tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111268153034999272.post8225825690985008597..comments2024-01-15T19:42:35.437-08:00Comments on The Secret Archives of the Alliterati: TerrifyingMatthew Delmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11452378192874048547noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111268153034999272.post-72554941576790570582010-05-31T14:24:52.926-07:002010-05-31T14:24:52.926-07:00I have a bit too much confidence for my own good, ...I have a bit too much confidence for my own good, and have never felt any fear over my writing (yet). I've felt convinced of my inevitable success, but this conviction is tempered with a smart attitude about improvement. I am NEVER done improving. I can always do better. Always. I adore critiques, the harsher the better; I love every one of the rejections I get.<br /><br />But I've always been a person who loves the struggle as much as -- or maybe more than -- I love the reward. It's fun. Getting there is a good 90% of the joy for me. So because every step along the way is another step of "getting there," I haven't yet felt like sweating it.<br /><br />Lucky me.<br /><br />That being said, I am working on a literary novel right now that is tough. I haven't outlined this one, and it's a story that's very near to my heart. I want to do it full justice, so progress is slow and careful. I haven't experienced any fear yet, but the challenge is bigger than it's ever been before!Libbie H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16366896974551157202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111268153034999272.post-3480135306724794352010-05-27T15:25:50.951-07:002010-05-27T15:25:50.951-07:00Bring it on. I'm not scared of any of it! (And...Bring it on. I'm not scared of any of it! (And I'll just keep telling myself so...)Stephanie Damorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01495050993591963629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111268153034999272.post-9427692372050644102010-05-27T14:45:26.222-07:002010-05-27T14:45:26.222-07:00The scariest part? Definitely that first page or t...The scariest part? Definitely that first page or two. Once, long ago, that used to be the funnest part, then I learned that the opening page is so important b/c it makes the first impression on the reader, so I think I doubt myself or at least every word I write, until I'm on page three or so. :( The best part is the editing. Whacking away at something you know is terrible and see it become, well, less terrible. :DCourt Ellynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03226882505904090932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111268153034999272.post-92149837434019061912010-05-27T10:02:51.520-07:002010-05-27T10:02:51.520-07:00yes! Starting was truly terrifying. There is not...yes! Starting was truly terrifying. There is nothing warm and fuzzy about blank pages. Ugh!Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111268153034999272.post-21862451148976278572010-05-27T09:02:53.459-07:002010-05-27T09:02:53.459-07:00I find finishing the most terrifying - saying that...I find finishing the most terrifying - saying that's the best I can do and now it's time to start querying. I always think it can be better. Sooner or later you have to trust yourself and believe what you've written is worthwhile.Elspeth Futcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330102545384369360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111268153034999272.post-59857803052559911372010-05-27T08:25:10.635-07:002010-05-27T08:25:10.635-07:00The middle. Starting and finishing and revising I ...The middle. Starting and finishing and revising I can do, it's figuring out how to crunch those abs that gets me frustrated.Joshua McCunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17367262185912463258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111268153034999272.post-7201425442951119032010-05-27T08:07:54.314-07:002010-05-27T08:07:54.314-07:00Definitely rejection. I sort of love querying, but...Definitely rejection. I sort of love querying, but I'm terrified every time I get an email that it will be a no. And it usually is. :)L. T. Hosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12448176940211118898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111268153034999272.post-42972677439365260822010-05-27T06:19:04.521-07:002010-05-27T06:19:04.521-07:00The hardest part for me was querying. Eek! It was ...The hardest part for me was querying. Eek! It was so scary to finally put my book out there for agents to see. I was afraid to check my email most of the time! Haha.Caroline Tung Richmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10668185436035686911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111268153034999272.post-15014447684863188702010-05-27T05:01:24.306-07:002010-05-27T05:01:24.306-07:00The scariest part for me was finishing the first d...The scariest part for me was finishing the first draft, and then finding out I would have to re-write it.<br /><br />Once I started the re-write, I realized how much I have progressed as a writer and a storyteller. What came out was 1,000% better.Rick Daleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05173516899130463413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111268153034999272.post-77063371023692437542010-05-27T04:00:08.742-07:002010-05-27T04:00:08.742-07:00The querying is terrifying for me! Especially open...The querying is terrifying for me! Especially opening all of those emails from agents hoping it's not a rejection.Aubriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10884036126491922530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111268153034999272.post-24333481832503481762010-05-26T21:51:58.209-07:002010-05-26T21:51:58.209-07:00I get terrified BEFORE I sit down to begin a new s...I get terrified BEFORE I sit down to begin a new story. Once I type that first word, fear goes away (and is replaced by frustration, impatience, and many other things!)Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05152599507268946811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111268153034999272.post-91102503339326337962010-05-26T21:39:40.979-07:002010-05-26T21:39:40.979-07:00It's all scary to me, but I haven't finish...It's all scary to me, but I haven't finished yet, so I haven't even gotten to the really scary stuff like... SUBMISSION. So far the blank page at the beginning was pretty scary. Oh, and the moments where I've fallen out of love with my WiPs and just put it down for a bit to hope that the thrill comes back. :/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16418440256681984621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7111268153034999272.post-39648499492190683402010-05-26T21:05:00.411-07:002010-05-26T21:05:00.411-07:00I'm totally terrified of actually getting a ca...I'm totally terrified of actually getting a call from an agent. Anticipating and Hoping and Praying, and also QUAKING IN MY BOOTS. That's the scariest part for me.Amalia Dillinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13005039978668326144noreply@blogger.com