tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post6378940053696433482..comments2024-03-28T23:20:45.447-04:00Comments on Girlfriends Book Club: My Five Gifts to Aspiring WritersWriter Wenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16730769794553260336noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-47928040185346025492014-08-07T16:06:34.731-04:002014-08-07T16:06:34.731-04:00Two words: Amazing Post
After running off three ho...Two words: Amazing Post<br />After running off three hours of sleep, pulling my hair out over not knowing whether to self-publish my fourth book or submit it to an agent, and spilling my coffee all over the pages containing my character profiles.... I read this. And it was exactly what I needed. <br />Thank you Marilyn,<br />-Nicole TillmanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-51349905223607565122012-04-04T23:09:25.904-04:002012-04-04T23:09:25.904-04:00Christy, thank you!! So glad you liked it and took...Christy, thank you!! So glad you liked it and took the time to read and comment. I really appreciate it ;).Marilyn Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-64162223232792170202012-04-04T22:09:05.576-04:002012-04-04T22:09:05.576-04:00So very apt, Marilyn. Thank you for sharing your w...So very apt, Marilyn. Thank you for sharing your wisdom!Christy Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861592909138615110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-50870904563518943542012-04-04T22:08:07.438-04:002012-04-04T22:08:07.438-04:00So very apt, Marilyn. Thanks for sharing your wis...So very apt, Marilyn. Thanks for sharing your wisdom!Christy Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861592909138615110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-48557497059816645682012-04-04T18:27:22.058-04:002012-04-04T18:27:22.058-04:00Thank you :). I've been lucky to have some tru...Thank you :). I've been lucky to have some truly warm and supportive people in my life. We don't need to have MANY, just a few really genuine friends. But, you're right -- what a difference that makes!Marilyn Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-41748080836060548692012-04-04T18:16:09.938-04:002012-04-04T18:16:09.938-04:00Florence, what a perfect story about the Congressm...Florence, what a perfect story about the Congressman! It's true that no one remembers all the losses (or manuscript rejections) after a win... Fingers crossed for you on the novel submissions. Hope it leads to wonderful things!Marilyn Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-63348981100332119192012-04-04T18:11:52.898-04:002012-04-04T18:11:52.898-04:00Thanks so much, Sheila! I'm thrilled you liked...Thanks so much, Sheila! I'm thrilled you liked the post, and I agree that others have added some great gifts to the list. I think we need them all to survive the ups and downs of this industry... Makes me glad they're free and available to every one of us!Marilyn Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-89674774798618683322012-04-04T17:47:25.171-04:002012-04-04T17:47:25.171-04:00Susan, thank you for saying that!! Looking forward...Susan, thank you for saying that!! Looking forward to catching up with you via email soon, too... I saw the ultrasound pix of Emily on FB and squealed ;).Marilyn Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-15822754092495395692012-04-04T16:54:54.373-04:002012-04-04T16:54:54.373-04:00Lovely post -- and I'll add what you seem to a...Lovely post -- and I'll add what you seem to already have: good friends to see you through the rough patches.Storyteller Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03807705866873141004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-8727714588649194372012-04-04T15:18:04.508-04:002012-04-04T15:18:04.508-04:00Marilyn, the timing of this is great for me. This ...Marilyn, the timing of this is great for me. This week I am sending a submission for my first novel ... I also received a rejection from a literary small press for a literary novella. I read it, felt bad for a minute and then went back to work :) I remember the story of a Brooklyn Congressman ran for office for 22 years and remained there for another 27 years. He told young hopeful "No one remembers how many times I lost and neither do I."<br /><br />Thanks for the gifts, they were appreciated :)fOIS In The Cityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06347958777030988677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-56979857593880822092012-04-04T15:15:15.226-04:002012-04-04T15:15:15.226-04:00Marilyn, what a truly wonderful post. These are go...Marilyn, what a truly wonderful post. These are good lessons for anything we do in life. Along with humor and the other gifts mentioned in the comments, I think these are outstanding gifts which can be used on a daily basis. :)Sheila Seabrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17365100511100802221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-30405326143258594862012-04-04T14:22:27.311-04:002012-04-04T14:22:27.311-04:00Marilyn, this is so, so perfect! You hit every nai...Marilyn, this is so, so perfect! You hit every nail on the head so brilliantly. It's one of those pieces that should be printed out and kept near the computer. Good job, girlfriend!Susan McBridehttp://susanmcbride.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-76807061158318806422012-04-04T13:27:08.109-04:002012-04-04T13:27:08.109-04:00Absolutely, positively true, Shelley!! We can...an...Absolutely, positively true, Shelley!! We can...and should...Marilyn Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-69906124081382057152012-04-04T13:23:49.106-04:002012-04-04T13:23:49.106-04:00Oh, Maria, yes!! JOY... What a wonderful reminder,...Oh, Maria, yes!! JOY... What a wonderful reminder, my friend. Thank you. Amidst all the industry nuttiness, it's all too easy to forget that, but you are right ;).Marilyn Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-79052300296269228132012-04-04T13:20:12.822-04:002012-04-04T13:20:12.822-04:00Good!! Don't give up...please. The world needs...Good!! Don't give up...please. The world needs new voices and fresh perspectives. It needs yours. But I hear you on the frustrations -- it's not easy. Sigh. Happy to know the post helped a little and I'm very glad you're keeping at it!Marilyn Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-87972513308658016482012-04-04T13:15:09.899-04:002012-04-04T13:15:09.899-04:00And not just for aspiring authors. We can all use ...And not just for aspiring authors. We can all use and reuse these giftsShelley Freydonthttp://shelleynoble.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-28625460651727979822012-04-04T12:44:06.883-04:002012-04-04T12:44:06.883-04:00Marilyn, as usual, you inspire and put a smile on ...Marilyn, as usual, you inspire and put a smile on my face! I would add the gift the Joy. Yes, writing is a struggle, but no matter where you are in your career, it should make you happy to write:) (at least, most days!)<br /><br />xoxo<br />MariaMaria Geracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02296473703226019932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-67833552055900564602012-04-04T12:39:55.261-04:002012-04-04T12:39:55.261-04:00:-) Thanks, Melissa!:-) Thanks, Melissa!Marilyn Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-77904200026734287452012-04-04T12:38:42.366-04:002012-04-04T12:38:42.366-04:00Thanks, Lucy!! And, yes, on both counts -- the hum...Thanks, Lucy!! And, yes, on both counts -- the humor AND the friends. We sure need them...Marilyn Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-59360771926566225992012-04-04T12:36:08.088-04:002012-04-04T12:36:08.088-04:00Patti, I'm so glad you liked it! And what you ...Patti, I'm so glad you liked it! And what you wrote reminds me of that simple but powerful Winston Churchill quote: "Never, never, never quit." :)Marilyn Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-53126333800161262072012-04-04T12:33:51.666-04:002012-04-04T12:33:51.666-04:00Pamela, you'll be pleased to know that the mar...Pamela, you'll be pleased to know that the margarita placement was definitely intentional, LOL. Thanks so much. Can't wait to chat with you about everything in person at RT next week!!Marilyn Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-58697876412574361762012-04-04T12:31:08.472-04:002012-04-04T12:31:08.472-04:00Deb,
Your comment reminded me of a quality I shoul...Deb,<br />Your comment reminded me of a quality I should have immediately included -- not just for aspiring writers, but for ALL writers -- gratitude. I didn't realize years ago how often I would find myself indebted to others for their kindness. Readers and reviewers like you are priceless... Thank you for your great advice and for the tremendous respect you have for authors. It is most certainly mutual!!<br />xoxMarilyn Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-77002903304683395522012-04-04T12:06:29.883-04:002012-04-04T12:06:29.883-04:00Thank you so much for posting this Marilyn. I need...Thank you so much for posting this Marilyn. I needed some inspiration today. Being stuck in the aspiring author phase is often frustrating, but this helped me feel positive. I will not give up! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-67766034012140408282012-04-04T11:35:55.899-04:002012-04-04T11:35:55.899-04:00LOVE!LOVE!Melissa Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15015632413658296141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-25130848717079120652012-04-04T11:26:17.967-04:002012-04-04T11:26:17.967-04:00Oh, Maggie, this is very true. I don't think I...Oh, Maggie, this is very true. I don't think I've ever gotten over just how non-linear the creative journey is... I know that's part of what makes it so genuinely, heart-poundingly exciting (and I do love that :), but the twists and spirals and uncertainties create their share of fear, don't they?! That's certainly been the case for me.Marilyn Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.com