tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post7790188699044087183..comments2024-03-15T15:26:03.987-05:00Comments on Melissa Maygrove: IWSG September & Follow Fest UpdateMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-13337133914813822722014-09-08T16:14:10.936-05:002014-09-08T16:14:10.936-05:00I didn't participate in the Follow Fest last t...I didn't participate in the Follow Fest last time, but heard it was fun. I think I might jump on the bandwagon this time around to share in the fun. Demetria Foster Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15877677300606033348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-29053958913408857012014-09-07T06:15:06.299-05:002014-09-07T06:15:06.299-05:00I try to remember that stumbling blocks bring me n...I try to remember that stumbling blocks bring me nearer my goal. It's easier said than done of course but even saying it brings me even a step closer.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15640511681168230116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-40966005029154967202014-09-05T09:25:18.676-05:002014-09-05T09:25:18.676-05:00I'm in the same boat this month too. I guess i...I'm in the same boat this month too. I guess it's best to just roll the dice and get it out there, right? Each book is its own learning experience.Jay Noelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04757777693161610861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-62078903024299012262014-09-05T09:21:07.492-05:002014-09-05T09:21:07.492-05:00I always have those thoughts about the quality of ...I always have those thoughts about the quality of my writing, but I think - and people have said this to me,to I know it makes sense - that the fact you are concerned means you'll always try to do better. Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-52819233767795957002014-09-05T07:59:57.474-05:002014-09-05T07:59:57.474-05:00The fact that you constantly learn and improve mea...The fact that you constantly learn and improve means you are well on your way. I don't doubt that the next book will be just as good.Vanessa Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02953359344425030388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-23167126956804419112014-09-05T06:47:34.253-05:002014-09-05T06:47:34.253-05:00Melissa, I just posted the same sentiment on anoth...Melissa, I just posted the same sentiment on another IWSG member's blog that I worried if my most recent book will be as good as my first. Glad to hear someone else express that insecurity. Thanks also for visiting my blog this Wednesday and gently nudging me about my missing IWSG post. I took your hint and posted, late in the day but that's better than never. Will be back to check in. I like what you're doing here.Stephanie Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14733161052986125051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-15672821847179491542014-09-04T23:55:24.026-05:002014-09-04T23:55:24.026-05:00I can't speak from personal experience, but al...I can't speak from personal experience, but all writers say that the 2nd book is the hardest, the one where all the insecurities sneak back in. If only self belief could be bottled or, even better, baked into a cake, eh? Good luck!Spanjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13893837904669368614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-21514959872663106832014-09-04T21:32:19.481-05:002014-09-04T21:32:19.481-05:00hello! lovely to 'meet' you again this mon...hello! lovely to 'meet' you again this month. Follow Fest sounds Fabulous!! I'm off to check it out now :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-1141626809405526952014-09-04T21:30:25.768-05:002014-09-04T21:30:25.768-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-11048567529326292122014-09-04T19:24:31.810-05:002014-09-04T19:24:31.810-05:00Follow Fest sounds fun! The doubts would always be...Follow Fest sounds fun! The doubts would always be there. Its a writer thing. Romance Reader https://www.blogger.com/profile/10633164931292182035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-85259399888082724452014-09-04T15:54:40.850-05:002014-09-04T15:54:40.850-05:00It seems like insecurities only increase as you go...It seems like insecurities only increase as you go on, even (or especially) after publishing, but worrying about this stuff means you're not going to neglect anything. The next book will be great!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-90257593002759213082014-09-04T08:10:37.960-05:002014-09-04T08:10:37.960-05:00I worry about the next book not being as good as t...I worry about the next book not being as good as the first one ALL the time. Sigh, I think it's the writer curse. Have fun with Follow Fest, I'll be traveling so I can't make it. :-(Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09922888671399516573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-48876934546153858762014-09-04T07:50:25.931-05:002014-09-04T07:50:25.931-05:00I'm the one who was totally confused about the...I'm the one who was totally confused about the Follow Fest last year... remember...? *hides face*<br />The doubt is always there... just that some days it's not as strong as others... but I think we have to manage it to the best of our ability... which is easier said than done... *sighs*Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-607409984219280192014-09-04T06:51:20.046-05:002014-09-04T06:51:20.046-05:00I guess insecurity is the bane of every creative p...I guess insecurity is the bane of every creative person - especially those of us who dare to share our work in public! I'm sure you'll do great, Melissa!Corinne Rodrigueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11142098428026084994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-30143535752224434022014-09-03T23:52:20.725-05:002014-09-03T23:52:20.725-05:00Hey, Melissa,
Don't worry....you're a tru...Hey, Melissa,<br /><br />Don't worry....you're a true professional now. You've worked out all the kinks and the next will be even better. <br /><br />You have passion for your writing an that will glow in you work!Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-15958051453985762014-09-03T23:36:22.579-05:002014-09-03T23:36:22.579-05:00Just keep writing! You never know exactly how a st...Just keep writing! You never know exactly how a story is going turn out until it's done! Good luck and don't get discouraged!A. B. Keuserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15152107659542138178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-51663545118780900492014-09-03T23:14:00.151-05:002014-09-03T23:14:00.151-05:00I tell myself that to be a better writer you just ...I tell myself that to be a better writer you just have to keep writing and some of it will be bad.It's a struggle. I try to balance out my healthy and unhealthy coping mechanisms. ;)Adrienne Reiterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04658753766385895790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-15859896486177474962014-09-03T22:12:13.511-05:002014-09-03T22:12:13.511-05:00The doubt never goes away--it keeps you on your to...The doubt never goes away--it keeps you on your toes and makes you work that much harder! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700737187405826842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-43975385930303352102014-09-03T21:18:36.720-05:002014-09-03T21:18:36.720-05:00You can't help but improve through writing. Th...You can't help but improve through writing. The only time I've thought a writer's 3rd or 5th book wasn't good, was when they seemed to write out of a need to have another published novel out and about. I've always wondered if that was because of the demands from their publisher. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-1980377635391972872014-09-03T21:05:13.001-05:002014-09-03T21:05:13.001-05:00Yay for the followfest!!! This sounds SO FUN.
An...Yay for the followfest!!! This sounds SO FUN. <br /><br />And Melissa, you're a pro. A complete pro. So I KNOW that your next book will be above and beyond. You're doing it---living the dream. And I'm so stinkin' proud of you!!!! <3 Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747144518868320969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-41796250426726932742014-09-03T19:29:26.355-05:002014-09-03T19:29:26.355-05:00There's much to remember when writing a new no...There's much to remember when writing a new novel. POV, grammar, technical line structure,(which I suck at) and so on....But after writing Come Back, I can almost assure you that your writing will or has improved. All writer's doubt, it goes with the position.Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-10685867816443927702014-09-03T19:28:08.048-05:002014-09-03T19:28:08.048-05:00Oh, Melissa, we all worry that our next story won&...Oh, Melissa, we all worry that our next story won't be good enough. Hey, instead think how much better it will be than the first! You said you've learned a lot. The more we write, the more we you. Follow Fest sounds like a blast! I copied the outline into a new blog post already, but not sure where to find the linky to sign up on the day of the fest. I'm sure it will be right here though. Thanks so much for this grand opportunity to meet and greet new authors/readers and connect with friends.J.Q. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-60805113255778951102014-09-03T18:03:22.518-05:002014-09-03T18:03:22.518-05:00I am still working on my first draft, lol. I do wo...I am still working on my first draft, lol. I do worry about having more in me, but I already two other series ideas in the works. Still I worry about this first one being good enough. Yikes. <br /><br /> Followfest sounds interesting. I tweeted one of your msgs. <br /><br />Juneta at <a href="http://www.junetakey.com/posts/category/blog-life-happens/" rel="nofollow"> Writer's Gambit </a><br />Juneta keyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815758043024184034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-81000489230249822522014-09-03T18:01:20.013-05:002014-09-03T18:01:20.013-05:00I'm not sure if there is a writer who doesn...I'm not sure if there is a writer who doesn't wonders what happens if they can't write as good a 2nd book as the 1st or worries that no one will buy it. We're all a bunch of insecure people. :) I checked out your Follow Fest. Sounds like fun!Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-40786364357420870202014-09-03T17:12:36.144-05:002014-09-03T17:12:36.144-05:00Of course the next book will be as good. It will b...Of course the next book will be as good. It will be coming from a more experienced writer :).J E Oneilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09780097298061829471noreply@blogger.com