Comments on: 7 Things Happy Writers Never Do

By: Colleen

Colleen — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 03:38:38 +0000

In reply to Lisa Norman. Ha ha. Thanks, Lisa! It happens to some writers I know. When we're just starting out especially & don't really know, it's easy for someone to stomp all over it.

By: Lisa Norman

Lisa Norman — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 19:00:07 +0000

Colleen - these are fantastic. Allowing others to determine how important my writing is - that's one that I particularly want to jump up and down and scream "YES! THAT!"

By: Lisa Norman

Lisa Norman — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 18:58:58 +0000

In reply to Denise. Oh my. Denise, I have that happen every day!!!

By: Colleen

Colleen — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 05:21:52 +0000

In reply to Denise. Absolutely, Denise. Eyestrain for writers is real! And even mild dehydration can make you feel tired. :O)

By: Denise

Denise — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 04:19:01 +0000

never go too long without drinking water or blinking.

By: Colleen

Colleen — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 20:41:09 +0000

In reply to James Preston. That's the truth, James, and I've paid that price! (Oh my aching back.) Thanks for chiming in!

By: Colleen

Colleen — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 20:40:33 +0000

In reply to Lynette M Burrows. Those are great ones, Lynnette! Both very important. Yes, took me time too! With age comes wisdom...we hope??

By: Colleen

Colleen — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 20:39:41 +0000

In reply to Patricia Manns. My pleasure, Patricia! :O)

By: James Preston

James Preston — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 18:57:56 +0000

Colleen, thanks! These are all great! Especially the one about not forgetting exercise. It's too easy to chain yourself to the keyboard and think it's a good thing -- and it is in some ways -- and then pay the price.
Thanks again!

By: Lynette M Burrows

Lynette M Burrows — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:02:22 +0000

This is a great list, Colleen. I would add two more: 1. Never compare yourself to other writers. 2. Never stop feeding your creativity with what brings you joy. I love your last tip, "carry your struggles with pride." For me, it was very hard to do these things at first. It's gotten easier over time. But the journey has most definitely been worth it!