tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post3962117524693989089..comments2023-10-23T12:40:22.672-07:00Comments on The Writers Alley: Publication Prep Part 1 - BELIEVINGSherrinda Ketchersidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-72125168746956566652013-05-17T08:28:40.874-07:002013-05-17T08:28:40.874-07:00Hello Alley Cats,
Hope you all are having a wonde...Hello Alley Cats,<br /><br />Hope you all are having a wonderful retreat!<br /><br />Great advice, Krista. Without belief, you'll get nowhere. Once you get clear about your writing and where you want to go with it, determination and perseverance will get you there. (With a little prayer of course!)<br /><br />Love that poem, Amy!!<br /><br />Cheers,<br />SueSusan Anne Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17258093329143787876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-19121642867116385262013-05-16T20:38:23.093-07:002013-05-16T20:38:23.093-07:00I LOVE THAT, Amy! Might need to print that out and...I LOVE THAT, Amy! Might need to print that out and frame it and put it above my desk! That could totally be my motto!!!Krista Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10772828583379163612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-67025646798818376922013-05-16T20:07:43.700-07:002013-05-16T20:07:43.700-07:00Such a great post! I am a firm believer in this......Such a great post! I am a firm believer in this... In the practice of calling things that aren't as though they were. It's like that great poem by Stuart Smalley<br /><br />If you think you are beaten, you are.<br />If you think you dare not, you don't.<br />If you like to win but think you can't, it's almost certain you won't.<br /><br />You've got to think high to rise.<br />You've got to be sure of your self before you can ever win the prize.<br /><br />Life's battles don't always got to the stronger or faster man,<br />But in the end the man who wins, is the man who thinks he can.<br /><br />(And yes, I quotedthat from memory.-nerd alert!) :) Amy Leigh Simpsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13631381714658134094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-13232930606378039582013-05-16T15:51:48.067-07:002013-05-16T15:51:48.067-07:00I just love this post, Krista! It is so true! I...I just love this post, Krista! It is so true! I'm a firm believer that the desire to write is a gifting God has entrusted us with, and confidence in that gift is a big way we receive it--because you're right, if we don't believe in our writing, why should someone else? <br /><br />Love seeing that picture of your book on the shelves! :)Ashley Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15448862585766728595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-84936958733359127422013-05-16T07:24:06.387-07:002013-05-16T07:24:06.387-07:00Krista, what an encouraging post. And you're r...Krista, what an encouraging post. And you're right, we have to make up our minds to believe. I have to remind my kiddos of that sometimes. If they (or I) don't make up their minds, they won't accomplish, or even come close to accomplishing their goals and dreams. <br /><br />Those times when I'm discouraged, I find it's wonderful to have friends I can call or email who set my eyes back on the truth. And Jesus is always good at reminding me about His truths and His views of me. I'm precious to Him. <br /><br />BTW, I'm reading your book and loving it!Jeanne Takenakahttp://jeannetakenaka.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-26516428501498272702013-05-16T06:31:47.443-07:002013-05-16T06:31:47.443-07:00Debra... honestly, in my dreaming, I didn't dr...Debra... honestly, in my dreaming, I didn't dream specifically of the end cap (I was only ON the end cap i that picture because it was a local store that I had a book signing at and he manager was super nice to put it there for a while... still looked good though!)<br /><br />My DREAM, honestly, was to write a book and have it published for Jesus.<br /><br />Well, let me back up. My FIRST dream was to write a book.<br /><br />I finished my first book in 2007.<br /><br />THEN I dreamed that I would publish a book... wrote a second book... and finally got it published in 2012. <br /><br />The end cap and how many books I sell... I don't put numbers on my dreams. My BIGGEST dream that all my smaller dreams encompass is to write for Jesus and to let my stories reach the heart of people for Jesus... whether it is encouraging women in their faith or being a seed planted in a heart of an unbeliever. THAT is my dream, my goal, my heart's desire. <br /><br />Publishing was just a part of it. Krista Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10772828583379163612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-9002036072370163892013-05-16T06:27:59.284-07:002013-05-16T06:27:59.284-07:00Beth, I TOTALLY AGREE!!!! Having support is HUGE f...Beth, I TOTALLY AGREE!!!! Having support is HUGE for those down moments... And we ALL have them!<br /><br />You need your fellow teammates along with those on the bench rooting for you and cheering you on!!!<br /><br />(beware though... there are also people on the *other* bench who will boo you a and have NOT cheer for you... gotta learn to ignore those too, or even better, allow their jeers to get you even more determined to prove them wrong!)Krista Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10772828583379163612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-54733855120749056282013-05-16T05:51:06.591-07:002013-05-16T05:51:06.591-07:00Believing in yourself as a writer is so important,...Believing in yourself as a writer is so important, Krista. But it's also vital to have a community of writer-comrades who believe in you too. That way when your belief falters, they can bolster you until the doubts disappear! You help build your daughter's confidence -- and that's what we as writers can do for one another. (I know that's what you Alley Cats do for on another!)<br />Beth K. Vogthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04032849469366266791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-58458861079049687242013-05-16T04:42:11.664-07:002013-05-16T04:42:11.664-07:00I like to feel optimistic about my writing. Small ...I like to feel optimistic about my writing. Small successes sure do help. I dream of those things like 'the end cap' or 'best first book'... the things you see this time of year when the published book awards come out. Yet, I know Many Many superb authors don't get these stellar moments and we must learn to cherish the journey and the hope that our writing will bless someone out there.<br />Otherwise = it's a lot of time and effort, isn't it?<br /><br />I really enjoyed your book Krista and I hope to do a review someday. I'm notoriously behind on doing reviews. You should be very happy with such a great story!Debra E. 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