tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814771751990061325.post2443383307724256267..comments2023-11-26T01:21:35.860-07:00Comments on Mormon Mommy Writers and Friends: Almost There or Just Beginning?Marianne (Mare) Baker Ballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03663143060069193124noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814771751990061325.post-71863229999800061072010-04-14T11:14:43.411-06:002010-04-14T11:14:43.411-06:00Great post and a great attitude! =DGreat post and a great attitude! =DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814771751990061325.post-89092033121902540522010-04-14T07:57:06.329-06:002010-04-14T07:57:06.329-06:00Thanks for the encouragement, Kathi! And you too, ...Thanks for the encouragement, Kathi! And you too, Nikki. I may not be brilliant, but I know I've got patience. I'll make it so long as I don't give up.Rebecca J. Carlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13266492065285468391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814771751990061325.post-44468001926485724382010-04-13T21:06:16.527-06:002010-04-13T21:06:16.527-06:00Every time you send out your manuscript, that is a...Every time you send out your manuscript, that is a step closer. AND every rejection is paying your dues and a learning experience. You have the right attitude. You'll get there!!!Kathi Oram Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11959149321213743448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814771751990061325.post-43996701776356911332010-04-13T18:09:06.828-06:002010-04-13T18:09:06.828-06:00This falls under the "sad but true" cate...This falls under the "sad but true" category. Only those with the most patience will make it through the grueling obstacle course of the publishing world.Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16328973674012805812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814771751990061325.post-61001087192609727742010-04-13T15:02:45.789-06:002010-04-13T15:02:45.789-06:00Having friends along the journey is the only thing...Having friends along the journey is the only thing that makes it bearable. And joyful. And worthwhile.<br /><br />Keep swimming!Susan Kaye Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07348197999397141067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814771751990061325.post-46131102979156582072010-04-13T08:54:06.153-06:002010-04-13T08:54:06.153-06:00Love that Rebecca! The catch is to cultivate Dorr...Love that Rebecca! The catch is to cultivate Dorrie's attitude. Maybe memory loss might help with the discouragement.LisaAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02834877308495640917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814771751990061325.post-67409212658658889432010-04-13T08:43:35.525-06:002010-04-13T08:43:35.525-06:00Great comments, gals! It's like Dorrie says in...Great comments, gals! It's like Dorrie says in Finding Nemo, "Just keep swimming, just keep swimming, swimming, swimming, just keep swimming..."Rebecca J. Carlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13266492065285468391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814771751990061325.post-52198641068564966752010-04-13T08:17:26.599-06:002010-04-13T08:17:26.599-06:00Writing is a lesson in perseverance. You persever...Writing is a lesson in perseverance. You persevere through doubt that your story is worth telling. You persevere through the difficult process of actually finishing it. You persevere through the editing process. Then you have to square your shoulders and prepare the ominous query letter. Then comes publishing...<br /><br />It is so nice to know there are others out there facing the same obstacles and challenges as me. Your advice, shared experiences, and words of encouragement really help. Thanks for sharing!LisaAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02834877308495640917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814771751990061325.post-34151369912820169302010-04-13T05:51:54.785-06:002010-04-13T05:51:54.785-06:00I feel this way a lot. I was thinking about this y...I feel this way a lot. I was thinking about this yesterday b/c my editor said we are almost there. after feeling like it would never happen...but then again, I'm not there yet.Tamara Hart Heinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07562765111202443160noreply@blogger.com