tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post1896627586184819948..comments2024-03-28T21:37:32.436-04:00Comments on Author, Jody Hedlund: How Writing a Book is Like PregnancyJody Hedlundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-38823908063759267962009-08-25T18:08:16.121-04:002009-08-25T18:08:16.121-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Elizabeth Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03150221675618198674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-80892548028600189022009-08-25T18:08:06.033-04:002009-08-25T18:08:06.033-04:00The cake is terrific! Great post.The cake is terrific! Great post.Elizabeth Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03150221675618198674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-63423756794523729552009-08-25T10:14:57.331-04:002009-08-25T10:14:57.331-04:00Hey, Jody!!! Great post!
I really try to cherish ...Hey, Jody!!! Great post!<br /><br />I really try to cherish the process, because as much as I love to write and as much as I feel called to do it, I know nothing is guaranteed. In the end, I'm producing something, whether the world sees it on the shelf or not.<br /><br />By the way, I nominated you for an award on my blog! Hope it makes you smile!Kristen Torres-Torohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903038121623389560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-85744732491758095042009-08-25T08:05:41.227-04:002009-08-25T08:05:41.227-04:00I love this post! And I'm so sorry you had to ...I love this post! And I'm so sorry you had to deal with stressful pregnancies. You're a wonderful mother--look at that snake cake! It's amazing!! <br /><br />I cherish the first draft of my books, but revisions are like disciplining a toddler--necessary but not fun!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-71484399764698851732009-08-24T21:37:12.990-04:002009-08-24T21:37:12.990-04:00I hadn't thought about it until I read your qu...I hadn't thought about it until I read your question, but I am quite happy with where I am. Sure I'd love to publish a book (thankful for the articles under my belt but ready to move to that next level) but I'm thrilled with the time I have to write. I sense that I should take full advantage of the time I have to use at my discretion, and I'm happy. <br /><br />But it is so funny that this is your analogy today because my writing professors used to talk about our writing being our offspring and the process being like birth. Yesterday after I strained to crank out a chapter, I sat back and said "That was one hard labor!"Bekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08455200539913180050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-79404602299075106402009-08-24T21:24:39.858-04:002009-08-24T21:24:39.858-04:00How precious!! I absolutely love the crown. :) I l...How precious!! I absolutely love the crown. :) I love birthdays and the celebration of life. Two days ago I held a newborn and thought how like life the writing journey is. I loved the feel of the baby and protectiveness I felt. It is so like how I feel over my book. Life sure makes for great analogies, doesn't it?Sherrinda Ketchersidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-88341732668785084672009-08-24T20:56:49.029-04:002009-08-24T20:56:49.029-04:00Nice job on the cake, Jody! It looks delicious! :)...Nice job on the cake, Jody! It looks delicious! :)<br /><br />As for the pregnancy, I guess I know what to expect now -- it'll just be another ten years or so before I know exactly what you mean.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing!Weronika Janczukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02578288655500573458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-69090798391468631922009-08-24T19:57:07.209-04:002009-08-24T19:57:07.209-04:00Love this analogy, because I definitely feel as if...Love this analogy, because I definitely feel as if my three books are my babies! I can't wait to read about finding an agent/editor and how it's like birth. Too bad finding an agent couldn't be as fast for me as my actual labor. Two hours in the hospital and out came Brogan!Katie Gansherthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09150375338556869812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-52284533092749527462009-08-24T19:10:10.957-04:002009-08-24T19:10:10.957-04:00I enjoy the writing phase of the book most now tha...I enjoy the writing phase of the book most now that I'm doing the end part--sort of like the sitting up all night when the baby won't sleep.<br /> Once again, you amaze me with your attitude and what you've done with all you've gone through:)Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-74848673593728471092009-08-24T16:45:10.254-04:002009-08-24T16:45:10.254-04:00Hi Jody -
I enjoyed your post. Since I've nev...Hi Jody -<br /><br />I enjoyed your post. Since I've never had a child, the experience is reversed for me. I'm writing this book and thinking, "so this is what pregnancy is like." <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-50943455788858708892009-08-24T15:27:48.358-04:002009-08-24T15:27:48.358-04:00Awesome analogy! I seem to have indigestion and ex...Awesome analogy! I seem to have indigestion and excessive weight gain from eating junk while writing my books, just like I did when pregnant. Very funny!Heather Sunserihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12552506888985553471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-74105414671781155712009-08-24T15:05:25.583-04:002009-08-24T15:05:25.583-04:00I am blessed in that I am not a worrier. I truly ...I am blessed in that I am not a worrier. I truly enjoy writing. I don't think about agents, publishers, marketing... none of that when I'm writing. There is a time for that later. To everything there is a season...Lillian Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488638666900705015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-33848049129675302852009-08-24T14:43:03.920-04:002009-08-24T14:43:03.920-04:00Great analogy, Jody! I had easy pregnancies (excep...Great analogy, Jody! I had easy pregnancies (except for two miscarriages) but harder deliveries (three C-sections) so I'm not sure how far I can take the comparisons. But, like my pregnancies, my writing is a comfortable thing... a doing-what-I'm-meant-to-be-doing thing. I thoroughly enjoy the writing, revision and editing processes to the point of sometimes holding back on trying to get my babies out into the world.<br /><br />Carol GarvinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-75804272491703264412009-08-24T14:20:27.716-04:002009-08-24T14:20:27.716-04:00Great analogy and good reminder to appreciate ever...Great analogy and good reminder to appreciate every moment in the process.Roni Lorenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02719679344024635326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-65497656628180581122009-08-24T14:05:46.511-04:002009-08-24T14:05:46.511-04:00Your cake is so cute. I'm sure your son loved...Your cake is so cute. I'm sure your son loved it. Great idea about the baby books and pictures on birthdays. I hadn't thought of that.<br />When writing, there are days when what comes out so surprises me that there is total joy. That happens about one fourth of the time. The rest, I wonder what I'm doing.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163662759281341381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-59630769668305153502009-08-24T13:19:16.017-04:002009-08-24T13:19:16.017-04:00You're a great mommy and you write beautifully...You're a great mommy and you write beautifully. Take a bow. :)Dawn Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05667675689038435581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-25006024429405365392009-08-24T13:07:38.481-04:002009-08-24T13:07:38.481-04:00What a great writing analogy! And I can definitely...What a great writing analogy! And I can definitely identify with pregnancies! (I had two miscarriages, btw, so I know what that's like too.)<br /><br />Your snake cake is incredible! I'm so impressed. (And jealous!)Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04630288151385157311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-61601292607047854382009-08-24T13:06:10.081-04:002009-08-24T13:06:10.081-04:00That is an awesome analogy! Looking forward to the...That is an awesome analogy! Looking forward to the Labor post. <br /><br />Cute cake too!Katie Salidashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15159923761047042193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-67533383498598461072009-08-24T12:34:58.543-04:002009-08-24T12:34:58.543-04:00Jody, the cake is adorable. I hope your son had a ...Jody, the cake is adorable. I hope your son had a wonderful celebration of his special day. Can't wait to see what you come up with for your other two August birthday boys/girls.<br /><br />Writing has been easier than my pregnancy and delivery. I had morning/noon/night sickness for nine and a half months. My DD was so comfy where she was, I was twelve days overdue before the delivery finally took place. Even then, she still wasn't ready to leave and was born by emergency C-section when she went stressed.<br /><br />There are days when doubts and discouragement rear their ugly heads and I experience feelings reminiscent of my PG days though. I do my best to remind myself that, just like the queasiness, backaches and fatigue of pregnancy, the feelings will pass.Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-1600260753955830572009-08-24T12:17:52.545-04:002009-08-24T12:17:52.545-04:00Beautifully put! I've found, every time I'...Beautifully put! I've found, every time I'm writing a book, about halfway through I get restless to finish it and start on the next book. I get these great ideas and want to start something new. It drives me crazy! I need to learn to slow down and relax and enjoy the present process.Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-4575925358242449172009-08-24T12:07:46.460-04:002009-08-24T12:07:46.460-04:00i'm with marybeth...novel writing can definite...i'm with marybeth...novel writing can definitely take longer than 9 months! but even then, the analogy doesn't break down. it's a great one! reminds me of jessica's post about how being unpubbed is like being single. :)Jeannie Campbell, LMFThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958943404601029395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-87425905650799187392009-08-24T11:58:07.048-04:002009-08-24T11:58:07.048-04:00Lol, I think writing a book is easier than pregnan...Lol, I think writing a book is easier than pregnancy. But that's just my opinion. Many of the same feelings are there, though. <br /><br />I love writing, especially when I get in the second half of the book. At that point it's a challenge for me to stop. I get so caught up in the story and the characters that I want to stay as close to them as possible.Cindy R. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488732331021750408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-29177214095311143862009-08-24T11:27:31.755-04:002009-08-24T11:27:31.755-04:00I loved the cake. I'm actually quite impresse...I loved the cake. I'm actually quite impressed! This is a great post. My favorite part of this whole writing process is the writing itself, so yes, I enjoy every step of the way.Susan R. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-70208761397741296122009-08-24T11:24:22.617-04:002009-08-24T11:24:22.617-04:00Jody, the cake is great, especially considering th...Jody, the cake is great, especially considering that cake making and decorating isn't your thing. It is a slithering labor of love, in that case. As for your question, I have not always appreciated the journey for what it is, but with my latest work, because it came from such a personal place, I really was able to grasp that. There were even points when I thought I might be okay with it not being published, because the work within me that needed to happen already had been accomplished. I'd been transformed by writing it. However, when I picked it up to revise recently, it was clear to me that my baby wasn't meant to grow inside me all these months only to fade away. Just like my five babies that made it out of the womb (I experienced miscarriage too), this work is one that was meant to be born, and I look forward to the day I will present it to the world. :)Roxane B. Salonenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01459456545891720716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-43985434825180813872009-08-24T11:17:33.806-04:002009-08-24T11:17:33.806-04:00Wow, what a beautiful post! Awesome cake as well. ...Wow, what a beautiful post! Awesome cake as well. I bake my kids b-day cakes as well so I can comiserate on the amount of time and effort that goes into one of those yummy treats! I loved the analogy of writing and children. You said it perfectly. Now...if only the world would love my babies... ;)Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.com