tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post3414883835823212624..comments2024-03-27T00:19:26.388-07:00Comments on Grow Wings -- the Journal of Laini Taylor: Writers Need CheerleadersLaini Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14064837312936707024noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-53065188149705106712010-10-23T13:03:12.502-07:002010-10-23T13:03:12.502-07:00Great advice...Thanks for posting this blog. It...Great advice...Thanks for posting this blog. It's true. A writer needs at least one cheerleader. I'm blessed to have a five good ones.Imani Wisdomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13012881589913397210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-14432154363315216522010-10-12T10:53:30.201-07:002010-10-12T10:53:30.201-07:00I'm lucky enough to have a bunch of cheerleade...I'm lucky enough to have a bunch of cheerleaders.<br /><br />And, let me cheerlead a bit for you-<br />Blackbringer is my favorite book EVER, I L-O-V-E you advice for writer's, and I am DREAMING of Silksinger! Magpie Windwitch set me obsessing over the name Magpie!<br />(Which then set me on the road to the name Kestrel, which is know featuring in a whole SERIES!) You RULE!Maenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-38131997436454905352010-09-25T18:31:54.788-07:002010-09-25T18:31:54.788-07:00What a wonderful blog post! So true! Thanks to Dav...What a wonderful blog post! So true! Thanks to Dave Malone for helping me find it via twitter!! <br /><br />~JDJEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12390400360357693403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-26669957444391200172010-09-25T01:35:42.758-07:002010-09-25T01:35:42.758-07:00Taking online courses while writing your book can ...Taking online courses while writing your book can garner heaps of cheerleaders. The people in your class applaud you - and you them. Keeps one wanting to come back for more each week - if only to relish the sound of several hands clapping. If you don't already use a site for workshops and courses, try http://www.Writers.com. Competent teachers. Excellent writing students. Reasonable prices. I have been writing best selling books for 30 years. In my online courses, I learn something new every day.SUZANNE WHITEhttp://www.suzannewhite.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-79874320412333207982010-09-24T16:02:56.913-07:002010-09-24T16:02:56.913-07:00Wait wait wait wait WAIT. How did I miss this pos...Wait wait wait wait WAIT. How did I miss this post???<br /><br />My cheerleaders are MY FAVORITE PEOPLE ON THE ENTIRE PLANET. So, obviously, *YOU* are one of my favorite people on the entire planet. :)<br /><br />Such a wonderful post.<br /><br />Love,<br />Your CheerleaderStephanie Perkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01327218987542530574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-28765059641217570352010-09-21T22:51:44.212-07:002010-09-21T22:51:44.212-07:00Everytime I come to your blog I get a message that...Everytime I come to your blog I get a message that I needed to hear. Thank you. And next time you need cheering up you can go to my blog (which you inspired me to start, by the way) and read the post about you being my new favourite author!Kim Aippersbachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02556947405633680410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-65533277359594402202010-09-21T18:02:43.951-07:002010-09-21T18:02:43.951-07:00I should have read this post last week!I should have read this post last week!Amber Loughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12374291005610549082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-58829255872962744602010-09-21T16:19:19.715-07:002010-09-21T16:19:19.715-07:00* Waves pom-poms *
(Is one a pom?)* Waves pom-poms *<br /><br />(Is one a pom?)Andrea Eameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15304706719936895188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-24838370976637031682010-09-21T11:44:36.084-07:002010-09-21T11:44:36.084-07:00I so loved LOVED Lips Touch, so YAY for that!!
E...I so loved LOVED Lips Touch, so YAY for that!! <br /><br />Everything Alexandra said is true. You are amazing. Period. AND she is so beautiful when she eats while working out.<br /><br />:)Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04680903854519503303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-21666678140788396612010-09-20T06:23:18.300-07:002010-09-20T06:23:18.300-07:00Once again Laini, you prove to be prophetic - I wa...Once again Laini, you prove to be prophetic - I was <i>just</i> talking about this the other day with a friend. She's doing a page 1 rewrite of her first novel, and understandably, it's hard for her to delve into it with any enthusiasm because she knows how much work it needs. But I totally agree - hooray for the cheerleaders out there who help get from Point A to Point B!persnickety_jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13883152950008166713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-75544582185504725652010-09-20T02:26:36.043-07:002010-09-20T02:26:36.043-07:00This is such sage advice, Laini. I take it to hear...This is such sage advice, Laini. I take it to heart. Thank you!Kjerstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07934151755377892504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-45690794813829855422010-09-19T22:44:35.384-07:002010-09-19T22:44:35.384-07:00I always love it when I find exactly what I need, ...I always love it when I find exactly what I need, exactly when I need it. Virtual cookies for your awesome timing!<br /><br />This is all sooooooo true, and now I want to google comas, too... I've just begun plotting my second story, to be put into full swing this November, and while I loved the first idea I'm already doubting its goodness (for lack of a better word). Normally that would make me worry about if the story's premise is any good right off the bat, but my worries are because this is a new genre for me and I'm worried I can't pull it off.<br /><br />I'm going to go make that suggested list right now! Thanks. :D And congratulations on the top 10!Meganhttp://pantsu-kudasai.livejournal.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-88835870908860507062010-09-19T18:22:36.140-07:002010-09-19T18:22:36.140-07:00cheerleaders, yes! We needs the cheerleaders!
I ...cheerleaders, yes! We needs the cheerleaders! <br />I used to feel bad about it, like I must be some kind of narcissistic monster to need so much praise, but then I realized I only need a cheerleader to help me through certain parts-- I crave a critical eye just as much at other times. So... I must not be a monster, just a normal writer after all :-)<br /><br />And hey, if it accomplishes the task at hand, then it's worth it!<br /><br />PS, hope a nice new coffee shop opens up for you soon!!ann foxleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292753544948906280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-81353390199702885042010-09-19T09:09:29.952-07:002010-09-19T09:09:29.952-07:00You are so right. Every writer needs cheerleaders...You are so right. Every writer needs cheerleaders.<br /><br />I find that when I get to the part of my story and haven't shared even a bit of it yet, I start getting nervous....what if the whole thing sucks? <br /><br />Must.Have.Cheerleaders!<br /><br />Congrats on the list! It was definitely one of my favorite books of the past year.<br /><br />Shelleystoryqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039684494823420722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-10206718512592198902010-09-18T07:24:10.385-07:002010-09-18T07:24:10.385-07:00I read this yesterday and didn't even comment ...I read this yesterday and didn't even comment and say Congratulations on making that list!! When I read it, I didn't know if Lisa knew she was on it, but you let her know, of course! :) So exciting for both of you!!!Lisa Schroederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10677227681455190084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-73579146727752041452010-09-18T03:28:28.189-07:002010-09-18T03:28:28.189-07:00Cheerleaders (cheerreaders?)are the best! I have m...Cheerleaders (cheerreaders?)are the best! I have my Pan and my sister for those first timid drafts. Then, a little later in the process, there's my brother and two of my old role playing friends. Then, as they've given me their input and I've carefully ignored most of it, there's my old English tutor from the University. And then... you and Jim! Yay!tone almhjellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05213144552658031984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-1945666203355919862010-09-17T18:09:51.932-07:002010-09-17T18:09:51.932-07:00Okay Laini, this is totally off topic, but every t...Okay Laini, this is totally off topic, but every time I hear the song Hummingbird by The Weepies, I think of how you'd enjoy the imagery. I hope you'll find a way to give the song a listen. Let me know what you think. :DAlysa Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03705870547401762370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-35732645067030121782010-09-17T13:09:07.630-07:002010-09-17T13:09:07.630-07:00I am in a wonderful critique group and our first p...I am in a wonderful critique group and our first priority is cheering each along the rocky paths. I couldn't do this without my cheerleaders.Gretchen Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00218259974490265609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-19659109766126345362010-09-17T09:53:58.230-07:002010-09-17T09:53:58.230-07:00Congrats! Right now my husband is the biggest chee...Congrats! Right now my husband is the biggest cheerleader I have. Even though he's only read a chapter or two of my current work in progress, it's enough to remind me that it's <i>good</i>. <br /><br />Plus, he reminds me every day that writing is what makes me <i>happy</i> and that the only way I'll get anywhere is if I sit down and write.<br /><br />He's wonderful.Debbie Barrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03119207763941673358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-10619109414800662042010-09-17T07:21:12.599-07:002010-09-17T07:21:12.599-07:00Is that the same Alexandra Saperstein who looks so...Is that the same Alexandra Saperstein who looks so dainty but yet bench presses 250 every morning while eating pumpkin pie on her lap over at the Hollywood LA Fitness? Shes the envy of every athlete in the gym.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-9794694478902200822010-09-17T06:59:43.079-07:002010-09-17T06:59:43.079-07:00I've got a few of those cheerleaders. Emily Wh...I've got a few of those cheerleaders. Emily White over at Stepping Into Fantasy is one of my best ones. I met her on the WD forums, and we've gotten together in person a couple times. I show my rough material (and all my frettings about it) and she tells me what is good and to keep going. And if I take too long before sending her some more, she pesters me to tell her what happens next, pushing me to get beyond my reluctance. She hasn't needed me for cheerleading as much, but I love her work. (Great blog, too.)Jaleh Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04942272578488986874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-60803792153304487752010-09-17T06:42:10.548-07:002010-09-17T06:42:10.548-07:00Awww thank you for those kind and true compliments...Awww thank you for those kind and true compliments. I'll add that I'm also uncommonly exceptional and delightful because you obviously forgot to mention that. And it is very crazily easy to lavish praise on your writing because it' is just so mindbendingly original and just plain fantastic. Every time I think you can't write anything better than your last thing, you surprise me and do yet again!! Even with your portal cafe mysteriously gone, you will not be stopped.Alexandra Sapersteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03792964627166909498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21997604.post-39754173795471423282010-09-17T00:10:19.602-07:002010-09-17T00:10:19.602-07:00Congrats!
And the part about the coma is so true...Congrats! <br /><br />And the part about the coma is so true, even during revisions.Myrna Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13534358757278599925noreply@blogger.com