tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post4844488073257323625..comments2023-05-13T06:16:44.531-07:00Comments on Conda's Creative Center - Tips, Hints & Secrets: Keeping Going and Going OnConda Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12972790965426924941noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-82318169559626030962010-01-24T10:57:32.212-08:002010-01-24T10:57:32.212-08:00Plodding and flitting, good descriptions of how I ...Plodding and flitting, good descriptions of how I work too, Glynis--maybe that's how most creative people work?Conda Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972790965426924941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-3369589739787709212010-01-24T01:32:08.799-08:002010-01-24T01:32:08.799-08:00I plod and flit. I get there in the end, I could n...I plod and flit. I get there in the end, I could never be obsessive about my work. I can be enthusiastic and would be the one with 34 pieces. <br />I want my book out there in the world, if it never makes it to an agent and publisher, I will DIY one copy. For me that will show me, I can make my dreams happen.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12103988174025212847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-16788730095934923312010-01-23T15:33:03.136-08:002010-01-23T15:33:03.136-08:00Stephen, good points--and I can't imagine anyo...Stephen, good points--and I can't imagine anyone not moderating their blog--do you get the "spam" comments too?Conda Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972790965426924941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-24848046510581936102010-01-20T17:21:35.802-08:002010-01-20T17:21:35.802-08:00I thrive on honest constructive feedback. But deep...I thrive on honest constructive feedback. But deep down inside I'm just a big softie. As long as people are being honest I can handle that. Its important to nit escalate a hostile critique. You'll never win. That;s why I had to begin moderating my blog.<br /><br />Stephen TrempAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-53558352626685305472010-01-19T08:53:28.647-08:002010-01-19T08:53:28.647-08:00You're welcome, Enid--I'm glad you're ...You're welcome, Enid--I'm glad you're encouraged, me too!Conda Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972790965426924941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-55752004170083744552010-01-18T20:59:20.962-08:002010-01-18T20:59:20.962-08:00Facing critique is very difficult. But thanks for ...Facing critique is very difficult. But thanks for the encouraging words.<br /><br /><a href="http://steamydarcy.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"> Really Angelic</a>Enid Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12248877161249788607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-3001628217896133222010-01-18T10:59:51.261-08:002010-01-18T10:59:51.261-08:00Yes, Lisa and Laura, I too, love my "blind&qu...Yes, Lisa and Laura, I too, love my "blind" readers and fellow writer critiquers. We need fresh eyes and ears for our words, always!Conda Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972790965426924941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-78525583978585065092010-01-18T10:58:18.891-08:002010-01-18T10:58:18.891-08:00You're welcome, Anony.You're welcome, Anony.Conda Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972790965426924941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-25266510340643628632010-01-18T09:40:56.782-08:002010-01-18T09:40:56.782-08:00Very interesting! I know that even if we do experi...Very interesting! I know that even if we do experience some success, we will always rely on the feedback of others. We don't know what we would do without our beta readers! We don't look at it as them judging us but rather helping us get better!lisa and laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18144863275895761642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-45796953767372280462010-01-17T14:24:38.846-08:002010-01-17T14:24:38.846-08:00Nice dispatch and this fill someone in on helped m...Nice dispatch and this fill someone in on helped me alot in my college assignement. Thanks you for your information.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-36564223107147584652010-01-17T10:49:49.680-08:002010-01-17T10:49:49.680-08:00Great rule, Helen, I approve. And working on anoth...Great rule, Helen, I approve. And working on another project helps if the answer is "not for us at this time."Conda Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972790965426924941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-81211585064288923222010-01-16T19:27:26.798-08:002010-01-16T19:27:26.798-08:00Excellent advice. I make it a rule that when I sen...Excellent advice. I make it a rule that when I send out a query, I then start the next project. That's better than fretting constantly over when and whether I'll hear back.<br /><br />Helen<br /><a href="http://straightfromhel.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Straight From Hel</a>Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-52992747759722594992010-01-16T18:30:55.434-08:002010-01-16T18:30:55.434-08:00Dave, that's part of the reason I told the sto...Dave, that's part of the reason I told the story about her, I've certainly been there, frozen from finishing myself, too often!Conda Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972790965426924941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-69604848596125028692010-01-16T18:30:01.447-08:002010-01-16T18:30:01.447-08:00Beth--wise woman, you, because we all learn by doi...Beth--wise woman, you, because we all learn by doing, in this case writing. I know too many writers who rewrite a book forever.<br /><br />And yes, fused glass is easy to do, at least the simple beginners stuff and FUN! Go for it!Conda Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972790965426924941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-29072259916723323012010-01-16T17:34:10.978-08:002010-01-16T17:34:10.978-08:00June, Isaac Asimov once wrote a wonderful article ...June, Isaac Asimov once wrote a wonderful article about being rejected by his OWN magazine when he had published over 200 various things. Your post reminded me a lot of that article.Conda Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972790965426924941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-87626956543210513962010-01-16T15:04:25.151-08:002010-01-16T15:04:25.151-08:00Kathy, yes, and transitions, when something is don...Kathy, yes, and transitions, when something is done and something new must be started is always difficult. Hmmm, I sense another post forming...thank you!Conda Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972790965426924941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-1867670162333747212010-01-16T15:03:10.712-08:002010-01-16T15:03:10.712-08:00Yes, it's so hard to try something different, ...Yes, it's so hard to try something different, especially if it's still in your "area of expertise." But you are so right, Carol, we have to try in order to grow and learn.Conda Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972790965426924941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-54700466728025273442010-01-16T06:22:35.974-08:002010-01-16T06:22:35.974-08:00I guess we've all encountered people like that...I guess we've all encountered people like that poor woman - and been there ourselves. Timely advice. Thanks.Dave Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430484174826768488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-4437898919191647842010-01-15T19:08:42.335-08:002010-01-15T19:08:42.335-08:00I don't have a problem moving on. I do my best...I don't have a problem moving on. I do my best on a book, admit at some point that it's the best I can do, and start the next one - while trying to sell the just-completed one. Sometimes I look back and think, "Gee, maybe I could have done more work on that book," but I have to have confidence that I did my best, and put my energy into the new one, instead of beating a dead horse, so to speak. <br /><br />I love fused glass! Now you've given me the courage to find a class, if it's that easy.... :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-70177203640995262182010-01-15T17:41:00.620-08:002010-01-15T17:41:00.620-08:00If one is writing short stories, poems, novels, an...If one is writing short stories, poems, novels, and much nonfiction and submitting rejection is part of the process. If one has a long standing relationship, as with a specific magazine or paper, then a reputation is involved and rejection feels very different. Having once been on the rejecting end as a dramaturg at a theatre, I know that much that is well done is rejected for a variety of reasons that have more to do with the critiera the rejector must fill rather than with with work submitted. Knowing this takes the bite off the edge of rejection. <br /><br />However a recent rejection in a poetry competition was rather bitter, even though the judging was blind. The chosen poems seemed to me less worthy than my own. It's all subjective finally; the work IS a part of us and rejection always feels personal, even when it's not.June Calenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00265808476144632255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-74861498773577585992010-01-15T16:35:39.565-08:002010-01-15T16:35:39.565-08:00Perfect timing on this post, since what I'm re...Perfect timing on this post, since what I'm really supposed to be doing is sending out queries on my latest novel. <br />Fear is holding me back, that worry that it might not be accepted, it might not be loved or the subject of a bidding war (tee hee), and fear of starting something new. <br />So my office is getting tidy and I'm finally doing some work on Facebook and other social media. <br />But you're right, we gotta finish if we're pros or wannabe pros.<br />So back to the query. Thank you.Kathy McIntoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06899118869240481737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913223308835760783.post-53835547794461987372010-01-15T15:30:49.748-08:002010-01-15T15:30:49.748-08:00I can understand someone's fear that the new e...I can understand someone's fear that the new endeavor won't stand up with what's come before, especially when trying something new. Like your jewelry designer. I also understand giving yourself permission to try something new. Without trying new things we can't grow. And growth is a must. It's always hard to screw up, but we all do every once in a while. We have to laugh and move on. It's how we move on that counts.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.com