tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post2690138471174804886..comments2024-03-28T11:13:13.409-04:00Comments on Balancing Act: #IWSG: How do you know your story is ready?Samantha Bryanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-79042043422329714202016-10-06T22:51:06.385-04:002016-10-06T22:51:06.385-04:00I can relate to the struggle. I alternate between ...I can relate to the struggle. I alternate between thinking I've written something amazing and seeing nothing but flaws.<br /><br />It can be so difficult to get out of that negative mindset once you're in it. You're right--the balance is hard to strike. I'm glad you've found your way through it.J.H. Moncrieffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045467689291025137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-27524257017356502512016-10-05T19:23:30.765-04:002016-10-05T19:23:30.765-04:00There's a quote about writing being a socially...There's a quote about writing being a socially acceptable form of schizophrenia . . .Samantha Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-63376986572792890992016-10-05T19:23:08.613-04:002016-10-05T19:23:08.613-04:00We're always looking for that perfect middle r...We're always looking for that perfect middle road, aren't we?Samantha Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-24590832573633229422016-10-05T19:22:42.438-04:002016-10-05T19:22:42.438-04:00It gets a little trickier when there are external ...It gets a little trickier when there are external deadlines to meet, but I'm pretty good about working far enough head to leave time for waffling and setting aside if need be. Samantha Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-21402177386023778502016-10-05T18:59:32.474-04:002016-10-05T18:59:32.474-04:00Yeah, I guess being a writer is kind of like annou...Yeah, I guess being a writer is kind of like announcing to the world that you're crazy becuase you choose to be. But seriously, I get it. In the end, we have to write our best and then let go. Toi Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493934864387695248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-80231175163407302772016-10-05T18:46:09.664-04:002016-10-05T18:46:09.664-04:00I totally love everything till I hit a snag too! B...I totally love everything till I hit a snag too! But I'm getting better about not getting into the pit of despair every time I get stuck. Great post. I've rushed so often that that's usually what I've been guilty of, but waiting till it's perfect can be just as bad.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-8377448151022840032016-10-05T17:43:13.977-04:002016-10-05T17:43:13.977-04:00Your point about constant waffling really hit home...Your point about constant waffling really hit home today. I am a terrible waffler. I am beginning to think that if a project isn't working, move on. It will still be there when I finish another one and come back to it. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05697412264806977992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-14085003474864904862016-10-05T16:03:18.918-04:002016-10-05T16:03:18.918-04:00Thanks, Diane. Good question this month. Thanks, Diane. Good question this month. Samantha Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-48624655833678706112016-10-05T16:03:02.693-04:002016-10-05T16:03:02.693-04:00That's the scary part. My gut has been wrong b...That's the scary part. My gut has been wrong before!Samantha Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-42325399965417026612016-10-05T16:02:40.605-04:002016-10-05T16:02:40.605-04:00Wheeee! (puts hands up on the rollercoaster ride)Wheeee! (puts hands up on the rollercoaster ride)Samantha Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-8158758200627464712016-10-05T16:02:20.991-04:002016-10-05T16:02:20.991-04:00My shortest one (in time) so far was 9 months in f...My shortest one (in time) so far was 9 months in first draft. And the rushed-ness of that showed in how much hard work was required in the future drafts. But, yes, I agree that it's a project by project thing. There isn't a set amount of time that's right. Samantha Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-64011838714399441392016-10-05T16:01:19.475-04:002016-10-05T16:01:19.475-04:00Reaching for perfection is why one person can work...Reaching for perfection is why one person can work on a single projects for decades. There does have to be a point when you let it go.Samantha Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-33146480124864468502016-10-05T15:36:32.807-04:002016-10-05T15:36:32.807-04:00Exactly what Anna said. My gut tells me when the s...Exactly what Anna said. My gut tells me when the story is done. Good post, Samantha.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-15367457606001688442016-10-05T14:31:30.838-04:002016-10-05T14:31:30.838-04:00I think we feel it in our gut and that's when ...I think we feel it in our gut and that's when we can let it go. :-)<br /><br /><a href="http://emaginette.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow"> Anna from elements of emaginette</a>emaginettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324981140248692448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-59657389265152608692016-10-05T14:10:05.702-04:002016-10-05T14:10:05.702-04:00I also experience that same overconfidence...and t...I also experience that same overconfidence...and then the paranoia, the insecurity, the worry. It's quite a life we've chosen ;)<br /><br />Here's my October IWSG post: <a href="http://www.stephaniescott.net/2016/10/insecure-writers-support-group-october/" rel="nofollow">Top 10 Ways to know if you're ready to share your writing</a>Stephscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328839483008086049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-5195254785024680382016-10-05T11:45:03.737-04:002016-10-05T11:45:03.737-04:00I have written novels that took years and I have w...I have written novels that took years and I have written them in a few months. I don't know if one way is better than the other. We just have to trust our instincts. Afterall, we are the creators.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15964712984479525970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3774305250676105976.post-30144550665626852312016-10-05T10:06:59.111-04:002016-10-05T10:06:59.111-04:00Perfection for writers is a dream. An unattainable...Perfection for writers is a dream. An unattainable one. All you can do is write and edit to the best of our abilities, and with help, and then let our stories go.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.com