Comments on: What I Learned from my Writing Retreat https://booksbywomen.org/what-i-learned-from-my-writing-retreat/ Thu, 15 Oct 2015 14:11:52 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 By: Suzanne Brazil https://booksbywomen.org/what-i-learned-from-my-writing-retreat/#comment-46798 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 14:11:52 +0000 http://booksbywomenorg.netfirms.com/?p=12625#comment-46798 In reply to Roz Morris @Roz_Morris.

So nice of you, Roz. Thanks and glad you enjoyed it!

]]> By: Roz Morris @Roz_Morris https://booksbywomen.org/what-i-learned-from-my-writing-retreat/#comment-46797 Thu, 15 Oct 2015 10:18:45 +0000 http://booksbywomenorg.netfirms.com/?p=12625#comment-46797 Lovely, honest piece, Suzanne. I’m tweeting.

]]> By: Should You Hire a Writing Coach? | Suzanne M. Brazil https://booksbywomen.org/what-i-learned-from-my-writing-retreat/#comment-46493 Mon, 06 Jul 2015 02:15:54 +0000 http://booksbywomenorg.netfirms.com/?p=12625#comment-46493 […] program at local studio, hired as correspondent for local newspaper, published flash fiction and personal essays, performed written piece for Live Lit event, selected to audition for Listen to Your Mother […]

]]> By: Suzanne M. Brazil https://booksbywomen.org/what-i-learned-from-my-writing-retreat/#comment-46151 Sat, 18 Apr 2015 01:00:18 +0000 http://booksbywomenorg.netfirms.com/?p=12625#comment-46151 In reply to Kathy Weyer.

Thank you, Kathy! So glad it was useful for you. Personally, I’ve found many useful things on Twitter – links that lead to great info, etc. Be sure and checkout #amwriting and other useful hashtags. You may have to wade through a lot of book promos but finding a gem makes it worthwhile. Best of luck to you and thanks again for taking time to read and comment!

]]> By: Kathy Weyer https://booksbywomen.org/what-i-learned-from-my-writing-retreat/#comment-46150 Fri, 17 Apr 2015 23:40:27 +0000 http://booksbywomenorg.netfirms.com/?p=12625#comment-46150 Suzanne, this was so perfect – great timing for me, and so well done. Exactly what I felt. Thanks for sharing. I just found it on Twitter (new to me, I’m getting on the horse).

Thanks so much!

]]> By: Suzanne Brazil https://booksbywomen.org/what-i-learned-from-my-writing-retreat/#comment-46054 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 13:18:01 +0000 http://booksbywomenorg.netfirms.com/?p=12625#comment-46054 In reply to Mary Latela.

Well said, Mary, and great example of our apologizing nature. Reminds me of a wonderful language arts teacher I had in junior high, Mrs. Bloom. She told us that when someone compliments you, it’s not right to say “this old thing? I’ve had it for ages” or “anyone could do what I did” or “really? you like it? I think it’s awful”…the only acceptable response is “thank you.” Women are so deferential in so many ways. To paraphrase: our playing small (apologizing all the time) does not serve the world! Thanks for taking the time to comment!!

]]> By: Suzanne Brazil https://booksbywomen.org/what-i-learned-from-my-writing-retreat/#comment-46053 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 13:14:34 +0000 http://booksbywomenorg.netfirms.com/?p=12625#comment-46053 In reply to Barbara McDowell Whitt.

Thank you for reading, Barbara! I try to focus on being inspired instead of intimidated. The bounty of talented people (women and men) is staggering. Your kind words have made my day. Happy Writing 🙂

]]> By: Mary Latela https://booksbywomen.org/what-i-learned-from-my-writing-retreat/#comment-41088 Thu, 22 Jan 2015 01:05:33 +0000 http://booksbywomenorg.netfirms.com/?p=12625#comment-41088 Suzanne, what an inspiring reflection! As I read through the comments, I recalled a realization that came out of a women’s group I belonged a while ago. We noticed that there was too much apologizing going on. Whether for lack of education or brief resume, or personal issues with “putting my story out there,” we decided,
“I will not apologize for myself. Oh, if I accidentally step on your foot, I might say “sorry,” but I will not begin any comment with “I’m sorry but I think …. ” Much healthier! Thanks so much!

]]> By: Suzanne Brazil https://booksbywomen.org/what-i-learned-from-my-writing-retreat/#comment-38616 Fri, 02 Jan 2015 00:35:49 +0000 http://booksbywomenorg.netfirms.com/?p=12625#comment-38616 In reply to Jan Myhre.

Thank you, Jan – isn’t it great that we can feel the worth of improving? I’m impressed by all these fabulous women!

]]> By: Suzanne Brazil https://booksbywomen.org/what-i-learned-from-my-writing-retreat/#comment-38615 Fri, 02 Jan 2015 00:34:51 +0000 http://booksbywomenorg.netfirms.com/?p=12625#comment-38615 In reply to amber.

Thanks, Amber! I love “happy-making” things, too!

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