tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771649163790603565.post5914384043396504285..comments2012-06-10T15:04:21.073-07:00Comments on Marie Andrews: ROW80 Check-In 8/17Marie Andrewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05483640008622878711noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771649163790603565.post-80540665777343554622011-08-20T10:07:45.242-07:002011-08-20T10:07:45.242-07:00Oooh God, this sounds like me -- agonizing over ev...Oooh God, this sounds like me -- agonizing over every word...<br /><br />Okay, I'm in -- here's to losing our inner editor and writingwritingwriting.amy kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15696288092773950469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771649163790603565.post-47365416307259619782011-08-17T10:09:54.442-07:002011-08-17T10:09:54.442-07:00Lol! Sounds like a plan Gerhi! Cake for everyone :...Lol! Sounds like a plan Gerhi! Cake for everyone :)Marie Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05483640008622878711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771649163790603565.post-18373564139941032632011-08-17T10:08:29.855-07:002011-08-17T10:08:29.855-07:00Aww, thanks Jamilia :) It is a pesky thing, and fo...Aww, thanks Jamilia :) It is a pesky thing, and for the past week the mute button didn't work. I'm working hard today to stay focused and ignore the self-doubt voice. So glad you stopped by! :)Marie Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05483640008622878711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771649163790603565.post-20519699830170000552011-08-17T10:06:31.342-07:002011-08-17T10:06:31.342-07:00Thanks Wendy! Very true words...and I'm workin...Thanks Wendy! Very true words...and I'm working hard this week to push on through. I've got good intentions anyway, lol :)Marie Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05483640008622878711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771649163790603565.post-54750934988892525602011-08-17T10:05:44.788-07:002011-08-17T10:05:44.788-07:00Appreciate that Matt, and I just sent the first 3 ...Appreciate that Matt, and I just sent the first 3 chapters out to a few of those alphas, because I think I do need that boost :)Marie Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05483640008622878711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771649163790603565.post-29520914135845875572011-08-17T10:04:49.345-07:002011-08-17T10:04:49.345-07:00Thank you Crystal :) Patting myself on the back ri...Thank you Crystal :) Patting myself on the back right now. And thanks for stopping by!Marie Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05483640008622878711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771649163790603565.post-22270788759018924922011-08-17T10:03:50.815-07:002011-08-17T10:03:50.815-07:00Thanks so much Gene - I truly appreciate the suppo...Thanks so much Gene - I truly appreciate the support and motivational post you wrote :)Marie Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05483640008622878711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771649163790603565.post-60155215688467211342011-08-17T09:59:12.772-07:002011-08-17T09:59:12.772-07:00To celebrate your love for the book take them all ...To celebrate your love for the book take them all out for a cup of coffee and cake. Celebrate the fun you are having writing it.<br /><br />Julia Cameron gave the advice of indulging your worst stereotypical images of being an artist sometimes. Put on a beret, drink a glass of red wine and write a bad beatnik ode to your book.Gerhi Feurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14505154000653208272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771649163790603565.post-53388878382530992882011-08-17T09:54:47.814-07:002011-08-17T09:54:47.814-07:00Oh, yes, that pesky self-doubt bug. I know exactl...Oh, yes, that pesky self-doubt bug. I know exactly what you're talking about. I also have a very loud inner editor that needs to be bundled off from time to time, as her voice of doom and shame ends being incredibly counter-productive. I'm confident that you'll work through it.<br /><br />Have a great rest of the week!jamilajamisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09343161298632681693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771649163790603565.post-58604234653945213552011-08-17T09:53:22.569-07:002011-08-17T09:53:22.569-07:00It is so hard when you get stuck on the inner-edit...It is so hard when you get stuck on the inner-editor like that. I hear you. And you are right, just remember how much you love the story and all involved. It will come together. Editing can be a total pill at times. But the final novel is worth it. Hang in there, and keep up the good work!Wendy Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13900244263712010038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771649163790603565.post-73108634967725157502011-08-17T07:43:14.769-07:002011-08-17T07:43:14.769-07:00Do you ever use "alpha readers?" Everyo...Do you ever use "alpha readers?" Everyone talks about betas, but sometimes I find when I have the self-doubt bug, giving an isolated passage to a trusted friend/reader can help. It doesn't absolve the need for editing later, obviously, but usually all I need is a "no, this does not completely suck." <br /><br />I have a small but reliable stable of alphas (three) that I use to bounce ideas off of. Unfortunately, it usually means I have to spoil the story for them (though I try hard not to), but it really helps me to push through. Oftentimes, I solve problems just by trying to explain it to them (without them even saying/seeing a thing). <br /><br />Great job at being more productive. Keep ROWin!Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06496367364680009076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771649163790603565.post-14118621644783216022011-08-17T07:05:04.820-07:002011-08-17T07:05:04.820-07:00Oh gosh, self doubt just kills me sometimes. It...Oh gosh, self doubt just kills me sometimes. It's pretty crippling. <br /><br />Pat your back for being productive and working through it!CrystalCiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07233823050629186839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771649163790603565.post-4377201695243965622011-08-17T06:56:08.987-07:002011-08-17T06:56:08.987-07:00Ever had a song stuck in your head (of course, eve...Ever had a song stuck in your head (of course, everyone has), well, that is usually caused because we can't remember the lyrics or a bit of the tune. It is the same with our writing and self-doubt, we think we've missed something, and so the voice plays over and over in the mind, teasing us. The best way to handle it is press through to the end. Then go back and take a new look.<br /><br />You are doing AWESOME on your goals! Keep going, Marie :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771649163790603565.post-68512247492438140312011-08-17T06:13:11.011-07:002011-08-17T06:13:11.011-07:00Thanks Em, and I hope you're able to do the sa...Thanks Em, and I hope you're able to do the same as well!Marie Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05483640008622878711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4771649163790603565.post-46615676128504394312011-08-17T05:59:57.698-07:002011-08-17T05:59:57.698-07:00Yay for being more productive and boo to self-doub...Yay for being more productive and boo to self-doubt. I too this week have struggled with self-doubt. I ahev questionned my characters, ability to write, my plot, everything!<br /><br />I guess it is somehting we all go through on this crazy writing journey and I hope you can put it to one side and really crack on with your editing. Good luck!Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03069696625147455758noreply@blogger.com