tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7313130055534395503.post893601170871027225..comments2023-09-17T06:13:58.403-04:00Comments on Unshakeable Hope: Today, I'm Just A ReaderHeidi Willishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18420802651029097379noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7313130055534395503.post-53107964577813128012009-06-22T23:56:27.050-04:002009-06-22T23:56:27.050-04:00I've been enjoying writing too, although I do ...I've been enjoying writing too, although I do have that internal editor. <br /><br />I am glad you are back and enjoying yourself.Brithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04161250727510052519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7313130055534395503.post-89548028911713570662009-06-22T22:29:55.515-04:002009-06-22T22:29:55.515-04:00It's nearly impossible not to read with an eye...It's nearly impossible not to read with an eye to the writing anymore. Do we lose that forever once we start writing seriously?<br /><br />Still, I'm trying to just enjoy great writing or a great story without analyzing why it got published or what made it better than mine.<br /><br />And the two new books are non-fiction. so they are pure pleasure, since I don't aspire to every write that.<br /><br />It is nice letting go of some of the self-imposed pressure. Three years ago I wasn't dreaming of publishing. Now, what's another year?Heidi Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18420802651029097379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7313130055534395503.post-85926884756838722792009-06-22T16:53:33.610-04:002009-06-22T16:53:33.610-04:00I totally agree with the "what's the rush...I totally agree with the "what's the rush?" perspective. I've loosened my deathgrip on the "big dream" (aka- my life is a total and complete failure unless I get published SUCCESSFULLY.)<br />Your new more relaxed mode is probably just what you need right now (like me), and your writing ability will still be there when you're ready to hit it hard again.<br />Enjoy!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14552074033087804381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7313130055534395503.post-3738334366976415152009-06-22T14:30:38.159-04:002009-06-22T14:30:38.159-04:00I definitely miss reading just for the sake of rea...I definitely miss reading just for the sake of reading. Like MeganRebekah said, I'd love to turn off that "internal editor" and just enjoy.Kimberly Dertinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00368511542359560174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7313130055534395503.post-14539060645749759712009-06-22T13:38:40.300-04:002009-06-22T13:38:40.300-04:00That's great news. You have to be able to enjo...That's great news. You have to be able to enjoy reading to be able to enjoy writing, I think.<br /><br />Which books did you buy?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7313130055534395503.post-32156619787075702122009-06-22T13:37:37.594-04:002009-06-22T13:37:37.594-04:00I think it's good to take some time off and ta...I think it's good to take some time off and take the pressure off. I find that I think about it almost constantly which hinders my other activities.<br /><br />I need to get back into reading. I put all my books away to paint so they're hidden all over the place. I really need to get more organized.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685341739870191402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7313130055534395503.post-51660323328817126212009-06-22T08:25:35.587-04:002009-06-22T08:25:35.587-04:00Your post really hit home for me. One of the big ...Your post really hit home for me. One of the big downsides of writing (for me anyways) is that I have lost some of the magic of reading. I used to get lost in a book for hours. Now I still read and enjoy and sometimes get carried away, but I also have that internal editor going "Oh that's a great case of showing vs telling" or "Why did they include all of this boring description". I never used to think like that and I hate that I can't turn it off. Then again, that helps to make me a better writer. <br /><br />So what two books did you snag this weekend? I'm always looking for recommendations :)MeganRebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285116194891827858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7313130055534395503.post-84479175916511841082009-06-22T04:14:35.334-04:002009-06-22T04:14:35.334-04:00"After all, who says I have to be done with a..."After all, who says I have to be done with a new book in six months? Who says in six months agents will be ready to take on more risks, and publishers willing to publish more books?"<br /><br />I've been thinking of this myself. I think it'll make a great blog post. :) I think you're absolutely right (write?). What's the rush? I am trying to do this myself and I think it's working. I think. <br /><br />I'm happy to see you back and sounding good.JKBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13176569393506563218noreply@blogger.com