tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post6844561512895401242..comments2024-03-15T13:33:48.878-04:00Comments on The Shellshank Redemption . . . : IWSG: Does Lightning Ever Strike Twice?Madeline Mora-Summontehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-43292224787459175882013-12-07T17:05:07.131-05:002013-12-07T17:05:07.131-05:00Thanks, Tara! :)Thanks, Tara! :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-84660136875601172712013-12-07T11:37:20.854-05:002013-12-07T11:37:20.854-05:00awesome post!!!
the good, writing accomplishment!
...awesome post!!!<br />the good, writing accomplishment!<br />the bad, all for nought? doubt<br />the ugly, cleaning house alternative<br /><br />the result, a happy ending, promise of new great story! congrats!Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-691633330767687452013-12-06T10:07:13.378-05:002013-12-06T10:07:13.378-05:00I try to remind myself that writing, whether it ev...I try to remind myself that writing, whether it ever sees the light of day or not, is never truly wasted as long we learned something from it. Some days, though, that's easier to believe than others. :) Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-33833372596945099152013-12-06T09:56:18.688-05:002013-12-06T09:56:18.688-05:00I've had similar thoughts myself. Although I ...I've had similar thoughts myself. Although I didn't make the goal this year, the writing time was still valuable. Making writing a priority is a part of accomplishing that dream. Don't lose sight of it, you are already on your way! Cheers!Stacy Posthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06173884527586018375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-56413593671849812272013-12-05T13:28:06.425-05:002013-12-05T13:28:06.425-05:00It really is something when you think about it - i...It really is something when you think about it - in the beginning of November, we have nothing but an idea, maybe a few notes, an outline. By the end of the month, a story that never existed before now lives and breathes. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-30208329335837034492013-12-05T12:14:53.601-05:002013-12-05T12:14:53.601-05:00Yeah, my NaNo novels have always been REALLY rough...Yeah, my NaNo novels have always been REALLY rough, but at least it's something to work with. It's awesome to think that at the end, you've got 50,000 or more words sitting there...from nothing!Jay Noelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04757777693161610861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-84365390228332754722013-12-05T10:57:06.106-05:002013-12-05T10:57:06.106-05:00You should definitely give NaNo a try! They have t...You should definitely give NaNo a try! They have two sessions of Camp NaNo, one in April and one in July, if those times work better. Also, lots of people go the Rebel route - writing a bunch of short stories instead of a novel, etc.Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-88228112851898834862013-12-05T10:11:16.623-05:002013-12-05T10:11:16.623-05:00I'm in awe of anyone who does NaNo. And nothin...I'm in awe of anyone who does NaNo. And nothing you write is ever wasted. That metaphorical lightning will strike again soon I'm sure...Simon Kewinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11537163555998763769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-80312281899795873202013-12-05T08:04:57.397-05:002013-12-05T08:04:57.397-05:00If it was those middle of the night notes, I'd...If it was those middle of the night notes, I'd understand. But these are often middle of the day notes, and I still can't read them. Sigh. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-90630958023445875902013-12-05T08:03:54.023-05:002013-12-05T08:03:54.023-05:00No wonder I rarely ever lived in a clean room/hous...No wonder I rarely ever lived in a clean room/house. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-66116867349887258802013-12-05T03:42:38.362-05:002013-12-05T03:42:38.362-05:00I have similar issues with scribbled notes, especi...I have similar issues with scribbled notes, especially the one ones written in the middle of the night. <br /><br />I think lightning very definitely can strike twice, just have to keep at it.<br /><br />mood<br /><a href="http://moodywriting.blogspot.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">Moody Writing</a> mooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-49976602195468801752013-12-04T22:58:40.100-05:002013-12-04T22:58:40.100-05:00That's WHY we write, right, so we don't ha...That's WHY we write, right, so we don't have to clean house. lol. :) You never know when it's going to be the 'one' this one might be it!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17323788304469008867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-45386415906185621162013-12-04T18:08:59.002-05:002013-12-04T18:08:59.002-05:00What a wonderful reminder, Cynthia! I already do h...What a wonderful reminder, Cynthia! I already do have amazing and loyal fans. Thank you! :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-32485502151275158672013-12-04T18:03:41.862-05:002013-12-04T18:03:41.862-05:00First, congratulations on getting through NaNoWriM...First, congratulations on getting through NaNoWriMo! The month is about laying out the skeleton outline for your book, so if it's not at final draft mode yet, you're absolutely good. My NaNoWriMo draft was really messy when I was done with it last year. I could honestly say I felt happy and sad at the same time while scanning through it. So I think I know how you're feeling.<br /><br />I am hopeful for you that you will continue to make big strides with this current WIP.<br /><br />...Judging by all the comments you receive here, I'd say you already have loyal fans. =)Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912167351889969855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-15155660823543642692013-12-04T17:48:03.807-05:002013-12-04T17:48:03.807-05:00I think believing the bones are there - which I do...I think believing the bones are there - which I do! - is an important step. Thanks for the reminder. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-55252658954264039962013-12-04T17:46:26.583-05:002013-12-04T17:46:26.583-05:00Thank you so much! Your comment really made my day...Thank you so much! Your comment really made my day. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-56799043972414014592013-12-04T17:05:43.550-05:002013-12-04T17:05:43.550-05:00I still have last year's NaNo novel in its fir...I still have last year's NaNo novel in its first draft form. I will attempt to make sense of it one day. I think the NaNo novels that get published are much more the minority than you think they are - like you say, it's a lot of pressure to put on a pile of paper, and yourself. I'm sure you'll find the bones of something amazing, when you start to redraft it :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-32560268649269284762013-12-04T16:05:56.905-05:002013-12-04T16:05:56.905-05:00It's definitely worth your time and all your h...It's definitely worth your time and all your hard work! Your short stories that I've read are beautifully crafted. You have the heart and the soul of a writer. A family and tortoise friendly writer. :)<br />Lightning can strike twice. Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-62190500925730250262013-12-04T15:27:34.235-05:002013-12-04T15:27:34.235-05:00:)
And I still don't know how you balance all...:)<br /><br />And I still don't know how you balance all that you have going on!Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-24977136242045840282013-12-04T15:25:49.185-05:002013-12-04T15:25:49.185-05:00That's what I'm going to do, too - love my...That's what I'm going to do, too - love my messy novel. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-1955859147770474262013-12-04T14:59:27.562-05:002013-12-04T14:59:27.562-05:00HA! You crack me up! But yes... many drafts to do...HA! You crack me up! But yes... many drafts to done for me, and NaNo is only the first. I am currently publishing what was a BuNo (my writing group's June equivalent) for 2012, but that was my 13th book, so I HOPE I have learned something. About half of my NaNo/BuNo attempts will at some point be publishable, but only one of them (BuNo 2009) ever got to 'agented and submission' (not sold).Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-4112137221820695922013-12-04T14:51:19.016-05:002013-12-04T14:51:19.016-05:00Oh, it is definitely more fun to write than to cle...Oh, it is definitely more fun to write than to clean! And I'll keep the Empire State Building in mind.... :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-67414136545141090362013-12-04T14:49:42.468-05:002013-12-04T14:49:42.468-05:00Don't be envious! I don't live THAT close ...Don't be envious! I don't live THAT close - I still have to drive to it. :)<br /><br />Thanks for joining us here at TSR!Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-77126499066632481622013-12-04T14:48:23.014-05:002013-12-04T14:48:23.014-05:00Thanks, Susan! And maybe so.... :)Thanks, Susan! And maybe so.... :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-35393109184951037902013-12-04T14:47:43.213-05:002013-12-04T14:47:43.213-05:00Oh, that's sweet, Julie. Thank you!Oh, that's sweet, Julie. Thank you!Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.com