tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post3243919352021106922..comments2024-03-22T06:00:11.313-07:00Comments on Pen & Pro$per : A Writer's Motivation for the Dark Days...Jennifer Brown Bankshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15525705931988259779noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-64537115258872120402016-01-21T14:35:51.558-08:002016-01-21T14:35:51.558-08:00Thanks for your comment, Joseph.Thanks for your comment, Joseph.Jennifer Brown Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15525705931988259779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-12483804744756521862016-01-21T09:40:16.452-08:002016-01-21T09:40:16.452-08:00I think that's a great way to look at things, ...I think that's a great way to look at things, Joseph. What if everyone was too intimidated or focused on bottom lines and day jobs to create? Where would we be left? What would we have to truly enjoy and share? Books, songs, short stories, paintings, art: these things make our lives special. Michael Priebehttp://www.michaelpriebewriter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-79804037708648389302016-01-20T11:14:42.577-08:002016-01-20T11:14:42.577-08:00I enjoyed your second point here a lot. In the lig...I enjoyed your second point here a lot. In the light of the various creative minds we've lost in the past week, I found it really helpful to approach the loss in the opposite manner. Yes, Bowie, Rickman, Frey, all made huge contributions to my life with their creations and entertainment, but instead of being sad that we've lost them, I like to remember how much more drab my life would be if they had never dared to create in the first place.Joseph Devonhttp://thewritersarena.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-6300295521331870932016-01-19T17:50:36.759-08:002016-01-19T17:50:36.759-08:00Thanks, Karen. When it comes to surviving the stru...Thanks, Karen. When it comes to surviving the struggles of the writing life (or any challenge in life), it's always comforting and empowering to find a community of fellow sufferers. Hopefully the painful parts become footnotes and light anecdotes as we find increasing success. Michael Priebehttp://www.michaelpriebewriter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-31668368124175460312016-01-19T16:23:24.313-08:002016-01-19T16:23:24.313-08:00Michael, it's great to meet you! I think you&#...Michael, it's great to meet you! I think you've summed up a large portion of the writing life here. It is good to know we aren't alone in the journey. Appreciate your candor and insight. Wishing you all the best. <br /><br />Jen, thanks for the intro and for hosting today. Good stuff. :) Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-15172827398183225762016-01-19T08:30:50.443-08:002016-01-19T08:30:50.443-08:00You're very welcome, Lin. Always love to hear ...You're very welcome, Lin. Always love to hear from you. :-)Jennifer Brown Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15525705931988259779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-5712573880262906712016-01-19T08:29:36.780-08:002016-01-19T08:29:36.780-08:00Thanks for chiming in here, H.P.:-)Thanks for chiming in here, H.P.:-)Jennifer Brown Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15525705931988259779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-40218416406288525612016-01-19T08:02:57.882-08:002016-01-19T08:02:57.882-08:00Thanks for the comments, Linda. We all have to rem...Thanks for the comments, Linda. We all have to remember to take a few moments to marvel at our own creations. Those moments are useful for catching one's breath and getting a second creative wind. Happy 2016!Michael Priebehttp://www.michaelpriebewriter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-18328682309884926712016-01-19T07:59:43.401-08:002016-01-19T07:59:43.401-08:00I agree, HP. While it's true that people who w...I agree, HP. While it's true that people who write and create art ultimately need to do it for themselves (can't let critics influence or discourage), I don't think there is anyone who creates something and doesn't wish for it to be enjoyed by others. Having your creation become a part of larger society is something we all want, no doubt. Michael Priebehttp://www.michaelpriebewriter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-41944277151672212652016-01-19T06:34:20.249-08:002016-01-19T06:34:20.249-08:00"Without your talent and determination, that ..."Without your talent and determination, that piece would not exist" is the greatest motivational quote I have read lately. It is heart warming to know your words impact others. Even if it's a rejection, somebody read some part of your submission. Thanks Jen for hosting Michael, whose attitude will take him far. Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-21686838234665034992016-01-19T04:40:31.080-08:002016-01-19T04:40:31.080-08:00Hi, Michael thanks for your post,
I like the idea...Hi, Michael thanks for your post,<br /><br />I like the idea of looking at my own creations for my motivations. For example I enjoy the creative graphic designs we recently created, for Christmas & New Year. (and the ones I very recently already made for Valentines Day) You can also discover several other design types. <br /><br />While it feels great when - I - enjoy them, it feels even better when there are other people that also enjoy them enough to actually buy them. To achieve this I am going to focus on things like <i>Fashion, (Every day) Greeting Cards & Writing Stationary</i> since those are things you actually frequently need, and want to re-buy. <br /><br />When people actually buy something that can be a great external encouragement. <br /><br /> HP van Duurenhttp://hpshappywriting2.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-35830010904816641952016-01-18T13:34:26.475-08:002016-01-18T13:34:26.475-08:00Thanks, Susan. The ups and downs of writing force ...Thanks, Susan. The ups and downs of writing force a person to cling to a sense of self (and a sense of humor). And yes, it would be a shame to let the earth spin without leaving your mark on it(#2 on my list). Cheers to a great year of writing!Michael Priebehttp://www.michaelpriebewriter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-39466652524923669772016-01-18T10:14:57.344-08:002016-01-18T10:14:57.344-08:00Thanks, Sue. We appreciate you. :-)Thanks, Sue. We appreciate you. :-)Jennifer Brown Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15525705931988259779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7632640970016916029.post-63159482020179337642016-01-18T10:01:31.209-08:002016-01-18T10:01:31.209-08:00Wow, Michael. I've experienced so much of what...Wow, Michael. I've experienced so much of what you've written here. I'm about 16 years into my writing career and I know what you're facing. However, you seem to have a strong sense of self, a can-do attitude and a sense of<br />humor. All of these, well applied, will get you far. Oddly enough, for my own part, what gets me through is the realization that no one really cares if I write another word. The earth will spin on its axis without me. Can't let that happen, can I? =0) All the luck in the world to you!Excellent post. Susan Sundwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17747706680849311882noreply@blogger.com