tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post8349116702918834173..comments2023-10-28T13:13:36.073+01:00Comments on The Word Is...: IWSG (February 2018)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-23568305619740666882018-02-16T19:25:33.123+00:002018-02-16T19:25:33.123+00:00Thanks for visiting Stephen and for your kind word...Thanks for visiting Stephen and for your kind words. I visited your blog but my comment wouldn't publish for some reason. Keep on writing too!Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-79018990021954214772018-02-16T19:23:55.815+00:002018-02-16T19:23:55.815+00:00Thanks, Nick. I have managed to add another couple...Thanks, Nick. I have managed to add another couple of thousand words this week. Creeping forwards!Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-92203017886722377182018-02-15T14:21:03.576+00:002018-02-15T14:21:03.576+00:00Keep on writing even if it's a short story. Th...Keep on writing even if it's a short story. That's what I'm doing these days.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-78722060231742246562018-02-15T14:20:26.015+00:002018-02-15T14:20:26.015+00:00I have fantasy or the paranormal in all my stories...I have fantasy or the paranormal in all my stories. Life is too boring without them.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-85296115729387184292018-02-15T14:17:48.928+00:002018-02-15T14:17:48.928+00:00Just like Esme, hang in there and it'll all wo...Just like Esme, hang in there and it'll all work out, hopefully. I do find writing the ending can be daunting as you try to tie everything together in a way that is both neat and exciting, but it's a great feeling when you do get there. And if it's not right, the editing stage will take care of it, which you say you enjoy. Good luck!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-16586767460818680792018-02-15T01:59:07.079+00:002018-02-15T01:59:07.079+00:00Hi Suzanne - you'll sort things and the words ...Hi Suzanne - you'll sort things and the words will come ... give yourself a break completely without worrying?! Take care and all will be well - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-71465983080272895022018-02-10T04:11:23.239+00:002018-02-10T04:11:23.239+00:00Myth and folklore are fun to weave into a story I&...Myth and folklore are fun to weave into a story I'm currently working these themes into a setting of the year 2099 but the myth and folklore come from visiting alien species.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-34986239421661893582018-02-10T00:02:31.418+00:002018-02-10T00:02:31.418+00:00Oh, boy, do I know know you feel. I'm about 10...Oh, boy, do I know know you feel. I'm about 10K away from finishing my suspense/mystery. Sadly, I started it 3 years ago. Worse: I remember when I thought 2 years was horrendous. I hope you get back in the grove soon, Suzanne. It's not good to feel down on ourselves. Have a piece of chocolate every day. I swear it helps. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-19796647401294837852018-02-09T20:04:28.513+00:002018-02-09T20:04:28.513+00:00I hope you feel more encouraged soon, Suzanne. You...I hope you feel more encouraged soon, Suzanne. You can do it.Think of how much happier you'll be when you finish the last page.Deanie Humphrys-Dunnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01158137427355179676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-16750670448671910492018-02-09T12:18:55.356+00:002018-02-09T12:18:55.356+00:00I hope that your writing mojo returns soon! You ar...I hope that your writing mojo returns soon! You are so close to the end...just hang in there... you can do it!<br /><a href="http://writer-in-transit.co.za/" rel="nofollow">Writer In Transit</a>Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-84413713678127853692018-02-08T02:40:57.965+00:002018-02-08T02:40:57.965+00:00You'll do it. If you don't believe in your...You'll do it. If you don't believe in yourself--believe in me. ;-)<br /><br /><a href="http://emaginette.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow"> Anna from elements of emaginette</a>emaginettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324981140248692448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-43846295970206091852018-02-07T21:52:44.947+00:002018-02-07T21:52:44.947+00:00I feel exactly the same way. I haven't been ab...I feel exactly the same way. I haven't been able to get into a writing groove and I've been pretty down because of it. Hope you get back into it soon. You're so close to the end!Sarah Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481750127533816819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-24547112922655707262018-02-07T21:06:16.604+00:002018-02-07T21:06:16.604+00:00So maybe just start by writing a short story or da...So maybe just start by writing a short story or day in the life of a character--just for fun. I find once the words get flowing, all trepidation disappears. You've got this!Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-41326863308005324982018-02-07T20:49:59.778+00:002018-02-07T20:49:59.778+00:00You certainly can, Suzanne. I berate myself a lot ...You certainly can, Suzanne. I berate myself a lot for not finding time to get back to my memoir about going to college with 5 kids in tow. We need to breathe and just keep at it. At least that's what I try to do. All the luck, my dear!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-15616436340612789892018-02-07T20:26:09.010+00:002018-02-07T20:26:09.010+00:00Good luck getting back on track with your writing!...Good luck getting back on track with your writing! I know exactly how you feel, I've been struggling to get back into the groove for months now. You can do it!Laura Clipsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02748489198957473503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-63267898103129292302018-02-07T20:03:56.828+00:002018-02-07T20:03:56.828+00:00Push yourself, Suzanne!! Only 10k. You can do it, ...Push yourself, Suzanne!! Only 10k. You can do it, and then you'll jump for joy. Remember that saying the first draft is crap, then the real story begins to shape up, or something like that. Good Bones for the first draft and then you can edit away....Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-74010571579174054482018-02-07T18:25:47.818+00:002018-02-07T18:25:47.818+00:00I can relate. I didn't do much writing at all ...I can relate. I didn't do much writing at all last year, and only wrote during the first few days of January. I'm struggling to get back into it big time.<br /><br />And owl witch sounds really neat, though.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-19227431237651838892018-02-07T15:54:50.679+00:002018-02-07T15:54:50.679+00:00You'll get there! Don't expect the words t...You'll get there! Don't expect the words to be perfect, that's what editing's for. Good luck!<br />Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-91988094052936727192018-02-07T14:54:55.726+00:002018-02-07T14:54:55.726+00:00Don't give up. Just write something: anything!...Don't give up. Just write something: anything! It will all work out in the end. Julia Thorleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00485301135194085398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-37635730149081297842018-02-07T12:35:55.940+00:002018-02-07T12:35:55.940+00:00Those final words will come. Don't get stresse...Those final words will come. Don't get stressed and just let it happen.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-46725448598918799942018-02-07T08:57:54.225+00:002018-02-07T08:57:54.225+00:00An example of me making up my own folklore! Thanks...An example of me making up my own folklore! Thanks for the encouragement, Heather.Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-16007215602631213882018-02-07T08:56:45.540+00:002018-02-07T08:56:45.540+00:00I think I just need to get started, I'm determ...I think I just need to get started, I'm determined to finish so need to push on! Thanks, Natalie.Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-54569824976550113832018-02-07T08:55:30.642+00:002018-02-07T08:55:30.642+00:00Thanks, Elizabeth. Thanks for the advice I think I...Thanks, Elizabeth. Thanks for the advice I think I might give this a try.Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-43245962708351005762018-02-07T08:54:44.372+00:002018-02-07T08:54:44.372+00:00Hehe, indeed we do!Hehe, indeed we do!Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-70170494610655368422018-02-07T08:51:41.865+00:002018-02-07T08:51:41.865+00:00Indeed we do, best wishes, Yvonne.Indeed we do, best wishes, Yvonne.Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.com