tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post1034092919138055574..comments2024-03-28T23:49:23.325-06:00Comments on Author Elana Johnson: Words For The WiseElana Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-34564483437648875482012-03-15T21:31:16.449-06:002012-03-15T21:31:16.449-06:00I recently bought matching bracelets for me and my...I recently bought matching bracelets for me and my daughter. They're just black cording with a single charm that says "Believe." My daughter told me she looks at it every time she needs courage: in soccer, in dance, in class. Knowing that it inspires her, inspires me too :)Sherrie Petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11670339498152684137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-554888997697732522012-03-15T14:24:08.551-06:002012-03-15T14:24:08.551-06:00Good idea. I think we need to be creative this way...Good idea. I think we need to be creative this way - it's a break from the routine (unless we are graphic designers I suppose:) and it just plain fosters creativity. That's always a good thing!Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-32313070273574122532012-03-15T08:33:43.745-06:002012-03-15T08:33:43.745-06:00"Own your journey" is my favorite of you..."Own your journey" is my favorite of your quotes. I often tell myself, "I can do hard things." That seems so basic and silly, but thinking those words got me through some rough times.Kathryn Purdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18337488365098780737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-66228159549085432322012-03-15T08:29:59.246-06:002012-03-15T08:29:59.246-06:00Never give up is my motto!Never give up is my motto!Nicole Zoltackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07464800543376449290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-12867119913295036492012-03-15T03:53:15.981-06:002012-03-15T03:53:15.981-06:00I should bookmark this post. Next month, I'm ...I should bookmark this post. Next month, I'm attending a conference, where I'm having an:<br /><br />agent/editor 10-page critique<br />agent/editor query critique<br />agent editor 9-page+query critique (different book)<br /><br />In addition, I'm attending a "Novel Academy", where I'll read 2 manuscripts in advance and 2 people will read mine. We'll exchange critique notes 1 week in advance. Then we'll meet at the conference, along with published writers and an editor to work on improving our manuscripts. <br /><br />I'm sure I'll have to be peeled off the floor by the end of the conference. Then I'll reread your post.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-87452634925557994972012-03-15T00:03:40.695-06:002012-03-15T00:03:40.695-06:00Man, I'm having one of those days RIGHT NOW. A...Man, I'm having one of those days RIGHT NOW. And I loved those signs! But what cheers me up is listening to my kids laugh, so I usually go and tickle them. That's going to stop working in another couple of years, though...<br /><br />It's so great that you cheered yourself up with affirmations, Elana. And you DO rock! Thanks for the post.Ishta Mercuriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17776946702988283453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-91202072489462328782012-03-14T22:25:55.724-06:002012-03-14T22:25:55.724-06:00Love "Own Your Journey"! I needed that t...Love "Own Your Journey"! I needed that today. I went to the writer's series tonight at the library and that helped me get back into the writing groove again.<br />And this post got me motivated! THANKS, Elana!Taffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11796711977284429278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-69894445214391064822012-03-14T20:58:25.049-06:002012-03-14T20:58:25.049-06:00I love it! Currently in the process of toning down...I love it! Currently in the process of toning down the "enjoy the ride" in favour of a "finish strong" :)Claire Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14354840714847021685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-63989199006885480592012-03-14T17:32:06.294-06:002012-03-14T17:32:06.294-06:00I love the own your journey as well... it sings to...I love the own your journey as well... it sings to me.Red Boot Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03015990875361952510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-47620366715782507912012-03-14T16:30:03.594-06:002012-03-14T16:30:03.594-06:00I think my favorite of those sayings is "Own ...I think my favorite of those sayings is "Own Your Journey." I'm doing that right now. Sometimes it's a hard thing to own. Sometimes it's a balm. I'm glad you took some time for some happy. Everyone needs that when the day is sucktastic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-74583236964510180032012-03-14T16:06:49.240-06:002012-03-14T16:06:49.240-06:00I love fonts too! They're so much fun to play ...I love fonts too! They're so much fun to play with :) I like your message - and agree with it. Keep on writing and keep having fun!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-67585871963380509572012-03-14T15:10:26.821-06:002012-03-14T15:10:26.821-06:00I need some motivational signs.I need some motivational signs.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-63446943921452809742012-03-14T14:42:42.069-06:002012-03-14T14:42:42.069-06:00Genius! That is all. I might have to print those.Genius! That is all. I might have to print those.Nichole Gileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12536148445303996747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-5205939051551139422012-03-14T14:03:04.325-06:002012-03-14T14:03:04.325-06:00I love designing things and fonts too. Awesome fon...I love designing things and fonts too. Awesome fonts!<br /><br />Um-yep. Sometimes I do feel like giving up and sometimes I feel as if I wish I could let it all go but my heart never lets me. And to be honest, it can get a little annoying lol. <br /><br />I do realize it is a blessing to have passion sooo therefore I will embrace it :)Mart Ramirezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09492840883926331053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-31722778471290357882012-03-14T14:01:32.037-06:002012-03-14T14:01:32.037-06:00I can't even get out of my pajamas today!!!I can't even get out of my pajamas today!!!Jessie Humphrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11096043821002254348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-53084268851183952152012-03-14T14:01:31.530-06:002012-03-14T14:01:31.530-06:00I can't even get out of my pajamas today!!!I can't even get out of my pajamas today!!!Jessie Humphrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11096043821002254348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-83752717705087345182012-03-14T13:58:05.489-06:002012-03-14T13:58:05.489-06:00Elana - thank you so much for this post. I'm d...Elana - thank you so much for this post. I'm doing a pretty serious revision (+resubmit) and I am terrified to do it. I read through my entire novel the other day and ended up sobbing and sending whiny e-mails to other writers because I suddenly felt like my book was so terrible compared to everyone else's. And yea- I even reread Twilight that night and thought GAAAH STEPHENIE MEYER IS BETTER THAN ME. (No really.) And today I am adding in new scenes and dropping a plotline to make this little book stronger (and hopefully one that an agent will like:))... and these words are just what I needed.<br />thank you<3Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18076907708483883575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-22792947032635804072012-03-14T11:27:46.620-06:002012-03-14T11:27:46.620-06:00Love the signs, Elana. I write down lines from son...Love the signs, Elana. I write down lines from songs that hit home for me and read them (or listen to the songs) when I need a pick me up.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-70469702338433869732012-03-14T11:20:43.761-06:002012-03-14T11:20:43.761-06:00Adored the fonts but loved the inspiring messages ...Adored the fonts but loved the inspiring messages more.<br /><br />I've given myself the occassional swift kick in the tail every now and again if I feel like "blah". But chocolate does a lot to give me some extra pep to attack the moment.Angela Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324366495151363782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-32790499553794560592012-03-14T10:54:22.687-06:002012-03-14T10:54:22.687-06:00fun fonts and great encouraging words.fun fonts and great encouraging words.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09210398194494998143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-73934835052958748482012-03-14T10:15:02.262-06:002012-03-14T10:15:02.262-06:00Love this! Those are awesome. Yeah, I know how you...Love this! Those are awesome. Yeah, I know how you feel. I tend to go to my Disney pandora station and talks by President Utchdorf. Cheesy, but hey, it works for me :)<br /><br /><a href="http://fromsarahwithjoy.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Sarah Allen<br />(my creative writing blog)</a>Sarah Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01185278849400551014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-4214290243026710992012-03-14T09:48:45.938-06:002012-03-14T09:48:45.938-06:00What a great idea, Elana! Fonts can be so cheerful...What a great idea, Elana! Fonts can be so cheerful. I like to stare at pictures of daffodils and daisies and cute carnations. Daffodils ALWAYS cheer me up! :-)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-63602190955932885952012-03-14T09:44:39.347-06:002012-03-14T09:44:39.347-06:00Love the birds on "Own Your Own Journey"...Love the birds on "Own Your Own Journey"...perfect for the saying as they're all looking in different directions, like figuring out which way to go.<br /><br />Thanks for the pep talk...I had one of THOSE DAYS all last week, trying to hit an already missed deadline...ugh.Jennifer Hoffinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616744694563644199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-80456364964200315132012-03-14T09:42:19.601-06:002012-03-14T09:42:19.601-06:00I needed a little cheering up today, love this!I needed a little cheering up today, love this!Jennie Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17331827076858223497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-32828817960625105652012-03-14T09:41:30.233-06:002012-03-14T09:41:30.233-06:00Omigosh, I love that ostrich font. And I'm gon...Omigosh, I love that ostrich font. And I'm gonna make me a Writing Is Fun sign. Only with capital letters and exclamation points like someone is yelling at me. WRITING IS FUN, DAMN IT!!!!! haha, thanks for sharing.ilimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17899071063752311737noreply@blogger.com