tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post3175219465886717052..comments2024-02-12T15:15:51.364+02:00Comments on The Five Year Project: Keeping yourself InspiredMisha Gerrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-9009215677816804342012-07-31T09:03:50.686+02:002012-07-31T09:03:50.686+02:00Michelle, thanks. I learn a lot from other blogger...Michelle, thanks. I learn a lot from other bloggers too.<br /><br />Johanna, inspiration perks up our creativity, on the days we feel low, our writing suffers.<br /><br />Lydia, thanks.<br /><br />Madeline, yes, if we lack a faith in our abilities, how will we convince people that we can tell good stories.<br /><br />Ciara, thanks.<br /><br />Bethie, at times it does feel that someone else is writing through us.<br /><br />Traci, thanks.<br /><br />Precy, getting an agent does not put an end to our insecurities, maybe it just relaxes us that one part of our journey to publication is over. There will still be many more hurdles to cross.<br /><br />Karen, yes, other writers and bloggers sure are a huge blessing. Their support is invaluable.<br /><br />Lynda, I said that from experience. Whenever I feel low, I end up meeting a reader who asks when my next book will be out, or they ask what am I writing now. It kind of cheers me up that someone is looking out for my next book :)<br /><br />Leslie, when our work is out there in the world, we feel naked and vulnerable, thinking of all the reactions it will get. <br /><br />Misha, thanks once again for giving me this wonderful opportunity.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-73441570118063094942012-07-31T09:02:29.930+02:002012-07-31T09:02:29.930+02:00This comment has been removed by the author.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-87627142699904611712012-07-30T05:05:02.388+02:002012-07-30T05:05:02.388+02:00Thank you, Rachna. I agree that it is always tough...Thank you, Rachna. I agree that it is always tough to put yourself out there creatively since we are in our art.Leslie S. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122865337924270039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-58145643695764156212012-07-29T10:46:10.678+02:002012-07-29T10:46:10.678+02:00"Do we have a right to deprive those people o..."Do we have a right to deprive those people of inspiration, entertainment or bonding, because of our low self-esteem?" Ha, I hadn't thought of it that way. I love this way of thinking. Wonderful post, Rachna! Loved it.<br />Thanks, Misha for hosting Rachna.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-11619495634190758432012-07-29T02:41:07.592+02:002012-07-29T02:41:07.592+02:00I appreciate this, thank you Rachna, for sharing, ...I appreciate this, thank you Rachna, for sharing, and Misha, for hosting! One thing I am especially grateful for is other writers and bloggers who always encourage me on the journey.Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-55616145853870793852012-07-29T00:08:44.102+02:002012-07-29T00:08:44.102+02:00So true! You've got to believe in yourself; ot...So true! You've got to believe in yourself; otherwise, how can you expect others to believe in you? Great post, Rachna! Also, even when you have an agent, the insecurity does not end there. You still need to worry about getting an editor/publisher's attention. And once you get a book deal, and your book is published, the insecurity still won't end. You'll have to worry about readers' reviews and receptions of your book. So really, the best thing to do is keep that inspiration alive and believe in yourself. Easier said than done, I know, but it's the only way to stay sane. :)Precy Larkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16714824672731935371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-23915711832673744452012-07-28T13:17:51.674+02:002012-07-28T13:17:51.674+02:00Thanks for the pep talk!!Thanks for the pep talk!!Traci Kenworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07336373871521363649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-33478554840552385022012-07-28T03:17:41.155+02:002012-07-28T03:17:41.155+02:00Very inspiring. I especially love about God writi...Very inspiring. I especially love about God writing through us. Sometimes I feel like it's not me, but Someone else, dictating the words and I'm just an observer.Bethiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08984884363991238225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-4025412920111289842012-07-27T23:02:29.864+02:002012-07-27T23:02:29.864+02:00Great guest post. Really inspiring. :)Great guest post. Really inspiring. :)Ciarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15628488753277495111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-81410899468168859882012-07-27T21:44:25.935+02:002012-07-27T21:44:25.935+02:00Fantastic guest post! It's so true. I especial...Fantastic guest post! It's so true. I especially love that quote by Ralph Emerson. I always say that if you don't believe in yourself, than no one else has a reason to. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-29548231780192145402012-07-27T19:03:36.189+02:002012-07-27T19:03:36.189+02:00Inspiring words, Rachna! Thank you!Inspiring words, Rachna! Thank you!Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-78597719716408529792012-07-27T17:12:56.890+02:002012-07-27T17:12:56.890+02:00Thanks Rachna. This is such an importand post. We ...Thanks Rachna. This is such an importand post. We ALL need inspiration!Johanna Garthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515478890074610814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-31308118141046046452012-07-27T16:55:59.736+02:002012-07-27T16:55:59.736+02:00Wonderful topic! A real boost of inspiration.
When...Wonderful topic! A real boost of inspiration.<br />Whenever I visit Rachna's place, I learn something new and empowering...michellehttp://writer-in-transit.co.za/f-s-f-scarlet/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-81410470366223685272012-07-27T15:47:54.139+02:002012-07-27T15:47:54.139+02:00Alex, you are an inspiration to us. Yes, my motto ...Alex, you are an inspiration to us. Yes, my motto is that if we can do it once, we can do it again.<br /><br />Richard, thanks. Hopefully, I can inspire someone with this post.<br /><br />Shelley, you are welcome :)<br /><br />Diane, I agree that true inspiration must come from within. It works much better that way, than just external inspiration and motivation.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-31529539638621453392012-07-27T15:18:12.458+02:002012-07-27T15:18:12.458+02:00True inspiration and motivation must always come f...True inspiration and motivation must always come from within.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-48444012095212097992012-07-27T15:01:08.252+02:002012-07-27T15:01:08.252+02:00Thank you for this post.
Hugs and chocolate,
Shel...Thank you for this post.<br /><br />Hugs and chocolate,<br />Shelly<br />http://secondhandshoesnovel.blogspot.com/shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-80633909523447566352012-07-27T14:52:27.382+02:002012-07-27T14:52:27.382+02:00An important topic and uplifting essay.An important topic and uplifting essay.writing and living by Richard P Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814139767151989286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-50018224767111584382012-07-27T14:00:10.211+02:002012-07-27T14:00:10.211+02:00Rachna is awesome! She's right - if we can do ...Rachna is awesome! She's right - if we can do it once, we can do it again.<br />And God wanted me to write space opera? I'm good with that!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com