tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post5061233465658375894..comments2024-03-26T22:57:41.830-04:00Comments on Writers On The Move: More Help for New Writers - PatienceKaren Cioffihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15492421057039326702noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-64484402729874641702015-05-31T14:33:35.708-04:002015-05-31T14:33:35.708-04:00Kathleen, you hit on three important elements ever...Kathleen, you hit on three important elements every writer needs" a blog, knowledge (ongoing), and patience. Your example of "The African Queen" is a great example of persistence, which is another writing element all writers need. :)Karen Cioffihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15492421057039326702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-4656518087290110032015-05-28T08:27:34.971-04:002015-05-28T08:27:34.971-04:00Thanks, Carolyn. I know this to be true. I always ...Thanks, Carolyn. I know this to be true. I always think of "The African Queen" when that boat is stuck and they get so tired of paddling - and the camera pulls back to what they can't see - feet away from the open sea. <br /><br />Never. Give. Up.Kathleen Moultonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11838396814110784284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-63400737280005511162015-05-27T23:40:33.742-04:002015-05-27T23:40:33.742-04:00Kathy and Deb: Team that inspiration and motivatio...Kathy and Deb: Team that inspiration and motivation with persistence! I can't tell you how many writers I've seen give up on either writing or marketing just before all their hard work was going to start paying big dividents. (-:<br />Best,<br />Carolyn Howard-Johnson <br />Multi Award-Winning Author of the HowToDoItFrugally series for writers including the second edition of The Frugal Carolyn Howard-Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041591136206289558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-52075781829488051442015-05-27T15:11:08.471-04:002015-05-27T15:11:08.471-04:00Debra, thanks! I like the Edison quote.
Debra, thanks! I like the Edison quote. <br /><br />Kathleen Moultonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11838396814110784284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-25079717026997321402015-05-27T11:28:16.091-04:002015-05-27T11:28:16.091-04:00Your post provides a good dose of motivation for w...Your post provides a good dose of motivation for writers. I'd like to share three quotes from those souls who EARNED their triumphs: <br /><br />1. "People often say motivation doesn't last. Neither does bathing -- that's why we recommend it daily." Zig Ziglar<br /><br />2. "Everything comes to he who hustles while he waits." Thomas Edison<br /><br />3.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15998339852029648948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-44711907178397386782015-05-27T08:49:45.460-04:002015-05-27T08:49:45.460-04:00Annie, I feel so privileged to get a comment from ...Annie, I feel so privileged to get a comment from you. : )<br /><br />Good point- more writing and less checking for feedback!Kathleen Moultonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11838396814110784284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-88243514109434630342015-05-27T06:16:36.609-04:002015-05-27T06:16:36.609-04:00Dear Kathy, another wise and wonderful post and so...Dear Kathy, another wise and wonderful post and so true--we keep wanting the quick fix and instant feedback. If I did more writing and less checking for feedback, I'd do far more and build opportunities for greater results. :-) Anne Duguid Knolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10332742931248440319noreply@blogger.com