tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post5340082794638395499..comments2024-03-09T00:06:57.552-05:00Comments on Liz Blocker's Blog: Insecure Writers: The Reality of FearLiz Blockerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16160510626027597666noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-18059021966455512162014-02-10T13:57:08.972-05:002014-02-10T13:57:08.972-05:00Thank you! Excellent advice. Thank you! Excellent advice. Liz Blockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16160510626027597666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-33384366430713218862014-02-09T20:18:00.536-05:002014-02-09T20:18:00.536-05:00Write the story. Let it flow out of you. It sounds...Write the story. Let it flow out of you. It sounds interesting and it looks like you've invested a lot of time in it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-50136625656452395202014-02-09T10:26:51.655-05:002014-02-09T10:26:51.655-05:00Be strong. Be courageous. Write for yourself, firs...Be strong. Be courageous. Write for yourself, first and foremost.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-87354027130641144572014-02-07T09:16:42.230-05:002014-02-07T09:16:42.230-05:00Thank you so much, Ava. The support I've gotte...Thank you so much, Ava. The support I've gotten from writing this post is amazing, and means so much to me. THANK YOU.Liz Blockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16160510626027597666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-19020251383808189602014-02-07T09:11:59.454-05:002014-02-07T09:11:59.454-05:00Your courage shines through your whole post. Don&#...Your courage shines through your whole post. Don't let the worries peck away at it. This is a huge, complex, worthwhile undertaking. I'm not saying that. You are. It's all through the post. Keep believing it.You know I do.Ava Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09404716744982870650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-19268427446396509232014-02-06T22:12:42.666-05:002014-02-06T22:12:42.666-05:00Thanks :)Thanks :)Liz Blockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16160510626027597666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-63952081654805818322014-02-06T22:12:00.114-05:002014-02-06T22:12:00.114-05:00Thanks! I can bet you're a wonderful role mode...Thanks! I can bet you're a wonderful role model for your daughter - and it's a great way to look at it.Liz Blockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16160510626027597666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-21520151862888453722014-02-06T22:11:15.804-05:002014-02-06T22:11:15.804-05:00Thanks, Lara. You're totally right!Thanks, Lara. You're totally right!Liz Blockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16160510626027597666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-58448969266530016012014-02-06T22:10:49.064-05:002014-02-06T22:10:49.064-05:00Wow. Thank you so much, Nicki. I'm doing my be...Wow. Thank you so much, Nicki. I'm doing my best to avoid worrying about what people will think - you're right, I'll have all the time in the world to do that once it's finished!<br /><br />Isn't it ironic, you can be judged just as much for being traditional as for not? Sigh. You're right. We have to do it, anyway.<br /><br />Thank you, though - your words of support, belief, and encouragement are awesome, and I really appreciate them :)Liz Blockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16160510626027597666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-69512908097961197232014-02-06T22:08:41.954-05:002014-02-06T22:08:41.954-05:00I have! A brilliant, strange, pioneering book. I l...I have! A brilliant, strange, pioneering book. I love her :)Liz Blockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16160510626027597666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-79068585513087394612014-02-06T22:08:09.644-05:002014-02-06T22:08:09.644-05:00I was thinking of you when I wrote this, actually ...I was thinking of you when I wrote this, actually :) Thanks so much for the understanding and support, and the reminders of why we do this. Off we go, right? :)Liz Blockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16160510626027597666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-56657481841367346622014-02-06T22:07:02.790-05:002014-02-06T22:07:02.790-05:00Thanks, Sherry. I hope I can!Thanks, Sherry. I hope I can!Liz Blockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16160510626027597666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-45571710757695385502014-02-06T22:06:34.779-05:002014-02-06T22:06:34.779-05:00Thank you! I agree; it IS easier now, thanks to so...Thank you! I agree; it IS easier now, thanks to so many pioneering authors, and part of me feels silly for being scared...but I can't help it. I'll take your excellent advice, though, and go for it :)Liz Blockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16160510626027597666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-36409666865398700392014-02-06T22:05:24.291-05:002014-02-06T22:05:24.291-05:00Thank you so much, Susan. The encouragement and s...Thank you so much, Susan. The encouragement and support is so much appreciated :)Liz Blockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16160510626027597666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-79731095746928533492014-02-06T21:32:34.505-05:002014-02-06T21:32:34.505-05:00Good luck with your writing. Good luck with your writing. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10304701332216772385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-24924198667469389312014-02-06T12:01:28.718-05:002014-02-06T12:01:28.718-05:00I struggle with this too. Is there such thing as a...I struggle with this too. Is there such thing as a perfect balance? I don't think there is. The guilt comes at me both ways. I feel bad for not spending more time with my family and then I feel bad for not reaching for the things I want in life.<br />I have to look at like this...do I want my daughter to think her dreams are possible? If so (and it is so), I have to be able to show her I can go after mine.<br /><br />Leanne Ross ( readfaced.wordpress.com & @LeanneRossRF )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-74237577099702549662014-02-06T00:36:06.532-05:002014-02-06T00:36:06.532-05:00It sounds like a really great book! And I think i...It sounds like a really great book! And I think it's important to remember you can't please everyone--just write the book that makes you happy, and the rest will fall into place.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700737187405826842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-35221685241602038172014-02-05T21:26:45.277-05:002014-02-05T21:26:45.277-05:00Based on this post alone, NOBODY is going to judge...Based on this post alone, NOBODY is going to judge you for writing badly. This was beautiful. <br /><br />My advice is to not even take a second to think about others' judgement while you're writing. There will be plenty of time to deal with that when your work is out in the world. This story sounds so very deeply inspired and wonderful, and it would be a shame to see any of that stifled.<br /><br />Maybe take some confidence in knowing that whatever you write will be judged no matter what it is. I seriously find myself judged every once in a while for my characters being too traditional. Not every reader will connect with what you write, but those aren't who you're writing for---and do NOT deprive those of us who are dying for an epic love story. ;)Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-26633166064365985002014-02-05T21:15:23.894-05:002014-02-05T21:15:23.894-05:00If you haven't, you might enjoy Ursula LeGuin&...If you haven't, you might enjoy Ursula LeGuin's The Left Hand of Darkness.mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-59675314177288862222014-02-05T20:52:56.366-05:002014-02-05T20:52:56.366-05:00All I can say is, accept the fear, embrace it and ...All I can say is, accept the fear, embrace it and let it pass through you, then keep going.<br /><br />I'm in a bit of the same place as you with TAW - writing a YA with two lesbian protagonists means I'll be a target for hate and fear if it gets published. I'll be accused of attempting to corrupt the youth, and worse. I realized this a long time ago, and decided that I didn't care. These characters mean too much to me for me to write them as any less than who they are.<br /><br />Something else to think about: your book might be exactly what someone who loves like you do needs to read. For any hate targeted at you, there will be love as well. And I think that's worth it all in the end.Mason T. Matchakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10382636658554302699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-27500148420262312322014-02-05T20:07:14.257-05:002014-02-05T20:07:14.257-05:00Write the story that's in your heart. Sure, t...Write the story that's in your heart. Sure, there will be people who don't like it, but you have to be true to yourself. If you pour your soul into it, it will show, and it'll be something you're proud of.Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-58102986646825668292014-02-05T19:49:08.871-05:002014-02-05T19:49:08.871-05:00Loving your book blurb. It sounds amazing. Good fo...Loving your book blurb. It sounds amazing. Good for you for being open and honest in this post. I think these days it is a lot easier to write gay characters in fiction than even 10 years ago. It's not nearly as scary as being an activist like so many folks are doing in states like Indiana where gay marriage is being fought out in the political sphere. Your writing might open someone's mind about homosexuality, which would be awesome. Go for it. Write from the heart. Shell Flowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08127004188099765270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-63160545569452532902014-02-05T19:14:41.072-05:002014-02-05T19:14:41.072-05:00I know you have the creativity and the courage to ...I know you have the creativity and the courage to write this story as you want it to be. I know you'll get lots of encouragement from the readers of your blog as you should. Whether you'll find the same attitudes from the world in general? I think you will from the parts of the world you want as your fans. Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-54668323698227330832014-02-05T18:08:31.129-05:002014-02-05T18:08:31.129-05:00Thanks! That's definitely the goal, as so many...Thanks! That's definitely the goal, as so many wise commenters have pointed out. The Story is what matters. I'll try my best to stay true to it :)Liz Blockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16160510626027597666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1264371747287044302.post-52680732414779039932014-02-05T18:04:12.118-05:002014-02-05T18:04:12.118-05:00If you're remaining true to the story you want...If you're remaining true to the story you want to tell, you can't go wrong. Plus, some of the biggest books of our time were based on someone taking chances. I say go for it!Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.com