tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795778813532831447.post5390375991131085561..comments2023-10-03T14:26:14.203+01:00Comments on Life in Clarity: Insecure writers GroupRebecca Bradleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10194524230109997420noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795778813532831447.post-29523278366340049672012-03-12T02:47:10.539+00:002012-03-12T02:47:10.539+00:00Also, I've tagged you in a post on my blog, wh...Also, I've tagged you in a post on my blog, when you have the time to check it out.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12106399041059595196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795778813532831447.post-42413346486643483222012-03-11T10:49:17.768+00:002012-03-11T10:49:17.768+00:00Thanks Gwen. I do think it's a personal decisi...Thanks Gwen. I do think it's a personal decision and one everyone has to make themselves. The group has a lot of members and offers a lot of support. I think it's a great idea. I just think it's not right for me after all.Rebecca Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10194524230109997420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795778813532831447.post-25157473640218993902012-03-11T10:48:17.830+00:002012-03-11T10:48:17.830+00:00I agree Rosalind, keeping the chatty and informal ...I agree Rosalind, keeping the chatty and informal stuff is important, it's fun, it connects us and we like reading it. What I'm considering are the posts where I may come across to whiney or not determined enough to still a long haul out. It's about the perception any potential book people may see. Having fun is fine! (Well I'd hope so anyway ;)Rebecca Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10194524230109997420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795778813532831447.post-49884212474304963052012-03-11T10:46:36.454+00:002012-03-11T10:46:36.454+00:00You're right. We all think about things differ...You're right. We all think about things differently and approach things differently. That's what makes the blogging world so great, the people you meet. I have to do what feels right and I'm happy to see that I have the support here. Thank you.Rebecca Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10194524230109997420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795778813532831447.post-79725786098818792142012-03-11T10:45:22.493+00:002012-03-11T10:45:22.493+00:00Thank you Cherie. :)Thank you Cherie. :)Rebecca Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10194524230109997420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795778813532831447.post-10219977107407210462012-03-11T10:45:07.376+00:002012-03-11T10:45:07.376+00:00Thanks Patricia. I hope so too!Thanks Patricia. I hope so too!Rebecca Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10194524230109997420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795778813532831447.post-86822616214712822002012-03-11T10:44:54.194+00:002012-03-11T10:44:54.194+00:00Thank you Pat. I think it's very easy to jump ...Thank you Pat. I think it's very easy to jump aboard when you see a group doing something, but this is so important, that considering things and making a decision that is right for you is...right.Rebecca Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10194524230109997420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795778813532831447.post-16671228611676707002012-03-11T10:43:54.843+00:002012-03-11T10:43:54.843+00:00Thanks Linda. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.Thanks Linda. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.Rebecca Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10194524230109997420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795778813532831447.post-4173528198682420332012-03-11T10:43:37.936+00:002012-03-11T10:43:37.936+00:00I'll still be here regularly blogging, just no...I'll still be here regularly blogging, just not bringing out my insecurities once a month. Thank you Tyrean.Rebecca Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10194524230109997420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795778813532831447.post-14445697161996097622012-03-11T10:43:04.672+00:002012-03-11T10:43:04.672+00:00I think there is always the few who can do fantast...I think there is always the few who can do fantastic things like this and do really well. It's probably a bit like those writers who break the "rules". Yes some can do it, while others are advised if you want the best chance you can get, it's probably best not to break those rules. <br /><br />As for being open and honest. I can absolutely be that on here. My not wanting to discuss my writing insecurities does not make me a less open or honest blogger, just a thoughtful blogger who considers what posts to put out there. Would anyone really want to read that my great great aunt Gelda ran off with my next door neighbours, brothers, cousin in law? I doubt that, so I can be honest about the things I choose to discuss. <br /><br />I do intend to blog if I get a rejection. That will be painful, and I will blog if there is ever time to celebrate, but those feelings in the middle... that is where I will keep my thoughts to myself I think.Rebecca Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10194524230109997420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795778813532831447.post-53398500935022485902012-03-11T10:36:58.352+00:002012-03-11T10:36:58.352+00:00Thanks Gem. I love blogging so I will see be inter...Thanks Gem. I love blogging so I will see be interacting with a lot of writers and I do find that really helpful. There's nothing like another writer to know how it all feels.Rebecca Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10194524230109997420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795778813532831447.post-51000324540634023002012-03-11T10:36:15.080+00:002012-03-11T10:36:15.080+00:00It's funny isn't it when you have to consi...It's funny isn't it when you have to consider these things, which you may not have thought about when first starting a blog. Now I've submitted my first novel it's something I'm thinking about more. I look forward to next months post! :)Rebecca Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10194524230109997420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795778813532831447.post-26015675603432139722012-03-10T01:11:10.742+00:002012-03-10T01:11:10.742+00:00It's a thin line, what to reveal and what not ...It's a thin line, what to reveal and what not to reveal, but I think you made a good choice.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12106399041059595196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795778813532831447.post-83505542184726218352012-03-08T16:50:06.382+00:002012-03-08T16:50:06.382+00:00That's an interesting angle to take on bloggin...That's an interesting angle to take on blogging. I too have been thinking about how my blog posts would look to potential publishers having submitted a number of picture book manuscripts last month. I think you're right that we have to be mindful of it but I'm not going to stop posting up the chatty, informal stuff. They have our mss to prove we can write and they have to love us warts and all!Rosalind Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05363027308436257933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795778813532831447.post-37144179036606993012012-03-08T07:54:48.273+00:002012-03-08T07:54:48.273+00:00Rebecca, there's no one size fits all and only...Rebecca, there's no one size fits all and only you know what is right for you. As long as you're still here, we can still cheer you on, no matter what title your posts have :-)Sarah Tokeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273148070092101085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795778813532831447.post-28758736447530171622012-03-07T16:59:58.936+00:002012-03-07T16:59:58.936+00:00Best of luck with everything, and it's okay to...Best of luck with everything, and it's okay to be insecure about saying you are insecure. :)Cherie Reichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795778813532831447.post-2322815132094232292012-03-07T16:39:42.065+00:002012-03-07T16:39:42.065+00:00That's a tricky line to walk when dealing with...That's a tricky line to walk when dealing with agents and publishers. Good luck and I hope someone picks up your story and I see it at my bookstore one day. =)Patricia JLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582005500429122486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795778813532831447.post-10055904043230832212012-03-07T16:32:43.294+00:002012-03-07T16:32:43.294+00:00Keep on keeping on, Rebecca. All things are not fo...Keep on keeping on, Rebecca. All things are not for all writers! Have courage to do what you believe is right for you!Writer Pat Newcombehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12678017709861817691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795778813532831447.post-8363695234114332652012-03-07T16:25:02.866+00:002012-03-07T16:25:02.866+00:00Best of luck with the novel! Hope there's good...Best of luck with the novel! Hope there's good news soon :-)Linda Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08845487317521150618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795778813532831447.post-65206324415842228922012-03-07T15:18:55.300+00:002012-03-07T15:18:55.300+00:00We'll miss you.We'll miss you.Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795778813532831447.post-74453087831693104752012-03-07T15:07:34.055+00:002012-03-07T15:07:34.055+00:00Interesting that you want to be open and honest, y...Interesting that you want to be open and honest, yet hold back on the real issues of insecurities. Look at Alex. He started the group and he us hugely successful because of it. Being part of an online support group helps you overcome those insecurities and they are there for you when rejection hits. They're also there when it's time to celebrate.<br /><a href="http://maryaalgaard.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Play off the Page</a>Mary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051735579638637382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795778813532831447.post-53612532857690039302012-03-07T10:04:49.255+00:002012-03-07T10:04:49.255+00:00Good idea, it is difficult I think and hope that y...Good idea, it is difficult I think and hope that you can get some support through it xGem - BeeReaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07786660302947512374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795778813532831447.post-87974499516253339892012-03-07T09:29:52.979+00:002012-03-07T09:29:52.979+00:00I can totally understand where you're coming f...I can totally understand where you're coming from on this one. I wrote three different posts for this month's post - I was trying to think of it from a 'fan' point of view (rofl). Now that my book is published and the link to my blog is available to readers, I'm wondering about the direction of my blog. Maybe that'll be next months post!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.com