tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post524516177416552603..comments2023-10-16T04:45:51.436-05:00Comments on This writer's life: On being an ArtistNancy J. Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10107417252662717576noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-77301345390635468062010-11-15T14:39:53.305-06:002010-11-15T14:39:53.305-06:00Nancy, I've always loved The Artist's Way ...Nancy, I've always loved The Artist's Way but haven't reread it in a long time... I should. Your post is inspiring me ;). Thanks for always writing such thought-provoking blogs. Wishing you a great week!Marilyn Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-44847208239920372552010-11-14T22:50:08.540-06:002010-11-14T22:50:08.540-06:00Hi Lisa,
Thanks for stopping by and leaving a com...Hi Lisa,<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. I say this a lot but it's a whisper in a wind storm- every one has their own creative journey- and no two are alike. Thus no one journey is wrong.<br /><br />That is the secret to everything. :D<br />Cheers~Nancy J. Parrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10107417252662717576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-31654546824026906542010-11-14T22:50:08.355-06:002010-11-14T22:50:08.355-06:00Hi Lisa,
Thanks for stopping by and leaving a com...Hi Lisa,<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. I say this a lot but it's a whisper in a wind storm- every one has their own creative journey- and no two are alike. Thus no one journey is wrong.<br /><br />That is the secret to everything. :D<br />Cheers~Nancy J. Parrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10107417252662717576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-69083405873338127602010-11-14T22:50:03.266-06:002010-11-14T22:50:03.266-06:00Hi Lisa,
Thanks for stopping by and leaving a com...Hi Lisa,<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. I say this a lot but it's a whisper in a wind storm- every one has their own creative journey- and no two are alike. Thus no one journey is wrong.<br /><br />That is the secret to everything. :D<br />Cheers~Nancy J. Parrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10107417252662717576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-20715220620950644672010-11-14T12:30:18.629-06:002010-11-14T12:30:18.629-06:00Thank you for this post. I've learned not to c...Thank you for this post. I've learned not to compare myself to other writers. I just go w/ the flow. It's been an interesting journey so far!<br /><br />But it's so nice to read about writing from those who are a little further along on the writing journey.notesfromnadirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09904500676081267972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-53138042280060419572010-11-11T09:01:44.689-06:002010-11-11T09:01:44.689-06:00Hi Jessica,
Nice to see you here. Yes, I think wr...Hi Jessica,<br /><br />Nice to see you here. Yes, I think writing to be recognized leads to madness- there will always be someone more recognized than you. There will always be others who don't think you are any big deal. I've seen people get bitter and petty. I don't think anyone should live life that way.<br />Take care~Nancy J. Parrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10107417252662717576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-42152149944549405402010-11-10T12:12:27.281-06:002010-11-10T12:12:27.281-06:00Great thoughts! I really love the first, about wri...Great thoughts! I really love the first, about writing to be recognized being a negative.<br />Good stuff. :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-44068164012906492022010-11-10T12:09:25.016-06:002010-11-10T12:09:25.016-06:00Hi Mohamad,
Good point!
It's true- many lawyer...Hi Mohamad,<br />Good point!<br />It's true- many lawyers and engineers are writers. Chemists and doctors, and day care providers are, too.Nancy J. Parrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10107417252662717576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-75591791962238481392010-11-10T10:35:44.311-06:002010-11-10T10:35:44.311-06:00I loved the excerpts that you shared! Also, what ...I loved the excerpts that you shared! Also, what you choose to do with your life isn't an either/or decision. You can do many things simultaneously. There's no reason a physician, lawyer, engineer or policeperson can't ALSO be a writer.Dr. Mohamedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13673867214475179890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-43850305700634645532010-11-10T09:15:26.721-06:002010-11-10T09:15:26.721-06:00Hi Linda,
Thanks. No matter how long I do this, I...Hi Linda,<br /><br />Thanks. No matter how long I do this, I have to remind myself every few months that it's about the writing-not the market or what others are accomplishing. I'm a slow learner. :D Cheers-<br />(Thanks for the award. I'm popping over.)Nancy J. Parrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10107417252662717576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-32794127272764160782010-11-10T09:07:15.729-06:002010-11-10T09:07:15.729-06:00Hi Charlie,
You are so right. I think every singl...Hi Charlie,<br /><br />You are so right. I think every single artist out there either believes they are a hack or God's gift to art. LOL I'm one who hovers around the hack feeling. I know many bestselling authors who feel they are pulling one over on the public. cheers~Nancy J. Parrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10107417252662717576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-57510656476077219332010-11-10T08:18:03.174-06:002010-11-10T08:18:03.174-06:00I so love this post. I'm going to have to tap...I so love this post. I'm going to have to tape a couple of your lines above my computer. Thank you so much, Nancy. <br /><br />I had been getting sucked into that oh-no-nothing's-selling-mentality lately, and it was really messing with my love for the story. Then I actually finished a WIP and, wow, I'm all happy again. Every time I go back to revise and edit it, I keep finding little parts I like. <br /><br />By the way, I have an award for you over at my place. Thanks again for your inspiring blog.Linda Kagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00259042112816376940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-21850402133804479002010-11-10T06:25:31.395-06:002010-11-10T06:25:31.395-06:00I absolutely agree. My entire life, I have always ...I absolutely agree. My entire life, I have always created characters, situations and complete stories in my head. I thought I was nuts. (Possibly, I am.) It was only a few years ago that I decided to write them down. To think I would ever be published is delusional. I'm a hack, but I love the process. I love the support from other writers. I love to write.<br /><br />Some years ago, I met a musician who used to play for Billy Joel. (He quit the band before it took off - big mistake.) He had advice for all of us trying for a record deal. "It is the journey you must love. The struggle is your entire career." He was right. <br /><br />I do not yet own The Artist's Way, but I soon will. Whether it's music or writing, you must love what you do and do it for that reason.<br />Thanks Nancy.Charlie Ricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02347938747849177632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-64231402335562402132010-11-09T22:36:07.433-06:002010-11-09T22:36:07.433-06:00Hi Liz, *hugs* thanks for stopping by! I hope you ...Hi Liz, *hugs* thanks for stopping by! I hope you are enjoying your vacation.<br />Hi Jane, I love that book. I seem to remember it only about once a year. LOL.Nancy J. Parrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10107417252662717576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-4562073550636308792010-11-09T16:27:40.829-06:002010-11-09T16:27:40.829-06:00I liked the “Artists Way” and your post made me wa...I liked the “Artists Way” and your post made me want to go dig out my copy. I learned long ago that few people get rich from writing. I agree that if someone is doing it for recognition and not for the enjoyment, it’s bound to bring about disappointment.Jane Kennedy Suttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519340747761460017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8797742184466184860.post-26728303212297574202010-11-09T15:13:03.824-06:002010-11-09T15:13:03.824-06:00I needed to hear this today. Thanks, sweetie. - Li...I needed to hear this today. Thanks, sweetie. - LizElizabeth Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217535770770256829noreply@blogger.com