tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012878468524630950.post3798215752078348315..comments2024-03-12T21:28:10.242-04:00Comments on That's Another Story: Cool Blog Quote: Sometimes It's Not YouAndrea Mackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15250681746122381149noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012878468524630950.post-80295593461764509552012-08-25T22:24:46.557-04:002012-08-25T22:24:46.557-04:00Me too - I love to learn more, whether it's th...Me too - I love to learn more, whether it's through reading or writing. I try to let go of those "beyond my control" things, and it's something I need to do more of in all areas of my life.Andrea Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15250681746122381149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012878468524630950.post-16731823524834581842012-08-25T22:23:04.522-04:002012-08-25T22:23:04.522-04:00Thanks, Joanne. Lucky for me, I enjoy all of these...Thanks, Joanne. Lucky for me, I enjoy all of these things so it's fun, even though there are disappointments along the way.Andrea Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15250681746122381149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012878468524630950.post-67652078740948783702012-08-25T22:21:50.801-04:002012-08-25T22:21:50.801-04:00Kate, I think you're right! There's always...Kate, I think you're right! There's always another story to write and it might be the "tipping point". Andrea Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15250681746122381149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012878468524630950.post-75825548032237619822012-08-25T22:20:48.249-04:002012-08-25T22:20:48.249-04:00Kenda, I love to learn and improve. It's one o...Kenda, I love to learn and improve. It's one of the reasons why I like writing so much.Andrea Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15250681746122381149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012878468524630950.post-26180814432120920792012-08-25T22:19:44.710-04:002012-08-25T22:19:44.710-04:00Thanks for the encouragement, Car. It is so true t...Thanks for the encouragement, Car. It is so true that sometimes just doing something, whether it's a little revising, outlining, writing a synopsis, can help keep me focused on my writing goals.Andrea Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15250681746122381149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012878468524630950.post-80843687166075387802012-08-25T22:18:03.043-04:002012-08-25T22:18:03.043-04:00It's what I try to do, Natalie. Though sometim...It's what I try to do, Natalie. Though sometimes it's hard not to feel disappointed. I try to remember I always have another story to write.Andrea Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15250681746122381149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012878468524630950.post-20281296205108046452012-08-25T01:24:39.522-04:002012-08-25T01:24:39.522-04:00There's something very freeing about letting g...There's something very freeing about letting go of the parts we can't control. It all goes back to read, write, and study -- which is what brought me to this gig in the first place. :)Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10006966091789130047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012878468524630950.post-84001207546425885192012-08-24T22:13:43.991-04:002012-08-24T22:13:43.991-04:00Good for you, Andrea! It's great to have a man...Good for you, Andrea! It's great to have a manifesto like this. Reading a lot, writing a lot, and studying and working on your craft: that's what we should all do. Best of luck!Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012878468524630950.post-19021880368864967062012-08-24T13:58:03.999-04:002012-08-24T13:58:03.999-04:00Timing is everything. I know it's hard not to ...Timing is everything. I know it's hard not to be discouraged but you're a great writer with great ideas and a genuine love for your audience. Keep moving forward because one day, our pushing through disappointment will be our success!Kate Fallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12856887940900664692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012878468524630950.post-61682403499809382302012-08-24T13:16:16.282-04:002012-08-24T13:16:16.282-04:00Like you, I want to keep writing, keep reading and...Like you, I want to keep writing, keep reading and keep learning--being proactive is a good way to deal with disappointment. I also remind myself to keep having fun in the process :-) That helps us to keep showing up!Kenda Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972218446945404475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012878468524630950.post-83295343253735423502012-08-24T07:56:58.767-04:002012-08-24T07:56:58.767-04:00Aw, shucks, Andrea. Thanks for the shout out. :-) ...Aw, shucks, Andrea. Thanks for the shout out. :-) <br /><br />You know, I have this scene in my WIP where one character is freaking out because a big thunderstorm is coming. She doesn't know what to do and, obviously, there's nothing she *can* do except make a plan. And that act of making a plan/gathering flashlights and supplies and so forth is what gives her a sense of control and calms her fears. That saying "Do your best and let go of the rest" is so true in writing.<br /><br />I have no doubt your time is right around the corner. Carmella Van Vleethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986145304172231832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012878468524630950.post-71567758405876891012012-08-24T06:57:53.411-04:002012-08-24T06:57:53.411-04:00So true about the lack of control Andrea. And doin...So true about the lack of control Andrea. And doing the things you say is the best way to handle it.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.com