Comments on: 5 Life "Rules" That May Change Your Writing Future

By: Glenda Warburton

Glenda Warburton — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 07:02:17 +0000

Thank you so much for this article. Exactly what I needed to hear at this time. I struggle with rejection, which is not good when you are sending manuscripts far and wide. Two pieces of sage advice I use, not always to good affect are from my Mum and my son. My mother was a successful public servant in a newly independent African government, and she would always say: Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today. No matter how small the task, do it. Then you can relax and smell the roses. My son is far more practical. "Grow a skin, Mum". He's an actor who knows how hard it is to sell yourself every day, and only occasionally find a taker. I'm getting better at taking this advice, and adding that to Simon's tips, I am sure one day....

By: Jenny Hansen

Jenny Hansen — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 09:21:09 +0000

In reply to LauraDrake. Hahahahaha! Seriously, Barb, do NOT argue with her. She's feisty.

By: Jenny Hansen

Jenny Hansen — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 09:20:10 +0000

In reply to Miffie Seideman. That motivation is so awesome, Miffie! Thank you for sharing. And also for Matt Dixon - I love listening to podcasts when I drive. I'm so proud of you with all these goals you're knocking down!

By: Jenny Hansen

Jenny Hansen — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 09:17:36 +0000

In reply to jamesr403. I've always been good at the learning part too, James. The other items? Not so much,,,

By: Jenny Hansen

Jenny Hansen — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 09:16:07 +0000

In reply to dholcomb1. We ALL need to work on Lesson 2, Denise. I promise you we do.

By: Jenny Hansen

Jenny Hansen — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 09:14:42 +0000

In reply to LauraDrake. Yes, I know...Ms. Fall-on-me-in-a-parking-garage-because-you-refuse-help. But I think the older you get the more you know that it truly makes people happy to lend a hand, and you are beginning to let them have that joy. Your Pollyanna pal (points at self) thinks you're growing into a bit more acceptance of help. Am I right?

By: dholcomb1

dholcomb1 — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 03:22:40 +0000

I need to work on Lesson Two.

denise

By: jamesr403

jamesr403 — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 15:57:21 +0000

Great essay, Jenny! those are all good rules. The only one from the list of ways to sabotage yourself that I haven't been guilty of is: "quit learning." I can honestly say that I am always learning, whether it's magazines, conventions (moment of silence for the poor Left Coast Crime San Diego -- killed by COVID), other writers, or this blog. But I'll work on avoiding the other. Thanks!

By: LauraDrake

LauraDrake — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 11:19:53 +0000

In reply to Jenny Hansen. Yeah, I know you know that's my nemesis, Jenny!

By: LauraDrake

LauraDrake — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 11:18:57 +0000

In reply to Barb DeLong. You are a VERY good writer, Barb - do not argue with me!