tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post8228517099366246418..comments2023-10-23T12:40:22.672-07:00Comments on The Writers Alley: 10 Things I Learned About Writing in 2010 (Often the Hard Way)Sherrinda Ketchersidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-39560602152677688262010-12-29T15:25:36.444-08:002010-12-29T15:25:36.444-08:00Julia, this line really hit me: "It's whe...Julia, this line really hit me: "It's when my writing truly contains a piece of my brokenness and is stripped of pride that He can use it most." . . . You do put yourself out on the page. I think that here on the Alley, on your blog, and in the comments you leave for others, your humble Christian presence shines through! I'm so glad I "met" you online!Renee Annhttp://reneeannsmith.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-36630863217796711492010-12-28T21:00:35.568-08:002010-12-28T21:00:35.568-08:00Great list. I connected with your 'sloppy copy...Great list. I connected with your 'sloppy copy' comment - I have often been slowed down by my own incessant revision that I lose the flow of the story. Just letting it out and revising later is a lesson I learned this year at NaNo.Tracy Krausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066853243062725525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-43067866315533430192010-12-28T14:54:46.712-08:002010-12-28T14:54:46.712-08:00Very insightful comments Julia!
I totally agree w...Very insightful comments Julia!<br /><br />I totally agree with learning from critting. I really need to get back to critiquing other people's work b/c I learn so much from it.<br /><br />I think one thing I've learned about writing this year is not to put the cart before the horse. I need to really focus on learning the craft and refining my work before worrying about contests or conferences.<br /><br />Finally, one think I hope to learn in 2011 is BALANCE! Yikes. I'm soo out of balance with my blog. I need to find a happy medium between reviewing books, maintaining a web presence and working on my own writing.Joy Tamsin Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11559855237654982212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-20349961390995852402010-12-28T13:39:32.838-08:002010-12-28T13:39:32.838-08:00@ Amber,
It was sort of hard to keep it to 10...ye...@ Amber,<br />It was sort of hard to keep it to 10...yet also a humbling reminder of how much I have to learn :)Julia M. Reffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11979214959063965164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-59940122568188249592010-12-28T13:38:53.175-08:002010-12-28T13:38:53.175-08:00@ Casey,
Yes, yes! Here's to reading the best...@ Casey,<br />Yes, yes! Here's to reading the best books in 2011! <br /><br />@Keli,<br />I think learning how much we need to learn is a very important thing and I hope I will always keep in mind how much I have to learn this new year. And ouch on the cutting. Its hard to cut out some of my favorite lines/scenes, etc...but my critiquer is almost always right.Julia M. Reffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11979214959063965164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-82984162632997016752010-12-28T13:34:46.239-08:002010-12-28T13:34:46.239-08:00@ Gia,
Thank you and I'm glad this post helped...@ Gia,<br />Thank you and I'm glad this post helped you to think about what you have learned.Julia M. Reffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11979214959063965164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-76569548369674388502010-12-28T13:34:18.724-08:002010-12-28T13:34:18.724-08:00@ Kav, I so agree with this and I have to admit so...@ Kav, I so agree with this and I have to admit sometimes my own writing falls by the wayside in the busyness so I have an admiration for those who write every single day. <br /><br />@Sarah,<br />I hope to be able to get a pro critique in 2011. I'm sure that was worth its weight with what it taught you. And the Advil is sure needed, especially after a "crying" headache.Julia M. Reffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11979214959063965164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-60682927877366359252010-12-28T12:11:32.385-08:002010-12-28T12:11:32.385-08:00This is a wonderful list, Julia! Thank you for sha...This is a wonderful list, Julia! Thank you for sharing what you've learned with us. :)<br /><br />~AmberAmber Holcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15100265646497152198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-70632222460333034782010-12-28T11:22:33.828-08:002010-12-28T11:22:33.828-08:00I learned:
that I have a lot to learn.
that a will...I learned:<br />that I have a lot to learn.<br />that a willingness to rewrite/revise pays off.<br />that sagging middles happen when tension drops.<br />that cutting portions of a story often makes it better.<br />that having excellent critique partners really helps.Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-82477000618553895622010-12-28T09:26:14.644-08:002010-12-28T09:26:14.644-08:00Wow, what a great list Julia. Spoke to me personal...Wow, what a great list Julia. Spoke to me personally too. I agree with them all- so very much, especially the book one! I am definately going to be more choosy next year and read more in my chosen genre as well. Very important. And the opportunity doors. Ouch, yes very true. We have to test each spirit before charging through.<br /><br />Thanks so much Julia, this is perfect sumation of this year!Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-39077731084903114752010-12-28T06:50:44.572-08:002010-12-28T06:50:44.572-08:00This is a great post. Makes me think over how far ...This is a great post. Makes me think over how far I've come in a year. Wishing everyone success in 2011!Gia Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10524584525586023458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-32734049934840353402010-12-28T05:36:20.019-08:002010-12-28T05:36:20.019-08:00Great list, Julia! I don't have room here to l...Great list, Julia! I don't have room here to list all the things I learned in 2010...Between attending 2 online classes and paying for 2 professional critiques, I learned enough to make my brain hurt. So I guess what I learned is to keep on learning and buy some Advil.Sarah Forgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101753891967001104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-33337042168589153952010-12-28T05:30:54.365-08:002010-12-28T05:30:54.365-08:00Wow, great list! I'd have to say that what has...Wow, great list! I'd have to say that what has hit home in 2010 for me is -- Nothing's going to happen unless you get to work and keep working! I know it's not very profound, but as I've blog hopped and talked to would-be writers and published authors I have continued to be amazed at their dedication to finding the time and just doing it!Kavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719229222267994577noreply@blogger.com