tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post2339411053652430177..comments2024-01-17T20:12:02.408-08:00Comments on BOOK LOVER: IWSG: PLEASE YOUR INNER ARTISTdolorahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-47605075996606263582016-05-14T00:27:46.675-07:002016-05-14T00:27:46.675-07:00he's a fine hunk, he is that McGrawhe's a fine hunk, he is that McGrawDEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-30820029695584275452016-05-10T04:04:47.607-07:002016-05-10T04:04:47.607-07:00That's such great advice. You have to write to...That's such great advice. You have to write to please yourself first, especially with all the time writing a manuscript takes.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-53583731001625928492016-05-09T08:06:44.944-07:002016-05-09T08:06:44.944-07:00Yes! Great quote, and so true. I've often sat ...Yes! Great quote, and so true. I've often sat and thought I'll write a best-selling novel, one people want to read...after I finish my series. This series is going to be what I want first. Here's to a day of writing to our inner artist!Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-32329319978381034982016-05-09T07:38:27.306-07:002016-05-09T07:38:27.306-07:00Oh, yeah. I totally agree with that. If you don...Oh, yeah. I totally agree with that. If you don't feel it, no one else will, either. Happy May!Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-5938171024640426022016-05-09T05:21:07.036-07:002016-05-09T05:21:07.036-07:00That is beautifully put! Fortunately I don't r...That is beautifully put! Fortunately I don't really have "fans." So I write for myself and hope my editor will like it!Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-11524606482394311592016-05-07T00:12:25.632-07:002016-05-07T00:12:25.632-07:00Alex: yep, the heart knows what is true
Yolanda: ...Alex: yep, the heart knows what is true<br /><br />Yolanda: and I miss you too. I popped by a couple of your A-Z but did not comment so you wouldn't feel obligated to return a visit :) Hope the attitude adjustment works for you.<br /><br />Dx: what we want to accomplish with the writing. There is always a message, even if it is just for the writer.<br /><br />Diane: yes, you also taught me that lesson.<br /><br />Nick; by the time the book gets published trends have changed, or become so cliche nobody notices.<br /><br />Pat: aw, kaput! Yes, many editors have rewritten my stories into brokenness. Some of my crit partners too. Gotta be wary of the overall story plot and message.<br /><br />Lee: your attitude is probably why I stop by your blog so often - even though I don't participate in A-Z. Authenticity is the new buzz word.<br /><br />Hilary: it seems to work well for you. I love your posts :)<br /><br />Polka Dot: I'll be by soon :)<br /><br />cLee: I think it is how impressionist artists became so popular :) Probably Einstein too, lol.<br /><br />St Mac: pfft; no bread crumbs. Ice, wine, maybe a bit of the Captain and some SoCom. Maybe I followed a melody you and Willie left just for me to invoke :)<br /><br />Hello Olga; I have missed your magical humor during my break.<br /><br />Fundy: thanks for co-hosting this month. Pretty swell, huh? I<br />'ve had a couple turns at it myself. The thing about creativity is, you have to love it to be good at it - consistently.<br /><br />Michelle: it spoke to my heart - and begged me to complete some WIP projects. *sighs*<br /><br />DianeB: right?!?<br />dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-14163853725562604232016-05-06T05:53:24.844-07:002016-05-06T05:53:24.844-07:00So very true. Great quote. How can our readers lov...So very true. Great quote. How can our readers love our stories if we don't?Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-4917435018880188502016-05-06T05:52:15.422-07:002016-05-06T05:52:15.422-07:00Great quote, Donna.
I think it's an easier pro...Great quote, Donna.<br />I think it's an easier process if your heart is in it.<br /><a href="http://writer-in-transit.co.za/" rel="nofollow">Writer In Transit</a>Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-36578011942435924502016-05-06T00:33:53.532-07:002016-05-06T00:33:53.532-07:00Love that Tim McGraw quote, Dolorah! I am writing...Love that Tim McGraw quote, Dolorah! I am writing what is important to me. If I can't be true to myself and write what speaks to me when I create, then why would I do it? Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-9371449599442561472016-05-04T20:03:48.790-07:002016-05-04T20:03:48.790-07:00True, so true.True, so true.Olga Godimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00358026814685611301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-66316797792606805842016-05-04T15:45:05.017-07:002016-05-04T15:45:05.017-07:00OH DONNA! ~
You found your way back.
How'd you...OH DONNA! ~<br />You found your way back.<br />How'd you do it? Bread crumbs?<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br />'Loyal American Underground'Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-21161693859734890322016-05-04T09:40:57.535-07:002016-05-04T09:40:57.535-07:00He's so right. You have to create what pleases...He's so right. You have to create what pleases you and not for a market you think is out there. cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-51045793373726195882016-05-04T09:19:53.677-07:002016-05-04T09:19:53.677-07:00Tim nails it, huh! Thanks for sharing his quote - ...Tim nails it, huh! Thanks for sharing his quote - I agree.<br /><br />Good to hear from you, Donna!Dixie@dcreliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558671709412200904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-86554447676247433442016-05-04T07:38:02.899-07:002016-05-04T07:38:02.899-07:00Hi Donna - doing what you want is the essential wi...Hi Donna - doing what you want is the essential with a creative process - it then gels into place ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-79117085917213421102016-05-04T07:37:39.651-07:002016-05-04T07:37:39.651-07:00I think it's difficult to predict what will re...I think it's difficult to predict what will really click with the public. I'd much rather do something that I enjoy doing rather than to try to second guess the marketplace.<br /><br />Good to see you back.<br /><br />Arlee Bird<br />A to Z Challenge Co-host<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-32459119480456012172016-05-04T07:11:22.305-07:002016-05-04T07:11:22.305-07:00Very true, you have to enjoy it or it will all go ...Very true, you have to enjoy it or it will all go kaput Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-49838271418892617782016-05-04T04:50:28.768-07:002016-05-04T04:50:28.768-07:00Great quote! It won't convince anyone if it...Great quote! It won't convince anyone if it's not from the heart and second guessing what might be popular is impossible anyway.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-26234377216752107342016-05-04T04:49:28.587-07:002016-05-04T04:49:28.587-07:00That's why I always say be aware of the market...That's why I always say be aware of the market but don't write to it. Write for yourself.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-5785932457692344082016-05-04T04:28:55.551-07:002016-05-04T04:28:55.551-07:00Yes, Donna, great quote very applicable to all art...Yes, Donna, great quote very applicable to all artists. If we get too caught up in what everyone else wants we can lose the heart of our stories. This has definitely happened to me. Need to take a clearer look and ask ourselves what we want.<br /><br />Hope all is well with you!!<br /><br />Denise :-)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-71685481945034813822016-05-04T04:04:52.413-07:002016-05-04T04:04:52.413-07:00Welcome back, Donna!
I'm getting ready for a b...Welcome back, Donna!<br />I'm getting ready for a break, I'm leaving for a while to find the 'write' attitude! Mine needs adjustment, seriously so!<br />But really, welcome back, you've been missed!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002680784886524881.post-60213571505491579552016-05-04T03:31:47.298-07:002016-05-04T03:31:47.298-07:00And he's right, because if you don't love ...And he's right, because if you don't love what you're writing and it comes from the heart, it will fall flat.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com