tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post5642727317001584758..comments2024-03-29T07:29:18.369-04:00Comments on The Write Conversation: Life Lessons—10 Things Successful Writers Know AND BelieveEdie Melsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-88777712343474612162014-04-13T15:08:53.645-04:002014-04-13T15:08:53.645-04:00"Persistence trumps talent."
Thank you ..."Persistence trumps talent."<br /><br />Thank you for this reminder. I believe I have a God-given knack for writing, but persistence and consistence evades me much of the time. <br /><br />I seriously need to frame that quote and hang it over my writing desk :).<br /><br />Best,<br />ShellyV. Ninohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10884391481934117395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-37865610452589243572014-04-12T09:28:11.769-04:002014-04-12T09:28:11.769-04:00Edie, I am taking in number 9 - Age doesn't ma...Edie, I am taking in number 9 - Age doesn't matter. I have had a love of writing since I was a teen. I read everything I can on the art, I have taken online courses, I write and read incessantly but have never taken the plunge. I never submitted anything, anywhere until recently I sent in a couple of devotions to a publisher. Now that I have time to write I keep telling myself I am too old. Your words are the same words I have felt God whispering to me. Thanks for listing it here. Blessings, I love this site.<br />JudyJudy Webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12421962580077150054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-29954271177066398702014-04-11T17:16:59.134-04:002014-04-11T17:16:59.134-04:00Henry, I'm so glad this came at a good time. T...Henry, I'm so glad this came at a good time. Thanks so much for stopping by, Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-22261745203749180032014-04-11T15:41:00.922-04:002014-04-11T15:41:00.922-04:00I really appreciate this post, Edie. Your insights...I really appreciate this post, Edie. Your insights and encouragement couldn't have come a better time for me. It will help renew my sense of persistence because I know in my heart nothing else is as satisfying as writing. Henry McLaughlinhttp://www.henrymclaughlin.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-30282302030902172072014-04-11T13:06:37.963-04:002014-04-11T13:06:37.963-04:00Elva, amen and AMEN! Thanks for stopping by, Bless...Elva, amen and AMEN! Thanks for stopping by, Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-39298218249330590082014-04-11T11:37:21.382-04:002014-04-11T11:37:21.382-04:00Amen to all ten, Edie! Good Job. Here's anoth...Amen to all ten, Edie! Good Job. Here's another: Inspirational writers know that fervent prayer over their writing is essential. They know God truly is in control of their career to open and close doors, to inspire with ideas, to prompt better craft, to bring divine connections, to rejoice with us when acceptances come and to drop down soothing comfort when the rejections come.<br />Elva Cobb Martin, President, ACFW-SC Chapter <br />www.carolinaromancewithelvamartin.blogspot.com Elva Cobb Martin, South Carolinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09278744225513549876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-44485839475764824332014-04-11T10:30:31.892-04:002014-04-11T10:30:31.892-04:00Elaine, I'm so glad you were encouraged! Bless...Elaine, I'm so glad you were encouraged! Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-21665266438013692282014-04-11T10:30:06.857-04:002014-04-11T10:30:06.857-04:00Cindy, very well expressed! Thanks so much for sha...Cindy, very well expressed! Thanks so much for sharing, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-27918189942322805592014-04-11T10:29:41.952-04:002014-04-11T10:29:41.952-04:00Jeanne, what you have to say DEFINITELY matters! I...Jeanne, what you have to say DEFINITELY matters! It's a hard truth to believe, especially without proof. But even if we get a glimpse of how true this is, it's hard to believe. Thanks for stopping by, Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-36335946096275642332014-04-11T10:06:46.256-04:002014-04-11T10:06:46.256-04:00Edie, so well expressed. And wonderful encourageme...Edie, so well expressed. And wonderful encouragement--thanks!Elaine Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-12504395742742016222014-04-11T10:05:21.698-04:002014-04-11T10:05:21.698-04:00Great post, Edie. We all need a proper perspective...Great post, Edie. We all need a proper perspective hug. :) As writers, I think we need to remind ourselves about these things every day.Cindy Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00550990300799678398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-20026567353501241022014-04-11T10:04:15.888-04:002014-04-11T10:04:15.888-04:00Edie, great post. I think the one I struggle with ...Edie, great post. I think the one I struggle with the most is believing that what I have to say matters. I need to keep this truth at the forefront of my mind.....and probably taped to my computer. :) Thanks for sharing this.Jeanne Takenakahttp://jeannetakenaka.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-86614476462121407722014-04-11T09:57:27.798-04:002014-04-11T09:57:27.798-04:00:):)Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04163521563641083919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-58212176693249217352014-04-11T09:47:58.389-04:002014-04-11T09:47:58.389-04:00Jennifer, Thank you ! And Yes, you can ALWAYS quot...Jennifer, Thank you ! And Yes, you can ALWAYS quote me onTwitter. :)<br />Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-70748346485086044962014-04-11T09:39:57.656-04:002014-04-11T09:39:57.656-04:00My favorite line..."Everything I write has me...My favorite line..."Everything I write has merit and everything I write can be improved upon." I need to remember that one. Can I quote you on twitter?Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04163521563641083919noreply@blogger.com