tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post4992323877345910394..comments2024-01-21T15:03:35.162-07:00Comments on Lara Schiffbauer's Motivation for Creation: First Draft Done! Now What?Lara Schiffbauerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-812870434586274662011-12-31T09:58:42.701-07:002011-12-31T09:58:42.701-07:00Thanks, Kaelin!Thanks, Kaelin!Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-57842480644219346052011-12-31T09:48:27.816-07:002011-12-31T09:48:27.816-07:00Congrats on the finished draft and for 'Bear H...Congrats on the finished draft and for 'Bear Hug' getting accepted -- I can't wait to read it! 2012 is already a successful writing year for you (and will get even better once it's underway)!K. P. Hornsbyhttp://www.kapehorn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-69003474411859480922011-12-29T21:48:13.043-07:002011-12-29T21:48:13.043-07:00Thanks, Nina!Thanks, Nina!Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-15027930213482667832011-12-29T21:27:06.103-07:002011-12-29T21:27:06.103-07:00Congrats on the story acceptance!Congrats on the story acceptance!Nina Badzinhttp://ninabadzin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-62939590716839122682011-12-26T15:20:27.580-07:002011-12-26T15:20:27.580-07:00Hi, Jen! I think, for me at least, I build things...Hi, Jen! I think, for me at least, I build things up in my head, and then when I get there it isn't as big a deal as I thought. I'll get prepared for the same feeling when (optimistic, I am!) I get an agent/publisher for my book! ;)Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-8454339254408612872011-12-26T13:18:02.142-07:002011-12-26T13:18:02.142-07:00I got the same feeling getting a contract. I expec...I got the same feeling getting a contract. I expected more fanfare. From where, I'm not sure.Super Happy Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15322495551769344674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-59773166188946521312011-12-23T20:26:16.116-07:002011-12-23T20:26:16.116-07:00Thanks, Eric! That's great news to have your ...Thanks, Eric! That's great news to have your short story collection almost done. E-pubbing is a big job, but you'll have a book when you're done. That's darn cool!Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-86549689354571071302011-12-23T17:12:02.724-07:002011-12-23T17:12:02.724-07:00Congratulations, Lara! I'm closing in on the l...Congratulations, Lara! I'm closing in on the last story in my first short story collection. I'm wondering what that will feel like, but knowing what comes after (editing, layout for epublishing, marketing, etc.), I'm not sure I'll be doing the happy dance either. Enjoy your time off with family :-)Erichttp://eric-blues.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-89966495921835036052011-12-23T10:10:54.339-07:002011-12-23T10:10:54.339-07:00Thanks, Mark! However, fruitcake is not a favorit...Thanks, Mark! However, fruitcake is not a favorite in this household! I'll be making sugar cookies tomorrow, though! How sweet of you to deliver your comments, by the way. I'm not sure how all that "stuff" works but I probably ought to figure it out! Have a great Christmas with your boys and family!Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-3064822278651355672011-12-23T06:37:26.098-07:002011-12-23T06:37:26.098-07:00Aloha Lara,
Ohhh, I'm so jealous, but WELL DO...Aloha Lara,<br /><br />Ohhh, I'm so jealous, but WELL DONE you:) Now, take a little time to relax and enjoy the fruitcake :)<br /><br />PS... here is my reply to your comments (I'm not sure if you get an auto-reply?)<br />@ Lara: Hey, they're *not* somber at all - and I'm glad to lighten your heart :) You're right, though...I'm still working on the memoir, but already thinking about the next project, but we got to keep moving, right:)Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-50399043989853048332011-12-22T21:54:11.536-07:002011-12-22T21:54:11.536-07:00Thanks so much, Hope! I hope you have a great hol...Thanks so much, Hope! I hope you have a great holiday, too!Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-7214733028017908122011-12-22T18:58:44.281-07:002011-12-22T18:58:44.281-07:00Congrats on both! Finishing a draft is an amazing...Congrats on both! Finishing a draft is an amazing accomplishment in itself! Enjoy your time off and the holidays :)Hope Robersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877380868985454894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-72804542157814140352011-12-22T14:16:46.056-07:002011-12-22T14:16:46.056-07:00Thank you, Joe, for stopping by! Contentment is d...Thank you, Joe, for stopping by! Contentment is definitely something to shoot for, I think. Success runs in peaks and valleys, contentment is a steady supply of warm fuzzies. The challenge is finding that balance of seeking success, while being mindful of the important things that create the warm fuzzies! Your post was a great call to mindfulness!Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-42772251271945228812011-12-22T13:13:24.336-07:002011-12-22T13:13:24.336-07:00Congratulations on finishing your draft, Lara. Suc...Congratulations on finishing your draft, Lara. Success is a funny thing. You can chase it forever and never find it but be happy. And you can find it and be miserable because it's not enough. Most of the time, you just have to choose to be content (which is not the same as settling). I'm glad that post spoke to you and that you were able to take some rest. When it's over, get back to work! :)Joe Buntinghttp://thewritepractice.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-57385453100739963472011-12-22T13:00:00.521-07:002011-12-22T13:00:00.521-07:00Thanks, Kelley and thanks, Cindy for the link. It...Thanks, Kelley and thanks, Cindy for the link. It's just the kind of information I'm looking for!Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-41953452229318942542011-12-22T12:18:06.073-07:002011-12-22T12:18:06.073-07:00Yay! Great news. Here's a great blog post, jus...Yay! Great news. Here's a great blog post, just a couple of days ago at Terry's Place. It's from an editor about how to proceed with your book after finishing the first draft: http://terryodell.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-many-drafts-does-it-take-to-make.html<br /><br />The journey's just begun, but a large hurdle has been crossed!Cindy Keen Reyndershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01538914807361602296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-37580669709556374172011-12-22T11:58:20.590-07:002011-12-22T11:58:20.590-07:00Congratulations! Perfect timing! Enjoy the Holiday...Congratulations! Perfect timing! Enjoy the Holidays!<br /><br />Merry Christmas.Kelley Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06373650788799372118noreply@blogger.com