tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post873108348414046928..comments2024-03-28T08:09:24.086-04:00Comments on Author, Jody Hedlund: Why Are So Many Writers In Such a Hurry?Jody Hedlundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-54929601160536668582012-07-26T11:08:22.187-04:002012-07-26T11:08:22.187-04:00You are right, as writers we must take our time.You are right, as writers we must take our time.viagra onlinehttp://www.genericviagranews.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-8707523096397126052011-08-03T13:51:19.850-04:002011-08-03T13:51:19.850-04:00Excellent post and so very true! I am guilty of th...Excellent post and so very true! I am guilty of this, more time than I care to mention, lol.Marie Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05483640008622878711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-60818135805005252322011-08-02T21:56:06.677-04:002011-08-02T21:56:06.677-04:00Hi everyone! :-)
Janell, thank you for sharing yo...Hi everyone! :-)<br /><br />Janell, thank you for sharing your perspective! It's always so good to hear the thoughts of someone who has a little bit more life-experience and wisdom! Thank you!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-22919284248927179492011-08-02T11:18:22.256-04:002011-08-02T11:18:22.256-04:00Oh, Jody, this is spot on! Absolutely. I can remem...Oh, Jody, this is spot on! Absolutely. I can remember wishing away the years as I homeschooled my three children....thinking I would be "so old" when they are gone that my time would be over. Now, they are 25 and 21 (twins) and I have NOTHING BUT TIME!!!! At the time I am grateful that the Holy Spirit kept me in check, reminding me that raising a strong family is a NOW job...right now...not a job I could ever do again. God's timing is NOT our time. We have to remember that! Blessings on your writing, JanellJanell Rardonhttp://www.janellrardon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-33004703012292927982011-08-02T07:37:02.066-04:002011-08-02T07:37:02.066-04:00I needed to hear this right now. I guess I can be ...I needed to hear this right now. I guess I can be like a little kid sometimes! Thanks Jody.BookGeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05620998836239969062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-54650253977743685142011-07-31T19:15:06.835-04:002011-07-31T19:15:06.835-04:00Today's comments are almost as valuable as you...Today's comments are almost as valuable as your post that inspired them!<br /><br />Part of my dilemma is like Rick's, a kind of paralysis caused by enjoying the writing process more than what I know needs to come next. After each novel and reading numerous books on the craft, I'm never totally satisfied with the current project. I revise and rewrite and move on, only to repeat the process. After #4 you'd think I'd be ready for the querying, but the rare times I've ventured out there have made me step back again, still convinced my mss need more work. ::sigh:: Good thing I really DO love the writing part.Carol J. Garvinhttp://careann.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-39948788941732412552011-07-31T11:34:44.034-04:002011-07-31T11:34:44.034-04:00Hi Jody,
I'm so happy that I found your blog; ...Hi Jody,<br />I'm so happy that I found your blog; it's jam-packed with great information and your generosity to share that information is equally impressive. I am a "soon-to-be" published author of a very different (interactive) children's series. I'm attempting to "gracefully" stumble my way through this marketing maze. I had no idea that I had anything more to do than find a publisher! My blog is the story of that journey that took me over a DECADE (the condensed version!)of searching for a publisher (www.gmlmseries.wordpress.com). I'd like to think that the above process allowed me to master the art of "slowing down", but truthfully, it's still an ongoing process. Hopefully my blog will give inspiration to the many others on that journey who have lost hope when they know they are meant to be published. You are my role model in the art of unconditional giving and I fully intend to "pay it forward" as you have done here. I have subscribed to your blog and will refer others to you. Great Karma! I can't wait to read your book.<br />In Love and Light,<br />Patricia<br />www.TheGrandMasterLittleMasterSeries.com<br />www.gmlmseries.wordpress.comPatricia Merkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10029786345161572192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-68239109905768402492011-07-30T22:06:33.787-04:002011-07-30T22:06:33.787-04:00Had to jump in here and answer Rebekah's comme...Had to jump in here and answer Rebekah's comment and say, OH NO! I don't want people to think I'm inaccessible! My desire is to be personable and relatable (although due to busyness that may not always happen the way I'd like!). I'm really just another writer on this journey along with everyone else! :-)Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-25333467918845339152011-07-30T21:58:11.092-04:002011-07-30T21:58:11.092-04:00Love this perspective. What a gift to relax and en...Love this perspective. What a gift to relax and enjoy this season and this day God's granted through His grace and mercy. Thank you for this beautiful reminder.Shannon Milhollandhttp://shannonmilholland.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-31688088080380639142011-07-30T21:45:14.869-04:002011-07-30T21:45:14.869-04:00Remember that survey you gave about why people don...Remember that survey you gave about why people don't leave comments? I'm changing my answer. You are too popular and thus inaccessible. :)<br /><br />On this topic though, I had to comment because my ENTIRE writing career (all of 2 years) has been wrapped around getting that ONE manuscript done and getting that magical agent and book deal. I've found myself working so hard on building my online platform that I'm neglecting my writing and getting stressed out that I'll never get it done. In other words, you're right. I need to slow down and enjoy the process.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-40704283758960413372011-07-30T14:20:33.364-04:002011-07-30T14:20:33.364-04:00Wow, Jody. This post is a keeper, for sure. Thank ...Wow, Jody. This post is a keeper, for sure. Thank you for this reminder.Sarah Forgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101753891967001104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-19869026226391604102011-07-30T13:48:32.208-04:002011-07-30T13:48:32.208-04:00Loved this post and the comments! It's good to...Loved this post and the comments! It's good to know I'm a great company of fellow impatients. I have no idea why I'd want to rush through something I love...and it's a good reminder to slow down and savor life. Because when I do, that's when the best writing comes.Melodie Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04599091593083976703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-70713756933856135212011-07-30T12:17:54.128-04:002011-07-30T12:17:54.128-04:00So true,in writing and in life. As an author, last...So true,in writing and in life. As an author, last spring I purposely told myself I would slow down, write at my own pace, and just start to enjoy the process again. The publishing process can be really stressful, so I wanted to get back to the joy of writing, and this summer, that joy has really started to bloom again.Alex Marestainghttp://alexmarestaing.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-77166943462183589082011-07-30T01:39:31.534-04:002011-07-30T01:39:31.534-04:00What a great way to think. I love how you encourag...What a great way to think. I love how you encourage your son to enjoy the NOW instead of looking to the future. As for the e-publishing part. I've seen too many people doing that lately, and after reading their stuff I can kind of tell that they're just not ready. They will likely spend more time trying to sell their books than honing the craft. I love the advice of writing at least 3 books (and trying to query them) before going that route. There's wisdom there.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12526875813399934443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-27833785593356252352011-07-29T22:57:15.173-04:002011-07-29T22:57:15.173-04:00Were you inside my head today? I get impatient al...Were you inside my head today? I get impatient all the time...mostly impatient with myself. But you're right, we must savor the present as we look toward the future. Thanks for the reminder.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-39555143631772272432011-07-29T19:42:35.139-04:002011-07-29T19:42:35.139-04:00What a great post! I agree wholeheartedly and whi...What a great post! I agree wholeheartedly and while it can be a struggle to stay in the moment it helps when you LOVE what you're doing. Thanks Jody!Coleen Patrickhttp://www.coleenpatrick.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-33425713080404891632011-07-29T17:27:21.058-04:002011-07-29T17:27:21.058-04:00I want to savor the journey. I started out rushing...I want to savor the journey. I started out rushing through the process and realized I wasn't giving my readers my best writings. Now I'm enjoying the process of building my platform and getting my manuscript edited. The "social media" moves at such a fast pace, you start to believe you need to also move that fast. <br />I thank God I am quickly learning to be intentional and stay engaged in the moment that is before me.Roslyn Ricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13577337176258115982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-80123209903280646052011-07-29T16:55:31.353-04:002011-07-29T16:55:31.353-04:00Super advice. I do dream of being published, but I...Super advice. I do dream of being published, but I also relish the freedom of obscurity so I can experiment with different genres and grow in my craft.Leslie S. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122865337924270039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-24756985400151561232011-07-29T15:47:39.627-04:002011-07-29T15:47:39.627-04:00One moment not to rush is the querying process. As...One moment not to rush is the querying process. As in, don't query every agent you're interested in at once. Some may respond with rejections that include advice you may want to incorporate in your ms or your query letter, and if you've already carpet-bombed the industry, you're stuck. This happened to me. An agent said I'd started my novel in the wrong place and gave me a very good suggestion. I took it, queried a new batch of agents, and voila, an offer. And book deal soon after! Slow and steady wins the race, I guess.Lorna Grahamhttp://www.lornagraham.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-60351866762512196512011-07-29T15:08:50.089-04:002011-07-29T15:08:50.089-04:00I really needed to hear this ... both for my writi...I really needed to hear this ... both for my writing and for the other parts of my life. Thank you for this post, Jody!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15105397059274768638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-79961745419365177172011-07-29T14:55:17.397-04:002011-07-29T14:55:17.397-04:00It drives me crazy when well-meaning friends and f...It drives me crazy when well-meaning friends and family ask me, "When are you going to publish your manuscript?" I am working on books 2 and 3, trying to become a good writer and I get tired of answering. Now I just smile and say, "When I'm ready."Jane Dhttp://www.janesdaly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-67986154902066989002011-07-29T14:37:22.960-04:002011-07-29T14:37:22.960-04:00Fabulous post! It helped me realize how much I hav...Fabulous post! It helped me realize how much I have gotten focused on the next. It has made it hard for me to focus on the writing I'm doing now and enjoy it. I think I'll start working on that today. :)<br /><br />Thank you!Nikkihttp://neyska.posterous.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-2882493024012037872011-07-29T14:11:33.986-04:002011-07-29T14:11:33.986-04:00Rick brought up another great point--sort of the o...Rick brought up another great point--sort of the opposite extreme of rushing which is being paralyzed with fear (or doubt), and not doing anything. I think one of the solutions to that is getting involved in a critique group. That allows you to see where you're at compared with other writers, get some valuable feedback, and in the process hopefully make some new friends. <br /><br />As Patricia W. said, we have to keep working hard and moving forward. But "moving" doesn't necessarily have to be at breakneck speed! :-)Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-33836249528809647252011-07-29T14:08:18.561-04:002011-07-29T14:08:18.561-04:00Savoring is kind of like trying to chew every bite...Savoring is kind of like trying to chew every bite of a delicious meal at least 20 times. Very hard to do.<br /><br />Who hasn't rushed a bit? It's the passion that gets the adrenaline going and makes us want to be further down the road than we are. But I'm learning there's no quick way to get there--kind of like losing weight. You get there how you can (not necessarily by the same path as others) when you get there. Just gotta keep working hard and moving forward.PatriciaWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04572087157439187319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-63214458845092409882011-07-29T13:53:25.434-04:002011-07-29T13:53:25.434-04:00Loving the post and the comments! I really appreci...Loving the post and the comments! I really appreciate all the online writer and author friends I've made. They're so encouraging and they make this journey much more fun than going at it alone! :)Jessica R. Patchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13614501794157211301noreply@blogger.com