tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190451394398154097.post7564870078199193177..comments2024-03-14T19:47:17.502-04:00Comments on Unwritten: Let It SuckMystihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02147640629724678243noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190451394398154097.post-15269441387152022142012-09-06T20:00:44.680-04:002012-09-06T20:00:44.680-04:00Exactly, Debbie! You might go through 287 drafts l...Exactly, Debbie! You might go through 287 drafts like me, but once you get that first draft done (no matter how sucky it is), it's easier to see where you need to fix things. Keep at it!!Mystihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02147640629724678243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190451394398154097.post-7021547790852933032012-09-06T15:20:48.673-04:002012-09-06T15:20:48.673-04:00Thanks Mysti for that excellent advice and inspira...Thanks Mysti for that excellent advice and inspiration. I think sometimes that's why I haven't finished my book. Every time I go back and read it, I think it sucks so bad that I stop and try to edit. I know how wrong that is, but can't seem to help myself. Maybe your inspiration here will help me also say, "It's okay if you suck now!" then maybe I can at least finish the first draft!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00511119491697460689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190451394398154097.post-87822387941214509232012-09-01T10:22:29.593-04:002012-09-01T10:22:29.593-04:00Thanks, Stef! With you ensuring my characters emot...Thanks, Stef! With you ensuring my characters emote properly, I can't go wrong! Love having you as a critique partner. Hoping I pick up my critique pace really soon.Mystihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02147640629724678243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190451394398154097.post-29924744870069449052012-09-01T10:21:10.479-04:002012-09-01T10:21:10.479-04:00Aww, thanks Ian. I could say the same about all of...Aww, thanks Ian. I could say the same about all of you! Mystihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02147640629724678243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190451394398154097.post-24176459809074579182012-09-01T04:08:49.248-04:002012-09-01T04:08:49.248-04:00You should all be like me. I always think my first...You should all be like me. I always think my first draft stuff is genius! And then I'm proved wrong. Very, very wrong.<br />But I'm an idea execution type of gal. As long as people love the idea, I know the execution can be worked on. And no, a first draft CAN'T be perfect. No matter how hard you try.<br />And dang, Mysti, Hearts in Exile looks pretty darn good to me so far ;)Stefanie J Pristavuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18445250707790220690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190451394398154097.post-52695243027099967242012-08-31T22:20:36.867-04:002012-08-31T22:20:36.867-04:00Isn't it odd how Self-Doubt likes to hit each ...Isn't it odd how Self-Doubt likes to hit each of us in different ways?<br /><br />When I write, I don't feel much doubt about the actual words on the page (self-deluded, maybe, but doubt? Never!) Where I get hit is whether or not I can keep the plot twists and developments going long enough to make a story, and of course whether or not I will ever get published! That is a big doubt gnawing at me right now.<br /><br />Glad you managed to show Self-Doubt the door! You are an inspiration to us all.<br />Botanisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12098709722475364465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190451394398154097.post-69453891608191502652012-08-31T20:12:34.745-04:002012-08-31T20:12:34.745-04:00Whoever thinks writing isn't work has never re...Whoever thinks writing isn't work has never really done it with any serious intention! That's why all this book pirating thing is so annoying!!! Keep on keeping on, Von! Mystihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02147640629724678243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190451394398154097.post-36212393024165808022012-08-31T20:11:26.426-04:002012-08-31T20:11:26.426-04:00Amen! I usually wonder what the heck I was thinkin...Amen! I usually wonder what the heck I was thinking a few times over on a story. :)Mystihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02147640629724678243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190451394398154097.post-29585926405036247062012-08-31T20:10:41.216-04:002012-08-31T20:10:41.216-04:00Ha! Bet you're surprised I remembered that art...Ha! Bet you're surprised I remembered that article of yours :) <br /><br />And yes, it's very hard to get over those mental hurdles. Once you make yourself start and stay focused, it's easier. It's helped that I cleaned up my writing space and have a few hours each week to work now that school's back in session. <br />Mystihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02147640629724678243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190451394398154097.post-1539353856634008782012-08-31T18:22:22.982-04:002012-08-31T18:22:22.982-04:00HA! I'll just collect all my plucked eyebrows ...HA! I'll just collect all my plucked eyebrows in a pile and tape them back on if I need to. ;) <br /><br />This is a great post. I break out in hives every time I think about writing book two in my series, but I need to get over that self-doubt and let my brain take me on a journey. But it's so hard!Lindsey R. Louckshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16905479544791130030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190451394398154097.post-49616925730058309942012-08-31T15:15:39.300-04:002012-08-31T15:15:39.300-04:00Mysti, you go girl. Don't let self doubt get t...Mysti, you go girl. Don't let self doubt get to you. We all have days when we look at our WIP and scratch our heads over why we made a character do this, or say that. :)Jack Easonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13601041734648407356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190451394398154097.post-10764036159979644302012-08-31T13:26:26.304-04:002012-08-31T13:26:26.304-04:00Thanks, Mysti! I REALLY needed this reminder. It...Thanks, Mysti! I REALLY needed this reminder. It's funny, I never think twice about the dozens of rough drafts I go through for flash fiction or for the little articles I write for my husband--they're just part of the creation process--BUT working on a book is an entirely different ball game. I have no perspective whatsoever and I keep giving up. That said though, I AM working on the rough draft of a novel now and it is going pretty well, especially when I run across reminders like these! Thanks again. :) Yvonne Rupertnoreply@blogger.com