tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post5204070628449890885..comments2023-10-11T09:22:33.136-04:00Comments on Paperback Writer: Just a PhaseUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-24168071792049237892008-08-13T20:34:00.000-04:002008-08-13T20:34:00.000-04:00"Too scared to finish" phase, otherwise known as "..."Too scared to finish" phase, otherwise known as "I bow down to the gods of procrastination" phase. If I actually started that rewrite I've been talking about for a month, I might finish the book, and then I'd have to, you know, submit it ... and then I'd get a lot of letters back telling me what crap it is.Marinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08231656540175892601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-58601801671955011252008-08-13T20:10:00.000-04:002008-08-13T20:10:00.000-04:00After 40 something books I"m still in the reality ...After 40 something books I"m still in the reality check phase but still plugging along.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03534849962517743534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-61685890746593264852008-08-13T19:01:00.000-04:002008-08-13T19:01:00.000-04:00I'm in the Who-Am-I-Fooling phase. Not even a Virg...I'm in the Who-Am-I-Fooling phase. Not even a Virgin on your scale yet. LOL.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-32675491981186420522008-08-13T17:41:00.000-04:002008-08-13T17:41:00.000-04:00I'm in the "slowly moving beyond my usual excuses ...I'm in the "slowly moving beyond my usual excuses and ready to re-read and work on my novel again" stage.<BR/><BR/>It's not the catchiest title, but I can dance to it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-71202933822553653342008-08-13T13:33:00.000-04:002008-08-13T13:33:00.000-04:00I'm in the "I'd write something if only I wasn't s...I'm in the "I'd write something if only I wasn't so freaking tired" phase. Which is also known as the "what's the excuse this week?" phase. Sigh.<BR/><BR/>I keep telling myself "no more excuses" and myself replies "oh yeah? what about this one?" and I find myself accepting it.<BR/><BR/>Today's comment brought to you by the word xyycnhuz.Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02194055218380630722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-30949833139248282042008-08-13T10:48:00.000-04:002008-08-13T10:48:00.000-04:00I'm in the "Middle of Big Life Changes" phase, get...I'm in the "Middle of Big Life Changes" phase, getting rid of forty years of accumulated stuff, and anticipating a recharged muse after the move.Pandababyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13181377360157289102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-56508856944323128142008-08-12T23:13:00.000-04:002008-08-12T23:13:00.000-04:00Nice. I'm in the 'who the hell told you you could ...Nice. I'm in the 'who the hell told you you could write decent sentences again?' phase.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-71583619481639776822008-08-12T21:29:00.000-04:002008-08-12T21:29:00.000-04:00I'm in the finally writing and may even reach "the...I'm in the finally writing and may even reach "the end" phase. it's a good one. I'll tackle the rest as they come.Jessica Johannesenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12632905690707338706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-69417930782339892352008-08-12T21:07:00.000-04:002008-08-12T21:07:00.000-04:00I'm on the Heaven/Hell rollercoaster and I'm stuck...I'm on the Heaven/Hell rollercoaster and I'm stuck in the 'Hell' phase. People say they like my writing, but they sure don't want to pay me for it. Aaargh!<BR/><BR/>Being published doesn't seem like anything more than a pipe dream right now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-23092494850519821982008-08-12T18:29:00.000-04:002008-08-12T18:29:00.000-04:00I am in the 'WHY CAN'T FRIENDS AND FAMILY UNDERSTA...I am in the 'WHY CAN'T FRIENDS AND FAMILY UNDERSTAND WHY I WRITE' phase.<BR/><BR/>Sometimes I don't think they understand.Big Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04866756029868111330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-17709155081719256192008-08-12T17:56:00.000-04:002008-08-12T17:56:00.000-04:00How about"Suicidal - and the publisher kinda encou...How about<BR/><BR/>"Suicidal - and the publisher kinda encourages me to go through with that"?<BR/><BR/>Don't ask. <BR/><BR/>That is just for one book, though. Other projects are kind of in "Waiting in publishing limbo".<BR/><BR/>And I am the most positive in my family about my writing...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-40272529328633420372008-08-12T17:53:00.000-04:002008-08-12T17:53:00.000-04:00My phase is:Holy Crap Self-Imposed Deadlines Are H...My phase is:<BR/><BR/>Holy Crap Self-Imposed Deadlines Are Hateful!<BR/><BR/>Its so much easier to curse someone else for making you write when you're suffering from a block. But when its your own self you are letting down, that hurts. Bad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-32650057503479454852008-08-12T17:38:00.000-04:002008-08-12T17:38:00.000-04:00I'm at the "Chuggin' Along" phase, where I write a...I'm at the "Chuggin' Along" phase, where I write and not worry about being published--a rare angst-free time for me. This is probably because I am far too sleep-deprived and busy looking after 3 kids under 4 to have much time for angsting. <BR/><BR/>I actually like this phase.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-31917676924252430412008-08-12T15:35:00.000-04:002008-08-12T15:35:00.000-04:00I remember my first writing cheque - £20. "Twenty ...I remember my first writing cheque - £20. "Twenty pounds!" I thought. "Riches!" (This was the late 90s). "I can go out and buy some sports cars, and maybe the odd Caneletto on the way home."<BR/><BR/>Sadly it didn't work out like that. Not to worry, the intense jubilation of those few hours were worth a lot. <BR/><BR/>Can I invite people to my blog, especially if you're a night writer? Today's post is on just that, and I'd like to know more people than 6 have read it. Cheers all.Chris Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01621838021756564517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-30337534358615752282008-08-12T14:45:00.000-04:002008-08-12T14:45:00.000-04:00Honeymoon Phase. For quite a while now. Starting a...Honeymoon Phase. For quite a while now. Starting all over again hehe!!Tracy Sharp - Author of the Leah Ryan Serieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12239533451929739327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-437848093775430062008-08-12T13:57:00.000-04:002008-08-12T13:57:00.000-04:00I just passed a brief bout of "I suck, why am I st...I just passed a brief bout of "I suck, why am I still doing this," and I've reemerged in "What the hell, I like to do it."Shannon Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12138935081999856637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-52679508941408313882008-08-12T13:49:00.000-04:002008-08-12T13:49:00.000-04:00The "too scared to write" phase. To much truth in ...The "too scared to write" phase. To much truth in the words :(<BR/><BR/>gigiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-27425558286975230722008-08-12T13:06:00.000-04:002008-08-12T13:06:00.000-04:00I'm in the It Will Never Happen For You Even Thoug...I'm in the <B>It Will Never Happen For You Even Though You're Twice As Good As <I>That Other Write</I></B> phase, also know as the <B>Consumed By Jealousy and Bitterness</B> phase.<BR/><BR/>The role of "That Other Writer", by the way, is played by anyone who's not me, including Jane Austen, Stephen King, and, well, every other published writer on the planet. Also...sigh...I'm probably not actually better.<BR/><BR/>JayJay Montvillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07165174061380427178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-90857218166631631752008-08-12T12:26:00.000-04:002008-08-12T12:26:00.000-04:00Well, I was going to say the Heaven/Hell Rollercoa...Well, I was going to say the Heaven/Hell Rollercoaster phase (I'm pretty mine runs backwards), but the "Procrastination via Research" phase is probably more descriptive.<BR/><BR/>I write when I have a deadline--otherwise I research (just can't beat the scientist out of me).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-45687300630082805222008-08-12T11:13:00.000-04:002008-08-12T11:13:00.000-04:00I'm calling it the "Desperate-To-Not-Forget-How-To...I'm calling it the "Desperate-To-Not-Forget-How-To-Write" phase since my life is moving into more chaos, which comes right before the "How-The-Hell-Am-I-Supposed-To-Write-With-All-This-Crying" phase, and the crying might be the baby *or* me, so who knows. I just need to keep the writing alive, or it will eat ME alive.D.M. Bonannohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18442700805897095754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-17829699950083120422008-08-12T10:57:00.000-04:002008-08-12T10:57:00.000-04:00You know, you can go through these phases really f...You know, you can go through these phases really fast. Just sayin'. I'm probably in the Addicted to Chocolate phase. My dark chocolate habit speaks for itself. I'd love to experience the What Can I do With These Millions phase.charlenetegliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14061754720849284938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-11560413935322271322008-08-12T10:52:00.000-04:002008-08-12T10:52:00.000-04:00I'm firmly in the editing hell known as "What Was ...I'm firmly in the editing hell known as <B>"What Was I Thinking?"</B>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-54121775084644596352008-08-12T10:37:00.000-04:002008-08-12T10:37:00.000-04:00I'm at the This-is-the-best-story-ever-that-I've-w...I'm at the This-is-the-best-story-ever-that-I've-written-so-far-and-will-really-get-my-career-moving.<BR/><BR/>Yes, I'm starting a new story, and it gives me the shivers (good) thinking about it. And will continue until probably about the sagging middle, where I'll come to the conclusion that it's drivel and have to still plow through and see it to the end, and then have to think about revising garbage.Valerie Everharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06099852413575505130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-91910706702091791222008-08-12T10:29:00.000-04:002008-08-12T10:29:00.000-04:00I'm in purgatory. Finished book #1 (Heaven!) ...I'm in purgatory. <BR/><BR/>Finished book #1 (Heaven!) & I'm still in love with it. I have a list of edits to do, or at least to consider. At some point. I've sent out exactly 2 query letters (about 2 months apart), and was rejected on the first. Am wavering between entering it in a contest (i.e. paying for a critique) and just blitzing the world with queries (knowing, of course, that I will be blitzed with rejection letters in return). <BR/><BR/>And I'm about 2k words into a second book, which will be a bit of a departure from the first. The words aren't flowing as fast, because it didn't have years to ferment in my head before I braved a keyboard. And because the irrational part of my brain keeps telling me that I should write another book like my first, because when NY comes calling they're going to want more of the same. The rest of my brain keeps telling it to shut up, and all of the yelling back and forth makes it hard to concentrate on writing..BriteLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746599921292379358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-54367244673767823732008-08-12T10:08:00.000-04:002008-08-12T10:08:00.000-04:00I'm in the Too Paralyzed with the Fear of Failure ...I'm in the Too Paralyzed with the Fear of Failure to Write the Last 5 Chapters phase. Sadly this is the second book I've been in this phase with. The first one? Still waiting for those last five chapters. . .<BR/><BR/>-DiDiUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17219138429344749393noreply@blogger.com