Comments on: A Writer’s Summer Break

By: Do you write to write? Or write to sell? | Writers In The Storm

Do you write to write? Or write to sell? | Writers In The Storm — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 11:00:14 +0000

[…] to find that creative spark again and NOT worry about writing for publication. Cool idea, right? (For those of you who read my June post, we’ll take a quick break until you stop […]

By: Jenny Hansen

Jenny Hansen — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 16:40:41 +0000

In reply to LauraDrake. Holy smokes! You don't ever sit in your chair NEXT to the river and read your book? That's the bomb way to fish...with an icy drink and a snack.

By: Orly Konig-Lopez

Orly Konig-Lopez — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 16:22:40 +0000

In reply to Rick George. Thank you, Rick! There's so much we can learn and relearn from kids if we allow ourselves that luxury. And those lessons/experiences make us better writers, not to mention better adults. :-)

By: Rick George

Rick George — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 16:08:28 +0000

Well-done, Orly. I admire you and all the others who give priority to their children even while following their commitment as writers. Thanks for providing inspiration.

By: Orly Konig-Lopez

Orly Konig-Lopez — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 10:33:22 +0000

In reply to MarinaSofia. Overambitious. That would be me. :-) No panicking aloud … I was just telling Laura yesterday about the new story ideas. Her answer: “See what happens when you let go?” So there, no panicking. Good luck with your deadline and enjoy the summer.

By: LauraDrake

LauraDrake — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 08:53:13 +0000

In reply to Jenny Hansen. Ha! I'm a bit obsessive (as my fishing buds will tell you) - on the water from dawn to dusk! I do still write, early in the am...

By: MarinaSofia

MarinaSofia — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 20:27:54 +0000

I've got a similar situation this summer - and I do have a (partially self-imposed, but nevertheless crucial deadline) for a usable first draft (preferably an edited one). So I am panicking quite badly... Sounds like you still have quite ambitious plans for the summer - wish you well with them!

By: Jenny Hansen

Jenny Hansen — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 19:26:27 +0000

In reply to Orly Konig-Lopez. Heh. Me too, Orly. And Laura, don't you read while you're on your fishing trips?

By: Jenny Hansen

Jenny Hansen — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 19:25:26 +0000

In reply to Debbie Herbert. I hope you relax and enjoy yourself to pieces, Deb. You deserve to take a break with family.

By: Orly Konig-Lopez

Orly Konig-Lopez — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 15:46:49 +0000

In reply to Jennifer Jensen (@jenjensen2). I was just trying to clean out my office - AGAIN! Sigh. I'm determined though to declutter by the end of summer ... house, brain, life. :-) Since you seem to like the closet clean-out and donating books, can you please come help with mine? I always get stuck with "but it's in good shape, I'll wear it sometime."