tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post7368272007673814127..comments2024-02-12T15:15:51.364+02:00Comments on The Five Year Project: A to Z Challenge: Holding OnMisha Gerrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-1855584197244065562013-04-14T00:20:59.314+02:002013-04-14T00:20:59.314+02:00So glad I found your blog! Good input!
Mary
www....So glad I found your blog! Good input! <br /><br />Mary<br />www.maryeagius.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-85235712104674907772013-04-11T14:53:49.138+02:002013-04-11T14:53:49.138+02:00I'm not sure I ever gave up, but I did stop wr...I'm not sure I ever gave up, but I did stop writing in a specific genre.Ciarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15628488753277495111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-66018646891039039872013-04-11T01:14:20.855+02:002013-04-11T01:14:20.855+02:00I like to keep my glasses half full. Positive thin...I like to keep my glasses half full. Positive thinking is so important on so many levels, as is determination. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-21042003563405091962013-04-10T16:56:04.717+02:002013-04-10T16:56:04.717+02:00PMA--Positive Mental Attitude. See, this is why I&...PMA--Positive Mental Attitude. See, this is why I'm married to my hubby--because his optimism far outweighs my reality-based perspective. He tips my balance as I'm leaning over the edge of the precipice. Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-89193034736361603782013-04-10T14:21:30.044+02:002013-04-10T14:21:30.044+02:00What a very positive message you give. I'm luc...What a very positive message you give. I'm lucky to be endowed with self-belief and determination. Thanks for your visit.Francene Stanleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08298485336064691700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-91238224816222058672013-04-10T12:36:13.517+02:002013-04-10T12:36:13.517+02:00I waver with every rejection I get but I'm lea...I waver with every rejection I get but I'm learning to have faith and keep going. The 'what is the point? I may as well give up' episodes are getting shorter.Jennifer Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14285381115807201869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-41120467226514034222013-04-10T11:28:10.981+02:002013-04-10T11:28:10.981+02:00Thanks for this timely reminder which is not just ...Thanks for this timely reminder which is not just for the newbies to writing but for all of us.<br /><br /><a href="http://rosalindadam.blogspot.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">Rosalind Adam is Writing in the Rain</a>Rosalind Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05363027308436257933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-42842347991097096422013-04-10T06:01:53.660+02:002013-04-10T06:01:53.660+02:00Thank you for this post, because is timely for me!...Thank you for this post, because is timely for me! I took a serious battering after the critique of my first draft. Your post reinforces what I've been telling myself every day. :)Sangita Kalarickalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14267553864870377484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-67541679559710730562013-04-10T04:39:51.328+02:002013-04-10T04:39:51.328+02:00very nice theme w/ lots of insight. I'm not w...very nice theme w/ lots of insight. I'm not writing a novel, I'm working on a non-fiction project, but it's always good to read about the process of getting published from anyone. I think we met LAST a-z. Nice to connect again! I became a follower. :-) <br /> <a href="http://adventuresintheballpark.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">from The Dugout</a>Marianne (Mare) Baker Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663143060069193124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-48901497607331353062013-04-10T04:06:44.181+02:002013-04-10T04:06:44.181+02:00If you don't have -any- faith in yourself, you...If you don't have -any- faith in yourself, you won't get far...especially as a writer. With rejection and hard times comes the determination we need to go on...at least it -should-!Mark Meanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08029920604932980141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-4194017826900267472013-04-10T03:36:37.527+02:002013-04-10T03:36:37.527+02:00The connection I've made online with other wri...The connection I've made online with other writers is invaluable - especially when I'm feeling down on myself. <br /><br />Tui Snider<br />visiting from the #AtoZChallenge<br />Twitter: @mentalmosaic<br />Blog: http://www.mentalmosaic.com/blogTui Snider @mentalmosaichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17158968186971091695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-77383019309410309922013-04-10T02:36:23.356+02:002013-04-10T02:36:23.356+02:00Loved your line about being rabid. And yes, holdin...Loved your line about being rabid. And yes, holding on to your faith, dream, determination or whatever it is inside of you that keeps you moving forward is so important.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05515397829167775263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-65018774655071384882013-04-10T01:47:14.007+02:002013-04-10T01:47:14.007+02:00I'm glad you're not rabid, though some of ...I'm glad you're not rabid, though some of us feel that way at times. I think it's a combination of positive thinking and perseverance. Of course having talent helps too.<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-84063343119755312952013-04-10T01:14:04.710+02:002013-04-10T01:14:04.710+02:00Even though some people don't think so - how y...Even though some people don't think so - how you think about things determines whether you will move forward or not. It is better to think positive about anything you do than to think negative. You can't let rejection keep you from moving forward in life. If your living life you will come in contact with rejection but keep moving forward!Betty Alarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16132689351854403823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-41788227126098139802013-04-10T00:56:27.758+02:002013-04-10T00:56:27.758+02:00Self-believe is everything to me right now that...Self-believe is everything to me right now that's just me and I...or I and me, whatever. No one can come to do your homework, that's the truth. :)Al Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107619009321980764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-38600724326317251602013-04-10T00:56:07.595+02:002013-04-10T00:56:07.595+02:00Don't take no for an answer, and you do need s...Don't take no for an answer, and you do need some armor in place when your work hits the public eye. You can't let it rule your future or your future work.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-47146730781845670502013-04-10T00:47:23.367+02:002013-04-10T00:47:23.367+02:00Self-belief is a hard thing to achieve but it'...Self-belief is a hard thing to achieve but it's what will push you through when it could seem pretty hopeless.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-6214395041220616632013-04-10T00:45:17.621+02:002013-04-10T00:45:17.621+02:00The only one who can tell you no is you.
Writing ...The only one who can tell you no is you.<br /><br />Writing has led to so many other things for me, some of which I enjoy even more than the writing.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-71417257810994513792013-04-10T00:28:55.989+02:002013-04-10T00:28:55.989+02:00I totally needed this today, I've been feeling...I totally needed this today, I've been feeling pretty crappy about myself, so thank you!Jennie Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17331827076858223497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-6675336861745987462013-04-10T00:15:18.626+02:002013-04-10T00:15:18.626+02:00I love this advice! You just have to hang in there...I love this advice! You just have to hang in there. Every no is a step closer to a yes. It could be the one right after the next no. You never know. (And if you do, you really must drive yourself crazy. . .) ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-4247160595740956332013-04-09T23:42:12.201+02:002013-04-09T23:42:12.201+02:00Our brains are very like computers, which can be p...Our brains are very like computers, which can be programmed with negative or positive thoughts. The choice is ours. And I think you're right, positive thoughts give you the motivation to keep on trying even in the face of rejection.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-1414792854831753732013-04-09T23:42:09.144+02:002013-04-09T23:42:09.144+02:00I used to do the whole positive-thinking deal. Tur...I used to do the whole positive-thinking deal. Turns out, visualizing your dream agent is reading your book and loving it and then send you an email to beg her to let her represent you, well, it just doesn't work. :)<br /><br />It's taken me a long time to believe in writing, but it does make a difference when you do.<br /><br />Great post, Mischa. Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-88701965386034684502013-04-09T23:09:46.503+02:002013-04-09T23:09:46.503+02:00Great motivational post! Persistence and holding o...Great motivational post! Persistence and holding on are so important. Make sure you get up every time you get knocked down.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-78647236957749030762013-04-09T22:51:32.155+02:002013-04-09T22:51:32.155+02:00Never let anyone tell you that who you are and wha...Never let anyone tell you that who you are and what you have done is not good enough. <br />Especially if they are in the same field which you are in, cause baby, they ain't seen nothing yet!!!<br />Yeah!<br />jean yates A to Z 2013--3rd yearJean Katherine Baldridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12497992193034414806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-64796773344720073372013-04-09T22:49:50.969+02:002013-04-09T22:49:50.969+02:00Another incredible post!Another incredible post!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294308714313220666noreply@blogger.com