tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2268822575078435547.post104506475034022937..comments2023-07-05T05:47:21.367-07:00Comments on The Write Stuff: Time for Me to Stop at the PumpAEA Elementary Staffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03994539881840687155noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2268822575078435547.post-80505557939599624612012-04-05T15:24:48.852-07:002012-04-05T15:24:48.852-07:00Well said! We recently moved cross country and I t...Well said! We recently moved cross country and I took a break from blog reading/writing. Now I can't seem to get my Google Reader list under 250. But I really enjoy catching up on everyone's news. It's hard to find the balance between feeling connected and connecting with my own work. So I'll keep plugging away at catch up. Thanks for letting me refuel at your site. :)Hannah Holthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12965609589495360444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2268822575078435547.post-87139778945869924782012-04-03T21:48:18.752-07:002012-04-03T21:48:18.752-07:00Let's make it a point to meet up! Attending t...Let's make it a point to meet up! Attending the conference is my birthday present to myself this year.AEA Elementary Staffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03994539881840687155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2268822575078435547.post-84340780313722080482012-04-03T15:54:02.724-07:002012-04-03T15:54:02.724-07:00For some reasons lists make me not want to do stuf...For some reasons lists make me not want to do stuff. I guess lists overwhelm me because I have too much stuff to do. This year I'm dedicated to writing and actually sending stuff out. I plan to go the SCBWI conference in LA this summer so perhaps I will see you there.rena traxelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09984425188567295761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2268822575078435547.post-58775133932608518942012-04-01T20:04:57.781-07:002012-04-01T20:04:57.781-07:00I am another one with to-do lists that no ordinary...I am another one with to-do lists that no ordinary mortal can complete. Your idea of stopping and refueling is great and one I will take to heart. I seem to need these lists though to keep me motivated. I just need to remind myself that "Rome wasn't built in a day." (pardon the old cliche)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2268822575078435547.post-47717275589964611822012-03-30T19:05:20.623-07:002012-03-30T19:05:20.623-07:00i am a list maker as well...sometimes just writing...i am a list maker as well...sometimes just writing down the things to be done gives my mind a little rest. other times, i can't rest till they are all done. i think pacing is key. maybe break down the lists a bit so you can feel that sense of accomplishment with small steps (shich still add up to big steps!) if i understand correctly, you, like me, began to really take your writing seriously just this year, and you have really really accomplished a LOT in that time. sit with that a while and think where you started and where you are now...a published author! WELL DONE! give yourself credit, then i think you will find your growing list a bit easier to tackle! people are pulling for you!Sharon Stanleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15932054869101408424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2268822575078435547.post-44130517521467858872012-03-30T18:16:45.778-07:002012-03-30T18:16:45.778-07:00Glad that it's not just me. Let's all mee...Glad that it's not just me. Let's all meet at the pump!AEA Elementary Staffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03994539881840687155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2268822575078435547.post-27225336931895488222012-03-30T17:58:56.422-07:002012-03-30T17:58:56.422-07:00I think we all suffer from idea/possibility overlo...I think we all suffer from idea/possibility overload. I think you are right to refuel.Julie Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477115458570906449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2268822575078435547.post-90357782822807618052012-03-30T10:12:35.659-07:002012-03-30T10:12:35.659-07:00Thanks Erik. By the way, your mom is VERY right!Thanks Erik. By the way, your mom is VERY right!AEA Elementary Staffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03994539881840687155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2268822575078435547.post-21072958846160871802012-03-30T04:10:01.633-07:002012-03-30T04:10:01.633-07:00I had WAY too much to do this month too. I am glad...I had WAY too much to do this month too. I am glad we have Spring break from school next week. My mom always tell me to look at one "to-do" thing at a time. <br />I think it is cool you are submitting manuscripts!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2268822575078435547.post-74191422900889637542012-03-29T12:39:04.604-07:002012-03-29T12:39:04.604-07:00I like the idea of a to-done list Beth. I'm g...I like the idea of a to-done list Beth. I'm glad to be on your journey with you as well.AEA Elementary Staffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03994539881840687155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2268822575078435547.post-46113850465924818092012-03-29T12:38:32.646-07:002012-03-29T12:38:32.646-07:00Thank you Susanna for your cheerleading! I needed...Thank you Susanna for your cheerleading! I needed that.AEA Elementary Staffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03994539881840687155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2268822575078435547.post-74313649681405591602012-03-29T12:16:32.444-07:002012-03-29T12:16:32.444-07:00You can do it!
It does get a little overwhelming...You can do it! <br /><br />It does get a little overwhelming at times. Best at those times to take a step back, take a few deep breaths, maybe go for a walk to clear your head. <br /><br />Make a to-done list instead of a to-do list -- think of all you've accomplished thus far. You've put yourself out in the world as a writer, you've got this great blog going, you have ideas spilling all over the place... the list goes on.<br /><br />Glad to be on this journey with you!Beth Stilbornhttp://www.bethstilborn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2268822575078435547.post-1107593153378329902012-03-29T11:09:32.898-07:002012-03-29T11:09:32.898-07:00I have that problem too - so much to do it's h...I have that problem too - so much to do it's hard to know what to start with and where to focus. But your list of submissions to agents? Those dates should be when you're expecting your ACCEPTANCES!!! :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17655630528649780363noreply@blogger.com