tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post5780141334700226641..comments2024-02-21T03:32:15.577-05:00Comments on Jill Kemerer: WSG 17: StaminaJill Kemererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-27131850600947180952012-07-19T15:19:47.082-04:002012-07-19T15:19:47.082-04:00Thanks. I wasn't criticizing you for what you ...Thanks. I wasn't criticizing you for what you said, and I'm truly glad you and others in your corner found your solace of what works for you, I just wish I felt the same. <br /><br />You remind me of my old writers group, they would find many of your insights very key for them. <br /><br />I guess this is harder for me because unlike you, or those in my old critique group (I had to leave when I could no longer keep up with the tight critique schedule, and honestly, my critiquing skills were weaker than they are now, despite doing the best I could with them)I don't have other meaningful aspects to my life outside reading and writing. <br /><br />That's why it's so troubling to struggle with writing and enjoy what reading was before I started writing fiction, it's one of the few things that's (SUPPOSED) to be in my control.<br /><br />My family's just distant, maybe not violent or abusive, but distant, and I just try to live with it. As much as I appreciate my online pals, it doesn't replace in-person relationships, and when you live in a city where just going to buy groceries is an "Odyssey" in adversity in and of itself, being a non-driver in a car-reliant world isn't easy, and especially when public transportation is nonexistent.<br /><br />Thanks for caring, Jill. I just wish more than anything I had happier news to report.Taurean Watkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604609379930060667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-84932578658016248212012-07-19T14:39:54.343-04:002012-07-19T14:39:54.343-04:00Thanks, Katie, that means a lot to me! I can't...Thanks, Katie, that means a lot to me! I can't wait to read your post!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-41935060701351878632012-07-19T14:39:10.422-04:002012-07-19T14:39:10.422-04:00Lynn, high five! I'm right there with you. Som...Lynn, high five! I'm right there with you. Some years are more challenging than others. It's moving forward that counts--great point!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-69158573785531320002012-07-19T14:37:43.185-04:002012-07-19T14:37:43.185-04:00Oh, Taurean, I can feel your raw hurt, and I'm...Oh, Taurean, I can feel your raw hurt, and I'm so sorry that I have added to your pain. You're right. The things I consider in my control are different than the ones you consider in your control. <br /><br />You've been honest about the struggles you've had these last years, and I wish I knew what to say. Everything that comes to mind feels like an empty platitude. But I can tell you this--my heart reaches to you. I want good things for you. I don't know what the best move for you to make is (and I hope you will trust your instincts to do what feels best for you), but I want your life to be happy and filled with blessings. <br /><br />Most of all, I want you to know that I care. Writing is not the most important thing in my world. My faith, my family, and my friends will always rank higher than my writing. But I love writing, and that's why I share these posts. I want to encourage others, including you.Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-14200273605221051672012-07-19T14:01:24.272-04:002012-07-19T14:01:24.272-04:00Jill, I wish I felt empowered by what you said, bu...Jill, I wish I felt empowered by what you said, but I only felt guilt for NOT feeling I have control over the things you site as things we can control-<br /><br /><br />How often we write<br />- How seriously we take the craft of writing<br /><br />Even if it makes you a crazy, flustered jerk, Jill?<br /><br />- How many words we put on the page<br />No Comment.<br /><br />- How many books we write in a year<br /><br />ONLY you can write in a "Assembly Line" fashion. Some of us can't. We tried, really did, but just can't, and that's why "The next book" argument isn't always valid or relevant.<br /><br />- What types of books/stories we write<br /><br />If what you love can't sell, you're left to experiment in the dark.<br /><br />- How much marketing/promo we (even as unpublished writers) are willing to do<br /><br />No Comment.<br /><br /><br />- If we want to self-publish or try the traditional route<br />Unless you have the money, traditional publishing is still the only option for professional results.<br /><br />- What tools we decide to use for our writing<br />Unless tools we need cost more than we can afford. Period.<br /><br />Sorry if I read you wrong, but this has been a hard year for me, 2012 has so far been my saddest year, instead of my best year, and years 2009-2011 weren't so hot either. As much <br /><br />A lot of people told me to take a break from it all, but you and others who replied here say it's not a smart idea, how can you be kinder to yourself without taking a break, and are there EVER times when you NEED a break? No matter what the consequence to your writing?<br /><br />Take care,<br />TaureanTaurean Watkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604609379930060667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-23478436200491586732012-07-19T13:02:16.297-04:002012-07-19T13:02:16.297-04:00Oh girl, this is SUCH a good post and I'm so g...Oh girl, this is SUCH a good post and I'm so glad I hopped over to read. I hope you don't mind, but I'm going to blog about something similar on Monday. I'll link here when I do!Katie Gansherthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09150375338556869812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-54737565004509747072012-07-17T18:37:15.933-04:002012-07-17T18:37:15.933-04:00My year has gone by with very few goals accomplish...My year has gone by with very few goals accomplished! Stamina for me right now is just starting again even though I feel very behind. It is knowing you can always move forward since time does not move backward!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-70787697674925139952012-07-16T19:14:23.193-04:002012-07-16T19:14:23.193-04:00I don't like to take long breaks either. More ...I don't like to take long breaks either. More than a week, and I'm toast. It takes me a long time to get back into it!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-10759943177194517322012-07-16T19:13:42.480-04:002012-07-16T19:13:42.480-04:00Isn't tenacity the key? It's like Dory fro...Isn't tenacity the key? It's like Dory from Finding Nemo, "Just keep swimming; just keep swimming!"Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-6385064103171301542012-07-16T15:45:59.780-04:002012-07-16T15:45:59.780-04:00With running you build stamina slowly, but sometim...With running you build stamina slowly, but sometimes I think with writing you need to just plunge into it and try to get as much done as possible. I find when I take breaks, I lose the flow. Good luck with all the new stuff.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685341739870191402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-20710975676621131182012-07-16T14:56:07.439-04:002012-07-16T14:56:07.439-04:00I applaud your accomplishments in spite of all of ...I applaud your accomplishments in spite of all of life's changes. I am able to get stamina just by getting back on the horse every time I fall off. And also, one of my favorite words is "tenacity." Now if only I would get some. Seriously, I do keep trying. That's all I can do.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163662759281341381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-75700199841451579802012-07-16T14:51:18.802-04:002012-07-16T14:51:18.802-04:00I can relate. I go into part-time-mode in the summ...I can relate. I go into part-time-mode in the summer. But, with my life, full-time in the summer just wouldn't work. It makes me appreciate my blessings, especially in the time department!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-78281646233256197732012-07-16T14:50:02.130-04:002012-07-16T14:50:02.130-04:00I miss being around. :) I often forget how many th...I miss being around. :) I often forget how many things really aren't in my control! Why stress about them? :)Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-65153731400313823432012-07-16T14:49:22.088-04:002012-07-16T14:49:22.088-04:00What a great way to put it, Loree. We MUST stay co...What a great way to put it, Loree. We MUST stay conditioned--right!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-24030854296390751762012-07-16T13:20:25.995-04:002012-07-16T13:20:25.995-04:00The concept of stamina is so important. I take the...The concept of stamina is so important. I take the summers off (sorta) from writing and when I start again in the fall I notice how much harder it is. My brain is all flabby and out of shape!Johanna Garthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515478890074610814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-47222415160500548002012-07-16T13:10:06.630-04:002012-07-16T13:10:06.630-04:00Glad to hear things are going well! I've misse...Glad to hear things are going well! I've missed seeing you around :) This is a great post! It's good for us to remember that there are certain things we can and can't control, and there's no point in wasting time going things the opposite way.Cindy R. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488732331021750408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-78115103545525692702012-07-16T13:07:38.624-04:002012-07-16T13:07:38.624-04:00Great post, Jill.
We must stay conditioned.Great post, Jill.<br /><br />We must stay conditioned.Loree Huebnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09845600356878587780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-40234477897179603362012-07-16T11:41:10.487-04:002012-07-16T11:41:10.487-04:00You--stubborn? No! Ha! I agree! I can dig in with ...You--stubborn? No! Ha! I agree! I can dig in with powerful claws with the best of 'em!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-34726544679696191182012-07-16T11:40:18.923-04:002012-07-16T11:40:18.923-04:00I love that you included the support aspect. Havin...I love that you included the support aspect. Having a support system definitely helps build stamina! It does! And I'm so with you on the stubborn-ness. I am the exact same way!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-4129097461171844112012-07-16T11:38:00.879-04:002012-07-16T11:38:00.879-04:00Good point, CJ!Good point, CJ!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-71750495796115168302012-07-16T11:37:38.695-04:002012-07-16T11:37:38.695-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-5129453641188979192012-07-16T11:37:09.105-04:002012-07-16T11:37:09.105-04:00Good point, Lindsay. I tend to look forward and fo...Good point, Lindsay. I tend to look forward and forget the progress I've made. :) Thanks!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-47376741779189790222012-07-16T11:36:25.017-04:002012-07-16T11:36:25.017-04:00So true. And I never want writing to become so inf...So true. And I never want writing to become so inflexible that I ignore the other important things in life. Helping our friends, spending extra time with our kids during tough times--all those things are very important. Great point!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-80636852136020138692012-07-16T11:35:05.187-04:002012-07-16T11:35:05.187-04:00Em: Thank you--I don't feel all that strong ri...Em: Thank you--I don't feel all that strong right now, so I appreciate your kind words. Thank you. :)Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-5515224737443718662012-07-16T10:41:31.089-04:002012-07-16T10:41:31.089-04:00Glad to see you back today! I think you nailed it ...Glad to see you back today! I think you nailed it and I couldn't have said it any better. We control what we can and let God's grace suffice for all the other crap that comes along.<br /><br />And I agree with Tagg. Being stubborn sure does help a writer out at times!Jessica R. Patchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13614501794157211301noreply@blogger.com