tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post1793484677894476725..comments2024-03-25T22:38:39.934-07:00Comments on THERESA'S TALES: How I Found the Write PathTheresa Milsteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comBlogger90125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-37438785077162998412014-07-08T18:53:11.626-07:002014-07-08T18:53:11.626-07:00HappinessSavouredHot, well, I did warn the new-wri...HappinessSavouredHot, well, I did warn the new-writer me to flee before embarking on this difficult path. Like you, I do love writing. If I only concentrated on that elusive prize, I would've given up. Luckily, I know others who have found some publishing success years after they began. There's still hope. Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-29033885874790611612014-07-08T18:16:11.263-07:002014-07-08T18:16:11.263-07:00Huh, thanks for the encouraging advice? LOL 10 yea...Huh, thanks for the encouraging advice? LOL 10 years to be published, that sounds painful. I have learned that the only way to keep on writing (which I love no matter what) is to stop thinking about the potential (and elusive) prize that could come. I might never become famous or wealthy out of it, but I enjoy doing it, that's what matters.HappinessSavouredHot (Julie Saint-Mleux)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10440062323314751611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-62841623425016366622014-06-02T06:13:23.651-07:002014-06-02T06:13:23.651-07:00Julie, true, there is something to be said about l...Julie, true, there is something to be said about learning the hard way. I heard some of the advice (like not querying too early) back then, but I just didn't get it! Let's both get to that agent/editor stage. Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-64692649511563712952014-06-02T04:45:57.544-07:002014-06-02T04:45:57.544-07:00This is such a wonderful letter, and one that I wi...This is such a wonderful letter, and one that I wish my former self from six years ago had an opportunity to read! But the thing is that learning the hard way makes the reward even sweeter. And I just know you'll get there. <3Julie Daohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13814052162359300933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-81641471862486090832014-05-29T11:00:03.084-07:002014-05-29T11:00:03.084-07:00Deniz, I think we all wrestle with not comparing o...Deniz, I think we all wrestle with not comparing ourselves to other writers. Yes, we're all on our own path (I must keep repeating this to myself). <br />Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-56716880881779909882014-05-29T08:47:09.777-07:002014-05-29T08:47:09.777-07:00That's an awesome letter, Theresa! Of course, ...That's an awesome letter, Theresa! Of course, the bit that hits home for me is the not-comparing-yourself-to-others bit. There always seem to be other writers landing agents and deals and readers and accolades, but hey - everyone's on their own path!Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-79175188651183007672014-05-28T18:47:15.214-07:002014-05-28T18:47:15.214-07:00Aw, thanks so much Sharon. I feel the same way abo...Aw, thanks so much Sharon. I feel the same way about you. That's why I keep giving you a hard time when you don't make room for your writing.<br /><br />As for the fog story, that's the weirdest one I've written to date and it would be the hardest to sell, I think. But it was the first story I ever wrote that got requests. Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-29764282722009728112014-05-28T15:02:21.608-07:002014-05-28T15:02:21.608-07:00Outstanding post, my friend! It is such a struggle...Outstanding post, my friend! It is such a struggle to keep going, but you have so much talent and I have been reading your work for a long time. I think the first piece I read was about a strange fog taking over walmart....You've come a LONG way Baby! <br /><br />I am so blessed to have you as a critique partner and friend.Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-3654319087573247302014-05-28T09:34:05.123-07:002014-05-28T09:34:05.123-07:00Michael, your post about Apple put the idea in my ...Michael, your post about Apple put the idea in my head. Yes, I need science to deliver this letter to me. Then I can retire from work and concentrate on writing and writing-related activities. (I'll pass the letter on to you too.)Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-78950965733941065912014-05-28T08:49:07.477-07:002014-05-28T08:49:07.477-07:00Invest in apple! That's tremendous advice. I l...Invest in apple! That's tremendous advice. I love this letter to a former you. Now if only science could deliver it. Wouldn't that make life interesting?Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-14948917291622415982014-05-27T07:33:05.597-07:002014-05-27T07:33:05.597-07:00Elizabeth, yes, it's a double-edged sword to k...Elizabeth, yes, it's a double-edged sword to know some of the greats didn't achieve greatness in their time. I'm hoping to get a chance to have readers and interactions with my readers now, even if I don't make much. All we can do is keep trying, right? Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-44266765505867984192014-05-27T05:50:34.964-07:002014-05-27T05:50:34.964-07:00Excellent advice! I have two responses when I read...Excellent advice! I have two responses when I read- either I'll think I'm a hack, like yourself or I'll think this blows, why not me? It's so frustrating (all the annoyance being directed at Self, you know the one...middle name Loathing, last name Pity?)<br /><br />My son gave me the best pick me up. I was feeling the whole, I have been doing this for years and I'm not where I want to be and he reminded me, real writers write. There is no eye on the pay check, no obsession with numbers- Poe died poor, Charles Dickens was a news paper writer, Emily Dickens was rejected once and hid the rest of her work in a closet. Not saying I want to be a poor, unappreciated recluse, but when you love writing and it fills a need in your soul, that should be the brass ring and we should quit feeling like we have to have certain credits to be legitimate.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by my blog. Nice to meet you!Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-56772528935313274082014-05-27T03:15:45.540-07:002014-05-27T03:15:45.540-07:00Thanks, Carrie! It was a great idea and a lot of f...Thanks, Carrie! It was a great idea and a lot of fun.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-76261809202211499612014-05-26T17:52:55.995-07:002014-05-26T17:52:55.995-07:00I like the way you think, Theresa! Looks like we b...I like the way you think, Theresa! Looks like we both had investment suggestions for our past selves. LOL<br /><br />Thank you for participating! :DCarrie Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540590799406170410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-82810420623244976132014-05-26T07:02:06.009-07:002014-05-26T07:02:06.009-07:00Thank you, Nas! Thank you, Nas! Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-82493234939079013872014-05-25T14:23:16.018-07:002014-05-25T14:23:16.018-07:00Love this letter. Your enthusiasm and kindness shi...Love this letter. Your enthusiasm and kindness shine through.Nashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-80602787589409602662014-05-23T13:02:52.119-07:002014-05-23T13:02:52.119-07:00Loni, that's nice of you to say. Now let's...Loni, that's nice of you to say. Now let's hope some agent feels the same way. ;)Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-37198000149118800402014-05-23T10:28:32.085-07:002014-05-23T10:28:32.085-07:00Ha! Wonderful entry. I find the touch of self-depr...Ha! Wonderful entry. I find the touch of self-deprecation quite entertaining, though I'm sure (based on your voice) you've got this writing thing better in hand than some of us. :) Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-53775840785332446052014-05-23T07:54:44.613-07:002014-05-23T07:54:44.613-07:00Tyrean, I'm glad you enjoyed the post. Thank y...Tyrean, I'm glad you enjoyed the post. Thank you!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-1747931749757219212014-05-23T07:54:28.125-07:002014-05-23T07:54:28.125-07:00Elizabeth, I guess for most of us it's part of...Elizabeth, I guess for most of us it's part of the experience. And for one person I know, she got her agent ASAP. I try not to be envious.... <br />Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-2960628902413900892014-05-23T07:04:59.061-07:002014-05-23T07:04:59.061-07:00Oh, I've definitely had those days that I look...Oh, I've definitely had those days that I look like Voldemort on that platform . . .but this reference made me snicker. Thank you. :) And yes, trust your instincts, and yes, hold onto every bit of progress - wonderful, real advice. Thank you for sharing!Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-68197370653419941802014-05-23T06:33:41.299-07:002014-05-23T06:33:41.299-07:00This is great advice. I wish I could run after my ...This is great advice. I wish I could run after my younger self and tell her to not send those first queries too. <br /><a href="http://scribblinginthestorageroom.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">Elizabeth Hein - Scribbling in the Storage Room</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05697412264806977992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-47417990425029182832014-05-22T16:31:26.309-07:002014-05-22T16:31:26.309-07:00Thank you very much, Nick! Thank you very much, Nick! Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-67317374477067488092014-05-22T14:47:04.416-07:002014-05-22T14:47:04.416-07:00I don't have much to add to this! You really s...I don't have much to add to this! You really summed it up. Writing as its own reward - what a beautiful sentiment.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-29937108634539880952014-05-22T09:17:12.950-07:002014-05-22T09:17:12.950-07:00Christine, I really enjoyed your post with your em...Christine, I really enjoyed your post with your emphasis on strength.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.com