tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858828969874855814.post4087898673340080490..comments2023-11-21T03:24:50.235-05:00Comments on Here be Magic: FLYING SOLOJody W. and Meankittyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13733607365443126784noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858828969874855814.post-71781080739812960592011-02-08T12:56:52.851-05:002011-02-08T12:56:52.851-05:00Yep. I'm the treasurer of Midwest Fiction Writ...Yep. I'm the treasurer of Midwest Fiction Writers. I've been putting feelers out there. Something will come up if it's supposed to. I have this gut feeling that this a challenge I need to meet. (writing alone, that is) Thanks for all the great suggestions. I do appreciate the supportive feedback from this group. Writers are a good bunch of people.Barbara Longleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07845828716261403038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858828969874855814.post-55662141413192209082011-02-08T12:48:52.197-05:002011-02-08T12:48:52.197-05:00Barbara, are you a member of RWA? Do you have a lo...Barbara, are you a member of RWA? Do you have a local chapter? Whatever else anyone can say about RWA (sometimes good, somtimes bad), the local chapters are fabulous starting points for making new connections with other writers, especially those who are close to you. I've been a member of my Toronto chapter for 3 years now and I met my CPs through that group. None of us live more than an hour away from each other, so getting together is doable--although we more often work onlineJ.K. Coihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09890728169343650544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858828969874855814.post-29349525042670709342011-02-08T08:39:23.468-05:002011-02-08T08:39:23.468-05:00Thanks, Christine. I'll go take a look.Thanks, Christine. I'll go take a look.Barbara Longleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07845828716261403038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858828969874855814.post-14003928295398494602011-02-07T21:24:50.161-05:002011-02-07T21:24:50.161-05:00A good one is the Submission Care thread on Eharle...A good one is the Submission Care thread on Eharlequin forum called The Write stuff. Many pubbed HQ, Carina and aspiring authors hang out there and support eachother as we wait for submission responses, cover art etc. http://community.eharlequin.com/forums/write-stuff<br />Come visit!Christine Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13813598045501650461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858828969874855814.post-63379117450975326972011-02-07T19:27:36.614-05:002011-02-07T19:27:36.614-05:00Thanks so much, guys. Christine, you are so sweet ...Thanks so much, guys. Christine, you are so sweet to offer to read and give pep talks. We can all do that for each other. Writing is solitary, and it's so easy to crawl into that inner space and just live there for awhile. I'm going to try to learn how to be on my own, and if the opportunity arises where I meet writers similarly seeking, then I'll be open to it.<br />Meanwhile, I have to push myself to be social. Ha! Introvert be us.<br />Umm, JK, what are these online forums of authors you speak of??Barbara Longleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263376305532752871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858828969874855814.post-58203376055609740482011-02-07T19:02:56.178-05:002011-02-07T19:02:56.178-05:00Barbara, hugs!
Writing is already such a solitary...Barbara, hugs! <br />Writing is already such a solitary adventure, I think we need our CPs more than we even realize. Not only for the objective perspective on our work, but also so that we know there are other people we can connect with who are having the same experiences and challenges that we are. <br /><br />Good luck going it alone, but remember that even if your core group doesn't meet anymore, the online forums of authors can be really supportive! <br /><br />JK CoiJ.K. Coihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09890728169343650544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858828969874855814.post-32592265436291022532011-02-07T17:26:49.201-05:002011-02-07T17:26:49.201-05:00Hey Barbara,
I know when we started our crit group...Hey Barbara,<br />I know when we started our crit group just over a year ago there were ten of us. Now we are 7 core members who post to our message board daily and exchange work etc. Now that I have several editors that I work with and have been through the editing process so much, I can usually turn out a pretty clean ms without a full read through. That said, early on, their input absolutely played a huge part in my getting published. And even now, I still bounce ideas off them, post a chapter or two for advice on plot etc. Most of all, though, they are my support system. I think that's what I would miss most. I'm really sorry your group disbanded. Only you can know if you are able (or even want to) do it alone. If you ever need a second set of eyes or a pep talk, feel free to email...Christine Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13813598045501650461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858828969874855814.post-46536893797448143182011-02-07T17:19:54.521-05:002011-02-07T17:19:54.521-05:00I research and outline alone, but once the writing...I research and outline alone, but once the writing starts I rely on my CPs to keep me honest.David Bridgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14124411458543045744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5858828969874855814.post-86592954084011122912011-02-07T16:30:16.804-05:002011-02-07T16:30:16.804-05:00I had a similar experience with a group I started ...I had a similar experience with a group I started up. We had members come and go but three of us stuck together until one of them moved away from the city. I'm still in contact with them but we no longer function as a critique group. Instead of joining another group, I decided to trust my own instincts. To my surprise this worked out fine. The ms was accepted. But I do enjoy working alone. Not everyone does. In the end you have to do what works for you whether that be working with one CP, a group or alone. Best wishes for the next step in your writing journey.Janni Nellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02979062079450926014noreply@blogger.com