Comments on: Tackling New Writing Challenges https://booksbywomen.org/tackling-new-writing-challenges-by-marin-thomas/ Fri, 01 Apr 2022 11:59:20 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 By: Daniel Wright https://booksbywomen.org/tackling-new-writing-challenges-by-marin-thomas/#comment-178962 Fri, 01 Apr 2022 11:59:20 +0000 http://booksbywomen.org/?p=14189#comment-178962 There are many challenges that a person faces while writing a book but your story has truly helped us to learn how to face these challenges successfully. I will surely keep in mind all the points shared by you in this article. I am sure this article will definitely help many authors tackle these challenges. Thank you.

]]> By: Marin https://booksbywomen.org/tackling-new-writing-challenges-by-marin-thomas/#comment-47619 Wed, 25 May 2016 13:38:30 +0000 http://booksbywomen.org/?p=14189#comment-47619 In reply to Caroline A. Slee.

Caroline, It’s nice knowing I’m to alone as I fight to “find my way” around each
day, lol! If anything, we probably have more adventures than most by getting lost and you know some outhouse find their way into our stories 🙂

]]> By: Caroline A. Slee https://booksbywomen.org/tackling-new-writing-challenges-by-marin-thomas/#comment-47614 Tue, 24 May 2016 02:53:38 +0000 http://booksbywomen.org/?p=14189#comment-47614 My long lost relative! I, too, am directionally challenge. Or, defeated. 🙂 Thank you for sharing your post. I think it’s wonderful for you to experience the “brand newness” of everything again, after years of publishing. Congratulations on your new direction.

]]> By: Marin https://booksbywomen.org/tackling-new-writing-challenges-by-marin-thomas/#comment-46903 Sat, 21 Nov 2015 20:37:38 +0000 http://booksbywomen.org/?p=14189#comment-46903 In reply to Crystal.

Dear Crystal-thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. I’ve been published for almost 12 years and have found that no matter where we are in life or what age we are ….there will always be challenges that make finding the time to write “challenging”. Finding a balance between writing and taking care of our families or working another job isn’t easy. I’ve always told myself that nothing worth having comes easy. Besides, the victory is a whole lot sweeter when you have to fight to get there 🙂 Best of luck with your writing goals!

]]> By: Crystal https://booksbywomen.org/tackling-new-writing-challenges-by-marin-thomas/#comment-46901 Sat, 21 Nov 2015 02:38:05 +0000 http://booksbywomen.org/?p=14189#comment-46901 Reading this inspired me. You stepped out of your usual and it felt good. I want that feeling. I am facing a huge challenge. Do I write or do I focus on something that will feed my child. I have to face the challenge. Push myself. Understand and appreciate my gift (if it is a gift). I’m scared but I am up and ready for the challenges. Thank you for your story.

]]> By: Marin https://booksbywomen.org/tackling-new-writing-challenges-by-marin-thomas/#comment-46863 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 13:35:41 +0000 http://booksbywomen.org/?p=14189#comment-46863 In reply to Lilian Butterwick (pen name Rebecca Holmes).

Hi Lilian-thanks for taking the time to leave a comment on my blog! Any time we change genres there’s a learning curve-it doesn’t mean we can’t do it, it just means it make take a little extra work to pull the story together. Your YA novel writing sounds exciting–best of luck with the book. Nothing ventured nothing gained I always say 🙂

]]> By: Marin https://booksbywomen.org/tackling-new-writing-challenges-by-marin-thomas/#comment-46861 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 03:05:46 +0000 http://booksbywomen.org/?p=14189#comment-46861 In reply to Suzanne M. Brazil.

Suzanne, thanks for taking the time to leave a comment on my blog-I’m glad you found it encouraging and inspiring! Happy Writing 🙂

]]> By: Suzanne M. Brazil https://booksbywomen.org/tackling-new-writing-challenges-by-marin-thomas/#comment-46860 Wed, 11 Nov 2015 02:38:29 +0000 http://booksbywomen.org/?p=14189#comment-46860 A great reminder that discovery requires not knowing where you’re headed! Inspiring and encouraging for those in the middle of their first book journey. Thanks for sharing your experience and making me laugh.

]]> By: Lilian Butterwick (pen name Rebecca Holmes) https://booksbywomen.org/tackling-new-writing-challenges-by-marin-thomas/#comment-46858 Tue, 10 Nov 2015 10:00:49 +0000 http://booksbywomen.org/?p=14189#comment-46858 Great post – and so many good points. I’m going through a similar challenge, from hearth and home stories for women’s magazines, to writing Young Adult novels with a much darker theme. It’s very different, much more intense and leaves me snappy and difficult to leave with, not to mention the accompanying dark moods, but it’s – as you point out – exhilarating and it does improve your writing overall. Sometimes you need the courage to go with your instinct, play to both sides of your psyche, even if it does take you to strange territory.

Thank you for this post and for the encouragement to give it a try! 🙂

]]> By: Marin https://booksbywomen.org/tackling-new-writing-challenges-by-marin-thomas/#comment-46838 Fri, 30 Oct 2015 18:43:37 +0000 http://booksbywomen.org/?p=14189#comment-46838 In reply to Sonja Yoerg.

LOL, Sonja! This profession is not for sissies, that’s for sure. But everyone’s journey is different and as long as we keep our eyes on our goal it doesn’t really matter how we get there. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment!

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