tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post2791449850402581384..comments2024-03-29T04:41:13.129-06:00Comments on Author Elana Johnson: Just Admit ItElana Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comBlogger105125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-83079767516889432972010-03-25T20:09:50.609-06:002010-03-25T20:09:50.609-06:00ha. I admitted it to you already: I want to write....ha. I admitted it to you already: I want to write. I just wish I had a story...but my creativity is fleeting and very very adhd. One day. For now. I blog.<br />SBAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00776958716300701782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-75639547012728923092010-03-25T16:17:56.637-06:002010-03-25T16:17:56.637-06:00Okay. I'm with you. Really, really, really wan...Okay. I'm with you. Really, really, really want my novel published.Faith Prayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09711135740295281493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-5250097558426766802010-03-25T05:40:13.275-06:002010-03-25T05:40:13.275-06:00Wow! After 103 splashes, I realize how un-unique m...Wow! After 103 splashes, I realize how un-unique my thoughts are. I'm just another wannabe published writer. And THAT'S why I blog. There, I'm mistress of the my own little blogosphere :) Each comment confirms that "someone" likes what I write.Karen Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01522178275164058849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-83457668187840614902010-03-25T04:45:00.036-06:002010-03-25T04:45:00.036-06:00I know for me, it's probably a combination of ...I know for me, it's probably a combination of both. I am happy (very much so) and content with my life. So admitting that I want something more feels like I'm ungrateful and selfish.<br /><br />But dude, I so want to hold my book in my hands. I want it to be published.<br /><br />I want it so bad, I ache inside. I can't breathe when I think it might not happen. <br />~~~~~~~~~~<br />You took the words right out of my mouth, Elana! <br />The ache has intensified and it is driving me forward now.<br />I hope your dreams come true.Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-16686482228748867762010-03-25T04:21:31.289-06:002010-03-25T04:21:31.289-06:00Thanks for saying it out loud:) I want it too and ...Thanks for saying it out loud:) I want it too and sometimes get afraid I'll never be good enough!Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-76743367496778344272010-03-24T22:38:29.328-06:002010-03-24T22:38:29.328-06:00Here's my wish...I haven't said it out lou...Here's my wish...I haven't said it out loud...I REALLY WANT TO PUBLISH A BOOK! I have friends that are so much more talented than me and I WANT THEM TO GET BOOK DEALS first...They are so good, but I really want it too. I didn't realize it until this week...I want it so much, I haven't been taking afternoon naps...and anyone who knows me well knows I need those naps...I've been editing and revising. <br /><br />Thanks for letting me say it out loud, Elana!Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-70421378575406205342010-03-24T22:03:26.462-06:002010-03-24T22:03:26.462-06:00Um, my big confession is that now that we know our...Um, my big confession is that now that we know our book is going to be published, I want it to be successful. Like REALLY, crazy, best seller successful. Do we ever stop wanting??? Something tells me we don't...lisa and laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18144863275895761642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-54878558007406928522010-03-24T21:02:18.462-06:002010-03-24T21:02:18.462-06:00I've never had a problem admitting that I want...I've never had a problem admitting that I want to be published. And yes, it aches. Especially from all the floundering.<br /><br />But I'll admit that I didn't realize how much work it would take. I thought I'd be one of those overnight sensations. What I didn't realize is that for many of them, their overnights started years before. Sobering thought.Sherrie Petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11670339498152684137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-21522788985288948372010-03-24T20:43:57.349-06:002010-03-24T20:43:57.349-06:00Thanks for the pep talk, coach. I WANT it, but I ...Thanks for the pep talk, coach. I WANT it, but I just forget sometimes when life gets in the way. Now, scoot over world. I've got me a book to finish!Little Ms Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00034349274576201531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-69518170819128553252010-03-24T20:03:07.155-06:002010-03-24T20:03:07.155-06:00I want to see my stories come to life. I want to ...I want to see my stories come to life. I want to witness the emotional reaction when others see and hear it. Particularly this drama. I want to see it become real and connect with other people.Mary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051735579638637382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-76024418125351484292010-03-24T19:39:54.915-06:002010-03-24T19:39:54.915-06:00You spoke exactly what's in my heart and soul....You spoke exactly what's in my heart and soul.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16915603693944523761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-30981542073207225772010-03-24T19:10:50.179-06:002010-03-24T19:10:50.179-06:00Wow, great post, Elana. Bonk - your posts always h...Wow, great post, Elana. Bonk - your posts always hit me on the head and knock sense into me. You are so on the money when you say that it is the fear of admitting we want something that holds us back. <br /><br />Okay, I'll admit it. I fear to say I want it for fear of failure. I've always hated thinking out loud and saying what I truly want. Don't know why that is. Maybe because it's a commitment, maybe it's lack of confidence. But it is holding me back - so I'll admit it. I do want to be published, see my name on the front of the book cover. Be giddy with the knowledge that I wrote that. Thanks for the kick in the rear - I need that.Robin Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07765229264945106765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-34983443470701211262010-03-24T18:56:31.693-06:002010-03-24T18:56:31.693-06:00Great guest post over at Valerie's!
I try so...Great guest post over at Valerie's! <br /><br />I try so hard not to look too far ahead. It's becomes so overwhelming. But, I want it pretty badly myself! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-35377910222101978552010-03-24T18:13:06.794-06:002010-03-24T18:13:06.794-06:00I want it. I can't even explain how badly I wa...I want it. I can't even explain how badly I want it. I cry at rejections. But I know I'll sob uncontrollably when I do get the call.Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-69616580811712247512010-03-24T17:53:17.222-06:002010-03-24T17:53:17.222-06:00In the long haul I want to finish my novel, and I ...In the long haul I want to finish my novel, and I want to hold a printed copy in my hands. But in this exact moment in time, I want to ask a certain guy to prom and have him say yes.Hayley Lovellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16786674202167099600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-37936821142287400592010-03-24T17:11:16.619-06:002010-03-24T17:11:16.619-06:00I want a Pulitzer for fiction.
:)
Hey, everybody...I want a Pulitzer for fiction.<br /><br />:)<br /><br />Hey, everybody's gotta have a goal. And you didn't say it had to be realistic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-23287587322871552042010-03-24T16:41:33.078-06:002010-03-24T16:41:33.078-06:00The AA: That's totally not too much to ask! ;)...The AA: That's totally not too much to ask! ;)<br /><br />Caledonia, dude, you've got the battle! I figure my life can't change that much because I still have to get up and go to work and my kids still need me home. I think there's a place for both. And you'll handle it beautifully!<br /><br />Abby et. al., so true. It hurts. It hurts bad. But I think it makes you stronger. <br /><br />Ali, you are awesome! And you are not a failure -- and you WILL make your dreams come true. I refuse to believe otherwise about you or anyone else. *insert stern eyes* You know we're talking about this at crit group tomorrow.Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-10850374659133309362010-03-24T16:26:24.821-06:002010-03-24T16:26:24.821-06:00I admit that I want my book to become a bestseller...I admit that I want my book to become a bestseller ... is that too much to ask? I mean, really, come on!Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-90825355640875833282010-03-24T15:33:49.969-06:002010-03-24T15:33:49.969-06:00That's just it... I DO want to be published so...That's just it... I DO want to be published so bad it hurts. But at what risk? It is a huge risk to take, people will be judging your work and all the criticism, but that isn't the risk I speak of.<br />Mine is personal risk. Meaning, do I get published at the risk of seeming selfish? What if I become "famous"? Will it change me as a person? Will I become greedy, prideful? I like who I am, I do not want to lose that, but I want. to. be. published!<br />It is a very difficult internal battle going on. :(Mel Chesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200734886454147170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-56813406229073836112010-03-24T15:05:51.756-06:002010-03-24T15:05:51.756-06:00Like the previous post, I'm afraid that if I a...Like the previous post, I'm afraid that if I admit I want it and I fail to get it, I'll suffer all the more. Guess it's easier just to be indifferent.<br /><br />But, man, do I want it. It gives me little ashtma attacks when I think about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-4391081361435970142010-03-24T14:57:38.475-06:002010-03-24T14:57:38.475-06:00I think, for me, the reason I might not say it out...I think, for me, the reason I might not say it out loud is because I'm afraid to fail. I'm afraid if I say it, and you hear it, and I fail to do it, you'll judge me. You'll think I'm no good. And worse, I'll think *I'M* no good. Because, if I admit that I want it that bad and I fail, what does that say about myself? That I can't make my dreams come true? That I'm not worthy? That I'm a failure.<br /><br />So yeah.<br /><br />But here it goes. I want to be published so badly that every rejection (no matter my blase response) feels like a stab in the heart. Every night I go to bed without some postiive forward motion toward this goal feels like a less stellar day, a day that was somehow less than it could have been.<br />*hearts;ali crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13023009704454279645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-40656778853153326432010-03-24T14:40:25.914-06:002010-03-24T14:40:25.914-06:00I feel the same way. Or to walk into a bookstore a...I feel the same way. Or to walk into a bookstore and see it there on the shelves. <br /><br />There are likely many reasons we as people do this to things we want, but one of the reasons that comes to mind has to do with control. We can't control if our book is published or not, no matter how hard we work, so we hide our secret desires. Fear of things they can't control I think is one of humanity's biggest fears. Even more than failure, perhaps.Jackeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351019926958000627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-60835284869535783772010-03-24T14:32:18.928-06:002010-03-24T14:32:18.928-06:00I didn't read any blogs yesterday because I fl...I didn't read any blogs yesterday because I flat ran out of time. Today I'm catching up. Yesterday's post - I have reached the same conclusions as you. Today's - I'm a fan of stating out loud more than once a day what my next writing goal is in a positive statement form. Are you sure we're not related?Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-11852550125660087042010-03-24T14:26:14.018-06:002010-03-24T14:26:14.018-06:00I want to be a published YA author in the next 5 y...I want to be a published YA author in the next 5 years.Alex Bennett from Electrifying Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09432523872127753335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-13063212485045945732010-03-24T14:22:21.969-06:002010-03-24T14:22:21.969-06:00Want it.Want it.Munkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04921320770712443773noreply@blogger.com