tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post7835315992923905551..comments2023-09-30T13:56:55.331+01:00Comments on Annalisa Crawford - Wake up, eat, write, sleep: Writers are yellow carsAnnalisa Crawfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-21934963072290380922016-09-06T15:19:06.596+01:002016-09-06T15:19:06.596+01:00I know lots of people who write, but not many of t...I know lots of people who write, but not many of them finish what they start and publish. I'm happy to know several stubborn writers who do finish, though!Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-57347176157251730622016-08-31T07:23:56.397+01:002016-08-31T07:23:56.397+01:00I haven't had people offering me their ideas -...I haven't had people offering me their ideas - although, as us writers know, having the idea is the 'hardest' part ;-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-25678103232201541122016-08-30T19:36:04.941+01:002016-08-30T19:36:04.941+01:00Yes, so many writers ... and so many people who sa...Yes, so many writers ... and so many people who say they plan on writing a book ... and then there are the people who have a perfect idea for a book, but no time to write, so they decide to throw you a bone (and their idea) so that you can write it for them. And then they are surprised when you're not grateful.Dianne K. Salernihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459839567235304842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-7224320469396532082016-08-30T14:13:25.929+01:002016-08-30T14:13:25.929+01:00Glad you're back too, Morgan :-)Glad you're back too, Morgan :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-12625617677144309032016-08-30T13:59:22.445+01:002016-08-30T13:59:22.445+01:00Ah, the logic of parents. I wonder how many times ...Ah, the logic of parents. I wonder how many times we've used diversionary tactics like that too :-) Don't give up, Melissa!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-19574309356270050172016-08-30T13:56:54.634+01:002016-08-30T13:56:54.634+01:00I'm lucky that I like my day job, but I love w...I'm lucky that I like my day job, but I love writing more, too. Hang in there :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-60363713987736154972016-08-30T09:46:37.884+01:002016-08-30T09:46:37.884+01:00Perhaps being a writer you DO notice it more ;-)
...Perhaps being a writer you DO notice it more ;-) <br /><br />Glad to be back. I've missed your blog. :) Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747144518868320969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-48215489475939171432016-08-30T03:47:58.759+01:002016-08-30T03:47:58.759+01:00I get where you're coming from. It's diffi...I get where you're coming from. It's difficult to feel unique. I'm still struggling to become a published author, but I'm not going to give up. The difference between the millions of people we meet who want to write a book and the rest of us are those us who follow through, regardless of how long it actually takes. BTW, I wanted to be an actor, but my parents refused to pay for it, so I became an attorney, the next best thing. My parents agreed to pay for law school and told me I would be I could use my acting skills in front of the jury - lol. Melissa Sugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16268333458796847721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-84686859615466213442016-08-29T21:43:19.587+01:002016-08-29T21:43:19.587+01:00I know what you mean. The effort it takes to marke...I know what you mean. The effort it takes to market and sell a book is huge and the results? Nothing much (yet). Why do I write when I could go back to work? Well, I like writing a lot better. That will have to be enough for now.Tamara Narayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03725262301091012950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-18053423037942021472016-08-29T21:00:19.953+01:002016-08-29T21:00:19.953+01:00That's so true, we are all unique. If you gave...That's so true, we are all unique. If you gave ten writers the same prompt, the stories would be very different. The car thing is just weird, isn't it?Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-57133588094612726082016-08-29T20:58:15.796+01:002016-08-29T20:58:15.796+01:00I'm glad, Julie. You certainly shouldn't b...I'm glad, Julie. You certainly shouldn't be having those feelings, you're brilliant :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-47906129225105986332016-08-29T20:57:27.613+01:002016-08-29T20:57:27.613+01:00As a non-golfer too, I'll just nod and agree. ...As a non-golfer too, I'll just nod and agree. I guess sometimes those feelings make us work harder, to prove we do belong.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-15287532316220436312016-08-29T20:42:27.345+01:002016-08-29T20:42:27.345+01:00The waving has mostly died out here too, but our c...The waving has mostly died out here too, but our cars were so few and far between, we waved out of shock!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-52903802128779700162016-08-29T20:34:35.665+01:002016-08-29T20:34:35.665+01:00I've definitely been more successful, made mor...I've definitely been more successful, made more contacts and had more opportunities by meeting authors. The internet has been a huge benefit to me in that respect.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-23036233774902869452016-08-29T20:33:19.579+01:002016-08-29T20:33:19.579+01:00Yes, exactly. And so many of the writers you consi...Yes, exactly. And so many of the writers you consider to be successful are probably working a proper job too, or at least have a second (primary) source of income. It's a shame.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-29193827132114852902016-08-29T20:18:09.969+01:002016-08-29T20:18:09.969+01:00I think people can be drawn to the perceived glamo...I think people can be drawn to the perceived glamour of writing... ah, I wish it was glamorous - PJs with holes in and a nervous twitch are a good look though, aren't they?Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-52177859161044464152016-08-29T20:15:55.294+01:002016-08-29T20:15:55.294+01:00Yes, writing is very natural - writing for pleasur...Yes, writing is very natural - writing for pleasure is an easy step beyond that.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-62462874618494711342016-08-29T20:13:44.115+01:002016-08-29T20:13:44.115+01:00That sounds like an interesting book, John. I'...That sounds like an interesting book, John. I'll check that one out.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-11806195239295354202016-08-29T16:07:18.812+01:002016-08-29T16:07:18.812+01:00It's difficult to be unique in this tightly co...It's difficult to be unique in this tightly connected large population, but you are. None of those writers can write the book you can write. As to the car uniqueness. We had a week of that when we bought our first Prius. None of those were on the road. Then in week two, that's all we saw. cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-9397224035583798622016-08-28T22:28:47.001+01:002016-08-28T22:28:47.001+01:00I can relate to this feeling. Have been struggling...I can relate to this feeling. Have been struggling with it for a while but now I'm finally feeling the love of writing again. We'll see if that lasts LOL. Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-45882882482139937352016-08-28T21:30:10.624+01:002016-08-28T21:30:10.624+01:00I definitely feel like there isn't enough room...I definitely feel like there isn't enough room for me in the writing world, and lately, it's been a big impediment to me continuing down the path. But I guess that's just par for the course (but you know, I don't play golf, so I wouldn't know)Renahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02767762370997304308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-17897154821751675392016-08-28T18:08:29.610+01:002016-08-28T18:08:29.610+01:00Writing down what we perceive and things I see tha...Writing down what we perceive and things I see that make me go 'hmmmmm'. What intrigues me might not be of interest to the next person. I think that waving to people with the same kind of car has gone by the wayside here, unless it's an expensive exotic car - then it's a 'ah, you have money too!' kind of wave.D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-38056878239765816892016-08-28T12:57:46.907+01:002016-08-28T12:57:46.907+01:00I think...it's a bit of, attracting who and wh...I think...it's a bit of, attracting who and what you want to attract, and a bit of the sub conscious seeking out like minded people and pursuits.<br /><br />It's all good though, as you never know where each 'touch' will take you. From meeting that other writer, you might just hear of a competition, or a writing job, or make a brilliant new friend. <br /><br />Embrace every opportunity. :-) <br /><br />Be happy. X Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-40548318152110529072016-08-28T01:08:12.223+01:002016-08-28T01:08:12.223+01:00I agree that a lot of people want to write or have...I agree that a lot of people want to write or have fantasies about writing but actually living your life as a working writer is much more difficult than most people think.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15964712984479525970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8669601964389987165.post-54157344509737667262016-08-27T18:57:18.717+01:002016-08-27T18:57:18.717+01:00I've found a lot of folks say they write or wa...I've found a lot of folks say they write or want to write, but it's the complete follow through where things fall apart. Edit, edit, and edit. Marketing. There's a lot of work beyond that first sentence, as you know and have proven successful at doing. (keep waving as you pass folks!)Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604494404874408870noreply@blogger.com