tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972963159508058911.post147779494941629607..comments2023-06-25T08:49:56.019-05:00Comments on VALERIE CAPPS - AUTHOR: IWSG: MY WRITING STINKS!Valerie Cappshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12693254213178477800noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972963159508058911.post-64641308476917435142016-08-08T09:53:17.272-05:002016-08-08T09:53:17.272-05:00You are so right, Michelle. We need to keep on kee...You are so right, Michelle. We need to keep on keeping on. To quote Ray Bradbury, "You fail only if you stop writing." Thanks for stopping by! Valerie Cappshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12693254213178477800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972963159508058911.post-50418775260083571282016-08-08T09:40:34.408-05:002016-08-08T09:40:34.408-05:00Hi Valerie!
I always doubt my abilities and as a r...Hi Valerie!<br />I always doubt my abilities and as a result I tend to edit something 'to death and back' LOL <br />I suppose we have to just keep on writing, rewriting, editing...working on our craft...and at some stage we have to release the story/flash fiction/poem...let it go out into the big, wide, scary world. Step at a time. *breathe*<br />Nice to meet you!<br /><br /><a href="http://writer-in-transit.co.za/" rel="nofollow">Writer In Transit</a>Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972963159508058911.post-86629457556164207882016-08-06T10:24:26.818-05:002016-08-06T10:24:26.818-05:00That is so true Joann! So many people do such a gr...That is so true Joann! So many people do such a great job. I read other authors' work and think "OMG, that is great! Why did I think I could write anything anyone would want to read!" Then I read something promoted by a reputable publisher that is (in my opinion) really bad and think, "OMG, I can do better than that!" So I keep on writing, hoping someone somewhere might find something worthwhile in my words. Thanks for stopping by!Valerie Cappshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12693254213178477800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972963159508058911.post-13077387064253366542016-08-06T10:07:23.095-05:002016-08-06T10:07:23.095-05:00interesting post. I doubt myself and my writing al...interesting post. I doubt myself and my writing all the time. I double check comments - seems as if so many folks are so clever. But best to doubt and re-edit and then feel confident with your product. Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604494404874408870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972963159508058911.post-81501861190316737642016-08-05T07:43:58.710-05:002016-08-05T07:43:58.710-05:00Thanks Lynda. It's the balance I struggle to k...Thanks Lynda. It's the balance I struggle to keep. You are correct. I've learned that overconfident writers generally produce substandard work. Valerie Cappshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12693254213178477800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972963159508058911.post-76598506317593565782016-08-05T07:41:10.499-05:002016-08-05T07:41:10.499-05:00Thanks Liz. It's comforting to hear I'm no...Thanks Liz. It's comforting to hear I'm not alone in my angst from other writers. I too only see what is wrong. I have not seen the video you mentioned. I'll see if I can track it down.Valerie Cappshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12693254213178477800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972963159508058911.post-10904033808156806952016-08-05T01:00:33.023-05:002016-08-05T01:00:33.023-05:00Part of being a true Creative is questioning what ...Part of being a true Creative is questioning what you do. It's the only way we can improve. As long as those questions don't lead you to quit. Balance is always best.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972963159508058911.post-66335004537814192192016-08-04T20:37:49.731-05:002016-08-04T20:37:49.731-05:00I'm glad you hit "publish".
Yes, I ...I'm glad you hit "publish".<br /><br />Yes, I doubt everything I write. Even stuff I send to my writers group--I focus on the things they say are wrong rather that focusing on what they liked. I'm making it better by making changes, right? <br /><br />Keep on. I don't know if any writer is ever all that sure of themselves. Did you see that video of Stephen King and George RR Martin? Didn't it sound like Martin was still unsure of his writing? And he's a bestseller.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972963159508058911.post-90532562646799751812016-08-04T17:18:37.219-05:002016-08-04T17:18:37.219-05:00Thanks Alex! I'm a work in progress.Thanks Alex! I'm a work in progress.<br />Valerie Cappshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12693254213178477800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972963159508058911.post-8501067295112657852016-08-04T17:06:04.414-05:002016-08-04T17:06:04.414-05:00Welcome to the IWSG!
It just feels odd to write as...Welcome to the IWSG!<br />It just feels odd to write as you since you've written as someone else for so long. Just have faith you aren't an imposter and believe in what you write.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972963159508058911.post-83046666755553493582016-08-04T08:21:50.059-05:002016-08-04T08:21:50.059-05:00I didn't know there was a name for it. I guess...I didn't know there was a name for it. I guess you could call me the "Great Imposter"! Valerie Cappshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12693254213178477800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972963159508058911.post-80156586408827229842016-08-04T07:57:28.436-05:002016-08-04T07:57:28.436-05:00I think confidence in your writing comes with time...I think confidence in your writing comes with time...but yeah, every writer questions ourselves. They call it "imposter syndrome." But we decided that everyone has imposter syndrome when they try something new, then they finally start to feel comfortable with it and tackle something bigger and have imposter syndrome over that!Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972963159508058911.post-51346072044193492002016-08-03T19:02:48.215-05:002016-08-03T19:02:48.215-05:00Thanks Julie. Great to meet you too.! It's bee...Thanks Julie. Great to meet you too.! It's been a busy day. Thanks for stopping by. I'll drop by your blog later today. Valerie Cappshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12693254213178477800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972963159508058911.post-27614802125509084932016-08-03T12:10:22.452-05:002016-08-03T12:10:22.452-05:00Oh wow, I have doubts like that as well. I think e...Oh wow, I have doubts like that as well. I think every writer I've ever met has them. Congratulations on putting your stories out there - that took courage and I think you should keep them up!! I'm sure they are great. Love the story of your first publication. I would keep that dollar too, how cool.<br /><br />I'm glad you decided to join the IWSG - it's great to meet you!Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972963159508058911.post-62660272176117024302016-08-03T11:50:40.784-05:002016-08-03T11:50:40.784-05:00Thank you Victoria. And thanks for stopping by. I ...Thank you Victoria. And thanks for stopping by. I would be very interested in learning your secret for finding time to attend college AND write a book with five children! You go girl! I'll drop by your blog this afternoon.Valerie Cappshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12693254213178477800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972963159508058911.post-5155340616752320802016-08-03T11:46:44.598-05:002016-08-03T11:46:44.598-05:00Wow! You're clipping right along. I don't ...Wow! You're clipping right along. I don't think you need any prodding. Valerie Cappshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12693254213178477800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972963159508058911.post-58552194435199149052016-08-03T11:39:33.027-05:002016-08-03T11:39:33.027-05:00I'm currently on page 240 of a 354 page manusc...I'm currently on page 240 of a 354 page manuscript. Of course, I keep adding words and the total page count keeps climbing. This thing will be well over 100,000 words when I'm done with my revisions (and to think my first draft ended at 72K).Stacy McKitrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898731847653710759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972963159508058911.post-71284466107326903252016-08-03T11:21:12.990-05:002016-08-03T11:21:12.990-05:00Hi, Valerie, this is my first time at your blog. ...Hi, Valerie, this is my first time at your blog. It is beautiful! I’ve joined your blog. Ohmygosh! Do I have doubts...daily. Would anyone, anywhere, be interested in my memoir about attending college as a mother of five children? It is very tough to get myself to sit down and hammer away at this memoir. All the luck to you, Valerie!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972963159508058911.post-53332520535385951712016-08-03T11:16:45.052-05:002016-08-03T11:16:45.052-05:00hahaha. I don't know about butt-kicking, but I...hahaha. I don't know about butt-kicking, but I've heard I'm pretty good at nagging. ;-) I'll have to try to remember to come back and gently prod you from time to time. Like now: What chapter are you working on this week?Valerie Cappshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12693254213178477800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972963159508058911.post-90435166800084071622016-08-03T11:13:45.037-05:002016-08-03T11:13:45.037-05:00Oh, and I'm so GLAD you enjoyed Ghostly Liaiso...Oh, and I'm so GLAD you enjoyed Ghostly Liaison and left a review. Whoo hoo! :)Stacy McKitrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898731847653710759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972963159508058911.post-55102457867592507602016-08-03T11:13:08.800-05:002016-08-03T11:13:08.800-05:00I'm working (and working and working) on Ghost...I'm working (and working and working) on Ghostly Interlude (Dean's story). I have no idea WHEN it will be available, but it will be published eventually. You have my permission to kick my butt! :PStacy McKitrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898731847653710759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972963159508058911.post-27237924306621784812016-08-03T10:51:57.715-05:002016-08-03T10:51:57.715-05:00I guess that is the key Stacy. Find those readers ...I guess that is the key Stacy. Find those readers who do like what I write and stop worrying about the rest. You can't please everyone. PS: I loved "Ghostly Liaison"! I left an Amazon review yesterday. I notice it is the first in a series. When will book 2 be available?Valerie Cappshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12693254213178477800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972963159508058911.post-9196000303715792142016-08-03T10:35:55.341-05:002016-08-03T10:35:55.341-05:00You are definitely correct Madeline. I've seen...You are definitely correct Madeline. I've seen the results of some writer's overconfidence. It is a little sad. Sometimes I'm guilty of "improving" the life right out of my work. I edit it to death. I need to find a way to stop that and let go.Valerie Cappshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12693254213178477800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972963159508058911.post-29398386368077249812016-08-03T09:57:58.551-05:002016-08-03T09:57:58.551-05:00I have doubts ALL THE TIME. But I can't imagin...I have doubts ALL THE TIME. But I can't imagine not ever writing again, so I soldier on. Besides, I know not everyone will like my work, but some will love it. I just have to find those readers! :)Stacy McKitrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898731847653710759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972963159508058911.post-32744031758716307222016-08-03T09:16:52.569-05:002016-08-03T09:16:52.569-05:00Welcome to the IWSG!
I hear you about having doub...Welcome to the IWSG!<br /><br />I hear you about having doubts. I'd probably be more worried if I didn't have them. They're what make me look harder and closer at my work, and hopefully improve it. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.com