tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782141968012811043.post7952431414146065316..comments2023-05-15T15:13:13.914+01:00Comments on <strike>Empty </strike>White Pages: New goal and own goalSarah Tokeleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13273148070092101085noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782141968012811043.post-82966283137154804322011-09-09T23:03:48.733+01:002011-09-09T23:03:48.733+01:00Imperfect Pages - Thank you. I hope your son is lo...Imperfect Pages - Thank you. I hope your son is loving nursery, and you're enjoying a couple of free hours :-)Sarah Tokeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273148070092101085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782141968012811043.post-13515779390617942412011-09-09T06:52:08.084+01:002011-09-09T06:52:08.084+01:00My son has just started nursery and I agree, this ...My son has just started nursery and I agree, this has made September feel like a whole 'new year' for me. I hope you have lots of success getting it written and out there.Imperfect Pageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03086807062993117102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782141968012811043.post-46543173491260207332011-09-02T23:08:06.546+01:002011-09-02T23:08:06.546+01:00Andrew - I was trying to think of a way to describ...Andrew - I was trying to think of a way to describe faffing but someone did it for me - Wiktionary has it as wasting time on an unproductive activity - which is close enough. Apparently, an American synonym is 'dick around' :-)<br /><br />We're very protective of our ideas, aren't we?<br /><br />Stephen - Welcome to you. Why is distraction so much more ready to attack than productivity is? One of the mysteries of the world :-)<br /><br />Jolene P - Faffers of the world unite!<br /><br />Alleged Author - If I can, you can. Take a stand against faffing :-)<br /><br />Michelle - Thank you :-)<br />The workshop must be a brilliant incentive to get writing. Good luck!<br /><br />Jo - A faffer AND a self-delusionist? Are we sisters? :-)<br /><br />Jolene - Thank you and welcome to you. I love your blog heading btw :-)<br /><br />Jen D - Hey there, good to see you coming up for air! I hope you're right!<br /><br />Munir - Welcome to you. That's a really lovely way to describe writing. Thank you.<br /><br />Talli - I am. I haven't felt this excited for weeks. It's brilliant :-)<br /><br />L. Diane - Good point. I have enough of that when I step out of the door, without dealing with it in my writing :-)<br /><br />Julie - You'll be surprised at what a versatile word it can be. You'' wonder how you ever managed without it!<br /><br />Sarah - 'Just write. For the love of it.' I love that :-)<br /><br />Liz - So true. How many Rockys have there been now?<br /><br />Christina - You never know, I might it one day. You know, when I run out of ideas ;-)Sarah Tokeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273148070092101085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782141968012811043.post-25435388306922013082011-09-02T22:42:27.335+01:002011-09-02T22:42:27.335+01:00Madeleine - You went to uni in Liverpool? That'...Madeleine - You went to uni in Liverpool? That's very cool! I don't blame you for being out of kilter with hubby home. Lovely disruption, but disruption nonetheless :-)<br /><br />tfwalsh - Good advice. Forward and trying - that's me ;-)<br /><br />Travis - I admire people who can just put their mind to it and do it. I'm learning now that I need a solid goal. Thanks again for the award, I'll be writing about it next week.<br /><br />Margot - I suspect that you are someone who is not lacking in determination. You're definitely someone I admire.<br /><br />Crystal - It is hard, but yes, a lesson learned!<br /><br />Bish - It's amazing how many writers confess to being procrastinators, and yet we have all these lovely books. It gives me hope :-)<br /><br />Kelley - Thank you. It's going to be my mantra I think :-)<br /><br />Liz F - It may be an advertising slogan, but it makes great writing advice too!<br /><br />Michael - I'd be really interested in hearing you expand on this.<br /><br />Patsy - Well, it's okay to faff if you do something constructive inbetween :-)<br /><br />J.L. Campbell - Indeed. You certainly have!<br /><br />Annalisa C - At least you know yours will be a unique version :-)<br /><br />Laura - It's much easier to edit something later when you've actually written the thing!<br /><br />Golden Eagle - Thank you. I'll keep you posted on how it's going!<br /><br />Lauren - What a lovely way to look at it. Who doesn't like compliments like that? Thank you :-)Sarah Tokeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273148070092101085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782141968012811043.post-46784252504979886922011-09-02T22:12:57.981+01:002011-09-02T22:12:57.981+01:00CherylAnne - Thank you, and good luck with your re...CherylAnne - Thank you, and good luck with your revisions too :-)<br /><br />David - Free kicks available whenever you need them :-)<br /><br />Angelina - Oh no, that's every writer's fear!<br /><br />Rick - Stinkin' thinkin', I like it. Will you give me 8 weeks to deliver? :-)<br /><br />K - I'll definitely be checking out your post today, thanks.<br /><br />Krista M - Indeed. There's never a 'right time', there's only now.<br /><br />Lydia K - It's an awesome word isn't it? I love the English language :-)<br /><br />AllMyPosts - You're right, blogging helps. I've told people what I'm going to do now, so I have to do it!<br /><br />Jen B - I know you'll get your groove thang back :-)<br /><br />Sush - Do it. Let it fly. You might be amazed :-)<br /><br />Emily - I have indeed learned. This one hurt a bit; and thank you for the lovely compliment.<br /><br />Jamie - We're all guilty of faffing at some point, aren't we? Your cheers will be most welcome!<br /><br />Ruth - I agree, goals definitely help me. Glad to hear there are soccer fans at your house :-)<br /><br />Rebecca - You really are an inspiration to me. I know things are tough but you keep on keeping on. Sending you hugs x<br /><br />Christine M - Pipped at the post is a bit generous. I didn't get past the notes and rough outline stage but, yes, it hurts!Sarah Tokeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273148070092101085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782141968012811043.post-70460182485112525522011-09-02T18:21:44.858+01:002011-09-02T18:21:44.858+01:00OMG, really?!?! Even though a basic premise is the...OMG, really?!?! Even though a basic premise is the same, no two writers will ever write the same story though, ya know?<br /><br />Yeah, September IS kind of like a new beginning, isn't it?Christina Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01799776834213400246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782141968012811043.post-36881714557496040792011-09-02T17:45:37.207+01:002011-09-02T17:45:37.207+01:00So true that there's no such thing as an origi...So true that there's no such thing as an original idea. But as long long as you're not rehashing the same story again and again and again you are leaps and bounds ahead of the film industry!! (Seriously, how many times can they make and remake the same movie?)Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407610195124068985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782141968012811043.post-70159428341634758512011-09-02T17:20:59.875+01:002011-09-02T17:20:59.875+01:00"If there's something you really want to ..."If there's something you really want to write, just write it. Before someone else does."<br /><br />Brilliant!! Sage advice that we all should heed. I'm realizing more and more that people are just so scared by writing, which is ridiculous. Just write! For the love of it.<br /><br /><a href="http://fromsarahwithjoy.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Sarah Allen<br />(my creative writing blog)</a>Sarah Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01185278849400551014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782141968012811043.post-89007639373433662342011-09-02T16:27:52.772+01:002011-09-02T16:27:52.772+01:00I know next to nothing about FCs, so your story so...I know next to nothing about FCs, so your story sounds fascinating already. And you've given me a brand new word--faffing. Love it!julie feddersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06621537183935460781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782141968012811043.post-87723233249797424002011-09-02T14:49:21.854+01:002011-09-02T14:49:21.854+01:00I am big on goal setting! If you don't know wh...I am big on goal setting! If you don't know where you're going, and why you want to get there, how will you ever arrive?L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782141968012811043.post-63195268108901907102011-09-02T13:18:15.126+01:002011-09-02T13:18:15.126+01:00I've always loved the beginning of September -...I've always loved the beginning of September - it's full of potential and promise. Sounds like you're raring to go!Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782141968012811043.post-27369718225789245672011-09-02T12:59:19.134+01:002011-09-02T12:59:19.134+01:00Writing is good. Every time you don't your re...Writing is good. Every time you don't your readers are the ones who suffer. So don't think of writing as your thing for you, but your thing for others. You sound like a very selfless person:)MunirGhiasuddinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05232362559666320301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782141968012811043.post-56436960470941313752011-09-02T12:37:59.346+01:002011-09-02T12:37:59.346+01:00I hope everything is going well! With the kids bac...I hope everything is going well! With the kids back in school I'm sure it feels like everything sort of falls into place!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667521490706435608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782141968012811043.post-49830205178141864302011-09-02T11:18:53.746+01:002011-09-02T11:18:53.746+01:00Yay you - go big goals! Happy writing (and campaig...Yay you - go big goals! Happy writing (and campaigning!)www.jolenestockman.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11843017388657814151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782141968012811043.post-57787694020146833612011-09-02T10:50:03.052+01:002011-09-02T10:50:03.052+01:00Faffers of the world unite! But sometimes, I tell ...Faffers of the world unite! But sometimes, I tell myself, it's time I need to get my head in the right place. I can do self-delusion too!JOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03127111575563904349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782141968012811043.post-38924603207063919352011-09-02T05:02:44.624+01:002011-09-02T05:02:44.624+01:00Happy New Year!
I'm with you .. time to get m...Happy New Year! <br />I'm with you .. time to get my head down and get stuck into it! I've booked into an intensive workshop in November - so I need my wip complete by then. ;)<br />Happy WritingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782141968012811043.post-16122315079162073092011-09-02T03:55:50.695+01:002011-09-02T03:55:50.695+01:00I need to stop faffing about! Time to start writin...I need to stop faffing about! Time to start writing!Alleged Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04869021184116123477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782141968012811043.post-37949810457649649372011-09-02T03:02:54.045+01:002011-09-02T03:02:54.045+01:00I love the big goal -
Stop faffing about . . .
...I love the big goal - <br /><br />Stop faffing about . . .<br /><br />Agreed.Jolene Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14809468564016928636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782141968012811043.post-9305464285614954482011-09-02T02:48:11.311+01:002011-09-02T02:48:11.311+01:00Distractions seem to join forces and attack in uni...Distractions seem to join forces and attack in unison. Sometimes I just want to have a spare room with PC, desk, chair, coffee pot and maybe a window. And I've always had a concern, a sense of urgency, to finish writing because someone else may beat me to market with the same story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782141968012811043.post-28828344008822716162011-09-02T00:33:58.298+01:002011-09-02T00:33:58.298+01:00"faffing"? What the heck is faffing?
Bu..."faffing"? What the heck is faffing?<br /><br />But, wait, I have SO many ideas! Seriously, I can't keep up with them, and I spend a lot of time praying no one else happens upon one of my ideas before I get to it.<br /><br />It really scares me.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782141968012811043.post-19515582063303702082011-09-02T00:29:48.108+01:002011-09-02T00:29:48.108+01:00Oh, Sarah! I was reading your synopsis for your FC...Oh, Sarah! I was reading your synopsis for your FC novel and thinking of how I could cheer you on to write it.<br /><br />Then I read your next paragraph.<br /><br />So sorry that someone else already wrote your idea. BUT what a compliment to your line of thinking when it comes to writing a novel that there's a film coming out about almost the very same idea that you thought of.<br /><br />From now on, I think you should go with your gut because it sounds like you're right-on!Lauren F. Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934796581125939821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782141968012811043.post-29505268536706022602011-09-01T23:20:56.013+01:002011-09-01T23:20:56.013+01:00Good luck with your first draft!
I really like th...Good luck with your first draft!<br /><br />I really like the sound of the story. :)Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782141968012811043.post-54577269859736696502011-09-01T20:14:21.741+01:002011-09-01T20:14:21.741+01:00I have to say that the BuNoWriMo was fab for makin...I have to say that the BuNoWriMo was fab for making me focus on a story and just go with it... and no re-reading or editing as you went. It was all about bulk at the beginning...<br /><br />I know what you mean about September being a new year...<br />Good luck with your resolution!<br />LxxLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03604785269958873474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782141968012811043.post-88010619421116071662011-09-01T20:11:36.848+01:002011-09-01T20:11:36.848+01:00That is so true, Sarah. I often wonder, as I'm...That is so true, Sarah. I often wonder, as I'm writing, whether anyone would be mad enough to be writing the same thing - I guess the answer now has to be: probably!Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3782141968012811043.post-16510961750852394222011-09-01T19:27:53.181+01:002011-09-01T19:27:53.181+01:00I'm with you. There's nothing for it but t...I'm with you. There's nothing for it but to stop procrastinating and just do it before somebody else does it.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.com