tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post4504228522083095599..comments2024-01-12T00:48:48.031-06:00Comments on Go Teen Writers: How do you know if your writing is good enough?Stephanie Morrillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-67207650885223014122012-12-03T20:11:18.801-06:002012-12-03T20:11:18.801-06:00Wow, thanks so much. This is the number one reason...Wow, thanks so much. This is the number one reason why I never finish a novel because I lose confidence in myself and my ability to write something inspiring. I really needed this today, thanks a million.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-34880992137038772862012-07-13T15:26:42.115-05:002012-07-13T15:26:42.115-05:00Okay, I should bookmark this. This is great, and h...Okay, I should bookmark this. This is great, and honestly, I've felt like this so much. I'm convinced I'm doing everything wrong, and I don't have an interesting setting, and there's not much conflict . . . the list goes on. Thanks again! I owe all of you guys. If I get published, I will totally acknowledge all of the Go Teen Writers' authors.Katiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08117667458636102470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-10578659161551303452012-07-01T07:00:51.579-05:002012-07-01T07:00:51.579-05:00I was told the same some time ago by my mom that w...I was told the same some time ago by my mom that writing is a waste of time and it's never going to get me anywhere but I didn't stop and I completed my novel. Now, she supports me! <br />So, the point is...don't stop what you love to do! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14942109210077777735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-62663330220103954922012-06-29T11:45:53.682-05:002012-06-29T11:45:53.682-05:00I am writing my first book, and chapter one is goi...I am writing my first book, and chapter one is going bad. It's more difficult because my mom doesn't believe in me. She thinks I'm wasting my time by writing "stupid things". My friends tell me it is good, and when I shared my blurb they told me they want to read the book. Thank you so much!Tuesday Carterhttp://anecdote-stories.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-4549369787144588962012-06-24T06:48:03.171-05:002012-06-24T06:48:03.171-05:00Thank you, this really is motivating. I've bee...Thank you, this really is motivating. I've been writing since I was 12 and it's been five years. My friends always tell me that they love my stories but I doubt their words because I feel that they know how important writing is to me and they don't want to hurt me.<br />I wasn't going to give up on writing, EVER but it's good to know that I'm not the only one in the pool of insecurities.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14942109210077777735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-71741256837211002832012-06-23T19:19:12.699-05:002012-06-23T19:19:12.699-05:00I'm so happy to hear that, Anonymous! So glad ...I'm so happy to hear that, Anonymous! So glad it was an encouragement! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-56303459712790878882012-06-23T18:11:30.501-05:002012-06-23T18:11:30.501-05:00Thank you so much! I was about to just give up and...Thank you so much! I was about to just give up and trash my story, but then I saw this and it's really motivated me to keep trying. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-79253222671200864432012-06-22T19:11:00.896-05:002012-06-22T19:11:00.896-05:00So did I. :)So did I. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06150136011032761640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-24200896098170816602012-06-22T19:10:48.714-05:002012-06-22T19:10:48.714-05:00Rachel, I can't even begin to tell you how enc...Rachel, I can't even begin to tell you how encouraging that was. I literally sat back at my desk after reading and went, "Whew, I needed that."<br /><br />"Even if nothing ever comes of it and you create nothing but terrible, unpublishable mush---it will have been worth it. Because you will have spent a lifetime doing something you love. And what could possibly give you more confidence than that?"<br /><br />Indeed. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06150136011032761640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-65387610817009440122012-06-21T17:44:20.392-05:002012-06-21T17:44:20.392-05:00Great post, Rachel! And I love your new book title...Great post, Rachel! And I love your new book title and cover. I almost thought it was you on the cover when I first saw it!Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-89595002899638048082012-06-21T16:17:15.592-05:002012-06-21T16:17:15.592-05:00Aw, that is the sweetest comment I have ever heard...Aw, that is the sweetest comment I have ever heard. Thank you so much--you've encouraged me today! ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-20023052477357670212012-06-21T16:15:56.126-05:002012-06-21T16:15:56.126-05:00That's great! It's so wonderful that you r...That's great! It's so wonderful that you realize how much of an inspiration your best friend is. Isn't it great how God brings people like that into our lives to cheer us up when we're down?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-65751363345357049292012-06-21T16:14:54.625-05:002012-06-21T16:14:54.625-05:00I'm so glad it was an encouragement! Definitel...I'm so glad it was an encouragement! Definitely get back to work on that writing. You can do it! ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-44849494844095039602012-06-21T16:02:39.938-05:002012-06-21T16:02:39.938-05:00Oops, accidentally hit publish before I was done :...Oops, accidentally hit publish before I was done :P<br />I've let a few of my friends and siblings read my stuff, and they all give me critisism's but think I'm really good...I think I spelled that wrong....What really get's me is when someone gives me all this guff about my writing, then I read theirs and it's really not good...at all.Maddie Morrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10881137664211550244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-63481715867704544682012-06-21T16:00:48.222-05:002012-06-21T16:00:48.222-05:00Awesome post Rachel! I love it.....Only I dont tel...Awesome post Rachel! I love it.....Only I dont tell that voice in my head to be quiet in such a nice way;)Maddie Morrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10881137664211550244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-53255211651293156092012-06-21T15:24:27.062-05:002012-06-21T15:24:27.062-05:00This is exactly what I needed today. How did you k...This is exactly what I needed today. How did you know?!<br /><br />Seriously, thank you, Rachel. You are such a marvelous inspiration to me. When I stare at my draft, thinking, "This is so pathetic it's disgusting. Why do I even bother writing anything? I'm wasting my time," several times I've thought of you and your lovely book. She did it - maybe I could do it. :)Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07838145980198951452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-24420229709856779492012-06-21T13:28:13.001-05:002012-06-21T13:28:13.001-05:00Gah, writer's confidence - something I strive ...Gah, writer's confidence - something I strive to have!! Thanks for the incredible post, Rachel. I liked the part about not listening to the inner critic and instead thinking of those who cheer ou on. Very encouraging. I'm going to go work on my terrible rough draft and ENJOY it! :DSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13450915234455922031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-68999798519814197892012-06-21T13:16:39.012-05:002012-06-21T13:16:39.012-05:00Could your timing have been any more perfect? I ju...Could your timing have been any more perfect? I just got a kick in the butt (erm, encouragement :D) from my writer-sister, giving me inspiration, a schedule/program/thingy, and endless tips and encouragement. And I was sitting here working at it thinking, 'Can I really do this?'. So thank you :)Lydia Grace Hartnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-78372106805052995292012-06-21T12:29:42.957-05:002012-06-21T12:29:42.957-05:00I REALLY needed to hear this message, yes, this ve...I REALLY needed to hear this message, yes, this very extremely wonderful message, this week! Thanks for the encouragement, Rachel! With that said, I've got some hard writing work to go do!She Will Move Mountainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16080281310264864266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-3835227250335577712012-06-21T12:10:02.030-05:002012-06-21T12:10:02.030-05:00I needed this so much! Thanks Rachel!I needed this so much! Thanks Rachel!RJhttp://www.virtuousgirlhood.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-38738330123426369622012-06-21T11:06:57.964-05:002012-06-21T11:06:57.964-05:00Thanks Rachel, I needed this one so many levels :)...Thanks Rachel, I needed this one so many levels :) youre awesome,Tonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14500897912581589616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-3619073171363982692012-06-21T09:24:12.190-05:002012-06-21T09:24:12.190-05:00thanks Rachel! This is really helpful! One of my f...thanks Rachel! This is really helpful! One of my friends is my encourager. She encourages me to keep writing, and listens when I talk about it. Recently I've been in a dry spot, but I think I'm getting out of it now. This article is really great. Thank you for helping boost my self confidence! <br /><br /> I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.Bethany Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14160544671105522363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-44982372908525377962012-06-21T08:03:24.007-05:002012-06-21T08:03:24.007-05:00Hey! Thanks a mill. I'm a teenager, an unpubli...Hey! Thanks a mill. I'm a teenager, an unpublished writer, and my best friend (who also writes, magnificently) is constantly at me about losing heart. She is my number-one motivator. Without her, i would not still write, in all probability. Thank God for best mates, right? (:Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06678431523901121047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-41959457213429584632012-06-21T07:54:35.910-05:002012-06-21T07:54:35.910-05:00Wow! I needed this.Wow! I needed this.Alyson Schrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10985230257033740736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-61968367607017583682012-06-21T07:14:24.614-05:002012-06-21T07:14:24.614-05:00thank you so much for this post! i'm in the mi...thank you so much for this post! i'm in the middle of my first draft and im completly lost in the story... i was starting to loose confidence in what i was writing and thinking that maybe i have no talent because i cant even finish one first draft. this post helped me regain my confidence i'm gonna close the blog now and continue on writing! :) thanks againAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04937639301117262584noreply@blogger.com