tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post8457789779673859842..comments2024-03-18T23:49:07.106+00:00Comments on Nick Wilford, Speculative Author: IWSG November 2015Nick Wilfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-76410958423795814702015-11-17T13:53:02.902+00:002015-11-17T13:53:02.902+00:00Hi, I'm catching up on reading blogs and posts...Hi, I'm catching up on reading blogs and posts from IWSG. Good for you for submitting a short story for the Anthology. I branched out of my comfort zone and did the same. Keep writing and working out the technology glitches. That can really set you back. Good to hear from you! I'll check out the duel next.<br />Mary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089502829581772836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-25696767732260758552015-11-11T18:07:05.458+00:002015-11-11T18:07:05.458+00:00I never got around to the IWSG anthology story, bu...I never got around to the IWSG anthology story, but that's pretty much the story of my life these days.<br /><br />It does seem like we can get massively disconnected from the blogging world when we step a way for a while. Mostly I think it's somewhat of an illusion because we can fall back in pretty quickly if we stay active in the blogging seen when we come back.<br /><br />Arlee Bird<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-19178857155149386202015-11-09T14:46:45.058+00:002015-11-09T14:46:45.058+00:00Writing definitely has its ups and down. You'l...Writing definitely has its ups and down. You'll get back into the groove. Good luck!Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-11573187458311123382015-11-07T01:59:03.454+00:002015-11-07T01:59:03.454+00:00I often feel disconnected from the blogosphere, to...I often feel disconnected from the blogosphere, too. It can be so hard to stay caught up sometimes, even without tech problems. Best of luck getting back into the swing of blogging and writing!Heather R. Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04309060285955963459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-28267308989142889762015-11-07T01:54:39.338+00:002015-11-07T01:54:39.338+00:00That is awesome your editing business is keeping y...That is awesome your editing business is keeping you busy. Good luck finding those drafts. I have learned to save backups the hard way a couple times, but now I'm pretty good about it. Thanks for the reminder about saving backups. I entered the IWSG contest and that is one of the stories I haven't backed up. Good luck with the contest!Shell Flowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08127004188099765270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-4643705853341213672015-11-06T19:28:06.324+00:002015-11-06T19:28:06.324+00:00Sounds like you have a lot of possibilities out th...Sounds like you have a lot of possibilities out there. I think we have to face the fact that this is a long journey and we don't have to complete it overnight. Some months we'll work on some things, some months we'll work on others, and some months we won't work at all!Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-33311779076007156362015-11-06T14:40:05.560+00:002015-11-06T14:40:05.560+00:00Life is definitely full of swings and roundabouts....Life is definitely full of swings and roundabouts. You take the good with the bad. But reading through your post, it seems like you've had a lot of good happening - like your short story placement! Cheers - EllenThe Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-89610239409995489852015-11-06T11:47:56.084+00:002015-11-06T11:47:56.084+00:00Hi Nick - so pleased to see you around again ... t...Hi Nick - so pleased to see you around again ... the techie things are so difficult aren't they. I hope they all get cleared up and clarified.<br /><br />I'm so pleased the editing is going along smoothly and that will lead you into blogging more often/regularly ... <br /><br />Take care and all the best - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-29510244301688196592015-11-06T06:01:55.299+00:002015-11-06T06:01:55.299+00:00It can be hard to get back to regular creating aft...It can be hard to get back to regular creating after a long period of not writing, or only editing and revising, but it gets easier the longer we do it. Good luck with the contests you've submitted to.Carrie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810154378449825641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-87959548846712714262015-11-06T00:50:57.448+00:002015-11-06T00:50:57.448+00:00Congrats! I love good news. Hope things get better...Congrats! I love good news. Hope things get better with the tech situation. =)E. Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06634213563563094173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-59379691739931560272015-11-05T23:06:12.586+00:002015-11-05T23:06:12.586+00:00Sounds like you're more or less enjoying a dif...Sounds like you're more or less enjoying a different kind of busy these days - good for you! If it brings you peace and happiness it's well worth a few temporary out of the norm experiences :-)<br />A routine. I do like the sound of that!diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-26783874175851898912015-11-05T16:10:29.010+00:002015-11-05T16:10:29.010+00:00It's okay to take a break from a major story, ...It's okay to take a break from a major story, especially one you've been working on and are heavily invested in. Chances are very good that the more time you have to think about it, the more insights you'll have about the story and therefore the better it'll be once you return to it. As writers we're always torn between allegiance to our first thoughts and the ability to trust later ones. We walk a fine line, because the truth is always somewhere in the middle.Tony Laplumehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07854455859399339169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-66718585508311687352015-11-05T04:03:17.150+00:002015-11-05T04:03:17.150+00:00I think you're doing awesome!!!
Happy Writing!...I think you're doing awesome!!!<br />Happy Writing!Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-57246625740900220372015-11-05T03:51:17.247+00:002015-11-05T03:51:17.247+00:00Ups and downs denotes progress :) No, I did not ge...Ups and downs denotes progress :) No, I did not get a submission to the IWSG anthology. Couldn't make the word count. I think I was distracted by too many things. there will be another opportunity, I'm sure.<br /><br />Congrats on all the writing and editing you are keeping up with. Hope all goes well with your computer fixes.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-17513201660713558392015-11-05T02:46:49.920+00:002015-11-05T02:46:49.920+00:00That's the trick, isn't it? To let the goo...That's the trick, isn't it? To let the good outweigh the bad. Sorry things have been so tricky for you, but I hope things work out soon. And speaking of which, it's probably time for me to backup my computer again, too...Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-62956858502276552192015-11-05T01:05:37.882+00:002015-11-05T01:05:37.882+00:00I think letting the good outweigh the bad is a goo...I think letting the good outweigh the bad is a good mindset to have :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-40796794246920031592015-11-05T00:10:14.147+00:002015-11-05T00:10:14.147+00:00Ouch to the tech problems. They're so frustrat...Ouch to the tech problems. They're so frustrating. Sounds like you have a lot of positive things happening.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.susangourley.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Susan Says</a>Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-35640629764176311472015-11-04T23:17:52.193+00:002015-11-04T23:17:52.193+00:00Sounds familiar. I haven't written heaps eithe...Sounds familiar. I haven't written heaps either, but I'm getting small stuff done and it's those little victories I can celebrate.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-82999438477137908702015-11-04T22:09:40.585+00:002015-11-04T22:09:40.585+00:00Yes, that is the writing life. I think we should l...Yes, that is the writing life. I think we should let go of the guilt for doing what we can do. It's good enough. Life happens and it's OK to engage with life. I've had an off year. It happens. M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-4693200806259221732015-11-04T22:05:41.563+00:002015-11-04T22:05:41.563+00:00Letting the good out weight the bad...such an impo...Letting the good out weight the bad...such an important phrase. The fact that you know you can choose to do that bodes well for you. Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-12385790874884176062015-11-04T21:52:11.130+00:002015-11-04T21:52:11.130+00:00Ups and downs, that's for sure! I'm having...Ups and downs, that's for sure! I'm having the same feelings here as well, highs and lows. Hopefully you can squeeze more writing in soon and finish your series!! :)Cortney Pearsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00774060537148628453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-82167890158642655472015-11-04T21:13:06.300+00:002015-11-04T21:13:06.300+00:00Oh no. I hate it when laptops wig out. There's...Oh no. I hate it when laptops wig out. There's never a good time for that, especially for writers. Good luck with writing. I know how hard it cam be to be able to get the words out.J E Oneilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09780097298061829471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-76776993384842964662015-11-04T20:38:36.461+00:002015-11-04T20:38:36.461+00:00Yes, that's pretty much how writing life goes ...Yes, that's pretty much how writing life goes - lows followed by highs followed by lows... and then a few more highs. I'm not great at backing up multiple copies either - I hope you get to Part 2 soon :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-58107609501806145972015-11-04T18:10:29.986+00:002015-11-04T18:10:29.986+00:00It it makes you feel better, I haven't done a ...It it makes you feel better, I haven't done a ton of writing in the last year either. Granted, my creative brain goes down the toilet when I'm pregnant, but that was only half the year. I guess sleep deprivation accounts for the next six months. Time to get back on track, eh? Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-55087951990158719712015-11-04T18:06:26.056+00:002015-11-04T18:06:26.056+00:00Still sounds like a good year, just different from...Still sounds like a good year, just different from what you'd planned.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com