tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post5919994109962998970..comments2024-03-16T07:27:27.752+00:00Comments on Novel Points of View: A writer's lifeRae Cowiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10213969901991611348noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-83660724297355360892012-05-30T09:41:50.741+01:002012-05-30T09:41:50.741+01:00I hadn't realised how un-solitary my writing l...I hadn't realised how un-solitary my writing life had become until I read this. Yes the writing itself can be both solitary and fulfulling, but the friends it has brought me are numerous - and have really added something to my life, too. It's so important to have people there who understand the crazy highs and lows of writing.Gill Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03139563775181908912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-8179040276941216822012-05-28T22:25:40.693+01:002012-05-28T22:25:40.693+01:00This is an interesting post Jenny. I didn't re...This is an interesting post Jenny. I didn't realise you and Linda had been friends pre mutual agent days. Writing did used to be solitary so we should all be thankful for the internet giving us research and friends at our finger tips. I know I am, although sometimes I find the internet takes up too much of my reading time.Gwen Kirkwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17201272628774727921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-25293116965935953632012-05-28T16:34:36.033+01:002012-05-28T16:34:36.033+01:00There's never been a better time to be a write...There's never been a better time to be a writer. How would we manage the rejections,as well as the successes, without the support of virtual (and real) friends?myraduffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08697152063675260518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-60283984086508553932012-05-28T15:09:58.085+01:002012-05-28T15:09:58.085+01:00But the voyeuristic part isn't quite the same ...But the voyeuristic part isn't quite the same as gossiping with friends, eh? But it can be fun!!Jenny Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16721428313351462045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-24070193385283988752012-05-28T15:09:10.494+01:002012-05-28T15:09:10.494+01:00That's the danger. Another thing to manage!That's the danger. Another thing to manage!Jenny Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16721428313351462045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-36944507048782148142012-05-28T15:08:27.118+01:002012-05-28T15:08:27.118+01:00It's that understanding of what we do that'...It's that understanding of what we do that's so important. My crit group (Dianne and Jennifer) are brilliant at spotting the weak points and helping with new insights and angles.Jenny Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16721428313351462045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-54920199230315766532012-05-28T15:06:42.390+01:002012-05-28T15:06:42.390+01:00Changed world, eh?Changed world, eh?Jenny Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16721428313351462045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-16224946418375113912012-05-28T15:06:13.704+01:002012-05-28T15:06:13.704+01:00And I'd never have met you, Jan, if it weren&#...And I'd never have met you, Jan, if it weren't for the dear old RNA...Jenny Harperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16721428313351462045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-69815886710438554472012-05-28T12:27:29.387+01:002012-05-28T12:27:29.387+01:00So true, Jenny.....great post. I also thinks write...So true, Jenny.....great post. I also thinks writers live on the edge a bit.....always eavesdropping on interesting snippets, or people-watching etc....so never really alone...:)Linda Mitchelmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10948518126405880012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-66190250419953953252012-05-28T11:02:40.864+01:002012-05-28T11:02:40.864+01:00Great post, jenny, and a very good overview of how...Great post, jenny, and a very good overview of how important our online friends become. I wouldn't be without mine and add to them frequently. Only problem is the amount of time I now spend online!Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-40749098431583631022012-05-28T09:12:42.597+01:002012-05-28T09:12:42.597+01:00Really enjoyed your post, Jenny. As you say, the a...Really enjoyed your post, Jenny. As you say, the actual writing is very much a solitary occupation which is why writers do need to have a support network of other writers. Non-writing friends are important, too, but they don't really understand the utter depression brought on by a rejection; the joy of the acceptance letter; the relief when you finally see why something isn't working in chapter ten and the frustration when your central character won't do what he/she is supposed to do. It's the ones who are writers who understand all of this.Mary Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14688996930245857265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-28290732744790001872012-05-28T07:49:41.443+01:002012-05-28T07:49:41.443+01:00So true, Jenny. I used to think writing was solit...So true, Jenny. I used to think writing was solitary, because I didn't share it with anyone. After several years alone in my 'garret', I joined Thames Valley Writers and suddenly, I had a bunch of like-minded people to share my passion with. It gave me a focus and through them, I was introduced to the RNA and, like you, am now a member of on-line writing groups and have made some fabulous friends.Jan Sprengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07580363549191072340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855283511538601375.post-90173877063699242872012-05-27T22:44:08.424+01:002012-05-27T22:44:08.424+01:00Yes writing is solitary, but never lonely, especia...Yes writing is solitary, but never lonely, especially when you get into arguments with your characters, (and you know they will win)<br /> i'm lucky enough to have a couple of great support groups, my crit group, and Writers Scotland, and you know there's always someone out there to share you joys and sorrows with.<br /> Facebook, twitter and skype are the chat lines. sometimes I have to switch the net off just to get on and write!<br /> But I wouldn't be without them!Raven McAllanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10915314417510492991noreply@blogger.com