tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post1166097710878493365..comments2024-03-28T07:00:43.256-06:00Comments on Author Elana Johnson: Working HardElana Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-80914486292395136152010-12-10T12:55:41.732-07:002010-12-10T12:55:41.732-07:00You are so right and for many years I wasn't w...You are so right and for many years I wasn't willing to put in the work but I am now!! Let's do this! I'm a cashew!Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16915603693944523761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-2751527364095008792010-12-09T20:04:00.906-07:002010-12-09T20:04:00.906-07:00Well, I worked on a novel for four years, quit, an...Well, I worked on a novel for four years, quit, and started a new novel that night. So yeah, I think I'm ready to work.<br /><br />I love reading encouraging posts like this!Elena Solodowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03037029195682225565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-63694002529790895772010-12-09T13:06:12.086-07:002010-12-09T13:06:12.086-07:00I can hear you inner teacher coming out!! Hard wor...I can hear you inner teacher coming out!! Hard work conquers all! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-90785152776161031262010-12-09T11:18:19.712-07:002010-12-09T11:18:19.712-07:00Oh, so it's not just luck? =) No, this post is...Oh, so it's not just luck? =) No, this post is all too true, hard work is at the core of every success, and it makes that success so much sweeter!Heather Justesenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16585046213575146355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-51214326650263019872010-12-09T03:54:57.373-07:002010-12-09T03:54:57.373-07:00So very true. Hard work got me through my degrees...So very true. Hard work got me through my degrees, hard work has earned me all sorts of amazing opportunities through my job, and I know that hard work and enough time will get me where I want to go with my writing. Once in a while you get a free pass, but you can never bank on those! (Though if anybody works out how, please notify me immediately.)Amie Kaufmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15116472165351759477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-27278353727009405202010-12-08T20:48:14.412-07:002010-12-08T20:48:14.412-07:00Excellent post! Hard work can't substitute fo...Excellent post! Hard work can't substitute for everything, but I've used it as a substitute for a lot of things. And luck is definitely secretly hard work.Kelsey (Dominique) Ridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10646757546422013401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-77510993365303193742010-12-08T20:25:33.037-07:002010-12-08T20:25:33.037-07:00Yup, you're right! Hard work, persistence and ...Yup, you're right! Hard work, persistence and rewriting. And now with my two middle grade novels published - the hard work doesn't stop. Bring it on!Jan Markleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08317561950719847803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-13088319257720798092010-12-08T19:52:54.344-07:002010-12-08T19:52:54.344-07:00Dangitall? That's pretty durn close to dangnab...Dangitall? That's pretty durn close to dangnabbit. Just sayin.<br /><br />Totally agree. It takes serious work and commitment to make a career out of this. You're a shining example, you little blood drinker, you.Carolina M. Valdez Schneiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589934533051907801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-76435461749971169002010-12-08T17:41:23.901-07:002010-12-08T17:41:23.901-07:00yes, very hard.... but it's the kind of hard I...yes, very hard.... but it's the kind of hard I love... now housework... I could leave that anydayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-75783374663446711632010-12-08T16:13:06.009-07:002010-12-08T16:13:06.009-07:00Thanks for the kick-in-the-pants back to revisionThanks for the kick-in-the-pants back to revisionJennie Englundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13943722538573178226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-75546223327669932492010-12-08T16:04:43.949-07:002010-12-08T16:04:43.949-07:00Totally agree! Love this post.Totally agree! Love this post.Sara B. Larsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14213313028658810705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-38582438592659566292010-12-08T15:29:57.544-07:002010-12-08T15:29:57.544-07:00Those who work hard, achieve.
That ISN'T a fa...<i>Those who work hard, achieve.</i><br /><br />That ISN'T a famous quote by someone?! It should be! YOUR famous quote perhaps? ;)Krispyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09492607213249874138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-42039413857239180802010-12-08T14:44:28.330-07:002010-12-08T14:44:28.330-07:00I'm working, I'm working!
Actually, I'...I'm working, I'm working!<br /><br />Actually, I'm blog hopping but then I'll get back to work.<br /><br />*whistles innocently*Nicole Zoltackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07464800543376449290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-46112780317129421402010-12-08T14:42:14.951-07:002010-12-08T14:42:14.951-07:00Fantastic post, Elana. Very inspiring. It is about...Fantastic post, Elana. Very inspiring. It is about hard work. This industry is a crazy and exciting ride with highs and lows. Faith and hard work can get anyone through it! Thanks for the quotes. They are awesome!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-12913790250928520232010-12-08T14:37:26.149-07:002010-12-08T14:37:26.149-07:00I'm a perfectionist as well. If I don't gi...I'm a perfectionist as well. If I don't give it my all then I've not tried hard enough. :)Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04313619484424363895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-55267201994306450782010-12-08T14:00:32.597-07:002010-12-08T14:00:32.597-07:00I'm also a perfectionist, so I really give it ...I'm also a perfectionist, so I really give it my all!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-68285141039813916542010-12-08T13:22:06.695-07:002010-12-08T13:22:06.695-07:00Working hard is the only way I know of to achieve ...Working hard is the only way I know of to achieve anything. <br /><br />When I have free time (like the 5 min. after work when I am waiting for the dryer to shut off and the water to boil for pasta) I have no idea what to do. Too short a time to jump on computer to write but too long to stand staring into space without looking crazy. I wipe the counters a lot.lolMarsha Sigmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11095210839900479297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-10527494462375460932010-12-08T13:05:34.654-07:002010-12-08T13:05:34.654-07:00LOL, yeah, this is what I commented about yesterda...LOL, yeah, this is what I commented about yesterday. I agree that you make your "luck" through working at something until it's right. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-47653588201593533472010-12-08T13:01:50.507-07:002010-12-08T13:01:50.507-07:00Of course, you're absolutely right. I mean, a...Of course, you're absolutely right. I mean, absolutely! It's just hard sometimes to say "no" to my Lazy-A self sometimes. L.A. can be quite convincing... BUT, since I am one of those no-luck gals, my choice is clear. Back to work for me!! Thanks Elana - :)Donea Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15393184831994368021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-64797263075924714962010-12-08T12:54:07.058-07:002010-12-08T12:54:07.058-07:00Yes. I'm telling you, Elana, we were siamese t...Yes. I'm telling you, Elana, we were siamese twins separated at birth.<br /><br />Okay, gotta get back to work. ;)Margo Rowderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13894653672801960682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-70185975597732373432010-12-08T12:40:36.290-07:002010-12-08T12:40:36.290-07:00I've always liked the quote--Work hard and see...I've always liked the quote--Work hard and see how lucky you become.Valerie Ipsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15958210886138097232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-79198330390479218262010-12-08T12:16:51.396-07:002010-12-08T12:16:51.396-07:00Hard work is the trump card. I'm glad I like w...Hard work is the trump card. I'm glad I like working hard. I think it makes whatever I'm doing more interesting. It sort-of ups the engagement factor, which I think is a good thing :-)Paul Grecihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11340974339238587138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-37088609577868670712010-12-08T12:14:46.494-07:002010-12-08T12:14:46.494-07:00As usual, great post Elana! I really needed to hea...As usual, great post Elana! I really needed to hear this today. I've been wallowing in the self-doubt lately. Looks like I need to get back to work:)Melissa Hursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530652829980250261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-56478085706928922082010-12-08T11:54:24.661-07:002010-12-08T11:54:24.661-07:00How do you always know just what I need to hear wh...How do you always know just what I need to hear when I need to hear it?! You're absolutely right of course. The one who stays the course and keeps working hard is the one who achieves their goals. I'm getting back to work!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-90832664426924177932010-12-08T11:48:09.173-07:002010-12-08T11:48:09.173-07:00Resilience and hard work pay off, and you have a b...Resilience and hard work pay off, and you have a book to prove that! I'm working hard too, yup. 15.5 novels and 300+ rejection letters later, and still going! Learning lots, too.Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.com