tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post7050237757916692005..comments2024-03-08T20:41:23.825-08:00Comments on Author Heather McCorkle: Make Each Grain CountHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-83215284210600208162010-11-11T19:00:01.409-08:002010-11-11T19:00:01.409-08:00Great point Jen. Writing another novel is a much b...Great point Jen. Writing another novel is a much better use of our time than feeling bad for ourselves! Which can happen if we remain static.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-60478074934334659472010-11-11T18:58:29.449-08:002010-11-11T18:58:29.449-08:00LOL! Me too Lisa. We'd both be bald. You'r...LOL! Me too Lisa. We'd both be bald. You're right, time does move faster when you're busy. And moving time along while on submission is a good thing!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-43645976950123377832010-11-11T17:39:00.322-08:002010-11-11T17:39:00.322-08:00Heather I loved this. Often times we just feel bad...Heather I loved this. Often times we just feel bad for ourselves, want to pout, but it's important to remember you should still be working on things. The next best thing could give you the dream!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667521490706435608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-38752216393067780932010-11-11T16:37:52.186-08:002010-11-11T16:37:52.186-08:00Great advice, Heather!! Man, if I didn't keep...Great advice, Heather!! Man, if I didn't keep writing, I don't know if I'd have any hair left!!! It can be a long wait. But the time does move faster when you are occupied with something you are passionate about.Lisa Gail Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03648323153868702165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-24771978064616848702010-11-11T14:02:46.288-08:002010-11-11T14:02:46.288-08:00It does help ease the nerves doesn't it Medeia...It does help ease the nerves doesn't it Medeia?! I'd be a wreck if I didn't keep writing!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-4228864657732783522010-11-11T14:01:05.081-08:002010-11-11T14:01:05.081-08:00True Talli. I've improved so much because I ke...True Talli. I've improved so much because I kept writing after I finished that first novel years ago. I can't imagine what my writing would be like if I had just stopped!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-24779774917354081532010-11-11T11:21:43.559-08:002010-11-11T11:21:43.559-08:00I'm always working on something. I like to st...I'm always working on something. I like to stay busy and keep my nerves at bay.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-63911953035364667722010-11-11T09:54:22.923-08:002010-11-11T09:54:22.923-08:00Great advice! Moving on and writing something else...Great advice! Moving on and writing something else is a really good way to deal with the stress and anticipation of waiting - not to mention help you improve as a writer.Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-4137310209696317702010-11-10T20:39:28.428-08:002010-11-10T20:39:28.428-08:00That's a great idea Karlene! If only I could f...That's a great idea Karlene! If only I could figure out how to open the darn thing...Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-74016443282594645002010-11-10T19:30:36.408-08:002010-11-10T19:30:36.408-08:00More excellent advice Heather. I too am making eve...More excellent advice Heather. I too am making every grain count. Is there anyway to get more grains into our glass?Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-69442667435908330932010-11-10T17:53:43.638-08:002010-11-10T17:53:43.638-08:00Aw, thanks Lydia! I'm very flattered, especial...Aw, thanks Lydia! I'm very flattered, especially coming from someone I have so much respect for. :)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-61849660825440674292010-11-10T16:59:22.144-08:002010-11-10T16:59:22.144-08:00Excellent advice Heather. (*shouts to the masses*)...Excellent advice Heather. (*shouts to the masses*) Listen to this lady! She knows what she's talking about!Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-9646668859465559902010-11-10T15:54:38.378-08:002010-11-10T15:54:38.378-08:00(((hugs back!))) Thanks Myra!(((hugs back!))) Thanks Myra!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-30747691788746318182010-11-10T13:54:20.446-08:002010-11-10T13:54:20.446-08:00Excellent and wise advice! (((hugs)))Excellent and wise advice! (((hugs)))Myra McEntirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02489075264670333000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-52830436597072475192010-11-10T13:54:05.874-08:002010-11-10T13:54:05.874-08:00That's excellent that I've inspired you to...That's excellent that I've inspired you to finish, but I knew you'd get there soon anyway. ;-) Of course I am anxious for you to start your next novel so we can write our historicals together!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-25292579498091890892010-11-10T13:14:28.334-08:002010-11-10T13:14:28.334-08:00So well put. Those precious moments do just slip ...So well put. Those precious moments do just slip away if we let them, and there's something so poignant about that. I'm so ready to get to my next book, now, you've just inspired me to do whatever it takes to finish up my current project. Thanks.Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001433214194860481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-32983213019875681022010-11-10T13:13:22.175-08:002010-11-10T13:13:22.175-08:00Sounds like we're in the same boat Shannon! Do...Sounds like we're in the same boat Shannon! Don't worry we'll help each other out.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-78906323369348844682010-11-10T12:42:56.102-08:002010-11-10T12:42:56.102-08:00This is truly great advice, Heather - advice I nee...This is truly great advice, Heather - advice I need to heed right now! :-)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-60392261467703447502010-11-10T12:15:17.627-08:002010-11-10T12:15:17.627-08:00Thanks Karen! It really does help. Plus that way I...Thanks Karen! It really does help. Plus that way I keep improving my craft. I'm hard at work on the next one already!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-16867850189835994102010-11-10T11:54:14.649-08:002010-11-10T11:54:14.649-08:00This is a great advice Heather. It also keeps your...This is a great advice Heather. It also keeps your mind busy during the submission process -- which is really out of your control. <br /><br />You've done your part with writing the book so go ahead and start up writing another one.Karen Stronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08697785820907711723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-46020856794532330542010-11-10T11:34:48.494-08:002010-11-10T11:34:48.494-08:00I know what you mean Elle! That work in progress h...I know what you mean Elle! That work in progress helps keep me sane and productive! I'm about to read an adult paranormal and I'm excited because it's been a while since I read outside my genre. You're right, good therapy!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-55283286366712960372010-11-10T10:35:33.790-08:002010-11-10T10:35:33.790-08:00Such good advice! I'm dying watching the grain...Such good advice! I'm dying watching the grains of sand drop, and if I didn't have a new wip to work on I'd go crazy. I also read a bunch of non-YA novels after sticking with that genre for so long. It was good therapy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09687047513163296827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-78077725576839783302010-11-10T09:22:33.343-08:002010-11-10T09:22:33.343-08:00You're welcome Paul, and thank you! Those are ...You're welcome Paul, and thank you! Those are very wise words!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-551608342749773751.post-89019075963315322492010-11-10T08:54:41.275-08:002010-11-10T08:54:41.275-08:00This is so true. You never know what book might be...This is so true. You never know what book might be the one, and if you don't keep writing you may never find out. And the more you write the better a writer you will become. Thanks, Heather!Paul Grecihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11340974339238587138noreply@blogger.com