tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post8506097637816537806..comments2024-02-08T05:57:40.157-08:00Comments on The Writing Game: IWSG: Nervous WreckJennifer Haweshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-58922805567752439102014-06-04T07:56:47.941-07:002014-06-04T07:56:47.941-07:00Hope it works out, Jennifer. It's a nail-biter...Hope it works out, Jennifer. It's a nail-biter for sure on several levels. Jacquihttp://worddreams.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-14235189491616369842014-05-23T16:23:19.404-07:002014-05-23T16:23:19.404-07:00I'd be insecure as hell about that too. I hate...I'd be insecure as hell about that too. I hate such competition, personally. The last thing I need is to be taking more blood pressure meds! <br />I work out in the pool because my ankles and knees can't handle running. I think some form of physical activity, if one can do it, is a good way to alleviate some stress.<br />My Insecure Writer Whinge for May is here.<br />http://thecheesewhines.wordpress.com/2014/05/07/we-now-bring-you-the-real-insecure-writer-whinging-post/Ornery Owl of Naughty Netherworld Press and Readers Roost https://www.blogger.com/profile/07596105116325246476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-91850561827842500562014-05-14T17:52:05.393-07:002014-05-14T17:52:05.393-07:00This is crazy exciting! And yes, utterly terrifyin...This is crazy exciting! And yes, utterly terrifying. I hear you on all counts :) But from where I'm sitting, cheering you on, I'm excited for you!! Best of luck!Liz Blockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16160510626027597666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-85123154275887363982014-05-14T12:52:26.444-07:002014-05-14T12:52:26.444-07:00Yes! Nothing better than a shiny new project, eh? ...Yes! Nothing better than a shiny new project, eh? Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-80557267583059021872014-05-09T06:55:31.775-07:002014-05-09T06:55:31.775-07:00It really is a roller coaster ride of feelings. At...It really is a roller coaster ride of feelings. At least we never think our work is mediocre ;-DJennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18011208055111826534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-62463749430053031082014-05-09T04:02:22.974-07:002014-05-09T04:02:22.974-07:00When I send things to agents, I go from a high lev...When I send things to agents, I go from a high level of confidence to thinking they'll hate my work, and then back up again. Maintain a positive attitude and keep pitching to make things happen. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-85390399657993910182014-05-08T09:30:42.213-07:002014-05-08T09:30:42.213-07:00Ha! Like a chiropractor. I need that:) Thanks!Ha! Like a chiropractor. I need that:) Thanks!Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18011208055111826534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-36849866437382210182014-05-08T09:28:32.374-07:002014-05-08T09:28:32.374-07:00Thanks! I'm new to IWSG too:)Thanks! I'm new to IWSG too:)Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18011208055111826534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-67379885760631668432014-05-07T20:26:56.051-07:002014-05-07T20:26:56.051-07:00Hi Jennifer, this is wonderful news. I hope you ge...Hi Jennifer, this is wonderful news. I hope you get your dream agent soon. Keeping my fingers crossed for you. Hugs (hope a tight hug will relieve some of that stress).Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-71010730325762161002014-05-07T15:43:07.986-07:002014-05-07T15:43:07.986-07:00Hi Jennifer. I'm new to IWSG, but I'm cert...Hi Jennifer. I'm new to IWSG, but I'm certainly not new to the stress you've described. Whew! I thought I was the only one that felt that way ;) Good luck and congratulations. Sheila Blisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12168613449814866448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-1883324968461290722014-05-07T15:09:51.045-07:002014-05-07T15:09:51.045-07:00So true! I'm just so excited to have them fina...So true! I'm just so excited to have them finally come to me;-) If any of these don't work out, I'll be researching more agents. It is an exciting time! We all need encouragement:) Thanks!Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09180114125342729705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-56942936998728843282014-05-07T15:07:02.276-07:002014-05-07T15:07:02.276-07:00Getting to out my WIP right now! Thanks!!Getting to out my WIP right now! Thanks!!Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09180114125342729705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-22944117630867035552014-05-07T15:06:22.449-07:002014-05-07T15:06:22.449-07:00:) x3 for me!! Thanks:):) x3 for me!! Thanks:)Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09180114125342729705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-8180343894800711852014-05-07T15:05:34.481-07:002014-05-07T15:05:34.481-07:00I'm just focusing on more edits, getting the l...I'm just focusing on more edits, getting the last half ready as possible if they ask to see the rest of the novel:) Now on to my new WIP!Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09180114125342729705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-11650545774097073472014-05-07T15:02:51.894-07:002014-05-07T15:02:51.894-07:00How cute! I tried for my first novel, but with no ...How cute! I tried for my first novel, but with no previous publication, I think it hindered my ability to secure an agent. Now, I'm letting them come to me;-) Hopefully it works!Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09180114125342729705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-16858906772248862182014-05-07T15:00:23.533-07:002014-05-07T15:00:23.533-07:00Thanks! It's always a big step--getting my wor...Thanks! It's always a big step--getting my work out there into the hands of an agent!Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09180114125342729705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-77939804003727357192014-05-07T14:59:23.998-07:002014-05-07T14:59:23.998-07:00I'd be lost without my CP ladies! I still stru...I'd be lost without my CP ladies! I still struggle. Every agent has their own taste/style they prefer. It's so hard to know if they will like your work, even if you research them first:)Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09180114125342729705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-53887678905558737442014-05-07T14:56:42.674-07:002014-05-07T14:56:42.674-07:00Ha! Yes, put that phone away:) Running keeps me sa...Ha! Yes, put that phone away:) Running keeps me sane.Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09180114125342729705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-3891646002256934332014-05-07T14:55:49.502-07:002014-05-07T14:55:49.502-07:00Yes the stress is high, but keep in mind that ther...Yes the stress is high, but keep in mind that there is more than one agent out there. So don't worry. Your dream will come true and in the meantime enjoy the excitement. I know I am. :-)<br /><br /><a href="http://emaginette.wordpress.com/blog" rel="nofollow">Anna from Shout with Emaginette</a><br />emaginettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324981140248692448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-67303118819612721192014-05-07T14:55:05.307-07:002014-05-07T14:55:05.307-07:00I keep telling myself that! Thanks:) Glad to be a ...I keep telling myself that! Thanks:) Glad to be a part of the IWSG!Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09180114125342729705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-75125315325289021652014-05-07T14:49:39.308-07:002014-05-07T14:49:39.308-07:00"Kids create stress." - Amen!
Grats on..."Kids create stress." - Amen! <br /><br />Grats on your entry being selected! That's awesome! Good luck!Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-35327810685171339032014-05-07T14:43:25.627-07:002014-05-07T14:43:25.627-07:00A run sounds like a great idea. That's all you...A run sounds like a great idea. That's all you can do until you hear back. Well, that and write your next book.<br /><br />Congrats, by the way.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-11364109478060631732014-05-07T13:44:26.536-07:002014-05-07T13:44:26.536-07:00Ah the joys! I think most of us have been through ...Ah the joys! I think most of us have been through that--or are going to through that. I was there almost 2 years ago with Pitch Wars. Total wreck. This too shall pass. You should go read something you've been dying to read, or write something new. Seriously. Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-87658931271840068122014-05-07T13:18:52.882-07:002014-05-07T13:18:52.882-07:00By the time I found my agent, I'd sent my ms. ...By the time I found my agent, I'd sent my ms. out for so long, I didn't really think about it. Even when she asked to see the full--I was just jaded at that point. I'd learned years before not to get my hopes up. So when I got "the e-mail" (we used to call it The Call, but now it seems to happen by email), I wasn't expecting it at all. I was shocked beyond belief! <br /><br />Good luck! I know you'll do well.Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7528372652947659182.post-1243020954045913102014-05-07T09:53:43.703-07:002014-05-07T09:53:43.703-07:00Oh my gosh! I can't imagine writing for anyone...Oh my gosh! I can't imagine writing for anyone's approval other than my readers' (and my CPs LOL). My hat's off to you, girl. Congratulations!!! :D<br /><br />Best of luck! :)<br />IWSG #224 until Alex culls the list again.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.com