tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post3703349207499215004..comments2024-02-06T10:23:35.321-08:00Comments on Sharon M. Himsl - Shells, Tales and Sails: IWSG: No Show, No GoSharon Himslhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-59888979986796907442015-03-08T10:40:15.494-07:002015-03-08T10:40:15.494-07:00Shannon - Thanks! I have thought I made need to ad...Shannon - Thanks! I have thought I made need to add some back, so very good advice.<br /><br />Lori - Love the quote! I have felt from the very start that writing a novel takes courage.<br /><br />Birgit - Oh, I'm trying. Thanks so much. You have always been so supportive :)<br />Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-27768834630484805822015-03-07T21:05:37.348-08:002015-03-07T21:05:37.348-08:00No matter what, have faith in yourself and what yo...No matter what, have faith in yourself and what you have accomplished so far. Realize help surrounds you in blog land and trust your instincts. By creating this novel, you are farther ahead than many people who just thinking about writing one(that includes me)Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-60492251903334491782015-03-06T10:51:52.951-08:002015-03-06T10:51:52.951-08:00Yes, it's completely normal. It sounds like yo...Yes, it's completely normal. It sounds like you're right on the brink. Just take a deep breath and take that step. I read a quote once, I don't remember who said it, but I taped it to my desk: "And if life only teaches you one thing, let it be that taking a passionate leap is always worth it. Even if you have no idea where you're going to land, be brave enough to step up to the edge of the unknown, and listen to your heart."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-21950211038861898002015-03-05T22:54:44.778-08:002015-03-05T22:54:44.778-08:00Good luck with revisions and with querying! Good i...Good luck with revisions and with querying! Good idea to keep the longer version just in case. When I cut anything from my novels I save that cut elsewhere so I have access to find it later if I change my mind. So far I haven't, but I have been able to use it in a different part of the book once or twice.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-24082412080670070952015-03-05T16:46:41.071-08:002015-03-05T16:46:41.071-08:00Good to remember and I have already benefited from...Good to remember and I have already benefited from the site. The journey, yes, is amazing---possibly the best part of all :) Thanks, Alex!Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-15382848591331905962015-03-05T12:39:18.017-08:002015-03-05T12:39:18.017-08:00That first step is always the scariest.
There are...That first step is always the scariest. <br />There are many resources out there to help, so don't feel lost in the process. The IWSG site has a huge list sites that can help with the synopsis, finding publishers, formatting, and all that good stuff.<br />Just remember to enjoy the journey!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-44713501185414405472015-03-05T09:17:22.979-08:002015-03-05T09:17:22.979-08:00Now that I've started, the blog changes are &#...Now that I've started, the blog changes are 'officially' a work in progress....I may go even lighter and change the header. I'll see if anyone else comments. As for the word count change....yikes, I suppose that could happen. Sure hope it doesn't. I've saved the original just in case. Thanks for coming back. Really appreciate your comments.Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-63847256926095939392015-03-05T00:31:12.891-08:002015-03-05T00:31:12.891-08:00And let there be light. Love the color change, Sha...And let there be light. Love the color change, Sharon. Love your insightful thoughts about word count. I received advice from a previous editor to significantly reduce the word count. My delete key was pretty busy for the next several weeks. Then I sent in the manuscript and was rejected. I took a huge risk and replied asking if they would provide feedback on why it was rejected. I was lucky. They responded to my inquiry stating that they were confused about a particular portion of the story. I realized that I had deleted way too much. I restored that portion and resent the manuscript. It was accepted. Good luck, Sharon. Blessings.F. Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16241888058278268890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-47633107364955812632015-03-04T18:08:51.834-08:002015-03-04T18:08:51.834-08:00Thank you. You're the first to mention that. I...Thank you. You're the first to mention that. I just thought I'd lose out on some opportunities with that high of a word count first time out as a novelist. Trying to do my homework and hoping it makes a differenc! Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-29096251819742730322015-03-04T18:06:12.706-08:002015-03-04T18:06:12.706-08:00Harder than I ever thought. Boy what a workout thi...Harder than I ever thought. Boy what a workout this has been. Stay with it too. All the best and Thanks for visiting, Lauren!Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-76587889354502208992015-03-04T18:04:52.394-08:002015-03-04T18:04:52.394-08:00Feather, thanks so much for your comment. I've...Feather, thanks so much for your comment. I've changed the colors and hope you'll come back and let me if this is better. Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-62402906560606771812015-03-04T18:04:07.666-08:002015-03-04T18:04:07.666-08:00Thanks for the encouragement, Suzanne. I hope it&#...Thanks for the encouragement, Suzanne. I hope it's more than luck, but it does seem we have limited control in the process. I'm determined to keep trying. Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-30528444109996420882015-03-04T18:02:31.407-08:002015-03-04T18:02:31.407-08:00Unfortunately, I lost that critique group with a r...Unfortunately, I lost that critique group with a recent move. My WIP has however been critiqued a lot, so hoping this is it. My husband has a pretty good eye so may ask him to read one more time. Thanks!Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-66581224144612336282015-03-04T17:59:44.090-08:002015-03-04T17:59:44.090-08:00Thanks for visiting, Lidy. I wish you well too in ...Thanks for visiting, Lidy. I wish you well too in your writing journey! Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-40646346036577263772015-03-04T16:10:16.072-08:002015-03-04T16:10:16.072-08:00Kudos to you for editing your word count down...ke...Kudos to you for editing your word count down...keep going you are almost there! Good luck in the submission process!Donna McDinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959673932828354020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-80839428012891757542015-03-04T16:09:36.673-08:002015-03-04T16:09:36.673-08:00Nerve-wracking, but exciting! I'm only just no...Nerve-wracking, but exciting! I'm only just now attempting to get a novel even remotely ready for queries, and you're right-- It's hard! Ha! Go figure. You are there though. Sounds like you're doing all the research and will be on your way. Good luck!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04287723590361811487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-5053132631708052982015-03-04T13:46:38.052-08:002015-03-04T13:46:38.052-08:00I cannot read your text. Dark against dark is diff...I cannot read your text. Dark against dark is difficult to read.F. Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16241888058278268890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-69862882289808688962015-03-04T12:15:10.406-08:002015-03-04T12:15:10.406-08:00Yes you can do it Sharon. I think it is about land...Yes you can do it Sharon. I think it is about landing on the right desk, in front of the right person, on the right day. There is an element of luck involved (probably much like dating!) but the more we put ourselves out there, the more chance we have. Well that's how I like to look at it! Best of luck :)Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-81410498225040552002015-03-04T10:56:04.858-08:002015-03-04T10:56:04.858-08:00I think we all have that worry up until the point ...I think we all have that worry up until the point that we finally get published. I feel it myself. But as long as you keep pushing it will happen. Nothing wrong with that inner editor demanding perfection. But once your critique partners tell you you're ready, then go for it.Chemist Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-72422075501827556512015-03-04T10:40:08.186-08:002015-03-04T10:40:08.186-08:00Oh, I understand, I understand. I've made a lo...Oh, I understand, I understand. I've made a lot of writing plans and I can't believe it's March already. And what do I have to show for it? Two half finished works (poetry) and now on top that I'm adding a six week class course and I bumped up my YA WIP to work on now for during BuNoWriMo. But I like your analogy of ignoring what's on your right and left, waiting for the gun to go off. Now it's off, all that we can do is keep running, don't remain rooted at the gate.Lidyhttp://iheartallstories.weebly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-78226025729531984242015-03-04T10:33:36.046-08:002015-03-04T10:33:36.046-08:00Thanks. All the best to you too. The revisions hav...Thanks. All the best to you too. The revisions have quite literally felt endless, with that constant nagging editor voice of mine that demands perfection. Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-83919849171313395102015-03-04T10:23:50.697-08:002015-03-04T10:23:50.697-08:00It can be hard to break out of the endless revisio...It can be hard to break out of the endless revision cycle (especially if you're a perfectionist like me!). Best of luck with the querying! You can do it! :)ELAdamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11390894357209056149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-31301905083252659942015-03-04T09:32:03.971-08:002015-03-04T09:32:03.971-08:00Thanks, Lee. I have to say that your recent succes...Thanks, Lee. I have to say that your recent success with your books is impressive and watching you grow as a writer has been a joy. I appreciate the encouragement and can't wait to join the team. Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-37936079634524384782015-03-04T08:48:00.053-08:002015-03-04T08:48:00.053-08:00There are so many paths to take on this journey th...There are so many paths to take on this journey that it's a wonder any of us find one that works for us. You're doing great, so keep it up--one step at a time.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908408097679531435.post-67777528373242597612015-03-04T08:07:54.252-08:002015-03-04T08:07:54.252-08:00Thank you, Lisa. It is frustrating but exciting to...Thank you, Lisa. It is frustrating but exciting to finally to be on the right path. I do feel I will get there this time. I regret it has taken so long, but as you say, much is learned in the process and this is so true with me. I'm still learning--just didn't realize it would be such hard work!Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.com