tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post495634841458063281..comments2024-03-26T07:33:18.502-04:00Comments on WordWranglers: Why Can't I Get in on the Secret?Margiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03843006118151762550noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-200662086892198632010-03-24T09:13:27.892-04:002010-03-24T09:13:27.892-04:00hey christi...we're all there with you! grab y...hey christi...we're all there with you! grab your bootstraps and pull yourself upright...eventually we'll all kick it in the rear!<br /><br />carriecarriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858496364738946955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-18437424568342562922010-03-23T17:30:10.333-04:002010-03-23T17:30:10.333-04:00It is NOT you. You must keep telling yourself that...It is NOT you. You must keep telling yourself that everyone wants to be a writer and the competition is tougher than ever. Just today I discovered an acquaintance that won two prestigious awards. I got to thinking back 14-15 years ago when I first met the person. He had a couple of books under his belt. But now after all this time, he's won these highly sought after awards. I often like to think of that old commercial, "No wine before its time"--I guess that's true of writers also.CJ Clarknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-89699904064443394862010-03-23T09:37:20.552-04:002010-03-23T09:37:20.552-04:00I don't know what the secret is but I want to ...I don't know what the secret is but I want to say that just finishing a book is a huge accomplishment that should warrant celebration. The last time I finished a wip was 2006 and that was the rewrite of a book I finished in 2003. But, all those WIP that are waiting in limboland led me to Bix.Fortunately, funks come and go, wade through the fog, sunshine's on the otherside.Margiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843006118151762550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-82173176352880765832010-03-22T19:31:24.332-04:002010-03-22T19:31:24.332-04:00Shawn told me the blahs had gone viral (or words t...Shawn told me the blahs had gone viral (or words to that effect) and she's absolutely right. D'Ann and I, at least, are right there with you, and we WILL climb out and reach the top!Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-19283935383756732632010-03-22T17:41:43.741-04:002010-03-22T17:41:43.741-04:00Hey, I'm new at this so I have no advice or wo...Hey, I'm new at this so I have no advice or words of wisdom. Scratch that, here's some:The Secret was a crock and the only reason why it sold so well was because Oprah Winfrey had it on her show, so don't believe the hype. End of words of wisdom. Keep your chin up. I know that's easier said than done.shawnhttp://bellsouth.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-42339081676011295672010-03-22T15:28:30.451-04:002010-03-22T15:28:30.451-04:00Opps! should've been addressed to CHRISTI I th...Opps! should've been addressed to CHRISTI I think....sorry!Laurie Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14068922193439757745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-40318867710149261032010-03-22T15:27:43.569-04:002010-03-22T15:27:43.569-04:00Kristi, "The Secret" (as in, the book) w...Kristi, "The Secret" (as in, the book) was a pile of New Age nonsense (being polite here) that any fourth grader could've seen through! That said, we couldn't keep it on the shelves last Christmas in the indie bookstore I worked in - so many people willing to shell out $25 in the hope of "learning" something to change their lives. pathetic! You don't need any secrets...you may just need to change your game plan, or take a break for a couple of days, or buy yourself some new shoes (dress, CD, chocolate, whatever turns your crank!). You're a wonderful writer, so don't let someone 21 yr old with an English BA make you feel down. Last conference I went to, all the editors were about 21-24 yrs old and all wore black "power suits". It opened my eyes to the fact that our success lies in their hands. Scary.Laurie Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14068922193439757745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-19840733899285813422010-03-22T13:47:50.128-04:002010-03-22T13:47:50.128-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-76342629035439440782010-03-22T13:27:42.796-04:002010-03-22T13:27:42.796-04:00Hey Christi, hugs to you my friend! I know how you...Hey Christi, hugs to you my friend! I know how you feel. I think we all do. No great advice from me...even though I've been there. Just pushing forward helps me get through the funk, when it happens.Kristihttp://www.kristinaknightauthor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-77472164066714686542010-03-22T13:14:40.113-04:002010-03-22T13:14:40.113-04:00Hey, there.
I think every single one of your CPs i...Hey, there.<br />I think every single one of your CPs is in this same funk right now. I know I am. I've done everything on your list. Except, well, I don't drink except on my birthday, and I don't go to the gym. <br />But the funk is there. The last rejection just slammed me, and it's not like I haven't gotten a few thousand before now.<br />If The Secret worked so well, we'd all be pubbed. <br />I wish I had a good piece of advice, but all I have is to keep soldiering on.D'Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05333880627045486088noreply@blogger.com