tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34330113.post443734328869373477..comments2023-07-06T11:50:15.086+01:00Comments on Just Keep Writing and Other Thoughts...: Complete - Crap????Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02744937536946299450noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34330113.post-75509965189171545582009-03-27T16:32:00.000+00:002009-03-27T16:32:00.000+00:00Steve already said it, but I'll say it again. I al...Steve already said it, but I'll say it again. I always think my latest book is crap. Embarrassing crap. Really. I think it's because by that point I know it so intimately, and I can see where it fails to live up to my expectations. <BR/><BR/>When you're too close, all you see is the flaws. But when you back up and squint, I bet you'll see the beauty.cs harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13708705800818667923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34330113.post-33877691099664070382009-03-26T21:49:00.000+00:002009-03-26T21:49:00.000+00:00Consorting with artists, writers, cartoonists, etc...Consorting with artists, writers, cartoonists, etc., I see a lot of similarities:<BR/><BR/><BR/>The usual set of feelings are<BR/><BR/>1) What I'm working on now is crap.<BR/><BR/>2) What I did a year or two ago is great. Why can't I do that now?<BR/><BR/>3) What I did three years ago is embarrassing. Can we hide it away? I'm so much better than that now...<BR/><BR/>You'll be fine. :DSteve Malleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17561234111786788616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34330113.post-75642147514729602582009-03-26T20:36:00.000+00:002009-03-26T20:36:00.000+00:00I can really relate to your rewrite process. It's ...I can really relate to your rewrite process. It's difficult but worth it and at least you're able to recognize what parts you need to work on. Good luck!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01679485132057382813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34330113.post-36022649022541850122009-03-26T04:10:00.000+00:002009-03-26T04:10:00.000+00:00Thanks Julie...I have the perfect weekend lined up...Thanks Julie...I have the perfect weekend lined up!<BR/><BR/>I'm well into the book now Jan and loving it!<BR/><BR/>JJ - I think I know it will be a better book but I haven't made life easy for myself!<BR/><BR/>That's for the vote of confidence Chrish :-)<BR/><BR/>Helen - it may well be crap now but with time and work it won't be - I hope :-)<BR/><BR/>lxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02744937536946299450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34330113.post-7314198201451248142009-03-25T21:05:00.000+00:002009-03-25T21:05:00.000+00:00It's definitely not crap! You just need to go bac...It's definitely not crap! You just need to go back to it with fresh eyes.HelenMWaltershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16182100572365505905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34330113.post-44659831466404127082009-03-25T16:08:00.000+00:002009-03-25T16:08:00.000+00:00I'm absolutely sure it's not crap, Liz! As Julie ...I'm absolutely sure it's not crap, Liz! As Julie says, give yourself time! Well done for all the hard work.Chris Stovellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03741359642268813093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34330113.post-83332546327963530182009-03-25T14:18:00.000+00:002009-03-25T14:18:00.000+00:00Ooh, yes, I know what you mean it sounds easy in y...Ooh, yes, I know what you mean it sounds easy in your head, until you look at all the scribbles on the paper!<BR/><BR/>My reading has come grinding to rude halt with Owen Meany. It's fab, really, but for some reason it's been a slog. I am only a few pages from the end, so I'm off now...Jenny Beattiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00640209636605410939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34330113.post-22723827618771406142009-03-25T14:17:00.000+00:002009-03-25T14:17:00.000+00:00A break, imo, is essential after a big piece of wo...A break, imo, is essential after a big piece of work. You will be far too close to see it with any degree of balance at the moment.<BR/><BR/>Do hope <I>Fair Deception</I> doesn't disappoint!Jan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00471022034388834235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34330113.post-55390876663853459592009-03-25T14:14:00.000+00:002009-03-25T14:14:00.000+00:00Congratulations on finishing! Time will give you ...Congratulations on finishing! <BR/><BR/>Time will give you a better perspective on the story's strengths and what you have still to do. Enjoy your little break!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com