tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post186037456660954001..comments2024-03-25T22:38:39.934-07:00Comments on THERESA'S TALES: When Your Writing Journey Becomes the Plot of a Novel, Part 2Theresa Milsteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-3447933008231490642014-02-27T10:20:18.834-08:002014-02-27T10:20:18.834-08:00Victoria, this news isn't for me. It's for...Victoria, this news isn't for me. It's for Victoria Coe. She's guest posting on my blog. Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-19876670668115679022014-02-27T09:52:52.628-08:002014-02-27T09:52:52.628-08:00What??!! I'm off of blogosphere for a few week...What??!! I'm off of blogosphere for a few weeks (as far as comments go) and come back to learn your awesome news happened a while ago. Congratulations, Theresa! Way to go, girl! :-)Victoria Lindstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09694066132860951997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-21645958238227157462014-02-26T19:05:22.967-08:002014-02-26T19:05:22.967-08:00I appreciate everyone comments and good wishes for...I appreciate everyone comments and good wishes for Vicki! Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-76209264802744222922014-02-26T16:25:28.875-08:002014-02-26T16:25:28.875-08:00Congratulations! Such an inspirational journey. An...Congratulations! Such an inspirational journey. And you held your dream, too!<br /><br />NasRomance Book Havenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01268150556737773533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-50314019279081323062014-02-26T13:42:15.775-08:002014-02-26T13:42:15.775-08:00Victoria, the retreat is different from the confer...Victoria, the retreat is different from the conference. It won't be that many people and it's in a more remote setting. I send 100 pages in advance, and I'll receive feedback on them at the conference. There will be a revision techniques workshop. All meals are included. Two editors are running this one: http://www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshops/revision-retreat-2014/<br />Thanks so much for your nice words. I enjoy your blog too and I wish you luck with your memoir. Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-14230315898808201942014-02-26T11:22:14.910-08:002014-02-26T11:22:14.910-08:00Good for you, Theresa. Help me here. Is a writin...Good for you, Theresa. Help me here. Is a writing "retreat" different from a writing "conference"? Are you going off with fellow writers to look more closely at your own ms or is it a class taught by another professional writer or editor? I wish you all the luck. You are a wonderful writer and I enjoy your blog.Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-68942932981331427732014-02-22T15:08:55.928-08:002014-02-22T15:08:55.928-08:00What a great story! Congrats, Victoria! Yay for pe...What a great story! Congrats, Victoria! Yay for perseverance!<br /><br />Very inspiring post, Theresa! Congrats on your nice rejection, too!Dawn Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05667675689038435581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-75121578092741414522014-02-22T05:52:03.402-08:002014-02-22T05:52:03.402-08:00I agree with everyone--it was quite a journey! I k...I agree with everyone--it was quite a journey! I knew Vicki through all of it though I didn't critique her manuscript. I was so impressed with how she kept trying to improve it and kept staying in touch with Marietta. Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-76370402266691362452014-02-21T19:39:07.293-08:002014-02-21T19:39:07.293-08:00Thank goodness the taxi didn't get you! Congra...Thank goodness the taxi didn't get you! Congrats - what a journey!Leslie S. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122865337924270039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-5689426872676868622014-02-20T17:26:51.980-08:002014-02-20T17:26:51.980-08:00Wahoo! What a crazy, but fun journey. I'm all ...Wahoo! What a crazy, but fun journey. I'm all for people getting professional outside help on occasion. I know it made a world of difference for me, and that was with the most amazing critique partners in the world at my beck and call. Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-44827947035795151422014-02-19T07:28:23.942-08:002014-02-19T07:28:23.942-08:00Congratulations to Vicki! I love hearing the stori...Congratulations to Vicki! I love hearing the stories behind publication. :) Her story sounds like a nail biter, but it is wonderful that she didn't give up and did whatever it took to make her story better. So excited for her! :) <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-90820153788278848522014-02-19T07:01:47.389-08:002014-02-19T07:01:47.389-08:00Wow it sounds like Vicki really went through a rol...Wow it sounds like Vicki really went through a roller coaster ride. I'm glad to see her efforts paid off. :-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-46380400024149273182014-02-18T08:30:17.947-08:002014-02-18T08:30:17.947-08:00Seeking professional help is always a great idea. ...Seeking professional help is always a great idea. There's so much we can learn from those who have succeeded in the business. Great post again.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-48920746556241321042014-02-17T12:07:09.008-08:002014-02-17T12:07:09.008-08:00Victoria, Vicki has inspired me to stick with a ma...Victoria, Vicki has inspired me to stick with a manuscript longer and get professional help. I'm going to a writing retreat this summer for a more intensive look at a particular manuscript. Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-78527149697423261702014-02-17T12:06:57.517-08:002014-02-17T12:06:57.517-08:00Deniz, Vicki has inspired me to stick with a manus...Deniz, Vicki has inspired me to stick with a manuscript longer and get professional help. I'm going to a writing retreat this summer for a more intensive look at a particular manuscript. Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-21204437124551502782014-02-17T11:39:53.369-08:002014-02-17T11:39:53.369-08:00Thank you, Theresa and Victoria, for sharing this ...Thank you, Theresa and Victoria, for sharing this wonderful tale of success. Many congratulations, Victoria. May it be the first of many acceptances. I agree with Deniz. Once I get my memoir manuscript to a certain point, I may be considering professional editing as well. Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-13606379772393073402014-02-17T08:17:29.327-08:002014-02-17T08:17:29.327-08:00What an awesome ending! And you're swaying me ...What an awesome ending! And you're swaying me towards something I've been considering for my own stories... professional editing.<br />Love the Python reference :-)<br />Congratulations!Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-41015750037964736842014-02-17T02:06:11.061-08:002014-02-17T02:06:11.061-08:00Hi Vicki and Theresa - what a great couple of blog...Hi Vicki and Theresa - what a great couple of blog posts to read .. it's perseverance and keeping the positive out in front .. so pleased for you ..<br /><br />Cheers and good luck to all writers this year .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-35008005850249503352014-02-16T19:15:19.920-08:002014-02-16T19:15:19.920-08:00This is such a positive story. Sometimes you just ...This is such a positive story. Sometimes you just have to spend the money! After all those hours invested in your story, perhaps some last-minute tweaking will be just what you need to assure acceptance/sales.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing Victoria. Thanks for hosting, Theresa!<br /><br />deniseDenise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-9821766983958616842014-02-16T00:25:16.488-08:002014-02-16T00:25:16.488-08:00Wow! Well done Ms Coe!!!! So so so so happy you ca...Wow! Well done Ms Coe!!!! So so so so happy you carried onwards and upwards - such encouragement too!! What a great great story - I was on tenterhooks!!! with a brilliant ending! Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-80730117152221951852014-02-15T03:53:53.971-08:002014-02-15T03:53:53.971-08:00Wow! Another huge round of thanks to everyone! I h...Wow! Another huge round of thanks to everyone! I hope my story inspires others to keep at it. If an agent passes on a manuscript, but expresses interest/offers revision suggestions, take it as an opportunity! Stop at nothing to make your manuscript the best it can be! And most important of all, never give up.Victoria J. Coehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10379396141745553352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-59303123842439035802014-02-13T19:30:33.118-08:002014-02-13T19:30:33.118-08:00I wish there were more of these stories--the strug...I wish there were more of these stories--the struggles were certainly worth it. Congrats. Slamdunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087161268629251860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-34763407426750035412014-02-13T19:05:50.680-08:002014-02-13T19:05:50.680-08:00Such a great agent story. Congrats to Judy. Such a great agent story. Congrats to Judy. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-33023542067285022042014-02-13T16:25:13.324-08:002014-02-13T16:25:13.324-08:00Fantastic! What a great story about what it takes ...Fantastic! What a great story about what it takes to reach your goals.<br /><br /><a href="http://thewarriormuse.com/" rel="nofollow">The Warrior Muse</a>Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-66006949130277817042014-02-13T13:45:03.417-08:002014-02-13T13:45:03.417-08:00I love a good success story. I applaud your steadf...I love a good success story. I applaud your steadfast determination. That's not always easy to come by. Congratulations and thanks for sharing.Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.com