tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post3474257575822685025..comments2024-03-25T05:24:31.357-04:00Comments on Constantine: Insecure Writer's Support GroupCathrina Constantinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-77999578047973489512013-12-07T11:04:32.815-05:002013-12-07T11:04:32.815-05:00Hey Cathrina, sorry I'm so late in getting to ...Hey Cathrina, sorry I'm so late in getting to your place.<br />That roller coaster feeling never goes away, does it? I wonder if it ever gets better or more manageable? <br />Happy Editing!Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-84443071766937218762013-12-05T09:55:59.312-05:002013-12-05T09:55:59.312-05:00I consider breaks part of the writing process, act...I consider breaks part of the writing process, actually. When you come back to the manuscript you'll be able to come at it with a fresh, more objective perspective.<br /><br />Enjoy a blessed season!Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-74414677762054918902013-12-04T22:53:57.429-05:002013-12-04T22:53:57.429-05:00Thanks Heather and Grace.Thanks Heather and Grace.Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-66138954731465992792013-12-04T21:01:48.933-05:002013-12-04T21:01:48.933-05:00Sometimes you do need to take a step back and give...Sometimes you do need to take a step back and give yourself a break! Be generous with yourself and your time!Remembering Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14760441035721518260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-794749513921485182013-12-04T20:00:04.664-05:002013-12-04T20:00:04.664-05:00I really hope a break is all you needed! Doubts li...I really hope a break is all you needed! Doubts like this are the worst. (I never seem capable of shaking mine off...) Good luck with all the editing you still need to do!Heather R. Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04309060285955963459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-32505742238232331742013-12-04T18:35:43.829-05:002013-12-04T18:35:43.829-05:00You're right, Annalisa! Thanks for stopping by...You're right, Annalisa! Thanks for stopping by.Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-75499568002711421162013-12-04T17:38:02.820-05:002013-12-04T17:38:02.820-05:00Ah, those ups and downs of editing and writing. On...Ah, those ups and downs of editing and writing. One minute we're invincible, the next the worst writer ever. Luckily the negative feelings never last as long as the positive.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-28087092095413072462013-12-04T17:07:35.302-05:002013-12-04T17:07:35.302-05:00Thanks, Julie. We shall see...Thanks, Julie. We shall see...Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-29248947622822441242013-12-04T17:07:12.658-05:002013-12-04T17:07:12.658-05:00Thanks for the jump start, David.Thanks for the jump start, David.Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-66585126451937088222013-12-04T16:57:47.036-05:002013-12-04T16:57:47.036-05:00In the immortal words of Rob Schneider in Waterboy...In the immortal words of Rob Schneider in Waterboy "You can do it!"Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06208969934278199592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-2984833748046184262013-12-04T14:46:26.753-05:002013-12-04T14:46:26.753-05:00You are not alone, lady. Is that why you were on s...You are not alone, lady. Is that why you were on social media so much last month? I was there too, procrastinating right along with you. Nana Prahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12854685637338591856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-64934304582810024342013-12-04T14:42:48.013-05:002013-12-04T14:42:48.013-05:00I get that flustered feeling whenever I read a gre...I get that flustered feeling whenever I read a great book (and I've read quite a few lately). I also quiz myself with, "Exactly why am I doing this?" And then I remember. It's because I have a story to tell. Brindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09809660700359597836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-76565442120628612852013-12-04T13:18:22.105-05:002013-12-04T13:18:22.105-05:00I'm glad I'm not the only one who says &qu...I'm glad I'm not the only one who says "What makes me think I can write?" But I definitely know you can! <br />I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and enjoy the holiday season, Cathy. Can't wait for your Wickedly sequel. Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-22241503437241662162013-12-04T12:54:05.268-05:002013-12-04T12:54:05.268-05:00Thanks, SK.Thanks, SK.Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-50717543728191669582013-12-04T12:28:45.843-05:002013-12-04T12:28:45.843-05:00I go from loving, like really loving revisions to ...I go from loving, like really loving revisions to really really hating it lol So I'm glad you took that little break, stepping away is one of the best solutions indeed. Have fun jumping in again :DSK Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04601373778228160390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-88427374766222861062013-12-04T11:32:46.260-05:002013-12-04T11:32:46.260-05:00Thank you for the advice, Alex.Thank you for the advice, Alex.Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-47842403553535948922013-12-04T11:32:14.344-05:002013-12-04T11:32:14.344-05:00You're right Mary, thanks.You're right Mary, thanks.Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-3156950679554096432013-12-04T11:31:51.004-05:002013-12-04T11:31:51.004-05:00I'll try, thanks Karen.I'll try, thanks Karen.Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-24886991499101459722013-12-04T11:31:31.168-05:002013-12-04T11:31:31.168-05:00Maybe December would be a good time to take a brea...Maybe December would be a good time to take a break so you can edit? One less distraction. Scaling back this past month has really helped me.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-68608362445032686332013-12-04T11:31:27.549-05:002013-12-04T11:31:27.549-05:00I like that, Diana.I like that, Diana.Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-37167653015603580942013-12-04T11:31:12.728-05:002013-12-04T11:31:12.728-05:00Thanks for stopping by and commenting Eric. Happy ...Thanks for stopping by and commenting Eric. Happy Christmas, too!Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-36383925498918525132013-12-04T11:30:44.035-05:002013-12-04T11:30:44.035-05:00Wow, Kim. Were like totally the same!Wow, Kim. Were like totally the same!Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-3143032571520530092013-12-04T11:16:20.553-05:002013-12-04T11:16:20.553-05:00Pretty picture. Everyone feels those insecurities ...Pretty picture. Everyone feels those insecurities from time to time. You need to push through them. Give yourself a break. Listen for positive messages. I wrote about Time for my IWSG. We have only so much each day.<br /><a href="http://maryaalgaard.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Play off the Page</a><br />Mary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051735579638637382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-29409345491139636682013-12-04T10:41:43.800-05:002013-12-04T10:41:43.800-05:00You know it really is O.K. to just exhale. Enjoy ...You know it really is O.K. to just exhale. Enjoy this time. You'll write when you need to write. I've learned that from my short time with the ISWG. Have good holidays.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02690565807803362949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-29250482220334905852013-12-04T08:50:11.809-05:002013-12-04T08:50:11.809-05:00I so agree with you! It doesn't help that I am...I so agree with you! It doesn't help that I am the type of writer that needs quiet time to write. I can multitask everything else, but when it comes to creating a world on paper, I need quality time to contemplate. I gotta carve out me-time to be productive. Happy Holidays and hope you let those words fly come January!Kim Van Sicklerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04957877837203134260noreply@blogger.com