tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post3212538690004258092..comments2023-09-17T07:46:57.550-05:00Comments on Charity's Writing Journey: December IWSG, 5th Grade Fan Art and Getting Close to the EndCharity Bradfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01960821077619680661noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-66076715964587744602013-12-08T21:00:35.362-06:002013-12-08T21:00:35.362-06:00I hope you find the writing time you need!
For my...I hope you find the writing time you need!<br /><br />For my part it's not my other obligations taking me away from the project I should be working on, but my own inability to stop slacking!Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-23297258749041285782013-12-05T22:15:51.220-06:002013-12-05T22:15:51.220-06:00Is it because we love them so much? That's my ...Is it because we love them so much? That's my excuse, but then I get sad that they don't love me enough to support me. AND then I realize it's my fault. I'm working on it though.<br /><br />I never did figure out how to scan on this thing. My printer is stupid too and I can't just hit the scan button without getting an error, but on the last computer I could work around that. *sigh* Another reason to get a Mac. If I have to learn a new system might as well be the one I want. :)Charity Bradfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960821077619680661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-17232762980477339642013-12-05T22:13:50.044-06:002013-12-05T22:13:50.044-06:00Congrats on the 2 novels! I love that Nano can be ...Congrats on the 2 novels! I love that Nano can be what we need it to be--rebel all the way!<br /><br />Thanks for the jump start too! I opened the document today and did some clean up work in preparation for more writing tomorrow. Charity Bradfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960821077619680661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-42487213039469399792013-12-05T22:12:33.926-06:002013-12-05T22:12:33.926-06:00Thanks Michelle!Thanks Michelle!Charity Bradfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960821077619680661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-86549942421535960422013-12-05T21:04:03.680-06:002013-12-05T21:04:03.680-06:00Saying no to the family has to be the hardest thin...Saying no to the family has to be the hardest thing. But if we don't show we're serious about our work how will they take us seriously? BTW, I hate the new Windows, too.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-90338294637519746002013-12-05T20:17:42.110-06:002013-12-05T20:17:42.110-06:00I would love to have been a little mouse in the co...I would love to have been a little mouse in the corner of the fifth grade classroom. What a different perspective they must have on your story. Sounds like fun. Congrats on NANO. Nope never made it to 50000 words, but I got 2 published books out of the effort. So you asked for it, here's a big kick in the arse. Get goin' grrrrllll !!J.Q. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-7921961206784319222013-12-05T16:53:19.955-06:002013-12-05T16:53:19.955-06:00:) If only we could return to living in caves. Alt...:) If only we could return to living in caves. Although it's a bit cold right now...Charity Bradfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960821077619680661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-68661588134307822152013-12-05T16:52:49.283-06:002013-12-05T16:52:49.283-06:00Isn't it wonderful (and a bit sad) to see that...Isn't it wonderful (and a bit sad) to see that just a little effort can bring so much joy to them?Charity Bradfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960821077619680661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-3017402520718770602013-12-05T16:51:35.892-06:002013-12-05T16:51:35.892-06:00Thanks Robyn! My problem is when I do give myself ...Thanks Robyn! My problem is when I do give myself a little slack it's hard to get going again. :) Thanks for the follow! I've added you to my netvibes list. Charity Bradfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960821077619680661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-70368391487267720342013-12-05T08:00:37.178-06:002013-12-05T08:00:37.178-06:00Congrats on completing NaNo! I really applaud all ...Congrats on completing NaNo! I really applaud all the NaNoNites. You're a brave bunch...<br />And getting 5th graders interested in your book is really a special thing. At that age, they're so hard to please... <br />Take care.<br /><br />Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-89989961138451172632013-12-05T06:58:47.530-06:002013-12-05T06:58:47.530-06:00Oh yeah! Life totally sucks all the go-get-em out ...Oh yeah! Life totally sucks all the go-get-em out of me as well. I hear you!KChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03924028116296474975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-18626936231368173762013-12-05T03:51:36.679-06:002013-12-05T03:51:36.679-06:00Congratulations on completing Nano! (Think we disc...Congratulations on completing Nano! (Think we discussed this on the IWSG FB page!). I love working with younger children - that'd be why I became a nursery nurse - so I totally get how they would have reacted to the story telling :)<br />Suzanne @ <a href="http://suzannes-tribe.blogspot.co.uk" rel="nofollow">Suzannes Tribe</a><br />xxSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15210964582774377295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-49961663861192446532013-12-05T00:30:01.171-06:002013-12-05T00:30:01.171-06:00First, congratulations on finishing Nano! That'...First, congratulations on finishing Nano! That's a major accomplishment. I imagine it's hard getting back to the 'normal' routine. December is just a wacky, stressful month. Period. I haven't worked on my novel, and I'm very frustrated with that. I understand. But we probably should cut ourselves some slack, at least until the holidays are behind us.<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by with a comment, Charity. I'm your newest follower. <br />xoRobynRawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-78941578999494839212013-12-04T22:13:02.624-06:002013-12-04T22:13:02.624-06:00I promise to return the visits tomorrow after a go...I promise to return the visits tomorrow after a good night's sleep.Charity Bradfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960821077619680661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-61419593784790213402013-12-04T22:11:00.398-06:002013-12-04T22:11:00.398-06:00Yeah, I think my head is going to explode one of t...Yeah, I think my head is going to explode one of these days. Then people will be looking at all the gloop scattered everywhere and think, "What the heck? Look at all the crazy stuffed in her head, no wonder she had issues." :)<br /><br />Thanks for the link! I've bookmarked it to read it tomorrow. Hopefully. Charity Bradfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960821077619680661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-31664942419076658082013-12-04T22:08:44.166-06:002013-12-04T22:08:44.166-06:00Yay! I'm glad you feel encouraged. Good luck w...Yay! I'm glad you feel encouraged. Good luck with all your writing endeavors. Charity Bradfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960821077619680661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-25924275367864720222013-12-04T22:08:03.274-06:002013-12-04T22:08:03.274-06:00Yeah, sorry for the white on dark. Nothing else re...Yeah, sorry for the white on dark. Nothing else really fits my style and blog though. *sigh*Charity Bradfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960821077619680661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-32398589579548599872013-12-04T22:06:59.959-06:002013-12-04T22:06:59.959-06:00Whoo! Sorry it took so long to come reply! I'l...Whoo! Sorry it took so long to come reply! I'll start at the bottom and work my way up...<br /><br />@Liz-- My block of time is supposed to be while they are all at school and work. Somehow there is always a long list of stuff to do. It's my problem of not being strong enough to say no to people who need help with stuff. One day I'll get mean... :D<br /><br />@David, isn't that great?!<br /><br />@Lisa, I'm glad you didn't kick me, mostly. :) Hopefully we will both work it out. Good luck with the upcoming edits as well. I think waiting so you don't have to switch gears midway is wise. <br /><br />@Patricia, A weekly word count is a great idea!<br /><br />@ Michael, I think I will go back at the end of the year when they've finished. Recording it could be interesting...I'll think about it. :) This experience was a lot different from visiting the high school, but just as enjoyable in a different way. I'm quickly learning to not go in over prepared, but more relaxed. They just want to talk after all, and I'm good at that. <br /><br />@planetpailly, thanks! It could just be that my mom is awesome. Yeah, it's probably that, and the fact that these are inner city kids that have probably rarely been read aloud to. They get excited about everything and I find they are always grateful for any attention they can get. <br /><br />@Brinda, So true about December being exhausting. I'm glad IWSG was at the beginning of the month. Even so I'm behind on returning visits and comments...It's a great time too though. All the lights and treats, yum!<br /><br />@Sheena-kay, I didn't think mine would be middle school worthy, still don't really, but *shrugs* Thanks thought, I love how you are always so positive!Charity Bradfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960821077619680661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-30666526423134958362013-12-04T19:46:50.249-06:002013-12-04T19:46:50.249-06:00You can't find a block of time where you tell ...You can't find a block of time where you tell them, "Don't bother me, I'm writing"? Of course, I don't have kids, so I wouldn't know how that works...<br /><br />Too cool with the 5th graders. You might have some new fans for life.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-15885577857022886372013-12-04T16:01:21.677-06:002013-12-04T16:01:21.677-06:00"Mom just skips over the kissing parts."..."Mom just skips over the kissing parts."<br />HA!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06208969934278199592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-61210780377788690322013-12-04T15:02:59.088-06:002013-12-04T15:02:59.088-06:00I certainly won't kick you, but PLEASE know yo...I certainly won't kick you, but PLEASE know you are not ALONE. This month has been a wasteland for me after nano and I too, am missing the motivation and permission I had during November. Part of the problem is I have edits from my editor coming in soon, and I don't want to start on the nano book only to have to switch gears right away. Oh well. I'm sure we will both work it out (hope hope) I'll cheer you on if you'll cheer me!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658507579160418855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-47152361277561505482013-12-04T14:55:54.663-06:002013-12-04T14:55:54.663-06:00That's awesome your mom is reading your story ...That's awesome your mom is reading your story to her class.<br />Maybe for December you could give yourself a weekly word count. Something to get motivation flowing again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-29563827188909801362013-12-04T14:22:55.279-06:002013-12-04T14:22:55.279-06:00Well, with your mom reading the manuscript to the ...Well, with your mom reading the manuscript to the class, you are just going to have to go and visit them and talk about your book! Make sure to get a video and post it online because I want to see how the class interacts with you after reading your wonderful novel.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-35675013164091643692013-12-04T14:03:49.218-06:002013-12-04T14:03:49.218-06:00Kids can be hard to impress. You must be doing so...Kids can be hard to impress. You must be doing something right to get a whole class that excited about your book. Congrats!<br /><br />-JamesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-84901102520617371822013-12-04T13:37:27.828-06:002013-12-04T13:37:27.828-06:00It sounds like you had a blast with the 5th grader...It sounds like you had a blast with the 5th graders. That is too neat that they guessed some upcoming events in the story. I know what you mean about December. It's exhausting to juggle everything.Brindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09809660700359597836noreply@blogger.com