tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post3222245655526626312..comments2023-11-16T20:34:36.744-06:00Comments on ... MICHAEL DI GESU ... ... ... In Time ... ...: BELATED, BUT STILL ON TIME .... IWSG .... TACKLING THEM WITH A VENGEANCE ....Michael Di Gesuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-68945789081798130572012-12-12T00:13:03.303-06:002012-12-12T00:13:03.303-06:00Love, love the football references. you know those...Love, love the football references. you know those speak right to me. ;)<br /><br />I've got to dig out of my hole, too. Can't be stuck here in this morass one second longer. Inspiring words and ones I needed to hear. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04443736284850057306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-3966945649707621912012-12-11T20:53:56.747-06:002012-12-11T20:53:56.747-06:00Ooh, handmade gifts?Ooh, handmade gifts?Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-84581430900840684542012-12-08T02:13:33.692-06:002012-12-08T02:13:33.692-06:00Tenacious... that's a great way to describe it...Tenacious... that's a great way to describe it. Whenever I need to give myself a pep talk I tell myself to be 'relentless', to stick with it no matter how difficult it is. If you believe in your story and it's worth telling then fight for it. Taking some time off to let it "breathe" is a great idea and often necessary. I'm glad to hear your back in the saddle and tackling this thing head-on. <br /><br />Your issues with the beginning will probably become clearer once you get some more feedback. Maybe you're so close to the story that you're picking at it like a scab because you're doubting yourself. Or maybe it doesn't feel right to you because it <i>isn't</i> the best beginning you could come up with but the right one hasn't revealed itself yet. Don't worry, it will! <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-21803442646455993962012-12-07T19:43:59.447-06:002012-12-07T19:43:59.447-06:00Ditto on the tree seeing! ^^^^^^^ Ditto on the tree seeing! ^^^^^^^ Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747144518868320969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-19489229221696261982012-12-07T12:01:13.175-06:002012-12-07T12:01:13.175-06:00Hang in there, Michael. You have nothing to be ins...Hang in there, Michael. You have nothing to be insecure about. I can't wait to see what your tree looks like. Pleaase post a picture. I'm sure it will be gorgeous.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-73813253277706953852012-12-07T09:38:31.194-06:002012-12-07T09:38:31.194-06:00Michael, I think we all need time away. I am takin...Michael, I think we all need time away. I am taking a break from my author blog beginning Monday. I am also going to take pressure off myself with writing, so it can be fun again. <br /><br />As far as three years for your ms: Outcast began 11 years ago. so don't feel bad. I think we, as writers, put way too much stress on ourselves. Sure, get back into writing. But make it fun for you. I believe that's when the writing really shines. Susan Oloierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07311938400999953443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-71297291046127428032012-12-07T09:30:39.747-06:002012-12-07T09:30:39.747-06:00It took years of prodding from my husband before I...It took years of prodding from my husband before I finally tackled the project of turning my publishing and promoting seminars into a book. One of those things that just felt overwhelming.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-80155993373208670512012-12-07T06:00:12.527-06:002012-12-07T06:00:12.527-06:00Sometimes, the more you delay getting started, the...Sometimes, the more you delay getting started, the more you resist starting at all. Sit down and do SOMETHING with that manuscript. Even if it's choosing a random chapter and trimming the word count. Pick something easy. (Another quick one: search and replace for overused phrases.) Once you've dabbled a little bit and eased yourself back in, then go for that pesky beginning!Dianne K. Salernihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459839567235304842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-44883135387821941132012-12-06T18:10:33.452-06:002012-12-06T18:10:33.452-06:00Keep being tenacious! I too need to get back to wr...Keep being tenacious! I too need to get back to writing, but 'tis the season to be busy. (Oh wait, that's not the real words, is it??) Good for you doing handmade gifts; those are much more special! Holiday baking...what's that? LOL (You DO that? I'm incredibly impressed!)Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-8497069909361026562012-12-06T15:41:14.653-06:002012-12-06T15:41:14.653-06:00Sounds like you are headed in the right direction!...Sounds like you are headed in the right direction!<br /><br />I'll be right behind you...all the way!<br /><br />Here's to us!<br />HeatherHeather M. Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232419331422866247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-19586099543117688682012-12-06T15:24:28.104-06:002012-12-06T15:24:28.104-06:00Your wonderful spirit and positivity is infectious...Your wonderful spirit and positivity is infectious!!<br />Thanks for the boost of inspiration!Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-55072506095569808972012-12-06T13:56:22.625-06:002012-12-06T13:56:22.625-06:00I definitely fall into the 'always working on ...I definitely fall into the 'always working on something', so I've got that going for me. But considering I've written 14 books now and only 3 are in the publishing stream, I'm clearly not FINISHING as much as I need to... You can get back to it. Pick a time and stick to it faithfully--even if it is just half hour a day, if you do it EVERY DAY you will make progress.Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-17774969859582940302012-12-06T10:38:09.143-06:002012-12-06T10:38:09.143-06:00My WIP has been breathing a long time no. How do p...My WIP has been breathing a long time no. How do people work on the side of writing? This is a busy time of year in the restaurant business. When I get home these days, my brain is not connected to my body at all:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04218651886143284455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-90132502003824710332012-12-06T09:38:29.148-06:002012-12-06T09:38:29.148-06:00Yay Michael. Keep crawling. I've gone through ...Yay Michael. Keep crawling. I've gone through this too. You know some of it. My sickness, etc. I believe in you, my friend. Don't forget today is Be Positive Day. I see it inside you. Thanks for helping me to be more positive. Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-70934136926025799802012-12-06T09:19:18.505-06:002012-12-06T09:19:18.505-06:00Oh my goodness, Michael. It kills me to have you t...Oh my goodness, Michael. It kills me to have you think you haven't been doing enough when you've been doing SO MUCH... all your giving and good heart... but yes, I hereby command you to tackle writing! (Er... after you finish your Christmas stuff?) <br /><br />My excuse is that the publishing world shuts down 'til after new years anyway, so it's not like *they're* doing anything... how's that for rationalization? LOL. But YES, I DO want to see you succeed, and as you know, it all comes down to just making yourself do it... which you're going to ;-) Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747144518868320969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-52452978130130425332012-12-06T07:21:59.468-06:002012-12-06T07:21:59.468-06:00admit it that you're just waiting for me to po...admit it that you're just waiting for me to pop over and help you with Christmas decorations and baking, Mikey :) DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-45676971766983183182012-12-06T07:01:25.515-06:002012-12-06T07:01:25.515-06:00I never worry about the not writing, although I pr...I never worry about the not writing, although I probably should! But creativity takes many forms and it's not always writing. You've taken some time, expressed your creative nature in other ways like decorating, cooking, sharing and I'm sure many more, and now the writing will come back stronger than ever!Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-89419854929319630172012-12-06T06:54:32.740-06:002012-12-06T06:54:32.740-06:00We all fall in that pit sometimes but there are ma...We all fall in that pit sometimes but there are many hands waiting to help you out.<br /><br />I think your header says it all - Creativity is a terrible thing to waste. Get back to it! :)Laura Enohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09982794146667832204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-39959085919489584252012-12-06T05:58:15.593-06:002012-12-06T05:58:15.593-06:00I missed your post on bullying. I've been sic...I missed your post on bullying. I've been sick and busy and haven't been around the blogsphere much this month but I'll head down and read it.<br /><br />I've been working on my MS for over 3 years too and, like you, I'm still trying to fix that beginning. I hope your readers are able to help you get it to a place you can send it into the world. Good luck!S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-51481256849236970232012-12-06T04:52:43.220-06:002012-12-06T04:52:43.220-06:00And glad you are crawling out, because you're ...And glad you are crawling out, because you're been missed here online as well.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-5612276377560148242012-12-06T04:50:42.598-06:002012-12-06T04:50:42.598-06:00Was in the pit last year. Once I finished revision...Was in the pit last year. Once I finished revisions on my second book, I did no writing outside of for my blog for six months. In my defense, I did work on perfecting my guitar shredding skills.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-7525819714865470512012-12-06T01:36:47.268-06:002012-12-06T01:36:47.268-06:00Hey Michael, glad you're about to hit that key...Hey Michael, glad you're about to hit that keyboard in your wonderful new writing nook. Can't wait to read Amber. You know you have heaps of friends just waiting to offer any help we can. Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-17751286937910604082012-12-06T01:17:26.629-06:002012-12-06T01:17:26.629-06:00I've been finding it tough to focus on my writ...I've been finding it tough to focus on my writing recently too. I get as far as sitting at the computer, and then it's a lot of staring at walls. You're right, time to get tenacious.<br /><br /><br />mood<br /><a href="http://moodywriting.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Moody Writing</a>mooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-41723394549083609662012-12-06T01:14:34.319-06:002012-12-06T01:14:34.319-06:00*kicks Michael in butt* I don't mind if you re...*kicks Michael in butt* I don't mind if you return the kick. I'm having the same problem with my first novel - getting the first chapter fixed. I've been letting other things get in the way of sitting down and diligently working on it.<br /><br />I know you've been working hard at that book for a long time. Your efforts will pay off.<br /><br />......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1002113089297135210.post-38252536661437367952012-12-06T00:56:21.608-06:002012-12-06T00:56:21.608-06:00I think we all go through this every now and then....I think we all go through this every now and then. The important thing is that you <i>are</i> tenacious, and you <i>are</i> ready to tackle what needs to be done. You've got this! :)Carrie Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540590799406170410noreply@blogger.com