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Viewing comments for Chapter 13 "I Love You SPRINGTIME...Now Buh-Bye"GROWTH? ADULATION? HURRY -- CHOOSE!
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Comment from barbara.wilkey
I must be unique because I don't have any unfinished stories. I have plenty of ideas in my head that I refuse to let out until I finish the story, I'm working on. It takes me forever to complete one because of my paying job. Thank you for sharing this.
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2015
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I must be unique because I don't have any unfinished stories. I have plenty of ideas in my head that I refuse to let out until I finish the story, I'm working on. It takes me forever to complete one because of my paying job. Thank you for sharing this.
Comment Written 10-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2015
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Hey, don't knock a paying job. Come mid month I'm even more envious. Thanks for reading and enjoying.
Comment from Ulla
Hi Jay, I am reading your 'crits' with great interest. I my small way I am beginning to recognise everything you are saying in this very interesting piece. I am a newcomer and learning every day. Thanks for that.
All the best, Ulla
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2015
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Hi Jay, I am reading your 'crits' with great interest. I my small way I am beginning to recognise everything you are saying in this very interesting piece. I am a newcomer and learning every day. Thanks for that.
All the best, Ulla
Comment Written 10-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2015
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Thank you, Ulla. I'm glad this is helping you with your quest.
Comment from Shirley McLain
I liked the analogy of the birthing process for writing and you are right, it is a lot like that. This coming from an old L&D nurse turned writer. You did an excellent job. Thanks for sharing. Shirley
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2015
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I liked the analogy of the birthing process for writing and you are right, it is a lot like that. This coming from an old L&D nurse turned writer. You did an excellent job. Thanks for sharing. Shirley
Comment Written 10-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2015
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Thanks, Shirley. I'm so grateful to have you on my "wagon". You are appreciated.
Comment from alexisleech
All great advice, Jay, and something most writers have experienced. The first book I completed took four months to write (550 pages) but ten years to edit. You sometimes get bored with a book you've been working on day in, day out for months, and just fancy a change.
I think that's one of the great things about FS. It gives you the motivation to dig deep, even when you think the pot has run dry!
Alexis xxx
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2015
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All great advice, Jay, and something most writers have experienced. The first book I completed took four months to write (550 pages) but ten years to edit. You sometimes get bored with a book you've been working on day in, day out for months, and just fancy a change.
I think that's one of the great things about FS. It gives you the motivation to dig deep, even when you think the pot has run dry!
Alexis xxx
Comment Written 10-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2015
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I couldn't agree with you more, Alexis. Wow, you are prolific. 550 pages in 4 months! Thanks for reading this post and enjoying it.
Comment from Tootsie55
Gday, mate. Geoff here. Sorry I have not been around for some time. Busy with Tootsie's stuff and so on. Did you see my comment about letting me in your account to add the music to your My Kabeez poem? This was a funny read. No spags even.
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2015
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Gday, mate. Geoff here. Sorry I have not been around for some time. Busy with Tootsie's stuff and so on. Did you see my comment about letting me in your account to add the music to your My Kabeez poem? This was a funny read. No spags even.
Comment Written 10-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2015
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No, I don't remember anything about my account, Geoff. Thanks for reading this. Glad you enjoyed it.
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Can I ask Tom if it is possible to get temporary access to that story and add the music for that song or is that all history now?
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I don't know what you mean by "all history now" Geoff. You can certainly ask Tom about putting your song with the chapter. I don't know anything of the technical aspects of it. I like the song. I just don't know how it can be "attached" to a chapter.
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If it is still part of your fan story account and Tom will allow me in that particular chapter the midi file can be added to the chapter in Advanced options.
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Remind me of the chapter number/name where you had the soldiers singing the song.
Comment from Gloria ....
Sales people ditch their routines that "work" because they're afraid they aren't going to "work" any more. It's that self-sabotage thing. Working for straight commission can only be one of two things, really scary, OR really freaking scary.
Yep I've carted pieces of paper and notebooks across Canada and back several times. I'm just in the process of trashing the crap, and most of it is crap. In some ways I was pleasantly and unpleasantly surprised how very little I've changed in 40 years. Seriously kind of bizarro. Which then opens up that whole philosophical question. You're going to ask me which question, and I'm going to not tell you. :-)
Stick-to-it-tiveness is of course always the thing for success in any endeavour which can be pretty hard when love is in the air and distracting one. LOL.
Super blog post Jay Squires. I still remember your post about the woman who was upset with you and kept calling you Jay Squires. Ha!
Gloria
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2015
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Sales people ditch their routines that "work" because they're afraid they aren't going to "work" any more. It's that self-sabotage thing. Working for straight commission can only be one of two things, really scary, OR really freaking scary.
Yep I've carted pieces of paper and notebooks across Canada and back several times. I'm just in the process of trashing the crap, and most of it is crap. In some ways I was pleasantly and unpleasantly surprised how very little I've changed in 40 years. Seriously kind of bizarro. Which then opens up that whole philosophical question. You're going to ask me which question, and I'm going to not tell you. :-)
Stick-to-it-tiveness is of course always the thing for success in any endeavour which can be pretty hard when love is in the air and distracting one. LOL.
Super blog post Jay Squires. I still remember your post about the woman who was upset with you and kept calling you Jay Squires. Ha!
Gloria
Comment Written 10-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2015
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C'mon, Gloria... What Physiological question? Eager people want to know. Glad you enjoyed my post and you must be happy your memory goes all the way back to what that woman said to me. Ha! Thanks, dear.
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Of course my memory goes back that far Jay Squires, but only because it tickled my funny bone. Happy belated birthday to you, dear man.
Comment from June Estep Fiorelli
Thanks for alerting me to this chapter. I wish I had the perspective of the chapters leading up to this. There's so much good advice here for writers but i'm not sure if you want to produce a discussion or publish a book.
These are my thoughts for a book:
Divide this into chunks. First you speak about trying a new idea and abandoning old, but successful practices. Possibly explore avenues ( new subject; new genre; change of viewpoint, etc.) and the risks to reputation, income, and self-confidence.
Next would be the section addressing the Desire vs the Vision. This part requires the writer to do some self inspection with your guidance. You bring an interesting perspective to this time of decision.
To me a third part is about the investment once the writer had decided to go ahead. Here is the part about keeping to your schedule; the discipline; the sacrifices (give up the party; playing golf, etc.) and the job of editing (Does one ever finish and feel satisfied with a script?)
I guess overall I'd like it tightened up, but without losing your special voice which sets it apart.
If I'm way off base about understanding your purpose, please tell me and I'll give it another look.
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2015
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Thanks for alerting me to this chapter. I wish I had the perspective of the chapters leading up to this. There's so much good advice here for writers but i'm not sure if you want to produce a discussion or publish a book.
These are my thoughts for a book:
Divide this into chunks. First you speak about trying a new idea and abandoning old, but successful practices. Possibly explore avenues ( new subject; new genre; change of viewpoint, etc.) and the risks to reputation, income, and self-confidence.
Next would be the section addressing the Desire vs the Vision. This part requires the writer to do some self inspection with your guidance. You bring an interesting perspective to this time of decision.
To me a third part is about the investment once the writer had decided to go ahead. Here is the part about keeping to your schedule; the discipline; the sacrifices (give up the party; playing golf, etc.) and the job of editing (Does one ever finish and feel satisfied with a script?)
I guess overall I'd like it tightened up, but without losing your special voice which sets it apart.
If I'm way off base about understanding your purpose, please tell me and I'll give it another look.
Comment Written 09-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2015
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No, no, June, you pretty much hit the nail on the head and drove the ball out of the mixed metaphor ballpark. I guess the ramble is part of me. I never could say something straight away. I have a forgiving lot here at FS.
Comment from sibhus
Egad, your so right, Jay. I have been sitting around waiting to be inspired, if that's what you want to call paging through Facebook, when I should have been writing something, maybe the grocery list. And yes, I'm guilty of being swept away with the thought of something new, something exotic, something more really bad as in dark and sinister, but instead I have three fuzzy bunny tales yet to be finished. I am ashamed, but you sir, have shown me the errors of my ways. To hell with the grass, the tractor that need s the plugs changed, the living room that needs dusting and vacuumed, those three boxes of books I need to go through from the used book sales, wait, maybe I should just check those over first, there's a Lee Child in there. No, this is it, I'm off to write. Thank you kind sir for your inspiration. Damn, I need a pen.
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2015
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Egad, your so right, Jay. I have been sitting around waiting to be inspired, if that's what you want to call paging through Facebook, when I should have been writing something, maybe the grocery list. And yes, I'm guilty of being swept away with the thought of something new, something exotic, something more really bad as in dark and sinister, but instead I have three fuzzy bunny tales yet to be finished. I am ashamed, but you sir, have shown me the errors of my ways. To hell with the grass, the tractor that need s the plugs changed, the living room that needs dusting and vacuumed, those three boxes of books I need to go through from the used book sales, wait, maybe I should just check those over first, there's a Lee Child in there. No, this is it, I'm off to write. Thank you kind sir for your inspiration. Damn, I need a pen.
Comment Written 09-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2015
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You are so funny, but I hope some of it was true and you are motivated to do what you might otherwise not have done. Meanwhile, thanks for reading.
Comment from Writingfundimension
'VISION + SUSTAINED DESIRE + TIME (GESTATION) = BIRTH.'
That's a great formula, and way to remember, the process of writing.
#1: The beginning to unravel point, is especially noteworthy.
Great share, Jay. Always good to see a fresh perspective on this creative process we love.
:) Bev
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2015
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'VISION + SUSTAINED DESIRE + TIME (GESTATION) = BIRTH.'
That's a great formula, and way to remember, the process of writing.
#1: The beginning to unravel point, is especially noteworthy.
Great share, Jay. Always good to see a fresh perspective on this creative process we love.
:) Bev
Comment Written 09-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2015
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Thank you, Bev. Glad you enjoyed and were able to take away something from it.
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You're welcome, Jay. :) Bev
Comment from boxergirl
Ouch! Ouch! Stepping on my toes again, Jay, but definitely needed to be said. The calendar is a good tool. Thanks for sharing!! ?
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2015
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Ouch! Ouch! Stepping on my toes again, Jay, but definitely needed to be said. The calendar is a good tool. Thanks for sharing!! ?
Comment Written 09-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 11-Aug-2015
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Thanks, Karen. Glad you found this helpful. Hope you got the calendar. It's been a Godsend to me.