tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post4190901304316080720..comments2024-03-28T16:52:31.923-04:00Comments on The Write Conversation: Stop With the Excuses and Start Writing!Edie Melsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-35911844203428406062014-07-10T23:17:51.851-04:002014-07-10T23:17:51.851-04:00Diana, good for you! You do have a tough row to ho...Diana, good for you! You do have a tough row to hoe (one of my grandmother's favorite sayings). I applaud your diligence and discipline. Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-58446472130737315372014-07-10T23:16:50.791-04:002014-07-10T23:16:50.791-04:00Terri, I'm so glad I've been able to help....Terri, I'm so glad I've been able to help. Keep up the good work! Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-75689572086748057472014-07-10T23:15:57.857-04:002014-07-10T23:15:57.857-04:00Michelle, you are one of my heroes. I thought of y...Michelle, you are one of my heroes. I thought of you and all you have to deal with in your busy life while I was writing this. No matter what life throws at you, you still keep your writing a priority. Thanks for stopping by, Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-72012142661634278472014-07-10T23:14:11.700-04:002014-07-10T23:14:11.700-04:00You're the best! Hugs, EYou're the best! Hugs, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-8030223735356564742014-07-10T23:13:44.820-04:002014-07-10T23:13:44.820-04:00Kathy, I was resistant to setting goals when I sta...Kathy, I was resistant to setting goals when I started. But just a couple of times of meeting goals was addictive—as was the increased productivity! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts, Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-13807462524356058852014-07-10T17:36:04.522-04:002014-07-10T17:36:04.522-04:00Edie, I'm guilty of this, especially in dealin...Edie, I'm guilty of this, especially in dealing with the ups and downs of care giving that seem to take up a good bit of my time. Still, I can find make time to work on my writing. I'm going to commit to 2,500 words a week. Diana Leagh Matthewshttp://www.dianaleaghmatthews.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-59748749841133943082014-07-10T14:58:49.449-04:002014-07-10T14:58:49.449-04:00I'm starting my new list today of the things I...I'm starting my new list today of the things I HAVE to do, what I'm willing to give up, setting weekly goals and sharing them with a close writer friend. Thanks for all your wonderful educational posts! Terri Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08248545300838744522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-1935362805521764522014-07-10T14:16:16.020-04:002014-07-10T14:16:16.020-04:00This is so true, Edie! It is much easier to dream ...This is so true, Edie! It is much easier to dream of writing than actually do it. Thanks for challenging me today to be more diligent.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02555114982961724400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-83875036188044851902014-07-10T12:27:36.818-04:002014-07-10T12:27:36.818-04:00Very good, Edie. I set goals and then something ha...Very good, Edie. I set goals and then something happens and I get behind. I like the 4 days a week goal. I'll start doing just that. This morning I've had other things to do, so I'll have to work double time this afternoon, or take the slack up tomorrow. If I know I have to do it, I'll work harder. I like deadlines. I have to set them for myself, and the vacuuming? Once a month is fine for me. I only have one room and a rug.Kathy Cretsingerhttp://www.mantlerockpublishing.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-58897250184364100412014-07-10T11:46:58.746-04:002014-07-10T11:46:58.746-04:00Edie, I have read that before, and in this area I ...Edie, I have read that before, and in this area I know it's true for me. As long as it sits in my to do bin I don't have to face criticism. Scarlet used to be my middle name, now it's moving into my first name--'I'll think about it tomorrow'. LOL Enjoy your posts, Edie--I've even made a file for just your writing. ;)deborawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16379928023984310298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-47715266845401602912014-07-10T10:35:14.828-04:002014-07-10T10:35:14.828-04:00Donevy, procrastinators are often masking fear and...Donevy, procrastinators are often masking fear and insecurity by avoiding submitting. I know because i used that for a long time. It can also come from being a perfectionist, another issue I struggle with. try setting a small goal, it can be very freeing when you put your work out there. Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-76711185834070987192014-07-10T10:23:06.680-04:002014-07-10T10:23:06.680-04:00Nakeliwalters, those are really good goals! thanks...Nakeliwalters, those are really good goals! thanks for sharing, Blessings, E<br />Edie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-54012996918621185092014-07-10T09:01:09.999-04:002014-07-10T09:01:09.999-04:00Wow, this makes my head dizzy. Actually set goals...Wow, this makes my head dizzy. Actually set goals? Well, I do stuff every day FOR my writing, I'm just such a --horrible procrastinator. I've been critiquing on other people's work and only submitted ONE chapter of my ms. :( I could actually submit 10 chapters with the amount I've critiqued). I think I'm in denial? So, submit more chapters and post more on my blog. Also check into self-publishing some of my inpirational posts. That should do for today. LOL Thanks, Edie. Blessings back to you. ;)deborawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16379928023984310298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-76077962363361855482014-07-10T09:00:03.833-04:002014-07-10T09:00:03.833-04:00My critique partner and I have set a goal of turni...My critique partner and I have set a goal of turning in two chapters for review on Mondays and Thursdays. My personal goal is to rewrite/edit at least one chapter a day up to 3000 words, 5 days a week. But I like your philosophy of giving myself at least one day for makeup writing because, yes, life does get in the way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-14179355234329503712014-07-10T07:07:47.773-04:002014-07-10T07:07:47.773-04:00You guys rock! Here's my goal, I'm rewriti...You guys rock! Here's my goal, I'm rewriting/editing 10,000 words a week. This is in addition to blogging and regular work. I'm trying to make it 2000 words per day, 5 days a week. This gives me the weekend. Joan, you can use this method as well. I prefer to set goals for 4 days a week, but I'm on a tight deadline and you may be too. Blessings to you all! EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-47693326645308578342014-07-10T07:05:38.883-04:002014-07-10T07:05:38.883-04:00Joan, that's GREAT! But let me suggest a sligh...Joan, that's GREAT! But let me suggest a slight tweak to your goal. If you want to write 500 per day, 5 days a week, make your goal 500 words per day, 4 days a week. That gives you one makeup day and makes it more likely you'll make and exceed your goal! Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-38054788106990495552014-07-10T07:04:08.380-04:002014-07-10T07:04:08.380-04:00Sharon, BRAVO!!!! Thank you for being brave enough...Sharon, BRAVO!!!! Thank you for being brave enough to go first! Blessings to you, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-56753197349682263032014-07-10T06:04:44.267-04:002014-07-10T06:04:44.267-04:00Write a minimum of 500 words per day. For me setti...Write a minimum of 500 words per day. For me setting a specific word goal works better than blocking off a specific amount of time. Joan Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16430939897829160498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-74902642048611676732014-07-10T05:53:03.984-04:002014-07-10T05:53:03.984-04:00Oh, there comes the comment box. I sent Edie an em...Oh, there comes the comment box. I sent Edie an email of my goals. Here there are: Yes, I have a million excuses for not writing! So I would like to write 2000 words a week. They may go out on my blog or they may be writing my life story. <br />I also will contact my person to create the link in my blog to allow people to follow me by July 12th.<br />This all starts today, July 10th, 2014.<br />Thank you, Edie!<br /><br />Sharon PaavolaSharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05005370893749608422noreply@blogger.com