tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post2911265283191804025..comments2024-02-12T02:28:12.317-05:00Comments on The Writers' Group: The Narrow GateLynne Griffin and Amy MacKinnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11107479565926998943noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-82840204248824072572007-09-01T07:44:00.000-04:002007-09-01T07:44:00.000-04:00Shauna,The more persistence one is, the more one l...Shauna,<BR/>The more persistence one is, the more one learns. When you learn the nuances of craft, your writing gets better. It all makes sense, it's just challenging at times. Stick with it, and you will find your way. Thanks for sharing your insights.<BR/><BR/>LynneLynne Griffin and Amy MacKinnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11107479565926998943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-49428752491734687062007-08-31T17:27:00.000-04:002007-08-31T17:27:00.000-04:00My graduate school class started with 22 people an...My graduate school class started with 22 people and dropped to just a handful over the next four years. One of the other students made the observation that it wasn't the smartest or most talented students who were left, but the most stubborn. (It was also those who were willing to jump through the necessary hoops and accept guidance from their advisors.)<BR/><BR/>Becoming a published writer seems to follow a similar path. You increase your chances of success by sticking with it, no matter what, and learning from others. <BR/><BR/>Congratulations on finally squeezing through the eye of the needle.Shauna Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03871768714926149114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-36961351139782087262007-08-31T12:32:00.000-04:002007-08-31T12:32:00.000-04:00John,That's the way to get the job done. Good luck...John,<BR/><BR/>That's the way to get the job done. Good luck with your launch. LynneLynne Griffin and Amy MacKinnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11107479565926998943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-38913776080948775082007-08-30T21:53:00.000-04:002007-08-30T21:53:00.000-04:00Well, I still take the criticisms and changes pers...Well, I still take the criticisms and changes personally but I nonetheless make the revisions and learn from doing so. And I do move forward.John Robisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07407165016025447113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-7945683530860854612007-08-30T14:48:00.000-04:002007-08-30T14:48:00.000-04:00Melissa,Keep up your push toward success. If you p...Melissa,<BR/><BR/>Keep up your push toward success. If you persevere, it will be yours.<BR/><BR/>Lisa,<BR/><BR/>I don't know what I'd do if it weren't for the generous writers who have reached out to me to lend a helping hand. I'm glad The Writers' Group can do that for you.<BR/><BR/>LynneLynne Griffin and Amy MacKinnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11107479565926998943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-60113639706185644342007-08-30T14:46:00.000-04:002007-08-30T14:46:00.000-04:00Larramie,One of the nicest parts of the journey is...Larramie,<BR/><BR/>One of the nicest parts of the journey is accepting the kindnesses offered by those we meet along the way. Thanks!<BR/><BR/>LynneLynne Griffin and Amy MacKinnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11107479565926998943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-34631408010327480472007-08-30T14:33:00.000-04:002007-08-30T14:33:00.000-04:00This literary life seems an epic journey, each mil...This literary life seems an epic journey, each milestone marked by a gate, a wall, a doorway and then followed by more discovery. I'm early into my journey and my small markers are those most of you have long left behind, but it's a comfort to find the breadcrumbs and the footprints you leave in your path for others, like me :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00665632105920753931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-20211074929017627602007-08-30T14:22:00.000-04:002007-08-30T14:22:00.000-04:00Yup. Shoving, squeezing, shape-shifting, you name ...Yup. Shoving, squeezing, shape-shifting, you name it!Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-6318351168820092182007-08-30T13:59:00.000-04:002007-08-30T13:59:00.000-04:00Dreams, all our dreams have a narrow gate. Yet th...Dreams, all our dreams have a narrow gate. Yet there is that opening, a legitimate opportunity, and that's what our character needs to remember.<BR/><BR/>Enjoy the countdown to your passage through one of those gates, Lynne!Larramiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788910637361812265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-42530201613266763352007-08-30T12:34:00.000-04:002007-08-30T12:34:00.000-04:00Hi Lisa,You're right, there are so many qualities ...Hi Lisa,<BR/><BR/>You're right, there are so many qualities needed to "make it" through. You've got them all! Good luck with your revisions.<BR/><BR/>It is the five day count down until Negotiation Generation is in book stores. Yeah! <BR/><BR/>Thanks for all you've done to help me make it a reality. <BR/><BR/>LynneLynne Griffin and Amy MacKinnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11107479565926998943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-63365182922875523122007-08-30T10:47:00.000-04:002007-08-30T10:47:00.000-04:00Lynne,I never would have guessed that tenacity is ...Lynne,<BR/><BR/>I never would have guessed that tenacity is likely the most important characteristic a writer could have. Love of language, imagination, ability to work alone, all of these are important. Yet, it certainly is a willingness to face that narrow gate you describe time and again that is most helpful to a writer.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for this great image. Revisions I now face are intimidating, yet (after some admitted low moments) I face these with enthusiasm; I'm sprinting up to that gate - no small thanks to you and Amy and Hannah.<BR/><BR/>Thank you. <BR/><BR/>BTW, how many days until NEGOTIATION GENERATION hits the bookshelves?????? I can't wait to get my hands on a copy.<BR/><BR/>LisaLisa Marnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12235497373498278277noreply@blogger.com