tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497288803020823348.post5154256324197910042..comments2023-11-02T01:50:27.477-07:00Comments on life of riles: W is for.....trileshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06430221429400448628noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497288803020823348.post-85123310370890136182011-04-28T12:30:56.376-07:002011-04-28T12:30:56.376-07:00You may be surprised that while you write, someone...You may be surprised that while you write, someone may approach you one day, based on your work. That takes some of the leg work out of trying to get published and could be used as a source of inspiration to keep writing what you love :)<br /><br /><a href="http://madlabonline.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Madlab Post</a>Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08965945636486620938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497288803020823348.post-38001270889853836432011-04-27T21:33:10.170-07:002011-04-27T21:33:10.170-07:00Life is about the journey, not just the destinatio...Life is about the journey, not just the destination (and so is writing!). Try not to concentrate on the "two years", because the fact is, you could have done nothing in those two years - at least you have something to show for your time!Anonymous https://www.blogger.com/profile/14832028341211748528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497288803020823348.post-33288881184279524352011-04-27T18:02:57.813-07:002011-04-27T18:02:57.813-07:00James: Thanks man. Judging by your productivity on...James: Thanks man. Judging by your productivity on your blog, I bet you have a book in you.<br /><br />Julie: I agree about posting. I was probably posting twice a week before the challenge, and while I've enjoyed the challenge too, I'll be glad to get back to that pace.trileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06430221429400448628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497288803020823348.post-63196534543913752912011-04-27T14:16:41.582-07:002011-04-27T14:16:41.582-07:00Great post as usual. I completely agree about the ...Great post as usual. I completely agree about the blogging, I feel like I'm spending too much time on it, but I really enjoy it. So I've finally convinced myself that that's okay and the blogging is writing too. <br />I've loved the A-Z Challenge but I'm definitely looking forward to going back to posting a few times a week instead of every day.Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497288803020823348.post-50727109090931541882011-04-27T13:56:15.863-07:002011-04-27T13:56:15.863-07:00I have never considered writing a book, but as I g...I have never considered writing a book, but as I get more comfortable writing with the blog, who knows. Will look forward to seeing yours come out.James (SeattleDad)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04087365610002249685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497288803020823348.post-30994391408459161782011-04-27T10:19:46.684-07:002011-04-27T10:19:46.684-07:00OT: I'd think with your productivity on the bl...OT: I'd think with your productivity on the blog, you could crank that book out no problem.<br /><br />Squilla: I have enjoyed the A-Z Challenge, but man, blogging every day is way too time-consuming.<br /><br />LG: Thanks for sharing your experience, it helps to know what other writers have done.<br /><br />Munk: That's interesting, more time to revise than to do the first draft. Good to know. I'm curious, why do you think revisions are taking longer than the first draft?trileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06430221429400448628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497288803020823348.post-1681135253173413952011-04-27T08:51:02.547-07:002011-04-27T08:51:02.547-07:0016 months to first draft, 20 more for revisions, n...16 months to first draft, 20 more for revisions, not done yet.Munkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04921320770712443773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497288803020823348.post-711664635096508192011-04-27T07:36:33.937-07:002011-04-27T07:36:33.937-07:00It took me five years to complete my first novel. ...It took me five years to complete my first novel. This second completed one took a little less than two years. I'm hoping the trend continues and I write the next one in nine months. :)<br /><br />Blogging is a distraction, but it's a good one. And it is writing, right? Writing a novel in isolation can be done, but it's no fun. Being part of the writing community is important and fulfilling.<br /><br />Keep doing what you're doing. You're a writer because you write.Luanne G. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762881276976395955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497288803020823348.post-48492812072317760662011-04-27T07:16:46.068-07:002011-04-27T07:16:46.068-07:00Tim - can't wait to read the book and short st...Tim - can't wait to read the book and short story. But in the meantime, it's been fun to read and interact on the blog. Has the A-Z challenged inspired you to blog every day (she says hopefully)?Squilla's Auntnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1497288803020823348.post-19184966252266454232011-04-27T07:01:45.820-07:002011-04-27T07:01:45.820-07:00You have just inspired me to write the book that I...You have just inspired me to write the book that I have had in my head for the last 5 years.Oilfield Trashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00527580828815598952noreply@blogger.com