tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post174504060800388628..comments2024-03-28T16:52:31.923-04:00Comments on The Write Conversation: Why You Won’t Submit Your Writing After a ConferenceEdie Melsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-83104645028924742262016-07-24T23:30:28.263-04:002016-07-24T23:30:28.263-04:00When I wonder about scenarios like you've desc...When I wonder about scenarios like you've described, Joyce, I remind myself that the timing isn't mine, it's the Lord's. I can't kick down a door he wants to remain closed, but I can refuse to walk through a door he has opened.This horrible/wonderful writing world is a scary place, but with God directing our footsteps and inspiring our writing, we move forward in faith. I"ll be praying for you!Lori Hatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11675180460653949981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-82629575978649753032016-07-24T17:27:09.866-04:002016-07-24T17:27:09.866-04:00I got asked to submit a proposal at the AWSA confe...I got asked to submit a proposal at the AWSA conference. I don't feel ready. What if it'still not good enough? I don'the want to squash my dream. I prayed the same prayer- Lord lead me to the people and the opportunities You want for me. Now I'must concerned that I spoke before I had enough done. <br /> <br />Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14380640203257597338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-27648476147514722182016-07-23T21:48:18.961-04:002016-07-23T21:48:18.961-04:00That's so exciting, Debra! I said a special pr...That's so exciting, Debra! I said a special prayer for you right now.Lori Hatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11675180460653949981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-62290978473630759372016-07-23T21:47:39.250-04:002016-07-23T21:47:39.250-04:00Cherrilynn, sometimes it's easier to believe i...Cherrilynn, sometimes it's easier to believe in everyone else than it is to believe in ourselves and the message God gave to US. I know God has given you a message, and yes, you need to be a good steward of what he has given you. He didn't give it to you to keep it to yourself. Love ya, gal!Lori Hatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11675180460653949981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-20124305016633784762016-07-23T15:15:01.909-04:002016-07-23T15:15:01.909-04:00Hi Lori - Your post is perfect timing. I am about...Hi Lori - Your post is perfect timing. I am about to submit my book to Literary Agents. I am excited and nervous at the same time. You have given me encouraging words to continue moving forward. Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07377130998240847023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-48158538074738244112016-07-23T06:56:04.985-04:002016-07-23T06:56:04.985-04:00Lori, I needed to hear this. Your prayer is my pra...Lori, I needed to hear this. Your prayer is my prayer. I did not submit when asked to. I felt unworthy and unqualified. I am sorry you went through this, but I now know I am not the only one who struggles. You are an awesome writer Lori.truthtoshine.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911184699045569514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-9588422214025265522016-07-22T20:05:36.782-04:002016-07-22T20:05:36.782-04:00I agree, Sheryl, aren't we silly? We pray with...I agree, Sheryl, aren't we silly? We pray with all our hearts for God to move, and then when he does, we look around and say, "Did he really do that? Surely not . . . I must have misunderstood . . ." Oh we of little faith. May God give us eyes to see everything he has prepared for us to do and be for his good pleasure. Blessings on you and your writing.Lori Hatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11675180460653949981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-2246863140826220562016-07-22T17:24:39.320-04:002016-07-22T17:24:39.320-04:00One thing I appreciate about agents, Jean, is that...One thing I appreciate about agents, Jean, is that they also make great coaches. They are usually willing to educate a first-time writer if they see a book proposal that shows merit. You can trust that the agent isn't going to throw away a promising book proposal just because it needs work. He'll be honest with you, and may send you back to the drawing board, but you'll never know if you don't submit. I'll be praying for you.Lori Hatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11675180460653949981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-48253638411329439112016-07-22T17:21:36.486-04:002016-07-22T17:21:36.486-04:00Yes! I can't wait to see what the Lord is goin...Yes! I can't wait to see what the Lord is going to do with your fully-surrendered self (and writing). Yay, Robin!Lori Hatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11675180460653949981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-83449451852240935692016-07-22T17:20:42.382-04:002016-07-22T17:20:42.382-04:00It's true Crickett -- they are waaaaay too bus...It's true Crickett -- they are waaaaay too busy to waste your time or theirs. Go for it!Lori Hatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11675180460653949981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-37901651247453191262016-07-22T12:35:27.716-04:002016-07-22T12:35:27.716-04:00Thank you. I was asked to submit a book proposal t...Thank you. I was asked to submit a book proposal to an agent at BRMCWC in May. I explained that I had learned so much from the conference that I wanted to tweak it a little before I sent it to him. <br />I have rewritten it three times and it's still not ready to send. I am thinking about starting over. This is my first book and I don't have a platform. I am deadly serious which may be translated boring. Jean Hollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859873842853267751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-8378343007690552032016-07-22T12:35:26.267-04:002016-07-22T12:35:26.267-04:00Thank you. I was asked to submit a book proposal t...Thank you. I was asked to submit a book proposal to an agent at BRMCWC in May. I explained that I had learned so much from the conference that I wanted to tweak it a little before I sent it to him. <br />I have rewritten it three times and it's still not ready to send. I am thinking about starting over. This is my first book and I don't have a platform. I am deadly serious which may be translated boring. Jean Hollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859873842853267751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-65858182231788466172016-07-22T12:34:58.365-04:002016-07-22T12:34:58.365-04:00Thank you. I was asked to submit a book proposal t...Thank you. I was asked to submit a book proposal to an agent at BRMCWC in May. I explained that I had learned so much from the conference that I wanted to tweak it a little before I sent it to him. <br />I have rewritten it three times and it's still not ready to send. I am thinking about starting over. This is my first book and I don't have a platform. I am deadly serious which may be translated boring. Jean Hollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859873842853267751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-44188789034359658782016-07-22T11:48:06.562-04:002016-07-22T11:48:06.562-04:00Thank you, Lori. This is just what I needed to he...Thank you, Lori. This is just what I needed to hear to keep moving forward on my book proposal. I don't want to land in the 70% who don't submit. Your words of encouragement not only help me in my writing journey, but also in life in general. <br /><br />#3 really hit home. How many times have I asked God to open doors and then don't walk through when He does. I will be on my toes for those opportunities in the future and trust God. He knows what He is doing. Blessings to you!Sheryl Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17533807303623973236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-21722789004328047262016-07-22T11:28:22.490-04:002016-07-22T11:28:22.490-04:00thank you for your post, Lori! i spent way too man...thank you for your post, Lori! i spent way too many years doubting myself (as a whole, not just my writing—i wasn't even writing yet!!!) and i'm not wasting any more time! i'm blasting full steam ahead with what Father has for me! watch out world!!!Robin E. Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16258253525429429571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-30560864309607519352016-07-22T11:03:38.625-04:002016-07-22T11:03:38.625-04:00Lori, thank you for this post! I needed the encour...Lori, thank you for this post! I needed the encouragement that editors don't ask for you to submit something unless they're serious about looking at it. I've listened to that voice saying, "they're just being nice." Thanks for spurring us on! Cricketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11322554538851831708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-32072714946399195902016-07-22T10:25:31.398-04:002016-07-22T10:25:31.398-04:00Yay, Theresa, I'm proud of you. The first step...Yay, Theresa, I'm proud of you. The first step is the hardest, but you can do it. I pray God's blessings on your effort.Lori Hatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11675180460653949981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-52697205620051088652016-07-22T10:22:19.258-04:002016-07-22T10:22:19.258-04:00Amen, Vonda, you're absolutely right, but he w...Amen, Vonda, you're absolutely right, but he will bless the work of our hands.Lori Hatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11675180460653949981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-18954684089767208802016-07-22T10:20:54.718-04:002016-07-22T10:20:54.718-04:00Good for you, Sharron. Go for it!Good for you, Sharron. Go for it!Lori Hatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11675180460653949981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-66179260277895200732016-07-22T10:20:43.584-04:002016-07-22T10:20:43.584-04:00I was guilty of being part of the 70% but now I wa...I was guilty of being part of the 70% but now I want to be part of the 30% who try try again and submit.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13531899027139375694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-14383107211534770042016-07-22T09:10:08.906-04:002016-07-22T09:10:08.906-04:00Yes, I was guilty after my first conference, too. ...Yes, I was guilty after my first conference, too. But the next year I went back to Blue Ridge and promised my husband, myself, and the Lord that I would follow through on the opportunities He put in my path. That was the beginning of my writing career. God is so good, but He won't force His will on our lives or wave a magic wand to make things happen. We have to do the work of a writer in order to be a writer!Vonda Skeltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15709374938210704402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-46175956655903753582016-07-22T07:49:19.816-04:002016-07-22T07:49:19.816-04:00Guilty as described! I need to get myself in gear ...Guilty as described! I need to get myself in gear and submit to those who extended the offer. Thanks for the reminder. Sharron Cosbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00666242284024998597noreply@blogger.com