tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post1897032511443005497..comments2023-09-16T05:02:59.946-07:00Comments on Heroines with Hearts: When you feel like giving up ... Debra St. Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07154130275058459169noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-78057969446205894952012-11-28T14:24:44.014-08:002012-11-28T14:24:44.014-08:00Thought you might like to see other comments that ...Thought you might like to see other comments that have been added on Facebook since last night. It's interesting that my FB question has attracted probably the biggest response i have ever had there!<br /><br />No. Stop. Don’t. Put it away for a while and start something else. When you have finished the new project, go back to this one with fresh eyes. And guess what, you will love it again. Also, what is driving you crazy will have a solution.<br /><br />Absolutely! My current release nearly bit the dust at least three times, I was so disheartened with it. Don’t give up.<br /><br />You'll get over that hump, Paula. I think leaving it for a while and working on something else is the best plan. Then you come back with a fresh perspective. Thanks for sharing about this. Glad to know it's not just me who feels like that about some of my stories.<br /><br />No! Have a cuppa and some biscuits, go for a walk, anything but do not stop!<br /><br />I'm at the same point, Paula. The only advice I could give to me (and to you) is write through it. We're editing before the damn thing is even written!<br />Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-12695733736071672252012-11-28T13:41:52.962-08:002012-11-28T13:41:52.962-08:00Debra - okay, so I'll forego the flash of ligh...Debra - okay, so I'll forego the flash of lightning for a few whispers! So glad yours are whispering to you again :-)Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-3172587322982394182012-11-28T13:39:13.764-08:002012-11-28T13:39:13.764-08:00Thanks, Suzie - I'm hoping for that flash of l...Thanks, Suzie - I'm hoping for that flash of lightning that will tell me what's wrong - and then another flash to show me how to put it right!Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-89908512019543411242012-11-28T13:33:51.100-08:002012-11-28T13:33:51.100-08:00I love all of these comments. Really some differen...I love all of these comments. Really some different takes on things. Sometimes it really does help to walk away for a bit.<br /><br />I've been away from revisions on my WIP for a while. Mostly time constraints, but partially because I'm not sure what to really do with it. But lately the characters have been whispering to me again. I think I'm going to listen.<br /><br />I hope yours start to whisper to you, too, Paula. Give it time. But don't give up on it!Debra St. Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07154130275058459169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-62329424143950205212012-11-28T11:26:18.640-08:002012-11-28T11:26:18.640-08:00I wouldn't give up on it either, Paula. Whatev...I wouldn't give up on it either, Paula. Whatever the problem is, it will show itself soon enough. And it'll probably be something and nothing, yet will make all the difference x Suzie Tulletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159636843517813033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-4481081356641993072012-11-28T09:14:27.274-08:002012-11-28T09:14:27.274-08:00Oh, I'd never say give it up! And I'm glad...Oh, I'd never say give it up! And I'm glad she likes it.Jennifer Wilckhttp://www.jenniferwilck.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-23469465790806112992012-11-28T08:34:39.741-08:002012-11-28T08:34:39.741-08:00Yes, my gut feeling is telling me something's ...Yes, my gut feeling is telling me something's wrong somewhere! <br />However, my beta reader (a writer I really respect) sent me this message today, after reading the first five chapters:<br />"Don't you dare dump this story. It's fantastic. I think it's wonderful and very, very polished and clean. I love it and can't wait to read more. The characters are well developed and even the minor ones are well done. This is really, really good. I'm thrilled you shared it with me. It's marvelous."<br />As you can imagine, that has been a real morale booster and has given me back some confidence in the story. <br />Am now waiting to see what she thinks of the next 5 chapters! Paula Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040623635956769807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999125118927001112.post-4182442495550990702012-11-28T06:14:29.027-08:002012-11-28T06:14:29.027-08:00For me personally, when that happens, it usually m...For me personally, when that happens, it usually means there is something wrong somewhere. Not sure if my comment was one of the Facebook ones or not, but after that person reads the first few chapters, I'd put it aside and work on something else for about a month. Then go back to it and see what you can do. In the meantime, if you get inspiration for it, take notes so you don't forget.Jennifer Wilckhttp://www.jenniferwilck.comnoreply@blogger.com