tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8734784788047557767.post5210982425324170919..comments2024-03-13T23:56:06.452+00:00Comments on Writer Clare Dugmore: May IWSG: Is It Good Enough? Clarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06102199553293874800noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8734784788047557767.post-91703296537914571582014-05-11T13:21:11.576+01:002014-05-11T13:21:11.576+01:00Thanks! I trust my CPs, so I'm sure I'll b...Thanks! I trust my CPs, so I'm sure I'll be fine! :DClarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102199553293874800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8734784788047557767.post-16309640761496707852014-05-11T13:20:42.142+01:002014-05-11T13:20:42.142+01:00Just because I'm thinking of sending it to my ...Just because I'm thinking of sending it to my CPs doesn't actually mean I will though! LOL I know what you mean about being stubborn, and not wanting to let go. I'm sure once you do though, it will be worth it, and your CPs will love it.<br /><br />And, if you ever need an extra pair of eyes, all you have to do is ask. :)Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102199553293874800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8734784788047557767.post-86358713314564766152014-05-11T13:19:15.134+01:002014-05-11T13:19:15.134+01:00Thanks, Donna! :DThanks, Donna! :DClarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102199553293874800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8734784788047557767.post-43752215943294340412014-05-11T13:19:06.429+01:002014-05-11T13:19:06.429+01:00Thanks for the words of encouragement, Anna. Takin...Thanks for the words of encouragement, Anna. Taking breaks is great, and the month I took away from my project in April really helped. Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102199553293874800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8734784788047557767.post-32555163967918965442014-05-11T13:17:54.893+01:002014-05-11T13:17:54.893+01:00I'm usually okay, but recently seeing a lot of...I'm usually okay, but recently seeing a lot of negative reviews for things online has me questioning everything. I know my CPs won't let me down, though, so I should be in good hands. :)Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102199553293874800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8734784788047557767.post-11683907551248282582014-05-11T13:16:28.737+01:002014-05-11T13:16:28.737+01:00Hey S.K. Thanks for dropping in. Yeah, I will try ...Hey S.K. Thanks for dropping in. Yeah, I will try my best to trust my gut and my CPs. I know they'd never lie to me, so I should be okay. :)Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102199553293874800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8734784788047557767.post-34223215226708963742014-05-11T13:15:32.189+01:002014-05-11T13:15:32.189+01:00I hope so! Glad to hear you're feeling confide...I hope so! Glad to hear you're feeling confident about your third book. I hope it goes really well for you. :)Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102199553293874800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8734784788047557767.post-57163544087079390612014-05-11T13:14:44.337+01:002014-05-11T13:14:44.337+01:00I love positive feedback, and knowing I've rea...I love positive feedback, and knowing I've reached someone with something I've written makes it all worthwhile ... it's just the harsh underside of that I don't like. But I will try my best to trust my gut, and my CPs. Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102199553293874800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8734784788047557767.post-61395536785636613922014-05-11T13:13:24.882+01:002014-05-11T13:13:24.882+01:00I'm sorry you've had to take a break from ...I'm sorry you've had to take a break from self-publishing Sacrifice HER. I hope the break helps your writing, though. And thank you for the encouragement, Sheena-kay; much appreciated. :)Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102199553293874800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8734784788047557767.post-29207121675706562142014-05-11T13:12:12.775+01:002014-05-11T13:12:12.775+01:00Thanks for the advice, Laura! I'm usually pret...Thanks for the advice, Laura! I'm usually pretty good at trusting myself, but lately I've seen the harsher side of review, and it shook me a little!Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102199553293874800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8734784788047557767.post-20938723875437077972014-05-11T13:11:25.518+01:002014-05-11T13:11:25.518+01:00Thanks for dropping by, Joylene! And you're co...Thanks for dropping by, Joylene! And you're completely right, insecurities do fuel creativity, and spur us on to do our best, so we can prove those insecurities wrong!Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102199553293874800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8734784788047557767.post-85356605616923105512014-05-11T13:09:47.451+01:002014-05-11T13:09:47.451+01:00Thanks for the advice. I trust my CPs, they're...Thanks for the advice. I trust my CPs, they're awesome. But, I dunno, since seeing the nasty side of reviews/ Goodreads, it's got me worried.<br /><br />I will keep your advice in mind though, and trust my gut and my awesome CPs. I know one for sure never let's me down! ;) <3Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102199553293874800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8734784788047557767.post-16241109088941239852014-05-11T03:27:50.100+01:002014-05-11T03:27:50.100+01:00Congrats! That's a huge accomplishment. I'...Congrats! That's a huge accomplishment. I'm sure your CPs will give you great insights.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10680066584646789184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8734784788047557767.post-24839298019782028102014-05-08T21:11:28.304+01:002014-05-08T21:11:28.304+01:00You're one step farther than me! I'm still...You're one step farther than me! I'm still debating who and when to get my manuscript out! I know it needs to be done, but man, I'm procrastinating. I feel like a stubborn two-year-old. <br /><br />I'm sure your CPs will all do your novel justice!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02691497935668743387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8734784788047557767.post-66883869550502641062014-05-08T07:20:51.490+01:002014-05-08T07:20:51.490+01:00Congrats on getting two novels completed. That is ...Congrats on getting two novels completed. That is an accomplishment.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8734784788047557767.post-12309235562629920412014-05-08T04:40:22.368+01:002014-05-08T04:40:22.368+01:00Do you like what you've done? If you're no...Do you like what you've done? If you're not sure put it away for a month and start on something else. Then go back and reread your work. Fix what you don't like and take it to your CPs. I'm sure they'll like it too.<br /><br />We are all out there on that weak branch, taking chances. You can do it too. :-)<br /><br /><a href="http://emaginette.wordpress.com/blog" rel="nofollow">Anna from Shout with Emaginette</a><br />emaginettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324981140248692448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8734784788047557767.post-72266198906859814062014-05-08T01:42:18.885+01:002014-05-08T01:42:18.885+01:00I have that feeling every single time I write some...I have that feeling every single time I write something. You've got to trust yourself and your CPs. I bet you'll surprise yourself! :)Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8734784788047557767.post-53629480547684141382014-05-07T23:37:25.897+01:002014-05-07T23:37:25.897+01:00Oh my goodness, I can totally relate. In the end w...Oh my goodness, I can totally relate. In the end we have to trust our guts. No way around it. And that's what CP's are for. They rock while helping us avoid putting out crap out into the world. Best of luck!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.skanthony.com/2014/05/insecure-writers-support-group-10.html#links" rel="nofollow">S.K.Anthony: IWSG</a><br /><br />SK Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04601373778228160390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8734784788047557767.post-14980085064220993442014-05-07T22:41:07.091+01:002014-05-07T22:41:07.091+01:00I bet it's because you've become a better ...I bet it's because you've become a better writer! I usually doubt my stuff, but I felt good about my third book. I bet your critique partners love it.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8734784788047557767.post-68107194118658801212014-05-07T19:29:01.505+01:002014-05-07T19:29:01.505+01:00I find feedback the most rewarding part of the wri...I find feedback the most rewarding part of the writing process (I might be a glutton for punishment). Hopefully your readers will be sportive, but also give you some great feedback. Go with you gut. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15112453424639639466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8734784788047557767.post-80176778298029231732014-05-07T17:30:47.334+01:002014-05-07T17:30:47.334+01:00I had the sad experience this year of taking a bre...I had the sad experience this year of taking a break from self publishing Sacrifice HER because right now I'm just not feeling my manuscript. Don't let that happen to you. Keep going and don't let anything stop you Clare.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8734784788047557767.post-52316395147854272222014-05-07T17:01:00.413+01:002014-05-07T17:01:00.413+01:00Trust yourself; if you think it's good, then m...Trust yourself; if you think it's good, then most likely it is. If there are any problems, they'll probably be minor ones that are easy to fix. Laura Clipsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02748489198957473503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8734784788047557767.post-471520499963764852014-05-07T16:24:41.606+01:002014-05-07T16:24:41.606+01:00Every time I see a writer in distress, it hurts. B...Every time I see a writer in distress, it hurts. But after all these years, and there have been plenty, I think the insecurities are part of the package. The biggies even have insecurities. I think those insecurities fuel our creativity. So, the next time you're feeling insecure, cheer! It means you're full of creativity!Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8734784788047557767.post-45591917116391822992014-05-07T10:56:58.569+01:002014-05-07T10:56:58.569+01:00Don't panic! CPs will guide you, but you have ...Don't panic! CPs will guide you, but you have to do two things. Trust in their honesty, and trust in how you feel. You're right, you can't please everyone but as long as you are happy with what you have created, and you have good feedback from your CPs, there's nothing to worry about. Stay positive! :D Kyra Lennonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13853462182450429660noreply@blogger.com