tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post4712093120809438916..comments2024-03-28T03:21:53.904-04:00Comments on The Write Conversation: It's Okay to Take Time to Flex Your Writing Wings Before You FlyEdie Melsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-41858493448515268002016-12-11T12:42:13.072-05:002016-12-11T12:42:13.072-05:00One of my writer friend told me once year ago that...One of my writer friend told me once year ago that s/he only thought of me as a poet. Needles, to say, I've changed that limiting mindset by not limiting my own creative abilities! I've written an ebook, a women's empowerment book, several articles for freelancewriting.com, have three blogs on three amazing topics,write short story fiction & nonfiction and I'm a recent Huffpost contributor.<br />I love this piece, Edie, it's sooo needed for all the newbies who become overwhelmed by naysayers and the soldiers of their own creativity. Just write, something great will emerge. Netflix Movie Buffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01661542475466937152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-26065867456281114322016-11-18T08:11:15.721-05:002016-11-18T08:11:15.721-05:00Jennifer, the voice can be so distracting! And the...Jennifer, the voice can be so distracting! And there are so many people out there who are willing to stomp on our dreams and goals. Stay true to your path! Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-71829076336574272142016-11-18T08:10:35.583-05:002016-11-18T08:10:35.583-05:00Ellen, truthfully, small pieces almost always reac...Ellen, truthfully, small pieces almost always reach a much larger audience than a book does. For example, a magazine article or online devotion could easily reach 40,000 - 50,000. A book is considered to do well if it sells to 8,000 people. Beyond that, our part is obedience. It's God who is responsible for the delivery. Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-6331818694443195582016-11-18T08:08:40.362-05:002016-11-18T08:08:40.362-05:00Lisa, wise words! Thank you for sharing your thoug...Lisa, wise words! Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-64927735531862188842016-11-18T08:06:12.963-05:002016-11-18T08:06:12.963-05:00Angie, thank you!Angie, thank you!Edie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-18241080034815449002016-11-18T08:06:03.425-05:002016-11-18T08:06:03.425-05:00Shuko, I'm glad this post was helpful! Blessin...Shuko, I'm glad this post was helpful! Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-36483308396487453112016-11-17T17:00:42.483-05:002016-11-17T17:00:42.483-05:00I needed "Determine What You Want to Accompli...I needed "Determine What You Want to Accomplish". All the voices can he distracting. I was even told recently that I couldn't do what I wanted to do.Jennifer Hennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11742102451822520705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-24020282051828332922016-11-17T10:47:45.998-05:002016-11-17T10:47:45.998-05:00One thing I've struggled with is comparison. ...One thing I've struggled with is comparison. Believing that writing devotions or articles or blog posts is less valid or significant than an entire book. Maybe because it's not as big a project so it means less. I'm working on changing this mindset.Ellen Andersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05474986203062305511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-65283365985266994532016-11-17T06:58:07.046-05:002016-11-17T06:58:07.046-05:00Hi Edie! Thanks for forming unto words what I have...Hi Edie! Thanks for forming unto words what I have been feeling. This writing thing is definitely daunting at times. I have written creative nonfiction and devotions for the last 5 years and have been feeling an increasing urge to change...but not completely if that makes sense. I love fiction, the power of a story is often what inspires me to takes those steps. I have written a few short stories and started a novel...talk about daunting! Most recently I have been working on a devotional companion to a coloring book that I published. It has been quite a journey, and I have found that as long as I keep God in the middle, it is all immensely satisfying. Thanks for confirming that it is okay to explore!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05118665734156614685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-32138770003605416312016-11-17T06:20:13.273-05:002016-11-17T06:20:13.273-05:00Love the suggestions, Edie! New writers face so ma... Love the suggestions, Edie! New writers face so many challenges these days. I'm bookmarking this post for anyone who's just starting out. Thanks!Angie A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13487012722258208047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-88031538516879993092016-11-17T06:07:01.978-05:002016-11-17T06:07:01.978-05:00Hello Eddie, I love your post. I like the part you...Hello Eddie, I love your post. I like the part you said that you have to look at what you like to read and you can then practice and write that sort of writing. I will try this =) Shukohttp://www.21stcenturycreativewriting.com/noreply@blogger.com