tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post6111374882073328451..comments2024-03-10T19:26:35.256-04:00Comments on Just Jemi: IWSG & The Finish LineJemi Fraserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-14576629260951537642016-10-12T11:45:30.528-04:002016-10-12T11:45:30.528-04:00Definitely! You're on the right road.Definitely! You're on the right road.Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-57168142546449831212016-10-10T21:06:11.537-04:002016-10-10T21:06:11.537-04:00Thanks! I need to find that letting go line!! :)Thanks! I need to find that letting go line!! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-72346781092467908502016-10-10T17:42:51.948-04:002016-10-10T17:42:51.948-04:00I am a tinkerer too. So I can totally relate. Some...I am a tinkerer too. So I can totally relate. Sometimes you do have to just decide it it done and that you have done your best- but I keep picking away and making changes for a long time. :) Wishing you the best!<br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-61620213323200229072016-10-10T10:14:01.723-04:002016-10-10T10:14:01.723-04:00Awww, thanks Sheri! I feel I getting closer with e...Awww, thanks Sheri! I feel I getting closer with every day of writing! :) Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-48052780454171158052016-10-10T10:13:03.383-04:002016-10-10T10:13:03.383-04:00Thanks! I hope so!! :) Thanks! I hope so!! :) Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-39716900920514032132016-10-10T10:12:36.401-04:002016-10-10T10:12:36.401-04:00I agree! At times, I worry I'm stepping over t...I agree! At times, I worry I'm stepping over the line and playing with that clay :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-59395740496648215002016-10-10T09:40:52.258-04:002016-10-10T09:40:52.258-04:00I'm afraid most of us could tinker with our st...I'm afraid most of us could tinker with our stories for as long as someone would let us. There does come a time when you just have to take that leap. Whether that leads to publishing it, who knows? But it's a step closer. And it just might, too. You will get there! Your energy and passion is so refreshing. S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-41221872372542172452016-10-07T19:01:41.980-04:002016-10-07T19:01:41.980-04:00Hi Jemi,
You will definitely get there because yo...Hi Jemi,<br /><br />You will definitely get there because you have the motivation and the "perfection" gene..... You will know when the time is right....Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-40150418335836577892016-10-06T20:36:41.070-04:002016-10-06T20:36:41.070-04:00Sometimes time tells us a novel isn't ready be...Sometimes time tells us a novel isn't ready because it gives us fresh eyes <i>and</i> we get better/improve with time. I think there's a spot where we have to stop or the novel becomes like over-worked clay.<br /><br />Happy (early) weekend, Jemi! :)Dawn Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05667675689038435581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-46804562856595068672016-10-06T18:39:01.274-04:002016-10-06T18:39:01.274-04:00That's what I'm waiting for! I know the CP...That's what I'm waiting for! I know the CPs are telling me good things - so that's a big help!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-87583714281436562982016-10-06T18:38:17.534-04:002016-10-06T18:38:17.534-04:00I hope so, too! I know a lot of it is a confidence...I hope so, too! I know a lot of it is a confidence thing - and I'm working on that as well :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-17980971341294871822016-10-06T18:37:42.474-04:002016-10-06T18:37:42.474-04:00I don't mind spending the time to make sure it...I don't mind spending the time to make sure it's the story I want to put out there!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-66726114371329506752016-10-06T18:36:55.543-04:002016-10-06T18:36:55.543-04:00Great advice! I'm working with some very contr...Great advice! I'm working with some very contradictory advice from CPs right now and that's making it tough! But, the story is getting stronger by the day :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-41777461994104810132016-10-06T10:46:57.679-04:002016-10-06T10:46:57.679-04:00You'll know when you get there--either because...You'll know when you get there--either because you'll know in your gut, or because someone you value as an expert will tell you so.Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-21032934065601613522016-10-06T08:46:41.484-04:002016-10-06T08:46:41.484-04:00I like your 1st answer "No clue!!!" None...I like your 1st answer "No clue!!!" None of us really know for sure. But something inside says "It's done." I hope you'll get to the point where you feel that instinct, too. Best wishes. Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-68629656512161983352016-10-06T03:41:51.987-04:002016-10-06T03:41:51.987-04:00as someone who works in the publishing, my advice ...as someone who works in the publishing, my advice would be: check your story a hundred times before you send it to the publishers, make it a year, two, three longer... most of today's writers don't do it and we get crappy books DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-4330505237429235582016-10-06T00:36:18.678-04:002016-10-06T00:36:18.678-04:00I rely heavily on feedback from other writers. Pro...I rely heavily on feedback from other writers. Probably too, annoyingly much, actually. I think in the past I used to rush too quickly to finish a first draft and then wanted to be "done", but I've been slowly learning about what stories need to be "ready" or at least "readier" so now I don't rest until I FEEL like I've remedied all plot and character and story issues. Then I HAVE to have others read it. And right now that means (besides cps and beta readers) hiring people to really dig deep and steer me in the right direction. Christyerica and christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13074820593371226159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-67091339940992997652016-10-05T19:51:21.549-04:002016-10-05T19:51:21.549-04:00Chocolate ALWAYS helps! :)Chocolate ALWAYS helps! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-61844058148386391002016-10-05T19:30:58.148-04:002016-10-05T19:30:58.148-04:00Deep breathing helps too. And chocolate.Deep breathing helps too. And chocolate.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-70156929062975820522016-10-05T19:14:59.965-04:002016-10-05T19:14:59.965-04:00Sounds good - I'll need to do some deep breath...Sounds good - I'll need to do some deep breathing too! :) Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-25454170431396156692016-10-05T18:48:10.977-04:002016-10-05T18:48:10.977-04:00I can relate to the tinkering. Send them to some t...I can relate to the tinkering. Send them to some trusted critique partners. See what they say. If they only comment on the little things, then go for it!Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-77672078337929353032016-10-05T17:49:28.261-04:002016-10-05T17:49:28.261-04:00Working on getting there - soon!!! :)Working on getting there - soon!!! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-19501578519210221852016-10-05T17:49:09.285-04:002016-10-05T17:49:09.285-04:00I HAVE to get better at that! All of your comments...I HAVE to get better at that! All of your comments are helping! :PJemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-3603791836665339632016-10-05T17:47:43.969-04:002016-10-05T17:47:43.969-04:00I need to do that! ;)I need to do that! ;)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-36152390860123191162016-10-05T17:47:30.773-04:002016-10-05T17:47:30.773-04:00Welcome to my world, Ken! :) Welcome to my world, Ken! :) Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.com