tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post5957260051293584331..comments2024-01-12T00:48:48.031-06:00Comments on Go Teen Writers: Winners Quit All The Time.Stephanie Morrillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-73025037552227122802014-08-27T06:33:59.193-05:002014-08-27T06:33:59.193-05:00I'm starting high school in September, and I&#...I'm starting high school in September, and I've had to cut back on a few activities so that I can focus on my priorities: getting good grades in my honors classes, running cross country, playing the violin, participating in a club and making time for my hobbies such as writing, reading and sewing. It's been difficult because I had such a busy schedule before and it's really hard to let something go. However, I know that it will really free up my time and help me get really good at a few things, rather than only okay at a bunch of things.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-65522286667066742762014-08-27T06:30:51.141-05:002014-08-27T06:30:51.141-05:00I'm so glad that you liked the book. I plan to...I'm so glad that you liked the book. I plan to buy it soon because I just finished my first novel and I hope to use the book as my guide as I navigate the editing process.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-46040966216730038152014-08-26T20:59:40.970-05:002014-08-26T20:59:40.970-05:00I definitely need to learn how to make time for wr...I definitely need to learn how to make time for writing. Most of what keeps me busy right now (school) is mandatory, but I'm sure I could do a better job minimizing distractions and time-wasters so that I can get school done sooner and free up more time for writing.Katie H.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-15439890337528609722014-08-26T20:17:22.763-05:002014-08-26T20:17:22.763-05:00Also, congrats to Mrs. Williamson for release day ...Also, congrats to Mrs. Williamson for release day at last! I preordered the book a few days ago so Amazon is being very nice and shipping it for me. ;) Can't wait to read it!Amanda Fischernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-84205352854843432562014-08-26T20:13:53.030-05:002014-08-26T20:13:53.030-05:00Wow.
I honestly never thought of it that way. And...Wow.<br /><br />I honestly never thought of it that way. And this could really, truly be exactly what I need to do. I'm seven days into the school year and I'm already exhausted, overwhelmed and wondering how I'm going to manage everything I have to do. I really don't feel like I should be a sophomore...I still feel twelve! And it feels like this was such a big jump from last year. Suddenly, within the past couple months, I've gotten more work (not a job-job, but childcare, dog care, etc.--it's more regular though), I've gotten my learner's permit and am learning how to drive, I've got a million new things added to my school schedule, and I'm trying to figure out what to do with my life. And that's all in addition to just plain old normal <i>life</i> that has to happen every day!<br /><br />So the past few days, I've had this thing in the back of my head: "Something needs to go. Something needs rearranging. I can't do a whole year of this." But I have this stubborn (my mom says "Call it determined!" LOL) personality that definitely considers quitting or giving something up as failing or conceding or something. So this quote was perfect for me today. Thank you so much! Another one of these not-just-writing-but-life-as-well posts! :)Amanda Fischernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-89588698677809371602014-08-26T20:05:11.215-05:002014-08-26T20:05:11.215-05:00Such a good post! Awesome quote and so true :)Such a good post! Awesome quote and so true :)Sunny Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10185336977090257875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-63347156457936092592014-08-26T18:01:38.016-05:002014-08-26T18:01:38.016-05:00Thank you so much for this quote.
I've known f...Thank you so much for this quote.<br />I've known for awhile now that something has to go, and since I can't drop geometry, I've decided that next year it will be orchestra and violin lessons. It scares me to tell my violin teacher/orchestra director, but I can't do violin and piano and writing and AP classes. Miri Williamsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-27096995519902754852014-08-26T14:41:53.164-05:002014-08-26T14:41:53.164-05:00Thank you. :) I'm so excited to be here.Thank you. :) I'm so excited to be here.L. Marshallnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-62000795661509370572014-08-26T14:20:46.526-05:002014-08-26T14:20:46.526-05:00So this is my first time reading the blog, so natu...So this is my first time reading the blog, so naturally this was the first post that came up - and wow, I really needed this today! Aimee Meesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02288344639711547844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-91617412215128813452014-08-26T13:11:57.977-05:002014-08-26T13:11:57.977-05:00Well said, Gillian. We have to say no to some thin...Well said, Gillian. We have to say no to some things in order to say yes to something else. Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-45447069759488058782014-08-26T13:10:54.393-05:002014-08-26T13:10:54.393-05:00I'm so touched! Welcome to Go Teen Writers!I'm so touched! Welcome to Go Teen Writers!Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-45080256210892633402014-08-26T13:10:29.436-05:002014-08-26T13:10:29.436-05:00Good for you, Kyra!Good for you, Kyra!Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-19389283108267208832014-08-26T13:10:01.614-05:002014-08-26T13:10:01.614-05:00It was one of those that jumped off the page at me...It was one of those that jumped off the page at me :)Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-42048055036190521402014-08-26T10:23:53.220-05:002014-08-26T10:23:53.220-05:00What a great quote, Stephanie. Thanks for sharing!...What a great quote, Stephanie. Thanks for sharing! So often I think we feel compelled not to quit at anything because we equate quitting with failing. But sometimes quitting one thing can allow you the time to succeed and be victorious at something even better - something I need to remind myself sometimes. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00204802545454891530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-18219340441304298852014-08-26T09:28:40.623-05:002014-08-26T09:28:40.623-05:00Hello! I'm new to the blog and decided to &quo...Hello! I'm new to the blog and decided to "join" after reading your amazing, helpful book Go Teen Writers. I had read a couple of posts here several weeks ago, discovered that you (and Jill!) had written a craft book, and purchased it immediately. Thanks so much for writing Go Teen Writers and for the blog!<br /><br />~L. Marshall<br />L. Marshallnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-13555125329325171962014-08-26T08:40:24.853-05:002014-08-26T08:40:24.853-05:00I'm getting back into writing more often start...I'm getting back into writing more often starting today, and quitting the distractions, or at least cutting them to a shorter time. Sure I have vacuuming and all that to do, but I shall make time for my writing once more! :DKyra Lyn Mosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14863847322281430347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-58880304604541040362014-08-26T06:28:21.469-05:002014-08-26T06:28:21.469-05:00That is an absolutely fabulous quote!That is an absolutely fabulous quote!Roseanna Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02245767775900250399noreply@blogger.com