tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.comments2023-09-02T06:33:12.322-05:00Stephanie ScottStephscohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06328839483008086049noreply@blogger.comBlogger3602125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-2327348114857648662016-07-08T09:02:27.378-05:002016-07-08T09:02:27.378-05:00Sounds like you did a good job, even if it was a r...Sounds like you did a good job, even if it was a rough draft you handed him. That's a big WOOT! in my book!Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-46122385940827799362016-07-07T14:58:31.100-05:002016-07-07T14:58:31.100-05:00If you can get a dude to read and enjoy a book aim...If you can get a dude to read and enjoy a book aimed at teen girls, you are doing something right. Rock on!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-78043908813178088932016-07-06T12:54:30.741-05:002016-07-06T12:54:30.741-05:00Stephanie,
That's an awesome story and testimo...Stephanie,<br />That's an awesome story and testimonial! I know there have been times I've started reading a book I thought I'd hate and wound up loving it but I'm drawing this total blank. Maybe because once I get to the end in my mind it's like - well, yeah, I always knew I'd love *that*. How could I not? Revisionist mental history. So true though that we need to expand our horizons and try new things. Also true that the people you know are always the scariest. Maybe that's why they say make new friends and keep the old?<br /><br />Anne from <a href="http://annehiga.com" rel="nofollow">AnneHiga.com</a>Anne Higahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02082512178144412035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-50708942759803955762016-07-06T11:51:57.421-05:002016-07-06T11:51:57.421-05:00Sweet beans! When you can hook someone who ISN'...Sweet beans! When you can hook someone who ISN'T part of your audience, that's a huge success. Way to go! Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-40949422409643851262016-07-06T11:10:05.006-05:002016-07-06T11:10:05.006-05:00I agree. That's the best compliment. I write m...I agree. That's the best compliment. I write multiple genres so I've had people who read one genre decide to try my other books and say the same, "I usually don't like this genre, but..." Always makes my day. Great post and congrats on the accomplishment! ;DLiesel K. Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03860816358217211833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-79329530838509577292016-07-06T10:26:39.028-05:002016-07-06T10:26:39.028-05:00I can't argue with that. A happy moment for su...I can't argue with that. A happy moment for sure. :-)<br /><br /><a href="https://emaginette.wordpress.com/2016/07/05/iwsg-26-over-thinking-it/" rel="nofollow"> Anna from elements of emaginette</a>emaginettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324981140248692448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-71617945354420379462016-06-15T12:35:43.516-05:002016-06-15T12:35:43.516-05:00I LOVE that approach. Goals should be measured wit...I LOVE that approach. Goals should be measured with deadlines. Unfortunately I'm failing all of mine lately--but life happens, eh? I think that accountability factor is huge too.Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-47452746795706261202016-06-07T06:26:02.254-05:002016-06-07T06:26:02.254-05:00I love this! So true. People set goals like, "...I love this! So true. People set goals like, "Get a book published," but that's more of a long-term hope than an actual goal. As someone explained to me once, goals have to be something we can control, so it would be "send out three queries a month" rather than "get published."Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-46870627477947714012016-06-06T15:08:12.558-05:002016-06-06T15:08:12.558-05:00I've heard of SMART goals. Makes perfect sense...I've heard of SMART goals. Makes perfect sense too.<br /><br />There was a time when I managed 15 minutes of prompt-based, free writing exercises every day which totalled about 200 odd words, besides other writing I may have tackled on the day. <br />That worked well for me. Almost like a warm up session. I think it lasted for about 4 months and then life got in the way...<br />I need to get back to that.<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-6271157837542030455.post-33325339140903196002016-06-04T01:02:59.292-05:002016-06-04T01:02:59.292-05:00Time chunks work really well for me too! A focused...Time chunks work really well for me too! A focused 20 or 30 minutes is way better than scattered multitasking.Stephscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328839483008086049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-66049185095893731852016-06-04T01:02:15.936-05:002016-06-04T01:02:15.936-05:00Bikini season means nothing to me, but same as you...Bikini season means nothing to me, but same as you, challenge goals work for me, and planning to attend my workout classes. I'm in online challenge groups sometimes to check in with others who have health and workout goals. So valuable!Stephscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328839483008086049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-58776458054804958612016-06-03T09:53:15.579-05:002016-06-03T09:53:15.579-05:00Stephanie, that is a good, solid goal. I really ne...Stephanie, that is a good, solid goal. I really need to work on something like that. My schedule has been upended lately with health/family situations, (milestone birthday, sale of my childhood home with me picking up old mementos, etc.) but I'm trying to get back on that horse. My goals right now are mostly time oriented. Spend an hour working on ____. Finishing writing/editing specific increments does sound like a good plan. Thanks!Anne Higahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02082512178144412035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-80948751046826058652016-06-02T23:45:27.939-05:002016-06-02T23:45:27.939-05:00Great idea!
For me, it's not the goal itself,...Great idea!<br /><br />For me, it's not the goal itself, but the deadline that matters. A deadline with external pressure is best, maybe because I'm a journalist who's used to having deadlines set by editors. Or perhaps I'm good at journalism because that pressure always suited me--who knows?<br /><br />For instance, getting in better shape for bikini season doesn't work for me. But setting up a physical challenge on a certain date with my kickboxing instructor does. The more pressure, the better!J.H. Moncrieffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045467689291025137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-87527854697657012302016-06-02T21:33:04.684-05:002016-06-02T21:33:04.684-05:00I'm joining the Playwrights' Center, and I...I'm joining the Playwrights' Center, and I'm going to work harder at creating something new.Mary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051735579638637382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-35626676138474609562016-06-02T14:59:01.929-05:002016-06-02T14:59:01.929-05:00That makes sense. Breaks it down into manageable g...That makes sense. Breaks it down into manageable goals.<br />Daily word count works best for me.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-1585304965751781042016-06-01T18:23:59.001-05:002016-06-01T18:23:59.001-05:00Excellent examples, Stephanie. Setting SMART goals...Excellent examples, Stephanie. Setting SMART goals are so much better than vague ones.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-85530859190119624472016-06-01T17:35:21.134-05:002016-06-01T17:35:21.134-05:00That's a great idea. I don't do pre-writin...That's a great idea. I don't do pre-writing often enough before I write, but I hear that's an excellent idea.Stephscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328839483008086049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-63505691261151416022016-06-01T17:29:50.269-05:002016-06-01T17:29:50.269-05:00Looks like you're on a roll. Keep it up. :-)
...Looks like you're on a roll. Keep it up. :-)<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-6271157837542030455.post-86072266070122964182016-06-01T14:23:29.129-05:002016-06-01T14:23:29.129-05:00I like this idea. I tend to make loose goals far t...I like this idea. I tend to make loose goals far too often, but found some success when I made a goal to write three (unedited, unfiltered)paragraphs each morning before I dove into any WIP. That tiny goal made all the difference in my attitude and my writing. <br /><br />https://ryanscarty.wordpress.com/Ryan Cartyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14431305960672470468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-56881935545435175162016-06-01T12:38:25.142-05:002016-06-01T12:38:25.142-05:00We used to use SMART goals at work. They can be re...We used to use SMART goals at work. They can be really useful way to focus someone on what they are actually going to achieve and how they'll know that they've achieved it. Hadn't thought about applying it to writing - good food for thought.<br /><br />Cheers - Ellen | http://thecynicalsailor.blogspot.com/The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-1963461335594305322016-06-01T12:19:17.703-05:002016-06-01T12:19:17.703-05:00Great idea to have a SMART goal and to have an acc...Great idea to have a SMART goal and to have an accountability partner! A goal reached is the best gift to yourself! Sand Castles and Snow Fortshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07447026893775380783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-15883359657294858892016-05-06T09:06:53.484-05:002016-05-06T09:06:53.484-05:00I have to admit, I wasn't a big fan of the new...I have to admit, I wasn't a big fan of the new Star Wars either, but I did love Rey. She totally carried that role and I hope she's in more of the future ones. Also the teensy new robot, so cute. Love-loved the new robot. Do you think Rey is related to Luke? I still refuse to believe Han is really dead. I don't buy that whole falling down the shaft thing, sorry! No body, no crime. Also I think it will be a really awesome reversal when Kylo Ren comes back to the light side. Because (in my happy thoughts) he didn't really kill his father AND there has to be some really good reveal there. Okay so maybe I got kind of into it. But come on that ending. Hi dad (I mean Luke), here's your saber. And credits. What?? No conversation. No, hi Rey, been waiting for you. There was too much happening without explaining what was going on. That's what I didn't really like about it. And yet, I find myself really wanting to know these things. Darn it.Anne Higahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02082512178144412035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-30234733795598231862016-05-05T08:09:18.353-05:002016-05-05T08:09:18.353-05:00I am a huge Star Wars fan, and have been since the...I am a huge Star Wars fan, and have been since the first one came out in theaters (yes, I am old ;)). It was funny, I really had fun with the most recent one (except for Han) while I was watching it. But then later, after the emotions wore off, I saw all the problems with it. Which is actually a point in and of itself--our books are about how we make the reader feel :). Thanks for a thought provoking blog!Marie Andreashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11422636765580836358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-69344198686670833292016-05-04T22:13:45.787-05:002016-05-04T22:13:45.787-05:00Oh my, I'm not sure what to say. Don't kno...Oh my, I'm not sure what to say. Don't know much about Star Wars though I saw the original or the first one ... the Harrison Ford/Carrie Fisher one. See, I don't even know how to talk about it. :( Thanks for visiting my blog!Jessica Fergusonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320362797117599955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271157837542030455.post-89503273411376875362016-05-04T20:31:58.569-05:002016-05-04T20:31:58.569-05:00I am a big Star Wars fan from way back when. I lik...I am a big Star Wars fan from way back when. I liked the newest movie, but I didn't love it. I did like Rey though. I liked how strong she is and how she quietly brave. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05697412264806977992noreply@blogger.com