as well. I can shoot ya a sample if you want a good idea of what I'm looking for.Daniel R. Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06825277831924707303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681406041084018359.post-21967830441756845672012-03-26T18:03:49.815-07:002012-03-26T18:03:49.815-07:00Tonette, I swear, it's because we're all i...Tonette, I swear, it's because we're all in the eye of the March Madness storm. As long as we're here and all mad together, then it's all good (and it's the rest of the world that seems crazy). Looking good!L.S. Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14027508427079449613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681406041084018359.post-15719501788193019982012-03-26T18:01:40.165-07:002012-03-26T18:01:40.165-07:00A thousand words is still pretty great, Brandon. A...A thousand words is still pretty great, Brandon. And everyone needs to slow down and let things percolate a bit (a common theme this week, it seems). You've definitely made amazing progress this month. That's awesome in my books. :)L.S. Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14027508427079449613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681406041084018359.post-69788375083425530442012-03-26T18:00:02.617-07:002012-03-26T18:00:02.617-07:00My goal overall was to be more productive and I...My goal overall was to be more productive and I've been more productive than I have in a long time. When plans changed with regards to my MG WIP, I just kept writing, though focusing my energies on another WIP. I didn't want to stop because I hit a roadblock. And I know that I'll eventually gain new perspective and new grounds on the MG WIP.<br /><br />I've accomplished most of my other goals. A week left to Script Frenzy and I'm prepping away. Read The Games of Thrones for the marathon event downtown, engulfed The Hunger Games this weekend and I'm already halfway through Catching Fire. I found that as long as I've stayed creative in some aspect, I've succeeded.<br /><br />Thanks again to March Madness for keeping me *sane*. Go figure. ;-)<br /><br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />Tonettetransient solitudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08937070408098762169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681406041084018359.post-20493286709616693422012-03-26T17:56:02.377-07:002012-03-26T17:56:02.377-07:001000 words for me today.
I am on pace to hit my g...1000 words for me today.<br /><br />I am on pace to hit my goal, although the last couple days have been slow.<br /><br />Way to go everyone!Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06579412974053528864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681406041084018359.post-50040603149806551942012-03-26T17:55:42.763-07:002012-03-26T17:55:42.763-07:00It definitely counts, Alison! Especially when real...It definitely counts, Alison! Especially when real life gets in the way. Go you!L.S. Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14027508427079449613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681406041084018359.post-72656128997696619872012-03-26T17:54:43.523-07:002012-03-26T17:54:43.523-07:00Oooh, good luck with that, Daniel! That sounds ama...Oooh, good luck with that, Daniel! That sounds amazing, and *definitely* fits. I've used up my free spins with agents and when I start querying again, I'll definitely be querying cold. But hopefully when I start again, I'll be ready. <br /><br />What genre? Just trying to think if I can help with suggestions.L.S. Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14027508427079449613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681406041084018359.post-82540862665406564472012-03-26T17:52:22.768-07:002012-03-26T17:52:22.768-07:00I agree, Kim. We all have to keep on keeping on, r...I agree, Kim. We all have to keep on keeping on, right? Sounds like you're doing just that.<br /><br />I thought the kitten suited. ;)L.S. Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14027508427079449613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681406041084018359.post-49318820789334215002012-03-26T17:49:16.488-07:002012-03-26T17:49:16.488-07:00Okay...well, it looks like I had to put on the bra...Okay...well, it looks like I had to put on the brakes to do some research, but it's a good thing, really. I don't wanna go too far into it at the moment, but I have a line on an agent. However, I have to do some marketing research first. So I'm scouring companies for new releases in my genres. And then I have to write a letter of intro and such. Very promising and the agent likes my voice and is interested, even though it's not something they normally rep. So, must like my voice a lot, I guess. ;) So, how's that for things not going as planned? ;)Daniel R. Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06825277831924707303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681406041084018359.post-10456162333912592622012-03-26T16:44:49.446-07:002012-03-26T16:44:49.446-07:00I've had an unexpected week. I wish it had bee...I've had an unexpected week. I wish it had been only related to my story. As a result, I'm a week off track, but I'm determined to keep plowing through. I received edits from my editor yesterday, so I'm switching gears. It all counts, right? :)<br /><br />I enjoy reading about everyone's progress.Alison Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17698291307955889097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681406041084018359.post-11772610197541183772012-03-26T16:09:08.581-07:002012-03-26T16:09:08.581-07:00Love the photo and the message: I think I can.
So...Love the photo and the message: I think I can.<br /><br />So far this month I'll taken the leap of faith to tackle this revision. I'm almost at the halfway mark. I continued on even after the answer to a proposal was turned down. Also when I found out my book wasn't selected to have audio tapes made of it. I mean, I've been down and admit there was times this month that I thought, "Why am I continuing to do this?" But then again there's been other bright spots like the re-release of my first book Earrings of Ixtumea with a better home: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007OUHYH6<br /><br />Mandy at YA Books Central sending me a package of galleys I've been wanting. Getting positive feedback from others around me. This biz isn't for the faint of heart that's for sure. One thing I promised myself is not to rush through a project, especially if I want that so-far elusive agent. I need to continue on and persevere.Kim Baccelliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05304806976633973536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681406041084018359.post-40488107591280720032012-03-26T13:43:45.848-07:002012-03-26T13:43:45.848-07:00That's wonderful to hear that you accomplished...That's wonderful to hear that you accomplished that big first goal, Beth! And as I said to Angelina above, it really does seem like this is a running theme, folks needing to let things percolate right now so that when we *are* ready to go for it we can.<br /><br />And March Madness is all about aiming high. Think of how much can be done even if we only achieve half of what we set out to do!L.S. Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14027508427079449613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681406041084018359.post-85589981537161782462012-03-26T13:39:18.291-07:002012-03-26T13:39:18.291-07:00After a momentary setback, I'm jumping back in...After a momentary setback, I'm jumping back into March Madness with the goal of finishing the short story I'm writing. <br /><br />I achieved my first big goal (finish draft #3 of the WIP). I decided to postpone my second goal, because I'm not quite ready for it (draft synopsis and query letter). My third goal involved writing multiple short stories on each of my novel ideas to figure out what to write next. I've only started one of the short stories but I'm almost certain this is the story I'm meant to tell. <br /><br />I think as writers we train ourselves to aim high - sometimes too high - because writing a novel is such a huge endeavor. The only real way to reach the finish line is by trying and failing repeatedly until we get there.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15193922965031219401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681406041084018359.post-43480176646848492412012-03-26T13:39:00.779-07:002012-03-26T13:39:00.779-07:00I hear you, Girl. I'm currently embracing some...I hear you, Girl. I'm currently embracing some accidental allegory that I think will serve the story well, and also making the evil uncle evil-er. ;) And it's daunting. But we can do it!L.S. Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14027508427079449613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681406041084018359.post-31745443951677015402012-03-26T13:36:58.819-07:002012-03-26T13:36:58.819-07:00Oh, Candy, thanks for making me laugh. Great rap!Oh, Candy, thanks for making me laugh. Great rap!L.S. Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14027508427079449613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681406041084018359.post-3221773289890327722012-03-26T13:36:36.531-07:002012-03-26T13:36:36.531-07:00Welcome, Kelsey!
I hope you can figure out the te...Welcome, Kelsey!<br /><br />I hope you can figure out the tense issues yourself. I loved mine, too, but realized that both commercially and story-wise, changing it was best. Great success so far!L.S. Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14027508427079449613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681406041084018359.post-70643994641337101502012-03-26T13:33:17.038-07:002012-03-26T13:33:17.038-07:00Yep, real life. I can understand *that* challenge....Yep, real life. I can understand *that* challenge. May you be able to be productive despite the challenges today!L.S. Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14027508427079449613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681406041084018359.post-32686874929631593422012-03-26T13:32:11.603-07:002012-03-26T13:32:11.603-07:00Hope it goes well! It seems to be a running theme ...Hope it goes well! It seems to be a running theme today that almost everyone here has needed to take some time to let things percolate. We care about our stories. That's vital. Best of luck with the rest of the week!L.S. Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14027508427079449613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681406041084018359.post-16960163356397235032012-03-26T13:27:05.111-07:002012-03-26T13:27:05.111-07:00That's the spirit *exactly*, Cortney! Go you! ...That's the spirit *exactly*, Cortney! Go you! :DL.S. Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14027508427079449613noreply@blogger.com