tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post4106864142744321614..comments2024-03-07T12:44:05.519-05:00Comments on Diane Burton: #IWSG: DoubtsDiane Burtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-82186334229594322202016-07-10T12:32:35.906-04:002016-07-10T12:32:35.906-04:00Thanks, Jeffrey. I'm so thankful, too, for IWS...Thanks, Jeffrey. I'm so thankful, too, for IWSG. The members really know what we're going through and try to lift each other up.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-91194839980308188902016-07-10T12:31:21.886-04:002016-07-10T12:31:21.886-04:00LOL I hear you, Victoria. Last year, I was so busy...LOL I hear you, Victoria. Last year, I was so busy and this year, nah. I haven't cleaned cupboards yet. Doing a lot of reading though. Consider yourself kicked. LOLDiane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-16286481963669883392016-07-09T17:05:21.923-04:002016-07-09T17:05:21.923-04:00I'm so thankful for the IWSG, because even tho...I'm so thankful for the IWSG, because even though I've been writing for about 30 years, I continue to think my writing is crap. Is that fair for me to think that? I don't know. Like my answer for the question of the month hinted at, it's been a long time since I've really received a postive feedback on my actual writing. Not blogging, mind you, writing.<br />Don't worry Jeffrey Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-63302928363091797582016-07-09T10:04:37.891-04:002016-07-09T10:04:37.891-04:00Wow - it's as if I wrote that line - This year...Wow - it's as if I wrote that line - This year I have been full of doubts, stagnation, procrastination.<br />Last year - wrote - edited - made my own covers - published - this year - oh - look the cupboards need to be cleaned.<br />You give me a kick and I'll give you a kick and we'll get our focus back. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859109777005545304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-81672579066800215212016-07-09T07:22:45.136-04:002016-07-09T07:22:45.136-04:00You may be right, Shannon. This is my 1st novella....You may be right, Shannon. This is my 1st novella. Usually, I have to be careful not to let my stories get too long. Thanks for stopping by.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-23773192517760717102016-07-09T07:21:12.996-04:002016-07-09T07:21:12.996-04:00LOL Thanks, Dolorah. LOL Thanks, Dolorah. Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-5247668992547681272016-07-09T07:20:22.376-04:002016-07-09T07:20:22.376-04:00Love that image, D. Good luck with the submissions...Love that image, D. Good luck with the submissions.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-245801237628252292016-07-09T05:23:01.914-04:002016-07-09T05:23:01.914-04:00Is it because you don't normally write novella...Is it because you don't normally write novellas? I think each length of story is an entity unto itself, and they each take a different general writing style. Good luck with finishing it up!Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-60812033932500422362016-07-08T22:22:57.831-04:002016-07-08T22:22:57.831-04:00**kick**
Having internet means you can write inst...**kick**<br /><br />Having internet means you can write instead of procrastinate; I mean, research marketing strategies on an unfinished project!!dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-4389146653824925452016-07-07T23:01:54.859-04:002016-07-07T23:01:54.859-04:00As I ready my MS for my agent to sub out, I'm ...As I ready my MS for my agent to sub out, I'm still plagued by doubts. I've decided to give my doubts seats in my writing room-- they're there, but they aren't aloud to speak or move or interrupt :).<br /><br /><a href="http://damyantiwrites.com" rel="nofollow">Damyanti</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04283371140346602856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-14805687168211296192016-07-07T20:32:38.919-04:002016-07-07T20:32:38.919-04:00Special thanks to Yolanda and Tyrean for co-hostin...Special thanks to Yolanda and Tyrean for co-hosting this month.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-30236487752351673612016-07-07T20:30:37.500-04:002016-07-07T20:30:37.500-04:00LOL Yolanda, not to wish anyone ill, but I'm g...LOL Yolanda, not to wish anyone ill, but I'm glad you can empathize with me. I wish I had the answers. Good luck!Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-35722090775684545752016-07-07T20:29:19.844-04:002016-07-07T20:29:19.844-04:00Thanks for the pep talk, Tyrean. Just what I need....Thanks for the pep talk, Tyrean. Just what I need.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-15483879581973428032016-07-07T20:19:19.640-04:002016-07-07T20:19:19.640-04:00I can always count on you, Nancy, for that kick. L...I can always count on you, Nancy, for that kick. LOL I think you're right about the length. Not my usual.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-38019681247109360562016-07-07T20:18:18.064-04:002016-07-07T20:18:18.064-04:00Thanks, Chrys. I left it a week ago and now I want...Thanks, Chrys. I left it a week ago and now I want to get back to it. Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-64217341307655845772016-07-07T20:15:06.551-04:002016-07-07T20:15:06.551-04:00Thanks, Anna. LOL I'm eager to get back to it....Thanks, Anna. LOL I'm eager to get back to it.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-12762473853216337582016-07-07T18:58:54.592-04:002016-07-07T18:58:54.592-04:00We were on vacation Up North at a cottage without ...We were on vacation Up North at a cottage without WiFi. Not as bad as you'd think. :) Thanks for the boost, Elizabeth.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-15017491652696825862016-07-07T18:57:31.723-04:002016-07-07T18:57:31.723-04:00Thanks, Diane. Glad I'm in good company.Thanks, Diane. Glad I'm in good company.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-50838893233680397852016-07-07T18:56:55.154-04:002016-07-07T18:56:55.154-04:00Thanks, Julie. When I look back on my posts this y...Thanks, Julie. When I look back on my posts this year, I'd say we've been twins. I'm glad things are looking up for you.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-31678312172717350072016-07-07T18:55:32.378-04:002016-07-07T18:55:32.378-04:00Thanks, Sandra. I really appreciate your support.Thanks, Sandra. I really appreciate your support.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-83791924500536730122016-07-07T18:54:25.834-04:002016-07-07T18:54:25.834-04:00Thanks so much for your kind words, Michael. You r...Thanks so much for your kind words, Michael. You really know how to lift up person when they're down.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-39937755226509048112016-07-07T18:51:25.301-04:002016-07-07T18:51:25.301-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-54960523205228317152016-07-07T18:41:44.899-04:002016-07-07T18:41:44.899-04:00Thanks, Michael. You are such a wonderful supporte...Thanks, Michael. You are such a wonderful supporter of all of us. Best wishes to you.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-41971213946803095782016-07-07T18:36:52.963-04:002016-07-07T18:36:52.963-04:00Oops. I misspelled your name, Crystal. Sorry.Oops. I misspelled your name, Crystal. Sorry.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4388011374794192178.post-71261613104993663322016-07-07T18:35:39.458-04:002016-07-07T18:35:39.458-04:00Chrystal, you may be right. I'm feeling so muc...Chrystal, you may be right. I'm feeling so much better about this novella these days. Thanks for your pep talk.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.com