tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post2639434984149242198..comments2024-01-09T17:48:45.910-06:00Comments on Travis Erwin: You Gotta Change a Lot of Dirty DiapersTravis Erwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09420879160702098979noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-73952239063933295132011-01-07T15:34:50.777-06:002011-01-07T15:34:50.777-06:00This is a great post, I understand how hard writin...This is a great post, I understand how hard writing is and how gut wrenching it can be to have rejections,but your attitude and your work is amazing.<br /><br />I also am reminded of the statement: to thine own self be true, this is how it is for writers. <br /><br />Go for it and that is what sets our dreams and also, will show your children how important it is for you to follow your dreams.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15127343815869529555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-47368310141792372902011-01-07T11:42:11.901-06:002011-01-07T11:42:11.901-06:00I've heard all the time that you shouldn't...I've heard all the time that you shouldn't try to publish your first novel. That one is just for practice (or something along those lines). That's a load of crap if you ask me.<br /><br />If you believe in the story and you write it well (emphasis on making sure the writing is good), I do think you can get it out there. And I think you should. Of course, I'm a believer in stories that come from our hearts. Those are the ones that have the most impact. <br /><br />My advice is work it up and get it out there dude. Judging from past things I've read by you, I am sure you'll be able to succeed with it.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07823808700523297184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-70237608321261912912011-01-07T11:32:24.332-06:002011-01-07T11:32:24.332-06:00I've given up writing dozens of times. Especia...I've given up writing dozens of times. Especially after brutal rejections. For up to six hours at a stretch. It's an addiction, I tell you. ;-)<br /><br />And I was there when you read for you-know-who, reading my own stuff. That was before we knew each other, remember? I was as surprised by you when she called you out. The thing is, she clearly meant it as a compliment. You handled it gracefully.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00378766211616009511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-50436343298423707672011-01-07T10:51:09.488-06:002011-01-07T10:51:09.488-06:00I loved this. You've got the tude and can wal...I loved this. You've got the tude and can walk the walk. All luck in 2011. And I just got, for real, one of those nasty rejections last night. I'm feeling a bit wounded at the momemntCharles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-74950155171605828492011-01-07T05:50:23.477-06:002011-01-07T05:50:23.477-06:00When I am doing the "final" (is there ev...When I am doing the "final" (is there ever a final) edit. I always go somewhere else. Somewhere where I do not do the bulk of my writing. A coffee shop, a library, anyplace that puts me in a different space than when I first wrote the piece in question. <br /><br />Why? It takes away all of the subliminal references that surrounded me when I wrote the first draft. It gives me a different mindset and perspective.<br /><br />Good fortunes to you, hope you reach that bar you set for yourself Travis. Then when you have another kid you can hire a nanny to change the diapers.the walking manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058913927297370740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-64770004471264630382011-01-06T21:41:51.063-06:002011-01-06T21:41:51.063-06:00Go for it Travis! 18 days is a lifetime *snicker* ...Go for it Travis! 18 days is a lifetime *snicker* But seriously. do it! You're going to make this happen one day, but if you don't even bother then you definately won't!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00704081723842644412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-38641092902207779682011-01-06T21:39:42.142-06:002011-01-06T21:39:42.142-06:00You are a true and shining (if hairy) example of p...You are a true and shining (if hairy) example of perseverance! It will pay off, Travis. You gotta believe.<br /><br />PS. Thanks for following my new blog. I knew I could count on you. ;)Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-6894260187085563622011-01-06T20:35:04.818-06:002011-01-06T20:35:04.818-06:00Travis, go for it. You'll never know if you ne...Travis, go for it. You'll never know if you never try. You've already received a second witness (you being one and that lady editor being the other). Times changes. What wouldn't fit the market then might be the perfect fit now.<br /><br />Anybody getting sick of vampire stories?Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17158114738303231773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-15569324287073284652011-01-06T20:29:08.967-06:002011-01-06T20:29:08.967-06:00I agree, Travis. GO FOR IT. And when Amazon has it...I agree, Travis. GO FOR IT. And when Amazon has it available, I will definitely download it and read it. And enjoy it. I am really looking forward to that time!Dizzy Ms. Lizzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06089738977432199662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-90383742382279814382011-01-06T16:09:58.203-06:002011-01-06T16:09:58.203-06:00You are obviously still passionate about your firs...You are obviously still passionate about your first born and you know what needs to be done to make it sparkle even more - so I'm with everyone here - get to it!! Go change that diaper!!! Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-26138422645445314222011-01-06T15:59:29.684-06:002011-01-06T15:59:29.684-06:00Go, Travis, GO! I think you can (should) do it!Go, Travis, GO! I think you can (should) do it!Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06120847492230531939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-65471390110305004912011-01-06T15:01:28.192-06:002011-01-06T15:01:28.192-06:00I agree with Debra. Go for it!!!I agree with Debra. Go for it!!!Corey Schwartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03883689227283545602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174721864572618040.post-48699332007334683932011-01-06T14:43:03.126-06:002011-01-06T14:43:03.126-06:00What the hell -- go for it! As its author, you'...What the hell -- go for it! As its author, you've already received the ultimate compliment of being thought to be a woman or a gay man! This book deserves to be read!Debra She Who Seekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845703092794695023noreply@blogger.com