Advice to New Fanstorians
Viewing comments for Chapter 6 "Juggling Your Time"Tips and advice for the new members
33 total reviews
Comment from Annmuma
Very well done and informative! For most of us, I'm betting we have similar challenges - just different ones -- and similar compulsions to write. It is good to have someone so clearly outline it for us. ann
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2024
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Very well done and informative! For most of us, I'm betting we have similar challenges - just different ones -- and similar compulsions to write. It is good to have someone so clearly outline it for us. ann
Comment Written 17-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2024
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Hi Ann, I think we actually talked about it on our outing that day. Yes, we?re all busy folks around these parts, and we are all driven to write. I just put it in words! Thanks for reviewing,
Rhonda
Comment from Lisasview
I joined Fan Story the middle of last year. First time I have ever read anything of yours dear Rhonda and I am glad I found you...
I had been a water colour artist and poetess...well, forever.. Every so often I write stories..
I am fascinated by other peoples lives... Yours for example, which is so very different than mine, felt good to know about. My father was also a wonderful story teller...
Glad to hear that at the age of 66 your are feeling well and pursuing your dreams.
I will be 76 in February...I too am very healthy..no meds... I did have a new knee placed two weeks ago...not my most favourite experience.
I grew up in So. California... My husband Bob and I moved full to to Spain 4 years ago... a real adventure... Love it here.
Great that you have written 6 books..wow...amazing..
Lisa
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2024
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I joined Fan Story the middle of last year. First time I have ever read anything of yours dear Rhonda and I am glad I found you...
I had been a water colour artist and poetess...well, forever.. Every so often I write stories..
I am fascinated by other peoples lives... Yours for example, which is so very different than mine, felt good to know about. My father was also a wonderful story teller...
Glad to hear that at the age of 66 your are feeling well and pursuing your dreams.
I will be 76 in February...I too am very healthy..no meds... I did have a new knee placed two weeks ago...not my most favourite experience.
I grew up in So. California... My husband Bob and I moved full to to Spain 4 years ago... a real adventure... Love it here.
Great that you have written 6 books..wow...amazing..
Lisa
Comment Written 16-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2024
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Hi Lisa!!
I'm so glad to meet you, and so glad you've joined FanStory. It is worth all the work, as I'm sure you've found out. It's also a great community where people can support you beyond writing.
Ouch on the knee replacement. My sister had a hip replacement a couple of years ago. Though she went through a lot of pain with it, she's is now so much more mobile than she had been!!
Take care, and thanks for the review and comments,
Rhonda
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You are most welcome?
I hope to recover quickly
Lisa
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Me, too!
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Smiling
Comment from BethShelby
This is excellent advice. I wonder why it took so long to discover you. This will be my seven year on my second time with fan story. I went missing about seven years. It is true that if you mention something that isn't common knowledge or words not everyone used regularly. Put the information in you author notes. Also I'm glad you stress who beneficial this site can me to those who want to be better writers.
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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This is excellent advice. I wonder why it took so long to discover you. This will be my seven year on my second time with fan story. I went missing about seven years. It is true that if you mention something that isn't common knowledge or words not everyone used regularly. Put the information in you author notes. Also I'm glad you stress who beneficial this site can me to those who want to be better writers.
Comment Written 15-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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I'm not sure how we haven't crossed paths yet. I did take off a few years, too. I would pop in now and then and review, do a few contests, but just wasn't engaged until I decided to be intentional with it.
Thanks so much for the welcome review!!
Rhonda
Comment from Pam (respa)
Very nice artwork and good ideas for new members to go with it, Rhonda. I like your opening welcome and sharing about being on the site for 10 years. It will be 9 years for us in the spring. Good explanation about the author notes and paragraphing.
The next paragraph is very good, giving them an idea of who you are and how the site is a valuable part of your life. I like your closing paragraphs, as well, especially the quote about good writers. "Maintaining balance" is also a very good piece of advice. Very well done.
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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Very nice artwork and good ideas for new members to go with it, Rhonda. I like your opening welcome and sharing about being on the site for 10 years. It will be 9 years for us in the spring. Good explanation about the author notes and paragraphing.
The next paragraph is very good, giving them an idea of who you are and how the site is a valuable part of your life. I like your closing paragraphs, as well, especially the quote about good writers. "Maintaining balance" is also a very good piece of advice. Very well done.
Comment Written 15-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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Hi Pam, and thank you for your detailed response. I actually looked back and found I had been a member since 2010, but I know I wasn?t active for a while. When I did get back on, I had almost forgotten about the site, so I think I came on just before you.
Thanks again,
Rhonda
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You are welcome, Ronda, and thanks for sharing about when you were active on the site.
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Thank you, and by the way, I love your profile picture!
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You're welcome and thanks about the profile picture. I used that for a poem for Sandra. I like to match profile pictures with what I write. I've kept this one. It is very peaceful to look at.
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It really is. I don?t know why I didn?t notice it before, but it really stood out this morning! So cozy!
Comment from Mark Ness
Enjoyed this very much, as I am glancing up at the credit given for the artwork it is things like this and authors notes are all reminders of what I must do as I try to resume this writing life. I'm back on FanStory after seven years away and I didn't post much in that year and so happy to find a welcome mat rolling out as I was looking at the Life-Balanced picture leading me to your helpful tips in a welcoming way
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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Enjoyed this very much, as I am glancing up at the credit given for the artwork it is things like this and authors notes are all reminders of what I must do as I try to resume this writing life. I'm back on FanStory after seven years away and I didn't post much in that year and so happy to find a welcome mat rolling out as I was looking at the Life-Balanced picture leading me to your helpful tips in a welcoming way
Comment Written 15-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 15-Jan-2024
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Mark, welcome back! I, also, had a bit of a sabbatical. It was really hard to get back in the routine. I not only thought my muse had gone on strike, but had pulled up stakes and moved to another planet.
I?m glad I sought her out and returned. You will be, too!
Take care,
Rhonda
Comment from Rachelle Allen
I absolutely love this! So practical and well-stated. Very down-to-earth candid, no frills (how science teacher of you!) but also warm and caring. I so wish I'd had this to read when I was a FS newbie! Your advice is perfect! xo
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2024
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I absolutely love this! So practical and well-stated. Very down-to-earth candid, no frills (how science teacher of you!) but also warm and caring. I so wish I'd had this to read when I was a FS newbie! Your advice is perfect! xo
Comment Written 14-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2024
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Awww, Rachelle, thank you so much. I appreciate your intuitive review! I like the science teacher part. I have trouble with fluff, lol.
Gla to meet you,
Rhonda
Comment from mermaids
Love your words. I have been here since 2009 and can relate to your busy schedule. Like you I work full time and had been taking care of my disabled husband. Fanstory has also been for me, a driving force that has taught me much. It is definitely the ride of a lifetime.
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2024
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Love your words. I have been here since 2009 and can relate to your busy schedule. Like you I work full time and had been taking care of my disabled husband. Fanstory has also been for me, a driving force that has taught me much. It is definitely the ride of a lifetime.
Comment Written 14-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2024
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Hi mermaids. I don?t know if our paths have crossed before, but they must have since we?ve both been on this site for long, but I?m glad they have now!
I figured there would be others who could relate to my situation. Busy people seem to write for their own mental health, lol.
I think the key is driving force. It certainly is for me.
Take care,
Rhonda
Comment from jenintorre
I really enjoyed reading this piece that you have written so well. I agree with this entirely and find your words so uplifting.
Thanks for sharing. Best wishes. Jen.
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2024
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I really enjoyed reading this piece that you have written so well. I agree with this entirely and find your words so uplifting.
Thanks for sharing. Best wishes. Jen.
Comment Written 14-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2024
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Hi Jen!
I?m glad you took the time to review my chapter in the book. It was fun to join voices with other writers on this site.
Take care,
Rhonda
Comment from Terry Broxson
Rhonda, I second your opinion about short sentences. Shortly after I started on FanStory, I did a series of interviews with some folks I thought were really good writers. Jay Squires called the long paragraphs "A Wall of Words." I thought his description was very visual. And I changed how I wrote the stories.
Your passion for writing is well said. Terry.
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2024
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Rhonda, I second your opinion about short sentences. Shortly after I started on FanStory, I did a series of interviews with some folks I thought were really good writers. Jay Squires called the long paragraphs "A Wall of Words." I thought his description was very visual. And I changed how I wrote the stories.
Your passion for writing is well said. Terry.
Comment Written 14-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2024
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Hi Terry, thank you for the 6 stars and for the review! I think Jay?s comment was hilarious, and he might well have been the one who gave me the original advice long ago!
I?ll have to write more stories so you can review. I know how you are about the novels!
Again, stay warm,
Rhonda
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I enjoyed your open and honest post Rhonda, I am glad you have made friends on Fanstory and I wish you luck with your writing, it is good to hear from you, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2024
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I enjoyed your open and honest post Rhonda, I am glad you have made friends on Fanstory and I wish you luck with your writing, it is good to hear from you, love Dolly x
Comment Written 14-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 14-Jan-2024
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Hi Dolly, you?re one of my favorite people on this site, though our paths seldom cross. I hope to change that!
Hugs,
Rhonda
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Glad to read your work too Rhonda x x x