tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423907132654588993.post5008232296364524605..comments2024-03-27T00:32:20.340-04:00Comments on The Alchemy of Writing: Biting and ScratchingBryan Russellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09555071335245492790noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423907132654588993.post-5167678569293428912011-01-07T15:41:18.068-05:002011-01-07T15:41:18.068-05:00I recognize it's a minor faux pas to comment o...I recognize it's a minor faux pas to comment on a post after five days have passed and the author has already posted two newer ones, but I wanted to say this is easily one of the most entertaining New Year's lists I've seen. The writing goals are of course good, but I especially like 6, the second #7, and 8.<br /><br />As for me, I don't make resolutions; I make decrees. As in: I decree I will finally finish the novel I started over 4 years ago. For real this time.<br /><br />Best of luck with yours!Nate Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690171790664252309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423907132654588993.post-6058790813422132792011-01-02T14:52:02.691-05:002011-01-02T14:52:02.691-05:00Try adding brandy to your coffee; you won't dr...Try adding brandy to your coffee; you won't drink as much, and you'll feel great!Steve Abernathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305427572896472459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423907132654588993.post-15135920068192739712011-01-01T21:51:48.874-05:002011-01-01T21:51:48.874-05:00I think that I would go into shock if I reduced co...I think that I would go into shock if I reduced coffee intake. But if you can do it then go for it.<br /><br />Best of luck with your adventure and new year.M.A. Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00345656231366226417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423907132654588993.post-28961547448834466982011-01-01T21:41:28.854-05:002011-01-01T21:41:28.854-05:00Great list... I advise editing it for a while and ...Great list... I advise editing it for a while and a beta reader before commiting to it.<br /><br /> Your list makes no mention of Mulligans? All my list provide for liberal use of Cop-outicus Mulliganis. :-)The Novel Roadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13296020285839996248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423907132654588993.post-46738600351230611622011-01-01T20:33:44.718-05:002011-01-01T20:33:44.718-05:00Number three gave me a chuckle. Guess that's w...Number three gave me a chuckle. Guess that's why I waited to begin the sequel until after the first book's acceptance. That and I never dreamed I'd have to come up with a second book!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423907132654588993.post-91812779047178786302011-01-01T19:11:17.654-05:002011-01-01T19:11:17.654-05:00You really need to just throw #1 out right away. N...You really need to just throw #1 out right away. No use wasting time there. :)<br /><br />Lofty goals, sir. And I'm sure you can meet all of them. <br /><br />My goals: write more, write better, keep running on the publishing-hamster-wheel. I have a shiny new idea that is calling my name, but I'm determined to exert what paltry discipline I have and finish my WiP's first. <br /><br />If your cats want a throw-down, let me know. Mine are always up for a battle. :)<br /><br />Happy New Year!Susan Kaye Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07348197999397141067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423907132654588993.post-19111228941020643522011-01-01T16:15:45.320-05:002011-01-01T16:15:45.320-05:00Your resolutions are strangely close to my own, ex...Your resolutions are strangely close to my own, except for the bit about reading more fantasy, see comment on your recent post about fantasy.<br /><br />I also love writing first drafts. But DO NOT LIKE editing my own work. And need to rewrite my Lit novel. <br /><br />And not ignore my long-suffering family, as I am doing RIGHT NOW. <br /><br />Hiss, meow, scratch, have at you New Year!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07338002014574933192noreply@blogger.com