tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post2439700122040192403..comments2024-03-28T08:14:28.881-04:00Comments on Authoress: When Words Run DryAuthoresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09223228949688667517noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-44758028464570965982014-05-13T12:42:45.342-04:002014-05-13T12:42:45.342-04:00Like a big, dark hole that I have to keep side-ste...<i>Like a big, dark hole that I have to keep side-stepping. "Careful. Don't fall into the gaping hole."</i> -- THIS! EXACTLY THIS! <br /><br />Thanks, Authoress. On a day when you had "no spontaneous words of encouragement", I spontaneously feel very encouraged. <br /><br />*hugs*Shari Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12495151345889657066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-20021853586758261602014-05-09T12:27:49.252-04:002014-05-09T12:27:49.252-04:00we all need a little help from our friends...
That...we all need a little help from our friends...<br />That silence- there with you. Mirka Breenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653086859905415156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-77147046469085442182014-05-08T17:05:40.165-04:002014-05-08T17:05:40.165-04:00Anon -- Thank you so much for sharing that. :)
Mi...Anon -- Thank you so much for sharing that. :)<br /><br />Michael -- I was actually going to quote part of the Sounds of Silence, but upon reflection, felt like it was a bit too morose! :)Authoresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223228949688667517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-76001236065751089102014-05-08T16:43:35.438-04:002014-05-08T16:43:35.438-04:00Oh, man. I thought the long silence was just me. I...Oh, man. I thought the long silence was just me. I was getting quick responses late last year, but since I started querying this spring, it's been like swimming through corn syrup. I'm glad (and sorry) to know I have company in the waiting zone.amhogganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08831363893894165135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-88556520522382772672014-05-08T16:31:37.425-04:002014-05-08T16:31:37.425-04:00I know you said you had no spontaneous words of en...I know you said you had no spontaneous words of encouragement, but I found hit post very encouraging. I'm a querying writing currently wading through the Silence, and it's nice to know I'm not alone. I find it really hard to write when I'm waiting, but like you said, Silence isn't a problem. I'll try not to read too far into it and get some work done. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-20582137119786222432014-05-08T15:32:28.784-04:002014-05-08T15:32:28.784-04:00I used to think nothing was worse than collecting ...I used to think nothing was worse than collecting rejection letters.<br /><br />Wrong. With so many agents and publishers now in the "no response means no" mode, it's like everything you put out there is being dropped down a deep well. I'd rather have rejection letters, especially a letter that told me how I could improve.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-29415148506405725142014-05-08T14:13:45.879-04:002014-05-08T14:13:45.879-04:00The silence is very hard. I have a project in with...The silence is very hard. I have a project in with my agent that needs to go out on submission to publishers, but she's had a really tough time of it these past 2 months in her personal life. The waiting is hard, the silence deafening, and I know I need to work on my next project, but waiting on tinter hooks stifles my creativity. It's a hang-up I've been trying to get over, but it is what it is.Karen Duvallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01839711547501582977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-49983018077774818662014-05-08T13:47:18.519-04:002014-05-08T13:47:18.519-04:00This is why I'm convinced writers drink (or at...This is why I'm convinced writers drink (or at least metaphorically...for me it's Diet Mountain Dew). I knew this would be a solitary journey when I hung up my other "work" shoes to pursue writing, but I'm pleased to find I'm not alone. Hanging in there...with a lotta help from you and my friends.GeeWizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06941244713771870949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-2126254646034748512014-05-08T11:30:45.663-04:002014-05-08T11:30:45.663-04:00Authoress, you often seem to be writing just for m...Authoress, you often seem to be writing just for me. Yes, the silence... Yes, it's not a problem--just a thing. <br /><br />The funny thing is, odinarily, I like silence--except in the publishing world ;) Time for some Simon and Garfunkel on my playlist.<br /><br />And yes, Suzanne's idea is ace!Michael G-Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947421844294471304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-72576452822995653382014-05-08T11:06:07.252-04:002014-05-08T11:06:07.252-04:00Suzanne, that's a GREAT idea! I do have some ...Suzanne, that's a GREAT idea! I do have some older posts that I'd like newer readers to see (I sometimes forget that my readership isn't static). Thanks for the suggestion! :)Authoresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223228949688667517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-77865408879078988742014-05-08T10:48:13.606-04:002014-05-08T10:48:13.606-04:00Authoress, have you ever considered doing posts fr...Authoress, have you ever considered doing posts from your archives to fill in silent weeks? I see a lot of blogs doing it, and it's kind of nice for your new-ish readers to get the greatest hits. :)<br /><br />I hope some good news come your way soon! I'm also on submission and the silence is deafening!Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10114423416040216214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-71575820492489933092014-05-08T09:11:55.518-04:002014-05-08T09:11:55.518-04:00When I hit a wall of silence, I don't fight it...When I hit a wall of silence, I don't fight it. (Okay, maybe for an hour or two.) I get up, hook a leash to my dog's collar and go for a walk. A walk in the park often removes the stress blocking my mind.<br /><br />Take care.Manju Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18043840425498808764noreply@blogger.com