tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post6633471457941449618..comments2024-01-17T00:09:34.642-08:00Comments on Jenni Enzor: ISWG: From the Mind to the PageJennihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-65311398030945640502016-05-04T11:43:38.155-07:002016-05-04T11:43:38.155-07:00They're well deserved. =)They're well deserved. =)Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-10943067216324902702016-04-10T14:08:46.535-07:002016-04-10T14:08:46.535-07:00Kudos to you! I think figuring this out saves a lo...Kudos to you! I think figuring this out saves a lot of us from going crazy, actually. For me, the most important thing is writing what feels right and then connecting with an audience. It's truly a terrific feeling. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06317095707905133969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-32272221259920810392016-04-08T08:29:23.743-07:002016-04-08T08:29:23.743-07:00Thanks for stopping by, Kathryn! Glad to hear I...Thanks for stopping by, Kathryn! Glad to hear I'm not the only one who struggles with this.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-86195940609970029632016-04-08T08:28:15.903-07:002016-04-08T08:28:15.903-07:00Thank, Liza. Your words mean a lot. I feel like I ...Thank, Liza. Your words mean a lot. I feel like I just got a shot of confidence! :)Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-5611540873686277752016-04-08T04:08:31.139-07:002016-04-08T04:08:31.139-07:00I am willing to bet your two year break to focus o...I am willing to bet your two year break to focus on writing the story the way you wanted to convey it has turned you into one of Lamott's Lighthouses. When you submit this one, agents will see that too.Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-75289219507726423282016-04-07T10:33:43.030-07:002016-04-07T10:33:43.030-07:00You're so right that you have to write what yo...You're so right that you have to write what you want to write not what you think others want. I've struggled with that as well. I love the Anne Lamott quote.kjmckendryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534751311630921447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-44647922664727790292016-04-07T09:01:08.973-07:002016-04-07T09:01:08.973-07:00Great quote from Anne Lamott! I read the book, but...Great quote from Anne Lamott! I read the book, but don't remember that one. <br /><br /><br />@mirymom1 from<br /><a href="http://samanthabryant.com" rel="nofollow">Balancing Act</a><br />Samantha Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-50934505297384115772016-04-06T14:51:41.672-07:002016-04-06T14:51:41.672-07:00Ooh, I love the research part too! That's my p...Ooh, I love the research part too! That's my problem though. Sometimes I'd rather research than write. :) Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-9409552491885275262016-04-06T14:51:03.224-07:002016-04-06T14:51:03.224-07:00Thank, Vijaya, for your encouraging words. I feel ...Thank, Vijaya, for your encouraging words. I feel like I can do this now. :) You're so right about the right time coming. My rejections have taught me so much.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-45131512507261499012016-04-06T13:33:06.510-07:002016-04-06T13:33:06.510-07:00Oh, to be at this stage ... it is really wonderful...Oh, to be at this stage ... it is really wonderful. To have written and grown and now ready to share with the wider world. Congratulations!!!<br /><br />After hundreds of rejections, I am now thankful for them. And so, when the time is right, the story will be published. Good luck and God bless as you enter this phase!Vijayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876606729146077830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-2738191412261038792016-04-06T13:25:38.325-07:002016-04-06T13:25:38.325-07:00Yes, write for the joy of it. Sounds like you have...Yes, write for the joy of it. Sounds like you have a strong handle on it all. Good for you! I love all the research that goes into my WIP and weaving the story with the facts bit by bit. Tabatha Morrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09534531240449672811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-81311347152820591852016-04-06T09:54:24.091-07:002016-04-06T09:54:24.091-07:00Thanks, Natalie. That's what I'm hoping fo...Thanks, Natalie. That's what I'm hoping for too, but trying to enjoy the journey so far.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-3313013908347855702016-04-06T09:53:55.808-07:002016-04-06T09:53:55.808-07:00That's encouraging to hear, Sheri. I know what...That's encouraging to hear, Sheri. I know what you mean about the book/coffee thing. Writers are underappreciated in our culture!Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-45543217679515875712016-04-06T09:52:35.599-07:002016-04-06T09:52:35.599-07:00Thanks, Patricia! I'm encouraged to hear it wo...Thanks, Patricia! I'm encouraged to hear it worked for you too. :)Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-78910881384105336172016-04-06T09:51:59.753-07:002016-04-06T09:51:59.753-07:00Thank you, Kristin! Your sweet words mean a lot.Thank you, Kristin! Your sweet words mean a lot.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-73281296496420606192016-04-06T09:51:22.796-07:002016-04-06T09:51:22.796-07:00Oh, thank you, Crystal! I so appreciate your kind ...Oh, thank you, Crystal! I so appreciate your kind words.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-19204175639420754642016-04-06T09:49:41.545-07:002016-04-06T09:49:41.545-07:00So true, Alex.So true, Alex.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-235872253654266222016-04-06T09:49:26.563-07:002016-04-06T09:49:26.563-07:00Oh, you really need to read it, Leandra! I put it ...Oh, you really need to read it, Leandra! I put it off for so long myself, and it's so inspiring (and funny).Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-8134769478099063732016-04-06T09:10:31.293-07:002016-04-06T09:10:31.293-07:00Yay! I love that you wrote a book for you—somethin...Yay! I love that you wrote a book for you—something that portrays exactly what you want to say. Sounds like this could be the one!! And even if it's not, you ARE a real writer. Good luck with the rest of your revisions! Kristin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119967346326579747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-35651503543593478112016-04-06T08:55:54.345-07:002016-04-06T08:55:54.345-07:00Nice. I think it takes a significant amount of pra...Nice. I think it takes a significant amount of practice to get to the point where you're communicating what you want to on paper. It takes years of dedication to be able to dictate the prose rather than the prose determining how the story will go. When you reach that magical point as a writer, you're empowered to do anything. Way to celebrate your victories.<br /><br /><a href="http://crystalcollier.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Crystal Collier</a>Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-72466430021895182982016-04-06T08:03:42.386-07:002016-04-06T08:03:42.386-07:00Sounds like you have found your writing voice and ...Sounds like you have found your writing voice and that is beautiful. I stop submitting four years ago because I knew I have to find my own voice. All the best for your manuscript.<br />Shalom,<br />Patricia @ <a href="http://patgarciaandeverythingmustchange.com/" rel="nofollow">EverythingMustChange</a>Pat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-65780340924791141352016-04-06T07:05:32.001-07:002016-04-06T07:05:32.001-07:00Well said! Besides, if we don't love what we&#...Well said! Besides, if we don't love what we've written, no one else will either.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-90661654525156367192016-04-06T05:33:46.328-07:002016-04-06T05:33:46.328-07:00Okay, I love that quote from Anne Lamott! Maybe I ...Okay, I love that quote from Anne Lamott! Maybe I should finally get around to reading Bird by Bird. I've felt that for a long time too, about being a 'real writer'. It's no fun! Glad to know you've managed to overcome that feeling- maybe I can too. =)Leandra Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00381034024025750992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-12926206778653857342016-04-06T04:51:22.500-07:002016-04-06T04:51:22.500-07:00I totally understand your evolved thinking/feeling...I totally understand your evolved thinking/feeling about being validated. I felt the same way at the beginning of my writing journey. Now, although it would be nice to have others fully see/understand the work this craft takes, it's not as important to me. (Still bugs me though when people are willing to bay $5 for a coffee but not a book.)S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101126112369382176.post-68515509874842093952016-04-06T03:48:07.691-07:002016-04-06T03:48:07.691-07:00I think you've got it right in focusing on the...I think you've got it right in focusing on the writing and not getting an agent that you cannot control. And if you persevere, chances are you will reach that goal too.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.com