tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963030161541951557.post7059447454446715323..comments2023-09-21T06:42:49.849-06:00Comments on SRNWrites: Recipe for a WriterKathleen MacIverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02263212018219137277noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963030161541951557.post-74637261510707745712009-08-16T22:01:16.917-05:002009-08-16T22:01:16.917-05:00I think you've covered it all. Maybe you could...I think you've covered it all. Maybe you could add the ability to juggle<br />Fun post, Maggie.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17765458764192796911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963030161541951557.post-60784953593670021392009-08-13T16:27:52.228-05:002009-08-13T16:27:52.228-05:00Whew! It's been a busy day.
Mona, You r pass...Whew! It's been a busy day. <br /><br />Mona, You r passion for writing shines through your stories. I love Babies in the Bargain.<br /><br />Susan, I like the repeat idea along with new flavors and twists.<br /><br />Maryann, Tenacity is so critical, I agree one hundred percent.<br /><br />Cheryl, thanks for stopping by, my okie friend.<br /><br />Hi Loraine, Half-baked is the only way to be!<br /><br />Thanks everyone for stopping in. I had a great time reading all the additions to the recipe for a writer. Now I'm off to the kitchen to see what can be done about dinner!Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963030161541951557.post-67365154598339541902009-08-13T13:09:52.976-05:002009-08-13T13:09:52.976-05:00Half-baked: exactly right! We have to be, don'...Half-baked: exactly right! We have to be, don't we?LK Hunsakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10706929624587891992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963030161541951557.post-959038180464386782009-08-13T12:33:30.901-05:002009-08-13T12:33:30.901-05:00Maggie,
Very interesting post! I never thought of...Maggie,<br />Very interesting post! I never thought of it this way--"ingredients" for a character. Very clever! LOL I have enjoyed reading the posts and have nothing to add--it seems it has all been very well covered and processed. You have given me a new "take" on viewing my characters!<br />CherylCheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963030161541951557.post-6041445423411978482009-08-13T11:35:34.130-05:002009-08-13T11:35:34.130-05:00Opps, posted the wrong link in my comment. Just in...Opps, posted the wrong link in my comment. Just in case someone really wants to go over to read my post about tenacity, here is the direct link.<br />http://backspacewriters.blogspot.com/2009/08/big-t.htmlMaryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963030161541951557.post-10108191161327658022009-08-13T11:32:34.826-05:002009-08-13T11:32:34.826-05:00Love the recipe and all the comments. Only thing I...Love the recipe and all the comments. Only thing I would add is to stress tenacity. Too many writers give up when the going gets tough. Chocolate helps. :-)<br /><br />I blogged about tenacity here if anyone would like to read what I had to say. http://backspacewriters.blogspot.com/Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963030161541951557.post-47231123849987031902009-08-13T10:53:30.843-05:002009-08-13T10:53:30.843-05:00Repeat recipe multiple times, with various alterat...Repeat recipe multiple times, with various alterations, twists and new flavors - revision is a must!Allure of Deceithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16511022282504267700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963030161541951557.post-34918705373020845552009-08-13T09:47:59.966-05:002009-08-13T09:47:59.966-05:00--talent, creativity, confidence, faith, education...--talent, creativity, confidence, faith, education, perspiration, dedication, and computer savvy--<br /><br />Ok plus persistence and time...great<br /><br />When I started writing I wasn't comuter savvy, far from that. I completely lacked confidence. I wasn't really dedicated to publish and I didn't have time or support from the family. Also my grammar and my typing suck.<br /><br />But I had passion. I wrote with so much passion. I lived in my head the stories I wrote in both To Love a Hero and Babies in the Bargain.<br />The rest came later. Hard work, dedication, wonderful CPs, the willingness to study every facet of the art of writing and the business of writing.Mona Riskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14923883333893160794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963030161541951557.post-74003866748037986962009-08-12T20:23:33.875-05:002009-08-12T20:23:33.875-05:00KM Daughters aka Pat and Kathie - thanks for stopp...KM Daughters aka Pat and Kathie - thanks for stopping by. We definitely need a gallon of inspiration for this recipe! Good catch.<br /><br />For Jim - yes, opportunity-colored glasses. That is a must. Without those, it is a bleak landscape for sure.<br /><br />For Kathie Q - tenacity! Now why didn't I think of that? Yessirree. We need tenacity in this recipe. Perhaps a full measure.<br /><br />I hope y'all are enjoying this as much as I am!Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963030161541951557.post-66048296861924260862009-08-12T18:54:16.244-05:002009-08-12T18:54:16.244-05:00Don't forget to add tenacity and a never give ...Don't forget to add tenacity and a never give up attitude.Kathye Quickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17689731913318677231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963030161541951557.post-63287589475224007502009-08-12T16:53:47.163-05:002009-08-12T16:53:47.163-05:00Oops. I meant add. And maybe the tendency to pro...Oops. I meant add. And maybe the tendency to proofread?Bikecopbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10178404960324336713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963030161541951557.post-66335235772782394352009-08-12T16:52:44.525-05:002009-08-12T16:52:44.525-05:00Awesome! I would ass the ability to see the word ...Awesome! I would ass the ability to see the word through opportunity-colored glasses. That is, no matter what happens, the first question a writer asks is "How can I use that in a project?" That has seen me through some dismal times.<br /><br />Jim Greer<br />Author, Wild Child PublishingBikecopbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10178404960324336713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963030161541951557.post-21063335422554859602009-08-12T16:19:57.696-05:002009-08-12T16:19:57.696-05:00Maggie this is so creative and fun - well of cours...Maggie this is so creative and fun - well of course it is, you wrote it. Before we simmer our unbaked writer in a moderate oven I think we need to stir in a gallon of inspiration. <br /><br />Blessings!K.M. Daughtershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10524076026393407607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963030161541951557.post-40765332942068218602009-08-12T15:42:15.986-05:002009-08-12T15:42:15.986-05:00That's a great addition to the recipe, Polly! ...That's a great addition to the recipe, Polly! Thanks for stopping by.Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963030161541951557.post-65050410903497746912009-08-12T14:17:05.867-05:002009-08-12T14:17:05.867-05:00All the above are great ingredients, but I'm s...All the above are great ingredients, but I'm surprised no one mentioned concentration. No Spider Solitaire, no Tetris. No switching to Facebook or Twitter or writer blogs or political blogs. Concentration.Polly Iyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07151082460730258389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963030161541951557.post-57232513988746176322009-08-12T13:28:49.643-05:002009-08-12T13:28:49.643-05:00Hi Debra and Jacqueline,
Thanks for stopping by an...Hi Debra and Jacqueline,<br />Thanks for stopping by and commenting on our writerly recipe, which is now very much a group project! Glad to see you ladies.Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963030161541951557.post-487566659323816492009-08-12T13:08:53.663-05:002009-08-12T13:08:53.663-05:00With all these great comments, it's hard to ad...With all these great comments, it's hard to add anything extra!<br />The recipe now seems perfect.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963030161541951557.post-3853027080222797182009-08-12T12:55:23.638-05:002009-08-12T12:55:23.638-05:00Hi Maggie, Your recipe is spot on, as are the extr...Hi Maggie, Your recipe is spot on, as are the extras other people have added. Fun stuff!Debra St. Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07154130275058459169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963030161541951557.post-20802780719359454382009-08-12T12:00:33.383-05:002009-08-12T12:00:33.383-05:00Hey Liana,
You share my sense of humor with the ha...Hey Liana,<br />You share my sense of humor with the half-baked part! And of course the chocolate. Yum!Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963030161541951557.post-85893823764460059162009-08-12T11:59:40.524-05:002009-08-12T11:59:40.524-05:00Hi Ellen, I'm so glad we're on the same wa...Hi Ellen, I'm so glad we're on the same wavelength! And Miz Celia, how could I have forgotten patience. Must add that into the pot.Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963030161541951557.post-34239561610235286642009-08-12T11:58:21.016-05:002009-08-12T11:58:21.016-05:00Hi Diana and Pamela,
Yep. Need Passion for this jo...Hi Diana and Pamela,<br />Yep. Need Passion for this job - it is not for the feint hearted. Persistence is a good quality to ad as well. Thanks for the ideas!Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963030161541951557.post-79927405425152489872009-08-12T11:57:57.619-05:002009-08-12T11:57:57.619-05:00I like the half-baked part, too. And the chocolat...I like the half-baked part, too. And the chocolate at the end :)<br /><br />LianaLiana Laverentzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17541637851147603199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963030161541951557.post-60724566377171715892009-08-12T11:44:49.318-05:002009-08-12T11:44:49.318-05:00MAGGIE--it all looks and sounds great. But you omi...MAGGIE--it all looks and sounds great. But you omitted one vital ingredient--without it, your entire recipe might blow up in your face. What is it? Patience.<br />A great blog, as usual-CeliaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963030161541951557.post-63182730486651644482009-08-12T11:42:44.909-05:002009-08-12T11:42:44.909-05:00I think you've covered all bases on a recipe t...I think you've covered all bases on a recipe that couldn't possibly be improved. Especially serving with coffee and chocolate---two of my very best friends :)<br /><br />All the best to you, dear friend! EllenEllenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02753986941210045860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2963030161541951557.post-28450939595163951582009-08-12T11:12:32.273-05:002009-08-12T11:12:32.273-05:00Persistence should be part of the recipe, like Ter...Persistence should be part of the recipe, like Terry said. Time too. Though computer-savvy, I am not too sure of that. Long as you can type with Word and submit your manuscript right. knowledge can be sprinkled in too. :-DPamela K. Kinneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13211046031014957901noreply@blogger.com