tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post5964880148186521493..comments2024-01-12T00:48:48.031-06:00Comments on Go Teen Writers: The Five-Step Rebel-utionary Plan to Writing a NovelStephanie Morrillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-32920985537183337912014-05-17T15:22:58.623-05:002014-05-17T15:22:58.623-05:00I'd say I'm going through all the steps, a...I'd say I'm going through all the steps, and really haven't got to a specific place. This was just what I neede...getting busy to my writing againKeturah Lambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041749245034077912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-63924200977332533872014-05-15T20:46:37.225-05:002014-05-15T20:46:37.225-05:00Wow. I never would've thought of applying this...Wow. I never would've thought of applying this to writing, but it really is true. I guess I'm around step 4: Being OK with the small things, too. I'm in the querying process, which feels like forever, so being OK with the littler things that I do while waiting to hear back is where I'm at.<br /><br /><br />Alexa Skrywer<br />alexaskrywer.blogspot.comAlexa Mintahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13865586987033390255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-80791802430207169122014-05-15T20:26:05.173-05:002014-05-15T20:26:05.173-05:00I LOVED this book AND the sequel. They are so grea...I LOVED this book AND the sequel. They are so great. But geez Jill, this post was AWESOME. I never even considered to apply it to my writing! Maddie Morrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10881137664211550244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-67221716779638252372014-05-15T04:24:48.569-05:002014-05-15T04:24:48.569-05:00I am around 2 and 3. I am editting a novel for the...I am around 2 and 3. I am editting a novel for the first time and am gearing up writer friends around me. It has been a few years since I clearly set that goal for myself and trying to work up for it now, inbetween everything college related.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15317792300616098592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-35475962980022148372014-05-14T22:03:40.821-05:002014-05-14T22:03:40.821-05:00I think if you apply the steps to writing you inev...I think if you apply the steps to writing you inevitably cycle through them, since we writers are (it seems) always having to take risk, and challenge themselves, and make wonderful writing friends and avoid the depths of despair, and not believe those who don't believe writing a book is something serious. Excellent post! I am adding "Do Hard Things" to my reading list.Miri Williamsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-84193161356548236942014-05-14T21:01:54.541-05:002014-05-14T21:01:54.541-05:00I think I'm at 1, 2 and 4 at the same time. A...I think I'm at 1, 2 and 4 at the same time. Although I've never finished a book yet, I am working on one right now and I am pretty far into it. Additionally, I am always looking for ways to improve my craft. At the same time, I'm on step 4 because I frequently write short stories ( and sometimes poems ) and I just took the extra leap and sent one of my stories to a magazine. I also started a blog at http://butterfliesoftheimagination.weebly.com/ to help me improve my writing and get more comfortable with sharing it. Overall, this was a great post and now "Do Hard Things" is on my to-read list.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-68924280323495815822014-05-14T15:07:05.416-05:002014-05-14T15:07:05.416-05:00I knew when I saw the title it was going to have t...I knew when I saw the title it was going to have to do with "Do Hard Things"...yeah, love this book! ;) Like the rest of us, it seems, I didn't really think to apply it to writing...so, thanks! <br /><br />I'd guess I'm working on 2 and have some wonderful "threes." :)Amanda Fischernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-83388804955802411252014-05-14T14:41:57.958-05:002014-05-14T14:41:57.958-05:00I like step 4. At this point, I don't even hav...I like step 4. At this point, I don't even have a first draft done, but I'm encouraged by the idea of trying smaller things and being proud of them too. I want to publish a book of short stories on Snippet, for example :)Katienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-37341597200893761602014-05-14T13:45:49.084-05:002014-05-14T13:45:49.084-05:00I would love that!I would love that!Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-45933509675232749882014-05-14T11:12:21.786-05:002014-05-14T11:12:21.786-05:00This was a great post! :) I have been writing for ...This was a great post! :) I have been writing for awhile now, so I've already done some of those steps. I am rewriting (or supposed to be) right now but also working on a new story. (again, supposed to be)<br />In reality I'm trying to finish the books I'm reading now so when I leave next week I'm not in the middle of any books. Eventually though, it'll get back to normal and I'll start writing again. Thanks for the post! :-)Naomihttp://naomiandbooks.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-15093579893309143982014-05-14T10:24:23.362-05:002014-05-14T10:24:23.362-05:00I'm so glad you did this post! I love Do Hard ...I'm so glad you did this post! I love Do Hard Things. Unfortunately my writing took a month long stand still for the story I'm working on. I really want to get back to work on it, and this five step action plan will really help.<br />Thank you,<br />ElizabethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-10255559681176423062014-05-14T10:10:04.840-05:002014-05-14T10:10:04.840-05:00I'm in two and three, I guess. It's great ...I'm in two and three, I guess. It's great to see you manuscript come alive, especially when others like it as well!<br /><br />arendedewit.blogspot.comArende de Withttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08143950359368928929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-44202158349546472422014-05-14T10:08:59.026-05:002014-05-14T10:08:59.026-05:00:-) Thanks, Steph. I should just send myself to KC...:-) Thanks, Steph. I should just send myself to KC. Or make you come to Eastern Oregon. Now that's an adventure.Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-3115906289460722452014-05-14T10:07:54.293-05:002014-05-14T10:07:54.293-05:00Then, welcome to the journey, Brooke! I'm exci...Then, welcome to the journey, Brooke! I'm excited for you. And I'm so glad you're going to write. :-)Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-15142663871221885982014-05-14T10:06:57.370-05:002014-05-14T10:06:57.370-05:00It's hard to cut favorite scenes. But good for...It's hard to cut favorite scenes. But good for you being willing to do it if necessary. And thanks for the encouragement. :-)Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-6645133562025593062014-05-14T10:05:41.760-05:002014-05-14T10:05:41.760-05:00That's awesome! Got to love a book that inspir...That's awesome! Got to love a book that inspires so many.Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-48388518776190059132014-05-14T10:05:09.337-05:002014-05-14T10:05:09.337-05:00Yes, it was an excellent book. I think it can appl...Yes, it was an excellent book. I think it can apply to all areas of life. All my best to you on your paper!Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-16272601873413302902014-05-14T10:04:21.667-05:002014-05-14T10:04:21.667-05:00That's great, Sofia. It must be so hard to fin...That's great, Sofia. It must be so hard to find the time to write while you are in school, especially during finals time!Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-21821009641658675842014-05-14T10:03:44.935-05:002014-05-14T10:03:44.935-05:00Glad to hear it, Alyson! Keep at it!Glad to hear it, Alyson! Keep at it!Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-86097250598108141072014-05-14T09:58:56.825-05:002014-05-14T09:58:56.825-05:00What a great post, Jill! Got me all pumped for wor...What a great post, Jill! Got me all pumped for work over here :)<br /><br />I wish Zondervan would send you guys to KC so I could see you! Have a great time!Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-1217978252921164792014-05-14T09:44:08.408-05:002014-05-14T09:44:08.408-05:00I'm in step #1. I read Do Hard Things last yea...I'm in step #1. I read Do Hard Things last year but never thought of applying it to writing. Right now I'm in the middle of Start Here, which is also a really good one. :)<br /><br />Thanks Jill!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12346074592622433791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-20542295736383545362014-05-14T09:03:15.384-05:002014-05-14T09:03:15.384-05:00I'm on step two doing rewrites. It's not e...I'm on step two doing rewrites. It's not easy to stick with it, and cut out some of my favorite scenes. I really believe that it is important to stand by what you believe not just in writing, but with your faith as well. Thank you for being a Christian author, keep writing I love your books.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-52950123232590086242014-05-14T08:24:40.811-05:002014-05-14T08:24:40.811-05:00These are great tips! This book greatly inspired m...These are great tips! This book greatly inspired me to "go against the flow" when I was a teen and was one of the factors that lead me to seek publication while I was young.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing!<br /><br />Tessa<br />www.christiswrite.blogspot.comTessa Emily Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08625256104634830104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-44993860733370869872014-05-14T08:17:40.578-05:002014-05-14T08:17:40.578-05:00It's interesting, because that book happens to...It's interesting, because that book happens to be my inspiration for a huge synthesis and argument paper that's due in my English class. Excellent book.<br /><br />I've never thought to apply it to my writing before, though. Silly me.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16797485444727976121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-84822806126553419902014-05-14T07:07:07.627-05:002014-05-14T07:07:07.627-05:00Thanks for the post, Jill! I've sort of stoppe...Thanks for the post, Jill! I've sort of stopped writing for awhile. But I am planning to start again once school's out and my tests are finished. :)<br />I'm still on my first draft, so I'm between #1 an #2. :)<br />http://teensliveforjesus.blogspot.ruSofia Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03703884443937255154noreply@blogger.com