tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498845843905507548.post7036729339702200797..comments2024-03-28T00:24:39.106-04:00Comments on ROMANCE WRITERS OF AMERICA NYC: The Late Great MeNative NYerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16239230892287943136noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498845843905507548.post-12654674095343349962009-12-13T13:06:32.437-05:002009-12-13T13:06:32.437-05:00Ah, Mari - humor, self-deprecating wit, and a heal...Ah, Mari - humor, self-deprecating wit, and a healthy dollop of wisdom. Good words for every writer, no matter her level of success - because once you begin to believe all that "good press", you stop growing, stop striving and will ride for an even harder fall when your "high" suddenly comes to an end.<br /><br />Good luck with your work - you really ARE a good writer!Lisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13315265091119634416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498845843905507548.post-63058505108592501632009-12-12T17:05:18.834-05:002009-12-12T17:05:18.834-05:00Mari, thanks for posting something that certainly ...Mari, thanks for posting something that certainly gave me a jolt of recognition. I was one of those "you should be a writer" people, too. I guess what we all know is that a talent or a knack for something is just the starting point. We have to grow and learn in our writing profession just as we would in any walk of life. I read somewhere that Barbara Walters, when asked about her success, said that she just filed one story after another, year after year. I remember Mary Balogh's background, too. She was a schoolteacher, and one night just sat down at the kitchen table after supper and wrote every night consistently until she had a novel--and proceeded to sell it. Stories like that inspire me; I think talent is needed, but persistence and a certain street sense are what get us published. There is a certain scary absolute--ya gotta finish the story, finish the article, finish the novel--query, send it in--as my husband always says, "Don't be a talker--be a doer." Well, this is a long comment, but you obviously think about these things, as do I. Thanks again for your thoughtful post. Elizabeth PalladinoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498845843905507548.post-36317563895238367262009-12-11T15:38:54.397-05:002009-12-11T15:38:54.397-05:00Mari,
I can totally relate to your need for positi...Mari,<br />I can totally relate to your need for positive reinforcement and "kudos". But one can't depend on that from friends and family who are not always supportive and considerate of one's feelings. And remember, writers are sensitive souls! I have to say that RWA/NYC is probably my biggest source of constructive feedback and support. When critiquing other writers, I try to be kind and gentle when giving criticism because that is the way I want to be treated. Useful critiquing, yes -- brutal honesty, not so much...<br />Thanks for your sharing, Mari, and keep writing! <br />LisLisbeth Enghttp://www.lisbetheng.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498845843905507548.post-29890845496323797422009-12-11T14:17:16.868-05:002009-12-11T14:17:16.868-05:00Having heard, "you should be a writer," ...Having heard, "you should be a writer," since I was a child, I can totally relate to your post. However, when I dig up my old works of art and re-read, I have to say, mine is mostly crap, regardless of the A's and gold stars. We do indeed need positive input, but it must also be realistic. Great post. Thanks!JStewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18224700351361824518noreply@blogger.com