tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8514464829570296159.post3151128557834495985..comments2018-09-06T20:21:57.248-05:00Comments on Raine O'Tierney: Positivity for Writers #4: I Almost Gave Up... And Why I Didn't!Rainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03982612145475581351noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8514464829570296159.post-1105434668693984562016-09-16T15:09:26.636-05:002016-09-16T15:09:26.636-05:00Lovely Tali! WOW, you just went into my brain and ...Lovely Tali! WOW, you just went into my brain and word-for-word laid out the cycle of graggle feelings I have about publishing! And it always ends, like you, "Back to publishing!"<br /><br />I think you summed it up perfectly with "I find writing for publication to be incredibly traumatic." That's the word for it!<br /><br />Right now, I'm writing a story I may or may not ever publish. Which is SUCH a weird feeling. But who will read it?? But what's the point?? But...but...but...?? And then I realize that I can do this and that and the other and not worry if it fits certain expectations. I truly can just write what I enjoy writing! It's pretty neat!<br /><br />You've always been a lovely and kind friend--thank you so much for being you!Rainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03982612145475581351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8514464829570296159.post-26999655218973623112016-09-16T15:06:00.387-05:002016-09-16T15:06:00.387-05:00Camron! *^_^* This makes me *SO* fundamentally hap...Camron! *^_^* This makes me *SO* fundamentally happy. You always say the best things... I'm tucking this away right next to the flower quote you told me. Thank you so much for always being such a wonderful friend. I *adore* you.Rainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03982612145475581351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8514464829570296159.post-52408564803753617142016-09-16T15:05:00.942-05:002016-09-16T15:05:00.942-05:00You're my hero, Lizzie Rose! To make beautiful...You're my hero, Lizzie Rose! To make beautiful things everyday <3 That's wonderful! Thank you for your kind encouragement.Rainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03982612145475581351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8514464829570296159.post-35235154458991723672016-09-06T06:26:27.374-05:002016-09-06T06:26:27.374-05:00You are an amazing and strong person and so very s...You are an amazing and strong person and so very self-reflective. You are the princess weilding her sword in battle, fighting for her kingdom, slayimg her enemies without mercy because this is your world and you will be the ruler.Camronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02405194720087954608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8514464829570296159.post-298909808577196182016-09-05T13:02:42.621-05:002016-09-05T13:02:42.621-05:00I felt the same way about my art. I put it away be...I felt the same way about my art. I put it away because life got in the way or so I thought. Now I art journal, paint and tangle almost every day because it makes me feel complete. Keep writing. <br />lizzierosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17705080533071609455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8514464829570296159.post-37561210695379474242016-09-05T12:24:39.435-05:002016-09-05T12:24:39.435-05:00Feels good to talk about this kind of crisis, does...Feels good to talk about this kind of crisis, doesn't it? *hugs* Taking a step back from time to time is healthy. I think all creative types do it. It's not that the well runs dry, but that we get worn out drawing and pouring all that creativity out for others to consume. It consumes us. <br /><br />I find writing for publication to be incredibly traumatic. Writing is fun, challenging, and fulfilling. I write whether I publish or not. Publishing stresses me, maybe because I don't like the options. Not publish? That would mean no readers. Self-publish? I can't even properly promo for a book with a publisher. Just put free reads on my blog? Other people steal them and say they wrote them, and make money. I'd rather not publish at all than be that kind of idiot. So back to publishing. My work deserves a chance to find readers. It's a gentle place to be. The stress is self-imposed, after all. :)<br /><br />Sounds like you're getting to a happier place, and I hope to see more of you in days to come! *more hugs* Tali Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01580510151991448014noreply@blogger.com