tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post2018110452945972601..comments2024-03-25T05:24:31.357-04:00Comments on Constantine: Insecure Writer's Support GroupCathrina Constantinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-43860992813971375602013-11-07T10:32:24.681-05:002013-11-07T10:32:24.681-05:00You've already released a novel! Congratulatio...You've already released a novel! Congratulations! That's a huge achievement.<br />Ask yourself, how many aspiring writers EVER get to complete one novel, let alone publish it...??<br />I'm not sure of the figures, but I guess it's round about 25-30%? Maybe? Maybe less? The point is, you belong to an elite group...<br />And furthermore, you are unique... with your own individual style/voice... there is only one of you which makes you special!<br />Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-8621090752969717842013-11-07T07:17:00.375-05:002013-11-07T07:17:00.375-05:00Thank you for the support Lara! Love your new pict...Thank you for the support Lara! Love your new picture.Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-11557156558243330032013-11-07T07:16:31.580-05:002013-11-07T07:16:31.580-05:00Haven't thought of shock therapy, David. A tad...Haven't thought of shock therapy, David. A tad of whiskey, though!Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-10043800954334191552013-11-07T07:15:47.354-05:002013-11-07T07:15:47.354-05:00Yes, good advice, Suzanne.Yes, good advice, Suzanne.Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-37974174554156855102013-11-07T07:15:25.358-05:002013-11-07T07:15:25.358-05:00That's an awesome thought, Nana!That's an awesome thought, Nana!Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-5065525761968262932013-11-07T07:15:02.479-05:002013-11-07T07:15:02.479-05:00You're right Annalisa, thank you.You're right Annalisa, thank you.Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-14839113952253875372013-11-07T05:37:12.929-05:002013-11-07T05:37:12.929-05:00I use novels I love to push my writing further. No...I use novels I love to push my writing further. No novel is completely perfect, so even the best novels might have something which you think could be improved on.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-71814724538784046972013-11-07T03:00:13.540-05:002013-11-07T03:00:13.540-05:00The thing that stops me from comparing my work to ...The thing that stops me from comparing my work to others it that I know I'll get better. Everything with time and practice. Just imagine, there are people who have read your book who think the same thing about you. Nana Prahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12854685637338591856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-47322715918137998322013-11-07T02:55:30.209-05:002013-11-07T02:55:30.209-05:00When I read something that leaves me breathless li...When I read something that leaves me breathless like that I try and analyse what makes it great. Not to copy the style but to learn from it and hopefully make my own words more memorable. Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-59177865230210902382013-11-07T00:00:43.131-05:002013-11-07T00:00:43.131-05:00Keep going! You can't compare yourself to oth...Keep going! You can't compare yourself to others--you have your own voice, and it needs to shine! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700737187405826842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-46727110260282414042013-11-06T22:49:04.245-05:002013-11-06T22:49:04.245-05:00Have you considered shock therapy for your neuroti...Have you considered shock therapy for your neurotic insecurities?<br />Keep on keepin on until you've achieved your goals!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06208969934278199592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-21556136245696863072013-11-06T18:50:10.762-05:002013-11-06T18:50:10.762-05:00Reading helps us to learn.Reading helps us to learn.Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-35208860773242027892013-11-06T18:49:45.423-05:002013-11-06T18:49:45.423-05:00You're right, Brandon. It makes me want to be ...You're right, Brandon. It makes me want to be a better writer.Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-38115352368184170322013-11-06T18:49:22.042-05:002013-11-06T18:49:22.042-05:00Thank you Lexa, good advice.Thank you Lexa, good advice.Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-51607449701988423592013-11-06T18:47:50.160-05:002013-11-06T18:47:50.160-05:00I love reading writing that I love. What do I lov...I love reading writing that I love. What do I love about it? I know that I will never write "like" them, but I can learn and modify my own style. No one can tell your story but you. That is the wonderful thing!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-33344556823773820342013-11-06T17:18:06.822-05:002013-11-06T17:18:06.822-05:00It is a hard thing when you read something that re...It is a hard thing when you read something that really is beyond where you are as a writer. I always try to look at it as a challenge. Good luck with the writing. Brandon Axhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027731412064014586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-92000088872765477792013-11-06T14:48:54.679-05:002013-11-06T14:48:54.679-05:00Some writers are fabulous at what they do. Stephen...Some writers are fabulous at what they do. Stephen King has a master's voice. He "tells" all the time, but he does it so well you feel like you've known the characters all your life. I've seen other writers try to copy this and all fail. You can only be what your were meant to be. Know what you do well and concentrate on it. Good luck! :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-29312577663103086272013-11-06T14:38:37.020-05:002013-11-06T14:38:37.020-05:00So, so right!! Thank you Lisa!So, so right!! Thank you Lisa!Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-84095562214240567212013-11-06T14:38:20.915-05:002013-11-06T14:38:20.915-05:00You're right Heather, Thank You.You're right Heather, Thank You.Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-51353943918970148962013-11-06T14:38:06.660-05:002013-11-06T14:38:06.660-05:00I think I've grown as a writer! I'm aiming...I think I've grown as a writer! I'm aiming higher, though. Thank You, Alex.Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-46996253092349474542013-11-06T14:37:27.667-05:002013-11-06T14:37:27.667-05:00Thanks for the support, Ashley!Thanks for the support, Ashley!Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-41589650185060177442013-11-06T14:37:06.370-05:002013-11-06T14:37:06.370-05:00Thank you Quanie for great advice. We all need to ...Thank you Quanie for great advice. We all need to celebrate our uniqueness!Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-40581358564926909322013-11-06T14:36:27.930-05:002013-11-06T14:36:27.930-05:00Good Advice from Liz and you, Julie. Thank You, an...Good Advice from Liz and you, Julie. Thank You, and thanks for saying such nice things about my book!!Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-34480647826420904372013-11-06T14:35:46.655-05:002013-11-06T14:35:46.655-05:00I've definitely made my fair amount of mistake...I've definitely made my fair amount of mistakes. I'm off to read your IWSG, Liz.Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-24905576389991702022013-11-06T13:58:16.214-05:002013-11-06T13:58:16.214-05:00So been there, done that, so many, many times. Jus...So been there, done that, so many, many times. Just remember, there is always someone out there who will write better than you do, and someone who won't! The same as, there will always be someone prettier than you, more talented, etc, and there will always be those who won't. Fact of life. Also, we ALL need editing! I thank my editor EVERY time I read what she's done with my words, my story, she makes me sound great! So, chin up. You are worthy. Keep going girl!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658507579160418855noreply@blogger.com