tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post24335821651429983..comments2023-07-03T03:20:51.469-05:00Comments on Donna's Book Pub: More Notes from OCW: Tiffany Schofield on "The Unexpected Journey" Donna Volkenannthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-4938896906413925282015-11-07T15:00:54.974-06:002015-11-07T15:00:54.974-06:00Hey Donna, trying to get caught up and sad to see ...Hey Donna, trying to get caught up and sad to see that I've missed so much here. Tenacity is a big one, as are patience, talent, and timing. I would add passion, and also something that's fairly obvious: a writer must love to read. Odd as it seems, I've had several people ask me about how to get started writing, yet after further conversation, they'll say something like, "Oh, but I don't like to read." My goodness, what on earth would be the point?<br /><br />Thanks so much for this post. It's wonderful, as always.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308569005061192110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-31387415045785466292015-10-22T10:02:31.949-05:002015-10-22T10:02:31.949-05:00Welcome back. I also write things out and jot thin...Welcome back. I also write things out and jot things down to spark my writing. Donna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-88738914726214208652015-10-22T10:01:22.937-05:002015-10-22T10:01:22.937-05:00Also good ones. Being adventurous and taking risks...Also good ones. Being adventurous and taking risks are what make your writing sparkle. Donna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-59764899087905822102015-10-22T09:59:43.682-05:002015-10-22T09:59:43.682-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Donna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-79543263221903345292015-10-22T09:56:53.531-05:002015-10-22T09:56:53.531-05:00That's a good one and so true.That's a good one and so true. Donna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-28812717274145382582015-10-22T03:27:14.419-05:002015-10-22T03:27:14.419-05:00Patience and tenacity, as your friend says...I hav...Patience and tenacity, as your friend says...I haven't got either! I'm very flighty, I would love to write but I'm not good at thinking, and to write you need to think things out. Saucy Sicilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10044337117600868975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-71101753438776155342015-10-22T03:26:55.660-05:002015-10-22T03:26:55.660-05:00Patience and tenacity, as your friend says...I hav...Patience and tenacity, as your friend says...I haven't got either! I'm very flighty, I would love to write but I'm not good at thinking, and to write you need to think things out. Saucy Sicilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10044337117600868975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-5743408087080060942015-10-21T21:54:38.647-05:002015-10-21T21:54:38.647-05:00I'd say "adventurous" could be added...I'd say "adventurous" could be added. The willingness to go on the adventure we call writing, the willingness to do something "dangerous" and take a risk, a spirit willing to go on new paths...<br /><br />Thanks for sharing bits of advice from the workshop, Donna. Those who were unable to go appreciate it.Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-88021648843948805072015-10-21T18:52:40.349-05:002015-10-21T18:52:40.349-05:00Writers need a spark of inspiration to get them go...Writers need a spark of inspiration to get them going. Otherwise, they're just rubbing two sticks together in a workmanlike manner, waiting for their story to take hold.Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13025832536749983018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-61246822735787193032015-10-21T11:46:11.865-05:002015-10-21T11:46:11.865-05:00You are right about a writer needing a thick skin....You are right about a writer needing a thick skin. It took me awhile to realize editors weren't rejecting me, they were rejecting my writing. And almost always I've been relieved because the original version wasn't my best work. Donna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198335440945057072.post-47417274898293261812015-10-21T11:37:58.410-05:002015-10-21T11:37:58.410-05:00Your comments and Tiffany's are timeless. I kn...Your comments and Tiffany's are timeless. I know for certain a writer needs patience, and tenacity. Timing is huge. I've had stories rejected by Chicken Soup and resubmitted the exact story and they published years later in another of their books. I think I'd add thick skin. A rejection is usually about editorial needs. I used to shed a tear, now I shrug when I receive a rejection. Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.com