Comments on: The Holy Grail of Writing

By: Kate Colquhoun

Kate Colquhoun — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 15:50:00 +0000

In reply to Carrie Lee Ferguson. What a lovely comment / post. Thanks Carrie. We forge on together! x

By: Carrie Lee Ferguson

Carrie Lee Ferguson — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 15:43:02 +0000

The exact read I needed today as I’m holding the tension between waiting for inspiration and hard work. There is this place in between where I want to be- the space where they overlap. Often, making room for inspiration and quieting thoughts IS hard work 🙂

Savoring your words as I become more and conscious (and unconscious) of the daily routines that make up my writing life. Thank you!

By: Kate Colquhoun

Kate Colquhoun — Sun, 07 Sep 2014 09:53:26 +0000

In reply to June Sitler. Thanks for writing June. x

By: June Sitler

June Sitler — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 04:07:15 +0000

I really related to your post. I often find though after the first draft I have threads I need to weave together, or parts that need strengthening and then the themes that pop up that cry out use me-it’s a must-which I suppose are the subconscious contributions in small descriptions. My second novel which I am writing right now is based on some historical antidotes both in history books and locally that have been passed down through the community. I think the past can teach us so much and I want to convey to the reader although historical these events happened to real people like you and me with real consequences that affected every day lives. Thank you for such an inspiring post!

By: Kate Colquhoun

Kate Colquhoun — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 19:37:55 +0000

In reply to Maia Caron. Good Luck. It's the cutting that counts!

By: Maia Caron

Maia Caron — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 22:22:14 +0000

I’m keeping this post in my writing notes as I tackle a “baggy manuscript” of historical fiction, wrestling with the structure of course. The most daunting project I’ve undertaken. Thank you!

By: Kate Colquhoun

Kate Colquhoun — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 09:41:17 +0000

In reply to Rebecca Holmes. I'm glad. Thanks for your post. The process is so different for everyone that sometimes when I hear other writers talk about their work I wonder if we are on the same planet. I guess that's what makes it interesting every time. Good luck with yours. x

By: Rebecca Holmes

Rebecca Holmes — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 13:35:19 +0000

I agree with so much of this, including the point that the creative process can be different every time – which makes it difficult to describe to workshops etc how you write. I also agree that if you try to plan ahead too much or pre-decide what the theme or focus will instead of letting it reveal itself, you can end up trying to shoehorn the story into something that doesn’t fit – and losing.
Thank you for this post.

By: Kate Colquhoun

Kate Colquhoun — Fri, 09 May 2014 07:34:14 +0000

In reply to Nate Goodman.

Thanks Nate and thank you too for letting me know about the link. If you tweet a link to me @wearyhousewife once it is posted then I will retweet it.
v best
Kate

By: Nate Goodman

Nate Goodman — Fri, 09 May 2014 00:42:31 +0000

“Books with Strong Female Leads” is posting a link to this article next Wednesday on the Facebook page. We invite other women writers to post their favorite reviews of books with strong female characters there. This is a great article, thanks.