tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post7848448858233682075..comments2024-03-28T07:01:27.429-04:00Comments on Elizabeth Seckman, Author: Quitting...July 2021 IWSG Post Elizabeth Seckmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-17583840359408703162021-08-17T10:00:38.696-04:002021-08-17T10:00:38.696-04:00I've been writing or I probably should say wri...I've been writing or I probably should say writing at it since I was a small child. My childhood friends remember me writing stories and poems. It's funny I have a current project (almost finished now) that I've been working on for a very long time. The people who I promised over the course of time that I would finish this project I think long ao gave up on ever seeing that happen. Slow and steady wins the race! Right? I had to take long pauses because in order to write the story, I had to go back and relive it. That was difficult. Many chapters were typed under a veil of tears. I think we all need to follow the beat of our own drummer and when it's time to step away from the keyboard, that's okay. Writing should inspire passion and in my case, tears/emotions. We can't do that if writing becomes a chore. The finishing touches are being added and I'll give it one last read through for edits. Then I can finally feel as though I accomplished a major feat.Karen Gogginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00860736744562336962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-87514868427164855632021-08-09T18:38:11.044-04:002021-08-09T18:38:11.044-04:00Or every time you've found a reason not to wri...Or every time you've found a reason not to write, you've discovered an opportunity to change that.<br />http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/2017/03/how-to-solve-biggest-atozchallenge.html There's a quote from the Wall Street Journal there.<br />https://www.pinterest.com/pin/391109548865369836/ And there's a quote from me. Do note the asterisk at the bottom, because 2020 smashed a lot of brains. J Lenni Dornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961335286982498158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-26435121560288816562021-08-04T18:41:30.837-04:002021-08-04T18:41:30.837-04:00Happy IWSG Day, Elizabeth! I hope all is well wit...Happy IWSG Day, Elizabeth! I hope all is well with you. Take care!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-60099274741876777092021-07-20T01:12:52.569-04:002021-07-20T01:12:52.569-04:00I am still blessed with fingers!I am still blessed with fingers!Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-80217762597879926232021-07-20T01:12:11.455-04:002021-07-20T01:12:11.455-04:00You are always juggling a million projects. I don&...You are always juggling a million projects. I don't know how you do it all! Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-80954234287227169292021-07-20T01:11:15.117-04:002021-07-20T01:11:15.117-04:00Nick, you are a very wise man. Thank you!Nick, you are a very wise man. Thank you!Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-25274184682784275932021-07-20T01:10:37.613-04:002021-07-20T01:10:37.613-04:00Eventually it will. Life definitely needs to be pr...Eventually it will. Life definitely needs to be prioritized sometimes. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-54184631654564647972021-07-20T01:09:40.427-04:002021-07-20T01:09:40.427-04:00I do consider myself a long-hauler. And you're...I do consider myself a long-hauler. And you're right- sometimes the pause is a good time for internal plotting. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-32997434133188212852021-07-20T01:08:35.350-04:002021-07-20T01:08:35.350-04:00Life is busy, but moving in a positive direction. ...Life is busy, but moving in a positive direction. All but the writing aspect of it. LOLElizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-52982556177879753082021-07-20T01:07:40.337-04:002021-07-20T01:07:40.337-04:00Maybe it's the itchiness from being away for s...Maybe it's the itchiness from being away for so long that is calling me. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-57049132304979857972021-07-20T01:06:26.633-04:002021-07-20T01:06:26.633-04:00I do enjoy having fingers...I do enjoy having fingers...Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-84758494250057876292021-07-20T01:05:45.983-04:002021-07-20T01:05:45.983-04:00We think on the same wavelength. I'll be check...We think on the same wavelength. I'll be checking in on you soon. You better have words to share!Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-53050058820957955242021-07-20T01:04:45.821-04:002021-07-20T01:04:45.821-04:00No way! You're no quitter. I can't even im...No way! You're no quitter. I can't even imagine how much you've gotten done with little kids. When my kids were your kids' ages, I was lucky to finish brushing my teeth on a daily basis much less get a story written! Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-73248761600918904892021-07-20T01:03:03.210-04:002021-07-20T01:03:03.210-04:00I suppose I get annoyed with myself because after ...I suppose I get annoyed with myself because after every long pause, it's like starting over. Maybe I should look at those as fresh starts. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-72063232416518302712021-07-20T01:01:46.317-04:002021-07-20T01:01:46.317-04:00That's true. I have been catching up on medica...That's true. I have been catching up on medical check ups I've been putting off. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-25646995371108065072021-07-20T01:00:50.714-04:002021-07-20T01:00:50.714-04:00Excellent perspective. And one day, I may have mor...Excellent perspective. And one day, I may have more free time than I care to have so I keep reminding myself to appreciate the now. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-78505856352704404932021-07-20T00:59:28.345-04:002021-07-20T00:59:28.345-04:00You're right. It does start calling. Ignore th...You're right. It does start calling. Ignore that and you get a bit twitchy. LOL Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-30729243215555646282021-07-20T00:58:40.679-04:002021-07-20T00:58:40.679-04:00A pause is a much better word. I do hate to hit th...A pause is a much better word. I do hate to hit the pause button, but sometimes there is no way around it. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-81683865972772208202021-07-12T17:21:37.774-04:002021-07-12T17:21:37.774-04:00Lol, I hope your fingers remain intact for many ye...Lol, I hope your fingers remain intact for many years to come:) Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793077012143289985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-50888839733449621882021-07-10T17:00:55.214-04:002021-07-10T17:00:55.214-04:00I have stopped for a season but never forever. I have stopped for a season but never forever. Juneta keyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815758043024184034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-73560875192336953232021-07-08T17:41:14.985-04:002021-07-08T17:41:14.985-04:00It might be at the bottom of the list, but at leas...It might be at the bottom of the list, but at least it's still on there - it hasn't dropped into oblivion. As long as you're thinking about it, and making time to write when you can, you haven't quit.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-79476097633277925342021-07-08T07:14:23.438-04:002021-07-08T07:14:23.438-04:00I don't think I'd call it quitting. I thin...I don't think I'd call it quitting. I think I'd call it prioritizing, and when it is right for you, writing will make it to the top of the list.Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-51064385995455307152021-07-08T04:06:45.738-04:002021-07-08T04:06:45.738-04:00Oooh, that's an interesting perspective on qui...Oooh, that's an interesting perspective on quitting. Life never goes to plan - even on an I'm-definitely-writing-today day things can go awry. But even a thought or epiphany about your latest WIP is writing. You're in it for the long-run, there's no escaping :-) Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-6760578293087128682021-07-07T23:46:46.041-04:002021-07-07T23:46:46.041-04:00you aren’t quitting, you’re taking a break, which ...you aren’t quitting, you’re taking a break, which we all need<br />hope you’re doing well1<br /><br /><a href="http://taratylertalks.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tara Tyler Talks</a>Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-27795217439445899512021-07-07T20:28:03.511-04:002021-07-07T20:28:03.511-04:00Life does get in the way of writing sometimes. It ...Life does get in the way of writing sometimes. It can be a constant struggle to keep writing when life has other plans. As long as you keep going back to the writing when life lets up, all is well.Chemist Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.com