tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post4965325438734845249..comments2024-01-12T00:48:48.031-06:00Comments on Go Teen Writers: Growing As A Writer ... When You Don't (Necessarily) Want To Be PublishedStephanie Morrillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-2533684042804757562016-11-02T11:15:02.219-05:002016-11-02T11:15:02.219-05:00That was exactly how I felt, Emma--I didn't kn...That was exactly how I felt, Emma--I didn't know if I wanted everything that comes with it. But I'm still a writer and so are you! <br /><br />Thanks for commenting!Amanda Fischerhttp://todwellandneverleave.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-68399190459634313392016-11-02T08:36:26.310-05:002016-11-02T08:36:26.310-05:00I love writing. I love the idea of being published...I love writing. I love the idea of being published, and holding my book in my hands, but I don't know if I want everything that comes with it...regardless of that, I am a writer!!!!! :) Thank you. :) Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03861384032480877924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-52013560144454046852016-11-01T08:59:07.785-05:002016-11-01T08:59:07.785-05:00Absolutely, Keturah! That's a great perspectiv...Absolutely, Keturah! That's a great perspective to have. :)Amanda Fischerhttp://todwellandneverleave.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-85092421499047059112016-11-01T08:57:30.750-05:002016-11-01T08:57:30.750-05:00"Still being able to call myself a writer eve..."Still being able to call myself a writer even if I'm not writing like everyone else does." That's exactly it! Each of us is unique, and how we write is no different. <br /><br />Thanks for commenting!Amanda Fischerhttp://todwellandneverleave.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-47740560492293754562016-11-01T08:53:35.832-05:002016-11-01T08:53:35.832-05:00I'm so glad it was encouraging, Josie! Thanks ...I'm so glad it was encouraging, Josie! Thanks for commenting.Amanda Fischerhttp://todwellandneverleave.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-84900464093912591662016-11-01T08:52:31.402-05:002016-11-01T08:52:31.402-05:00I am not, but it sounds cool! Thanks for asking.I am not, but it sounds cool! Thanks for asking.Amanda Fischerhttp://todwellandneverleave.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-20158338649815818052016-11-01T08:47:25.813-05:002016-11-01T08:47:25.813-05:00A good thing to ponder over... I do want to be pub...A good thing to ponder over... I do want to be published... but regardless to whether that is my calling or not, I AM A WRITER... And, even if it doesn't make it to the world, my writing will still happen, and be shared with those who I can let read it;)Keturah Lambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041749245034077912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-14424624813061169272016-10-31T21:17:09.994-05:002016-10-31T21:17:09.994-05:00Amanda, thanks so much for this encouragement on w...Amanda, thanks so much for this encouragement on writing. It means a lot to hear -- still being able to call myself a writer even if I'm not writing like everyone else does.<br /><br />I have the use goal of publication in mind, but I'm totally open to wherever God leads -- and I'm loving blogging so much, that I wouldn't want to give that up if I decided to make publishing my be-all-end-all goal.<br /><br />Wonderful post! Loved reading it, and can't wait to see more like it in the future, especially infused with your wisdom (maybe? ;)).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03116179024981428202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-18023773959503790822016-10-31T15:40:01.878-05:002016-10-31T15:40:01.878-05:00When I started writing, it was so I could get publ...When I started writing, it was so I could get published. Now, I'm dealing with college, grades, and career options, and writing (novels) has just become an escape rather than professional. I'm still thinking about publication, but I have no idea where life will take me. This was so helpful!Josiehttp://josieonthego.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-36619180792707800342016-10-31T14:30:48.844-05:002016-10-31T14:30:48.844-05:00I was wondering if you were ever part of an organi...I was wondering if you were ever part of an organization called NCFCA.pgacnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01868397677690901418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-7978985162770141942016-10-31T12:48:41.523-05:002016-10-31T12:48:41.523-05:00Thanks for the advice, Amanda! I'll most defin...Thanks for the advice, Amanda! I'll most definitely use it.Olivianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-29019427155979776422016-10-31T11:17:12.778-05:002016-10-31T11:17:12.778-05:00Hi Olivia! Thanks for commenting!
Improving plot,...Hi Olivia! Thanks for commenting!<br /><br />Improving plot, punctuation, and sentence structure is still a great thing to help your friends with. :) If your friends still want to keep writing stories and improving them, your critiques are sure to be helpful! <br /><br />Things that only apply to publication are actually pretty limited. Defining and refining the genre of the story and writing queries are what comes to mind. Another thing that is different is deciding when to put a project aside, and deciding whether or not to write a sequel. When publication is a concern, you would be wise to make those choices considering whether you intend to query, whether you think the project has real potential, etc. But if your friends are not aiming for publication, they may well want to stick things out with a story they love and write that sequel or finish editing that book just because it's special to them. <br /><br />So, to go back to your original question...what your friends need most in a critique is going to depend on them. (Helpful, I know...) But for the most part, I'd say improving the story in general would be helpful. The main difference I see here is in the bigger-picture advice (whether you think this story has a shot at landing a contract, etc.). Does that make sense?<br /><br />Thanks again! I'm glad you enjoyed the post. :)<br /><br /> Amanda Fischerhttp://todwellandneverleave.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-35956167795537572442016-10-31T10:15:35.097-05:002016-10-31T10:15:35.097-05:00This is a good concept for me to be thinking about...This is a good concept for me to be thinking about, since I have always been publication oriented and have a hard time understanding those writer friends of mine who aren't. Very good article! I do have a question, though; for those friends I mentioned, in what ways should I encourage them to improve their writing? I tend to advise ways to improve the plot, as well as general suggestions for how to improve the punctuation or sentence structure. However, I'm afraid sometimes that I'm too nitpicky or am too focused on things that would only apply to publication. Do you have any suggestions for what my friends will most need in a critique?<br />Great article, Amanda. A very unique and helpful perspective indeed.Olivianoreply@blogger.com