tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post1145686885931463724..comments2024-02-27T03:36:20.256-07:00Comments on Krista Van Dolzer: Catharsis and EnlightenmentKrista Van Dolzerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08830193414560232842noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-71846375286965805312011-05-11T08:08:37.626-06:002011-05-11T08:08:37.626-06:00That's a skill I'm definitely still workin...That's a skill I'm definitely still working on, how to tell which comments are in sync with your story. Sometimes I feel like if I don't take every bit of their advice, then I'm not taking them seriously.Krista Van Dolzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830193414560232842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-11083647736015331852011-05-11T00:18:36.085-06:002011-05-11T00:18:36.085-06:00Sorting through CP comments is an emotional roller...Sorting through CP comments is an emotional roller coaster for me. And then it's hard to decide which comments are in sync with your story. Good luck!Myrna Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13534358757278599925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-19894985053273057542011-05-03T21:17:02.853-06:002011-05-03T21:17:02.853-06:00LisaAnn, hello! (I just popped over to your blog t...LisaAnn, hello! (I just popped over to your blog to say hello there, too.) Feel free to explore:)Krista Van Dolzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830193414560232842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-9207471196325585782011-05-03T20:06:28.970-06:002011-05-03T20:06:28.970-06:00Hi Krista! I just wandered over from Anita's ...Hi Krista! I just wandered over from Anita's blog, and I look forward to exploring your site further... :)LisaAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02084670148565013397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-80809616010509849702011-05-03T16:34:33.910-06:002011-05-03T16:34:33.910-06:00Thanks for stopping by, sewa mobil.
Bethany, writ...Thanks for stopping by, sewa mobil.<br /><br />Bethany, writers don't have a lot of common traits, but self-doubt seems to be one of them:) I'm just amazed at how quickly we can go from feeling great to feeling crappy about our work.Krista Van Dolzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830193414560232842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-37987899283810645572011-05-03T16:15:34.738-06:002011-05-03T16:15:34.738-06:00Well it's nice to know I'm not the only su...Well it's nice to know I'm not the only sucky writer out there! ;)<br />I'm convinced that if you don't think your work is crap from time to time, you're not doing it right.<br /><br />I just ventured into the beta world myself. Not only is it scary to let other people (gulp, writers) read your stuff--the name alone is a deterrent. Beta's are the meanest, most uncooperative fish ever!Bethany Crandellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08465408035247412662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-34620585052211486002011-05-03T07:53:44.487-06:002011-05-03T07:53:44.487-06:00Nice article, thanks for the information.Nice article, thanks for the information.sewa mobilhttp://griyamobilkita.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-21803785604553587722011-05-02T08:16:06.415-06:002011-05-02T08:16:06.415-06:00Erica, you're so right - toddlers throw tantru...Erica, you're so right - toddlers throw tantrums a lot, but they never dwell on those negative emotions. (I should know; I have two.) They get it out of their systems and move on.<br /><br />So now I'm curious, Kris - how do you keep track of a revision if you don't outline it or make some kind of list? (And thanks for the words of encouragement. I do think I'm an okay writer - some days, at least... :) )<br /><br />Anita, I hope you resolve those first-draft issues quickly. And thank you so much for the award! I'll definitely stop by to check it out.<br /><br />What beautiful words of encouragement, Donna. Thank you.Krista Van Dolzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830193414560232842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-16414727977190035172011-05-01T22:34:47.259-06:002011-05-01T22:34:47.259-06:00The whole process is hard, but just remember the w...The whole process is hard, but just remember the words you produce are a blessing to your readers. go forward...your muse is waitingDonna Tagliaferrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705679077073780322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-34138120100853790862011-05-01T21:26:03.242-06:002011-05-01T21:26:03.242-06:00ack! Don't you hate writer's neurosis? I&#...ack! Don't you hate writer's neurosis? I'm going through something like that myself right now. So know that you're not alone! Although mine isn't a revision thing, it's a first draft thing this time around. Congrats on being so far along w/Bob, and I hope this revision will be THE ONE. <br /><br />BTW, I'm presenting some awards over at my blog tomorrow and you're a recipient of one. PLease stop by if you have time!Anita Grace Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01797870961916148616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-61996191775297307042011-04-30T14:00:09.443-06:002011-04-30T14:00:09.443-06:00I never thought of outlining revisions, what a gre...I never thought of outlining revisions, what a great idea! Good luck getting it all done--and your NOT a terrible writer. But you know that, right?Kristine Asselinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18257286523945921891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-18803894072824828722011-04-30T07:25:34.472-06:002011-04-30T07:25:34.472-06:00Thanks for the link, Krista. Also, if you think ab...Thanks for the link, Krista. Also, if you think about it, toddlers are some of the happiest people around and they tantrum almost daily, so it must be good for you. :)<br /><br />Keep plugging away, you're SO CLOSE!<br />ericaerica and christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13074820593371226159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-1837504842111517352011-04-29T23:31:36.143-06:002011-04-29T23:31:36.143-06:00Janet, glad to know I'm not the only one:)
Ye...Janet, glad to know I'm not the only one:)<br /><br />Yeah, Ben, I wouldn't believe them, either. And all good beta readers generate some level of anxiety in the writers whose manuscripts they read, so I'd say you were just doing your job:)<br /><br />Such a good point, Mindy. We have to learn how to deal with things like this now, because like you said, they don't go away.<br /><br />Exactly, Pam. When you start feeling like the worst writer in the world, it's time to go to bed.<br /><br />"Isn't it amazing that, on the writing-life roller coaster, the distance between ups and downs is so small?" Exactly, Amy!<br /><br />It's my life, too, Read:)Krista Van Dolzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830193414560232842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-56925952439580589882011-04-29T22:19:18.324-06:002011-04-29T22:19:18.324-06:00your blog title is my life!your blog title is my life!Aurora Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08683985157118597158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-41060344035506721262011-04-29T21:35:09.272-06:002011-04-29T21:35:09.272-06:00That is a great plan for tackling revisions, Krist...That is a great plan for tackling revisions, Krista. I hope it goes really well for you. Isn't it amazing that, on the writing-life roller coaster, the distance between ups and downs is so small? You can feel on top of the world about your writing one day and down in the dumps the next. This has to be one of the most emotionally jarring occupations in the world. <br /><br />Hang in there. :) You're great.<br /><br />AmyA.L. Sonnichsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11358456786727534289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-57792983368852615622011-04-29T17:05:29.757-06:002011-04-29T17:05:29.757-06:00Oh yes, I definitely have my emotional breakdown m...Oh yes, I definitely have my emotional breakdown moments. I think it's always good to take a step back in those times, and then come back a little later with hopefully a new perspective. :)Pam Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09872183610393667619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-81414252571949694102011-04-29T16:21:20.865-06:002011-04-29T16:21:20.865-06:00I've read in many places that the author who t...I've read in many places that the author who thinks their work is awesome, is usually dead wrong. Those of us who doubt ourselves are the ones that will work harder to make it better!<br />And (the bad news) it never ends - even now that I'm agented I still read things and think - God! She must've been in a great mood when she signed me!BBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13750774359232145507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-1310174517473306082011-04-29T15:36:42.992-06:002011-04-29T15:36:42.992-06:00I hate to cause anyone stress, but I don't thi...I hate to cause anyone stress, but I don't think there's a way to avoid it without simply saying "Oh, it's perfect!" I'm waiting for someone to say that to me. Actually, I'd never believe it.Ben Spendlovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17715176546668792509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4250988928163509961.post-57403283999899921532011-04-29T14:17:16.215-06:002011-04-29T14:17:16.215-06:00I think we all have those moments. So really, it&#...I think we all have those moments. So really, it's good to get it out, have our cry, and then move forward.<br /><br />Best of luck with Bob! :)Janet Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12688012956157161889noreply@blogger.com