tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post7201303949093468135..comments2024-03-28T07:00:43.256-06:00Comments on Author Elana Johnson: Confidence...or Maybe NotElana Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-86269289379459030462008-10-29T21:39:00.000-06:002008-10-29T21:39:00.000-06:00I liked when you talked about the many layers of c...I liked when you talked about the many layers of confidence. Some things you're extremely confident about, some not so confident, and then some...you go back and forth on. And it's tough, because that's one you REALLY want.<BR/><BR/>I think part of what makes being a writer so hard is just how subjective it all is. In a way we all want to be told, once and for all, are we any good at this or should we put down the pen and never pick it up again? But as soon as someone tells you you're amazing, there's a rejection letter that suggests you aren't. And just as soon as you close that, there might be another email asking for a partial. It's all SO subjective, and that's what makes it so incredibly hard!Carolyn Kaufman | @CMKaufmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07715666518147779502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-16963869716451944962008-10-27T21:07:00.000-06:002008-10-27T21:07:00.000-06:00I'm having the worst time trying to post a comment...I'm having the worst time trying to post a comment! Hope it works this time! Love the post! Yay for Seinfeld!<BR/><BR/>LeahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-87583344872693020472008-10-25T22:32:00.000-06:002008-10-25T22:32:00.000-06:00You crack me up! Loved this post. "There's no n...You crack me up! Loved this post. <BR/><BR/>"There's no need to commit manuscript manslaughter during a rebuild of confidence."Mary Lindsey / Marissa Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03593619747956026747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-29914286596763344172008-10-23T16:11:00.000-06:002008-10-23T16:11:00.000-06:00Excellent Elana, thanks! I'm oftentimes an Ali div...Excellent Elana, thanks! I'm oftentimes an Ali divided too, so I totally hear ya.ali crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13023009704454279645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-22348349977038638582008-10-22T10:39:00.000-06:002008-10-22T10:39:00.000-06:00I love that India Aire song. It's way up on my ins...I love that India Aire song. It's way up on my inspire-yourself playlist too. :)Carrie Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14893023777471521703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-53925227007814745692008-10-22T08:58:00.000-06:002008-10-22T08:58:00.000-06:00Fabulous, funny and heartfelt post. I love it!Big...Fabulous, funny and heartfelt post. I love it!<BR/><BR/>Big bonus points for tying in Independent George!<BR/><BR/>You are beyond awesome, and I am available to tell you that anytime. ;)H. L. Dyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11054946734073372817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-3211674460944110582008-10-21T22:02:00.000-06:002008-10-21T22:02:00.000-06:00Oh crap! I hate following you guys, because THERE'...Oh crap! I hate following you guys, because THERE'S NO PRESSURE!<BR/><BR/>Egads, I can so relate to the "CA".<BR/><BR/>:) TerriTerriRainerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16301763290901887933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-32640813537268053992008-10-21T20:29:00.000-06:002008-10-21T20:29:00.000-06:00Good post! I agree that you have to love yourself ...Good post! I agree that you have to love yourself in order to build or keep your confidence. We all have these voices in our heads telling us not to love ourselves, but that's the Annihilator talking. And if you let him or her divide you, then you cannot stand.Sandra Ulbrich Almazanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15365908651235829765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-67575860899546913702008-10-21T18:54:00.000-06:002008-10-21T18:54:00.000-06:00Awesome post! I love how you talk about having co...Awesome post! I love how you talk about having confidence in different aspects of your life - that is so true! <BR/><BR/>Although, I have to say, if you can stand in front of 40 12-year-olds and teach them - then I am pretty certain you can do anything! A few years back I taught a year of religious education to about ten eighth graders and I was pulling my hair out by the end of it!Kate Karyus Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15581176126578915929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-59181454520653414532008-10-21T18:02:00.000-06:002008-10-21T18:02:00.000-06:00Yes, you win, Michelle! Gifts at Rally!Yes, you win, Michelle! Gifts at Rally!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-76227026154661644152008-10-21T17:27:00.000-06:002008-10-21T17:27:00.000-06:00Oh, my ms was barley saved from manuscript manslau...Oh, my ms was barley saved from manuscript manslaughter! This is a fabulous post. It hit the nail on the head in so many respects.<BR/><BR/>And Seinfeld...well, need I say more? LOL, LOL, LOL!<BR/><BR/>AbiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-9730415276099201702008-10-21T16:56:00.000-06:002008-10-21T16:56:00.000-06:00Oooo, oooo, it was Shrek!! The conversation betwee...Oooo, oooo, it was Shrek!! The conversation between Shrek and Donkey!! :D Did I win?<BR/><BR/>Awesome post, Elana!! I love the "annihilate the annihilator" part :D Very good advice. And any time you can bring Seinfeld into a post is good for me :D And you are so right about the different layers - like I have confidence in my non fiction writing self, but the fiction writing lady....not so much :) Excellent insights!Michelle McLeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08730366330276974943noreply@blogger.com