Comments on: Why Not?

By: Viola Estrella

Viola Estrella — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:56:16 +0000

Hi Margaret,
You said it right. If you want something bad enough, nothing can or should stand in your way. No excuses. I suppose this quote can be deduced to Nike’s “Just Do It” slogan, right? Okay, maybe not. LOL

By: Viola Estrella

Viola Estrella — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:53:41 +0000

PS – Donnell, I can totally relate to your ups and downs when it comes to your feelings about your books. It’s an exhausting process, isn’t it?

By: Viola Estrella

Viola Estrella — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:51:21 +0000

Hi Donnell!
I’m glad you liked the quote! That line is so powerful. Not only do we have to begin our dream, we must do it with boldness. No holding back. I think that’s where “voice” comes from, as well. Not only is the author writing a story, she/he’s doing it with flavor and bravado, giving it that extra oomph that seperates her from other authors. Or that’s how I interpretted that line, anyway.

By: Margaret Tanner

Margaret Tanner — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:28:29 +0000

Hi Viola,
Very constructive advice. It is so hard to find time with small children, I know, I have been through it, but if you want to write badly enough, somehow you will find the time, even if it means getting out of bed a couple of hours earlier than usual, or in the middle of the night even, I have to confess to doing that sometimes. Past it all now, thank goodness.
Regards
Margaret

By: Donnell

Donnell — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:23:46 +0000

Viola: Your post resonated with me. Thank you. So did the quote, particularly …Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Begin it now.” I think Aha moments hit me in every single project, as does the doubt. When I start a book, I think it’s darn good, to I can’t do this, what was I thinking, to pulling myself up by my bootstraps because I said I would, to it’s pure crap…. to reaching the end and heaving huge sighs of relief. Not once have I gone through a manuscript fearless…except in my first book, when I had no clue the writing world was out there. Boldness, genius, and pure love of writing are I suspect buried within. Your Aha lets me know I’m not alone. Thanks!

By: Viola Estrella

Viola Estrella — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:36:40 +0000

Hi Gina,
I’m glad you stopped by! Where’s your blog? I want to see.

By: Viola Estrella

Viola Estrella — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:35:08 +0000

Hi Sarah! Cyber high five, back atcha, girlfriend. I agree, moms are the worst at making excuses and putting ourselves on the back burner. I also agree that you most definitely CAN!! You rock!!

By: Viola Estrella

Viola Estrella — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:30:47 +0000

I think that’s a brilliant idea, Kris! What’s 30 minutes out of the day? And you’re right–making excuses does not get a story written.

By: Viola Estrella

Viola Estrella — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:28:13 +0000

Hi Emma,
Prodding always helps! Sounds like you have a support system too. So important!

By: ginabad

ginabad — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:17:19 +0000

Thanks for sharing, Viola! I’m so guilty of this too, but your encouragement is good. What ARE my excuses? Off to blog ‘em, lol..