tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158666145761539419.post7181293450149448487..comments2023-11-03T05:16:57.668-06:00Comments on Through The Looking Glass: Some of the best advice I've ever receivedDawn Iushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01546425873531022196noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158666145761539419.post-80856320278056363912010-10-14T07:39:28.650-06:002010-10-14T07:39:28.650-06:00Thanks JAN. Are you excited about your upcoming co...Thanks JAN. Are you excited about your upcoming conference? I should have registered... Next time :-0)Dawn Iushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546425873531022196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158666145761539419.post-64550608708111160412010-10-13T17:27:51.424-06:002010-10-13T17:27:51.424-06:00It's a good idea to go through notes from conf...It's a good idea to go through notes from conferences and workshops - it reminds us of the good stuff we've learned. good post, thanks!Jan Markleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08317561950719847803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158666145761539419.post-647406839409645902010-10-13T13:49:35.035-06:002010-10-13T13:49:35.035-06:00BLUE - Thanks for stopping by! And you are so righ...BLUE - Thanks for stopping by! And you are so right!Dawn Iushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546425873531022196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158666145761539419.post-85358681786869695622010-10-13T12:16:59.578-06:002010-10-13T12:16:59.578-06:00I love his advice. Nobody can be perfect every day...I love his advice. Nobody can be perfect every day. It's often during the days of crap that we learn the good stuff for the other days. :)Liz Mayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13960276167677132860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158666145761539419.post-10283124156035100452010-10-13T11:16:03.591-06:002010-10-13T11:16:03.591-06:00SUZANNE - Sending you good writing vibes, my dear....SUZANNE - Sending you good writing vibes, my dear. Hugs.<br /><br />BELLE - Yay! Let me know how you make out. I find myself going through the list with every character, breathing a sigh of relief when something clicks :-) Hm. My hubby doesn't find my notebook piles to be much of a treasure...I used to buy a new notebook once a week. Can't anymore, but I admit, I have a problem :-)Dawn Iushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546425873531022196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158666145761539419.post-68312533356405889522010-10-13T11:03:27.694-06:002010-10-13T11:03:27.694-06:00Wonderful! Thanks for posting this. And I just LOV...Wonderful! Thanks for posting this. And I just LOVE the thought of those notebooks of yours - what treasures they are! I'm off to check out that list on how to create sympathetic characters now!Bellehttp://msbookish.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158666145761539419.post-37238137025428629982010-10-13T09:35:18.477-06:002010-10-13T09:35:18.477-06:00The second one is tough, you're right! But it&...The second one is tough, you're right! But it's important. I'm going to do that today and see what comes out. Thanks!Suzanne Casamentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08306151428658707692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158666145761539419.post-52788514089082240952010-10-13T07:28:43.633-06:002010-10-13T07:28:43.633-06:00ROCKSTAR - Fiji! What a wonderful adventure that w...ROCKSTAR - Fiji! What a wonderful adventure that was - one of the best conferences ever. So happy we both made that leap, in more ways than one. xoDawn Iushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546425873531022196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158666145761539419.post-54735674160647567332010-10-13T07:27:29.141-06:002010-10-13T07:27:29.141-06:00HART - I've been toying with NaNo this year. S...HART - I've been toying with NaNo this year. Sigh. I kind of did it last year, but realized after the first week I had too much on my plate. I still do, but it might be the kick in the butt I need. Any NaNo advice?! (And as a new wife and stepmom, I get the "obligated" phase. I haven't been to a conference in a while. Getting the jitters!)Dawn Iushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546425873531022196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158666145761539419.post-4896195641182977712010-10-13T06:24:18.146-06:002010-10-13T06:24:18.146-06:00Very timely advice with NaNoWriMo coming up, yes? ...Very timely advice with NaNoWriMo coming up, yes? I haven't been to conferences, as I've entered writing in the midst of my 'obligated to others' phase of my life, so thank you for passing on the wisdom!Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158666145761539419.post-75305178425845528832010-10-12T21:18:27.820-06:002010-10-12T21:18:27.820-06:00I too, have fond memories of Jim Rollins. How he ...I too, have fond memories of Jim Rollins. How he (and you) tried to talk me into the 20 foot jump in Fiji, and succeeded when the Fijian guide "helped" me down. :-) Seriously, he knows his stuff. Thanks for reminding us!Rockyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05433553777714637069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158666145761539419.post-86926607925412992902010-10-12T18:40:41.449-06:002010-10-12T18:40:41.449-06:00JAMIE - Rocky and I often talk about Bum Glue and ...JAMIE - Rocky and I often talk about Bum Glue and Bryce Courtney. Most inspirational writer pep talk ever. Sigh. I'm glad I found those papers, too. For many reasons <3Dawn Iushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546425873531022196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158666145761539419.post-5139372599235327942010-10-12T17:25:09.994-06:002010-10-12T17:25:09.994-06:00Dawn, do you remember the 'bum glue' one? ...Dawn, do you remember the 'bum glue' one? :-) <br />I witness your creativity soar during these conferences and I can attest to James having a HUGE amd profound effect on you. <br />I'm glad you cleaned out your den and found those papers, I really am. <br />xoJamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11117897722689659041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158666145761539419.post-73888961460320665182010-10-12T15:06:54.302-06:002010-10-12T15:06:54.302-06:00CANDY - um, I don't know if you know HOW to wr...CANDY - um, I don't know if you know HOW to write crap :-)<br /><br />DONNA - The feeling is mutual, sweetheart. LYaWBPuFY <3<br /><br />JESSICA - The poetry you allowed me to read was riddled with specifics and truly popped with life. I love seeing real life examples of how it works!Dawn Iushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546425873531022196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158666145761539419.post-61234725749187391822010-10-12T10:18:40.061-06:002010-10-12T10:18:40.061-06:00That is great advice. Both points are so true. Whe...That is great advice. Both points are so true. Whenever I'm reading my work and feel 'ugh, it sucks', it's more often than not because it's all so 'general'. But then I add specifics, and it comes to life! Great post!Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158666145761539419.post-36799709544844071522010-10-12T09:54:07.134-06:002010-10-12T09:54:07.134-06:00Haha,Me too!
I've been lucky enough, thanks t...Haha,Me too!<br /><br />I've been lucky enough, thanks to Dawn to learn these rules too, and I wouldn't be the writer I am today without your help, Dawn<3Donna Milwardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-158666145761539419.post-24328476413355590372010-10-12T09:16:39.975-06:002010-10-12T09:16:39.975-06:00I will be sure to write crap all day today!!!I will be sure to write crap all day today!!!Candylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08956196611348299424noreply@blogger.com