tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364527259107112369.post4411774351518833877..comments2023-06-20T16:30:37.465+01:00Comments on Iain's Iainspiration: Just one more read through, and then...Iainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09189124199119851897noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364527259107112369.post-78456796334169363452012-03-06T17:21:33.390+00:002012-03-06T17:21:33.390+00:00It'll all be good, Iain! Just remember that ev...It'll all be good, Iain! Just remember that everything bad they say is only about THE MS. Everything good they say is about YOU. Remember that, and you'll be golden. ;)Peggy Eddlemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241451940725996650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364527259107112369.post-70641998250548632592012-02-29T16:26:19.498+00:002012-02-29T16:26:19.498+00:00I would run Erin, but I've pulled a calf muscl...I would run Erin, but I've pulled a calf muscle. It's more a case of: hobble, Iain, hobble!<br />Thanks for the encouragement. I'm sure yours already rocks!Iainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09189124199119851897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364527259107112369.post-39589538110993784532012-02-29T16:04:31.580+00:002012-02-29T16:04:31.580+00:00Hey! I'm excited for you. You're on the ho...Hey! I'm excited for you. You're on the homestretch. Run Iain, run. I'm finishing up my fourth revision right now and then I'm going to send it off to C partners. That part scares the bejeezus out of me. But I'm determined to get this current WIP to a state of awesomeness.i'm erin.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13729541389129887477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364527259107112369.post-1885517650913027242012-02-29T09:06:59.430+00:002012-02-29T09:06:59.430+00:00Do you know what Sarah? I think I will just send ...Do you know what Sarah? I think I will just send it out today. What have I got to lose? Absolutely nothing.<br />Thank you! :o)<br />(I just hope you're right about feeling lighter. lol)Iainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09189124199119851897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364527259107112369.post-91791733206289882142012-02-29T08:45:02.340+00:002012-02-29T08:45:02.340+00:00I did this just before Christmas (and mine wasn...I did this just before Christmas (and mine wasn't even near ready - she told me to just send it. Right now. So I did.) It was probably the most scary thing I'd ever done as a writer but afterwards, even before I heard back from her, I felt so much lighter because at least I was on the next step.<br /><br />Go for it :-)Sarah Tokeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273148070092101085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364527259107112369.post-89902417132861786182012-02-29T07:46:21.359+00:002012-02-29T07:46:21.359+00:00That's very true Carrie. I hadn't thought...That's very true Carrie. I hadn't thought of it that way. :o)Iainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09189124199119851897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364527259107112369.post-16047690573324321492012-02-29T07:45:13.501+00:002012-02-29T07:45:13.501+00:00You're right, Leigh. I know they will help imp...You're right, Leigh. I know they will help improve it. I won't know how bad it is until someone actually points out where it needs fixing :o)Iainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09189124199119851897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364527259107112369.post-20794214438693812182012-02-29T07:42:53.993+00:002012-02-29T07:42:53.993+00:00I hadn't thought of it in that way. That'...I hadn't thought of it in that way. That's given me a new perspective. Thanks :o)Iainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09189124199119851897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364527259107112369.post-71229075957828729332012-02-29T07:41:53.893+00:002012-02-29T07:41:53.893+00:00Thanks Kyra :o)Thanks Kyra :o)Iainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09189124199119851897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364527259107112369.post-16971698834136315092012-02-28T20:00:35.685+00:002012-02-28T20:00:35.685+00:00Being fellow writers, we understand what a MS will...Being fellow writers, we understand what a MS will look like pre-crit. Don't worry. We've all been there. :)Carrie Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540590799406170410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364527259107112369.post-22806938703032146062012-02-28T18:50:30.502+00:002012-02-28T18:50:30.502+00:00Sending my MS out for critiquing honestly made me ...Sending my MS out for critiquing honestly made me sick. I was physically ill that day and it sucked. BUT... now I love it. In fact, I've got first draft crap out there that people are reading. It needs work - and I know it... but their opinions help so much! So go for it! I promise you won't regret it!Leigh Covingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16377634002477171615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364527259107112369.post-482725574631495692012-02-28T16:23:12.818+00:002012-02-28T16:23:12.818+00:00My only advice to you is savory it. No rush. Read ...My only advice to you is savory it. No rush. Read it as you would any book you pick up, for that's how others will read it. I have no doubt it's a good one, so here's to the accomplishing of your goal! :)David P. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259276981865439853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7364527259107112369.post-72102397331567391642012-02-28T14:29:58.845+00:002012-02-28T14:29:58.845+00:00After seeing some of your work in the "I'...After seeing some of your work in the "I'm Hearing Voices" blogfest, I can't imagine how anyone could be disappointed! Wishing you the best of luck!Kyra Lennonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13853462182450429660noreply@blogger.com