tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post6579815438779048813..comments2024-03-27T01:07:03.944-04:00Comments on The Roses of Prose: Helping Each Other Out by Diane BurtonAlison Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-72059948893782656292016-02-11T08:36:59.256-05:002016-02-11T08:36:59.256-05:00Well, it's rather ironic that I would be late ...Well, it's rather ironic that I would be late to comment on a post about the support of writer friends [hanging my head in shame]. Lovely post. I'm so glad you found AHA and ISWG. I agree, the support of fellow writers is invaluable. Congrats on your progress!Alicia Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12003539473772776004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-54778924618732567532016-02-10T10:58:56.524-05:002016-02-10T10:58:56.524-05:00What a boost, Rolynn. Even after 20+ years in the ...What a boost, Rolynn. Even after 20+ years in the business, I'm still amazed at the generous of fellow writers.<br /><br />Leah, I give the same tip.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-55641084750305824872016-02-09T07:29:44.164-05:002016-02-09T07:29:44.164-05:00Great message, Diane. When people ask me for tips ...Great message, Diane. When people ask me for tips on writing, I always tell them to join a writing group for all the reasons everyone else has mentioned. :-)Leah St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11004006100786260893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-8135939017108703502016-02-08T22:10:14.157-05:002016-02-08T22:10:14.157-05:00What everybody said. We need friends who understa...What everybody said. We need friends who understand us, because people outside of writing don't have a clue what we go through. The help I got when I first started writing, including a woman who heard my idea about a novel and said: If you don't write a novel around that plot, I'll buy the idea from you. That's the kind of boost we all live for!Rolynn Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504770204968969467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-10170869876896392782016-02-08T21:48:54.982-05:002016-02-08T21:48:54.982-05:00Thanks, Alison. I feel so lucky to have found all ...Thanks, Alison. I feel so lucky to have found all of you. Your encouragement means so much.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-13198497980936186522016-02-08T17:43:56.467-05:002016-02-08T17:43:56.467-05:00I don't know where I'd be without other wr...I don't know where I'd be without other writers. Oh yes, I do--I'd be sitting around bewildered and unpublished. I don't have a local writers' group anymore, but I do have the constant support of online writing friends. I'm so glad you opened that file again, and your muse bowled you over, Diane!<br />Alison Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-27256675713326575102016-02-08T16:09:10.569-05:002016-02-08T16:09:10.569-05:00Jannine, absolutely right about writing relationsh...Jannine, absolutely right about writing relationships.<br /><br />Vonnie, it's great having both the small groups and the big ones. Even in the big ones, you get to know some of the people well. Good luck with a new critique partner/group.<br /><br />Thanks, Lucy. The names have been fun. In fact, I had the title for Meddling Mama before I had a story. Good luck with that 10-year-old story.<br /><br />Tamara, IWSG has been so helpful all along--not just this month.<br /><br />Nicole, what goes around comes around. I've certainly found that out with my groups. <br /><br />Susan, my cyber friends are such a blessing. <br /><br />MJ, I should've guessed you'd come up with the perfect song lyric. LOL The Beatles had it right.<br /><br /> Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-11751375881671982862016-02-08T15:23:10.556-05:002016-02-08T15:23:10.556-05:00To quote The Beatles, "I get by with a little...To quote The Beatles, "I get by with a little help from my friends!" It can be a lonely business without other authors to be there for you and for whom you can be there. And we learn so much from each other in the process. Thanks for sharing, Diane! I also find it helpful to prime the pump, so to speak, by going back over my finished work. Best wishes for all your writing!MJ Schillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08921672646433078203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-16604047625258643902016-02-08T15:00:58.279-05:002016-02-08T15:00:58.279-05:00Author collegiality is definitely a bonus helped b...Author collegiality is definitely a bonus helped by electronic communications and social media. I have so many cyber-friends and i truly feel I KNOW them. Thanks for a positive post!Susan Coryellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04700818086229953333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-37375533137097882942016-02-08T14:54:41.525-05:002016-02-08T14:54:41.525-05:00Good call Diane, it's so important to have a g...Good call Diane, it's so important to have a good support network who you can turn to come rain or shine. I find it really uplifting to know that people are there ready to support you. Great news that you opened the file!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-55055734668113285702016-02-08T13:41:58.072-05:002016-02-08T13:41:58.072-05:00Joining the IWSG has been wonderful for me in term...Joining the IWSG has been wonderful for me in terms of blog traffic and getting a publication. Now that's support!Tamara Narayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16343966432075424106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-82839433532368263582016-02-08T11:25:24.710-05:002016-02-08T11:25:24.710-05:00You're so right. It is often the inspiration a...You're so right. It is often the inspiration and encouragement we get from other writers that keeps us plugging onward. I know it has definitely helped me get closer to finishing a book I started over ten years ago. <br />P.S. I love the titles of your mysteries!Lucy Naylor Kubashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06595948650454049233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-28178853274585371282016-02-08T10:55:00.501-05:002016-02-08T10:55:00.501-05:00Yes, groups of writers help. I have a small group ...Yes, groups of writers help. I have a small group that allows me to whine and answers my questions. I no longer have critique partners. They're busy with their own writing and I send them too much too often. We'll see how this book goes before I hunt for other CP's. Great post.Vonnie Davis ~ Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360480832587538895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-62065429359952269492016-02-08T10:45:54.458-05:002016-02-08T10:45:54.458-05:00Groups are great at supporting us when we need a t...Groups are great at supporting us when we need a tweet or a vote, etc. etc. Knowing we have a place to go to for support is a huge help. I also agree with Brenda. Critique partners are key when we need a push (or shove) in our writing--or just someone to complain to! All these writing relationships mean so much!Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047728297429025804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-18656666878649872472016-02-08T10:43:34.136-05:002016-02-08T10:43:34.136-05:00Rohn, good luck with your agent search. I'm gl...Rohn, good luck with your agent search. I'm glad you feel well enough to get going again.<br /><br />Brenda, critique partners are gems. They really know us, our strengths and weaknesses, and can be so motivating.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-26251309269881972532016-02-08T08:49:49.862-05:002016-02-08T08:49:49.862-05:00I don't belong to the groups you mention, but ...I don't belong to the groups you mention, but I have two groups of critique partners who are much more than critique partners. The encouragement and butt kicking they off gets me far.Brenda Whitesidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04162555468154752820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-74643993542823583502016-02-08T08:28:13.134-05:002016-02-08T08:28:13.134-05:00Thanks, Margo. I think you're right about succ...Thanks, Margo. I think you're right about success. It felt so good to add to the story that I kept going.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-58482813866784093232016-02-08T08:27:42.527-05:002016-02-08T08:27:42.527-05:00Thanks, Diane and Margo. You've motivated me t...Thanks, Diane and Margo. You've motivated me to search for my Yahoo password for AHA, ask to join February Nano, send out more agent requests (I'm in the E's) for St. Joan's Architect on Mont Saint Michel, and make notes for editing my November NaNo memoir-novel Home from the Woods.Rohn Federbushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02016317876402074001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-60315162191907741302016-02-08T07:52:19.603-05:002016-02-08T07:52:19.603-05:00As another member of those marvelous groups you me...As another member of those marvelous groups you mentioned I can attest to the support factor. A couple of sayings come to mind. Kind of an upbeat take on misery loves company. Or, even better, success breeds success. Glad you're back at your writing again. Way to go!Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.com