tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post67487418113903787..comments2023-09-05T08:36:25.033-07:00Comments on Author Lisa Gail Green: A Pocket Full of TipsLisa Gail Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03648323153868702165noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-24714544244333897192012-06-28T19:27:07.008-07:002012-06-28T19:27:07.008-07:00Write what scares you… yeah, that does keep us on ...Write what scares you… yeah, that does keep us on new writing territory. <br />But it's awfully hard to write from a fetal position. ;)<br /><br />Which is where the rest of your continued list comes in - with don't be a loner.<br /><br />Others writers can recognize that position. Most time, if they are good ones you should be hanging around with, 'cause they've been there enough themselves to understand. And gently offer 'oxygen.'<br /><br />Great lists of tips. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-51654957033299080772012-06-21T10:35:28.792-07:002012-06-21T10:35:28.792-07:00I've heard you share the "write what scar...I've heard you share the "write what scare you" advice before and I'm still not sure I've really GONE THERE. I think I needed the reminder again - thanks? yikes.Margo Berendsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476308235642890474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-10823026812217435892012-06-21T09:55:21.315-07:002012-06-21T09:55:21.315-07:00I like the "Write what scares you." And ...I like the "Write what scares you." And it doesn't have to be about zombies. It has to be something you have tried before and that you're afraid you might fail at. When you do that you know you're stretching. Some of my "stretching" has been wretched when I read it later, but at times I see a few bits of prose that work.<br /><br />Super suggestions.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-80460637161125357722012-06-20T10:02:40.928-07:002012-06-20T10:02:40.928-07:00Wonderful tips! But Do What You Love might be my f...Wonderful tips! But Do What You Love might be my favorite. It's too easy to be distracted by the market and all the other influences. Writing what you love = happiness. ; )Cynthia Chapman Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408985785062180536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-9927639522205906552012-06-20T08:02:43.578-07:002012-06-20T08:02:43.578-07:00Every one of these are like the golden rules I liv...Every one of these are like the golden rules I live by and fight against as a writer. Great list, LG! :o) <3LTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-88030401667657565482012-06-19T16:05:43.073-07:002012-06-19T16:05:43.073-07:00One of my problems is that while sometimes I can&#...One of my problems is that while sometimes I can't not write, other times I can easily not write.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-3111202944878753302012-06-19T09:45:52.606-07:002012-06-19T09:45:52.606-07:00Stellar advice! All writers need to read and heed ...Stellar advice! All writers need to read and heed this list! Each of these is integral to not only being a good writer, but staying sane while doing it!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-78721179343117226352012-06-19T09:19:38.732-07:002012-06-19T09:19:38.732-07:00Oh so true to all of the above.Oh so true to all of the above.Laurisa White Reyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12500840034913586508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-3523602920426213982012-06-18T20:55:24.451-07:002012-06-18T20:55:24.451-07:00I'm a huge advocate of distance. Letting a pie...I'm a huge advocate of distance. Letting a piece breathe unlocks your mindset about it when you do return.Leslie S. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122865337924270039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-34042672288034011992012-06-18T14:16:40.843-07:002012-06-18T14:16:40.843-07:00I just picked up my nano novel for a look see this...I just picked up my nano novel for a look see this weekend. I've just gone through the first 2 chapters, but I'd forgotten a lot of what I'd written. Coming at it with fresh eyes is truly priceless!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-32352084942884373332012-06-18T14:08:30.937-07:002012-06-18T14:08:30.937-07:00Great tips...thanks for sharing.Great tips...thanks for sharing.Joanne Guidocciohttp://www.joanneguidoccio.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-87147063664494293632012-06-18T10:40:45.047-07:002012-06-18T10:40:45.047-07:00All excellent tips, for sure. For me, a big thing ...All excellent tips, for sure. For me, a big thing is to write what I like to write. No, it's not for everyone, but I'm not cut out to write some of the more popular genres. And letting the ms marinate...also huge.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-20613311830482049122012-06-18T08:01:07.672-07:002012-06-18T08:01:07.672-07:00Great advice! I really like #7, writing what scare...Great advice! I really like #7, writing what scares you. Makes one take risks and that's where some awesome growth can take place.S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-60388116191113584512012-06-18T07:58:13.416-07:002012-06-18T07:58:13.416-07:00Great tips. I've put my manuscript away severa...Great tips. I've put my manuscript away several times and found not only fresh eyes but improved writing help with the revisions.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-84194401742186338362012-06-18T06:49:12.279-07:002012-06-18T06:49:12.279-07:00I'm trying to give a MS distance right now, bu...I'm trying to give a MS distance right now, but it's hard! These are all wonderful tips, so thank you!Barbara Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06547166495514562286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-50682494945005857212012-06-18T06:21:08.442-07:002012-06-18T06:21:08.442-07:00Great tips! Putting it away for gaining perspectiv...Great tips! Putting it away for gaining perspective is one of the most important things I've learned about writing.Vicki Tremperhttp://www.vbtremper.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-86321944059402043702012-06-18T04:57:59.979-07:002012-06-18T04:57:59.979-07:00I never realized, until I got distracted with a di...I never realized, until I got distracted with a different project, how big a difference it made when you give your ms distance. When I went back to the other one, I suddenly noticed all the issues I had missed before. <br /><br />So true about writing what scares you.<br /><br />Can't wait to read the rest of the posts. :)Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-18870081607359645122012-06-18T04:57:14.832-07:002012-06-18T04:57:14.832-07:00Love the tips. Keep 'em coming.Love the tips. Keep 'em coming.LM Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624508396760965680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-8130036662106201722012-06-18T04:37:09.547-07:002012-06-18T04:37:09.547-07:00I pay close attention to your tips. Well, and I w...I pay close attention to your tips. Well, and I was already doing some of them.<br /><br />Anyhoo, you might want to go to my blog today (and you know I never promote my blog in comments so I must have a really good reason...)<br />:)Kristen Wixtedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06270464973842125576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6734108232999147338.post-22833784831006197772012-06-18T04:30:07.300-07:002012-06-18T04:30:07.300-07:00Great tips - thank you!Great tips - thank you!Amy (Limey YA Lit Girl)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01638503035429516747noreply@blogger.com