tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post5711661248090645855..comments2023-10-18T05:40:06.329-04:00Comments on Mark Koopmans: Only Happens To Me: Pulling Back to Move Forward...Mark Koopmanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-84292801223752949532012-04-05T23:53:41.444-04:002012-04-05T23:53:41.444-04:00Oh Mark,
You are not alone. But good for you for...Oh Mark,<br /><br />You are not alone. But good for you for making room for your project. I can't wait to pick up the finished copy in a book store!!!Holly Kammierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00041556169110843610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-9345289394901130582012-04-04T18:48:21.985-04:002012-04-04T18:48:21.985-04:00Aww, what a great post! I'm new to blogging an...Aww, what a great post! I'm new to blogging and discovering something similar, and am just not as eloquent about expressing it!<br />If your WIP is anywhere near as great as your blog posts it will fly off the bookstore shelves. Happy writing. :)Kirstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10874132907100541624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-88176461965124625632012-04-03T22:53:46.941-04:002012-04-03T22:53:46.941-04:00"I finally know (and appreciate) that my writ..."I finally know (and appreciate) that my writing is enjoyed by some who are not blood-related to me," - seriously, the first time someone I wasn't friends with or related to said they liked my writing, I almost cried.Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323538213636795216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-72325708205011292792012-04-03T13:32:28.186-04:002012-04-03T13:32:28.186-04:00Sorry to hear your dropping out, but you definitel...Sorry to hear your dropping out, but you definitely have tons of stuff to keep you busy. Good luck with your writing!<br /><br />Nutschell<br />www.thewritingnut.comnutschellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967710710805174781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-39503298034813871692012-04-03T10:38:04.304-04:002012-04-03T10:38:04.304-04:00OK, so since I'm the ED you're talking abo...OK, so since I'm the ED you're talking about, may I say it publicly? FINISH THE DAMN BOOK.<br /><br />Ahem. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-72630818996685587812012-04-03T10:34:28.486-04:002012-04-03T10:34:28.486-04:00Good luck with your WIP! Kudos to you for making i...Good luck with your WIP! Kudos to you for making it a priority.August McLaughlinhttp://augustmclaughlin.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-82214553987054053132012-04-01T23:13:51.828-04:002012-04-01T23:13:51.828-04:00it makes sense Mark - I can't balance jack!
...it makes sense Mark - I can't balance jack! <br /><br />I blog more than I write. Will I write if I don't blog? <br /><br />I know you will fly! <br /><br />Monkey got your back!Green Monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18427381976705069464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-57987623195195767392012-04-01T22:40:38.761-04:002012-04-01T22:40:38.761-04:00I hope you finish your WIP. Good luck to you. I lo...I hope you finish your WIP. Good luck to you. I love blogging, but it does take a lot of time. I struggle to do both, writing and blogging.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-85818465211855729122012-04-01T22:24:29.621-04:002012-04-01T22:24:29.621-04:00Good for you for setting your priorities in order,...Good for you for setting your priorities in order, Mark.<br /><br />Best of everything. (Just popped in, clicking on the A to Z list.)Beth Stilbornhttp://www.bethstilborn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-59211260868705346232012-04-01T15:23:28.235-04:002012-04-01T15:23:28.235-04:00Mark, you will be missed, but your decision totall...Mark, you will be missed, but your decision totally makes sense. Priorities have to be put in order and it's difficult to focus on all things once kids go to bed. I have three also, SAHM, and often try to write at night only to find I can't think straight, read straight, or even type well. Too wiped out. I'll be back on Wednesdays to read more from you- I love the way you write.<br /><a href="http://a2zmommy.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">A2ZMommy and What’s In Between</a>Tracy MacDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03615611919340469444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-24520885569382561102012-04-01T09:15:31.519-04:002012-04-01T09:15:31.519-04:00First of all, I'm sorry you backed out of A to...First of all, I'm sorry you backed out of A to Z but I'm glad you signed up otherwise I wouldn't have found your wonderful blog.<br /><br />I, too, have a three-quarters-finished manuscript that I honestly believe I'm scared to finish. Isn't that CRAZY?<br />Well, good luck to you getting it done!Cathy Olliffe-Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12729578896443750402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-10402751127482725482012-03-31T20:23:02.414-04:002012-03-31T20:23:02.414-04:00Aww, thank you for the mention. Too much to say, e...Aww, thank you for the mention. Too much to say, email headed your way.Sarah Tokeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273148070092101085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-68941462413693066302012-03-31T11:19:33.513-04:002012-03-31T11:19:33.513-04:00Mark- not sure how you get any work done being a S...Mark- not sure how you get any work done being a Stay-at-home Dad with three kids, living in Hawaii! I would want to be outdoors, 24-7splashing around in waterfalls or going to epic luaus, enjoying all the beauty around me. The Big Island is my family's fav place on earth...<br /><br />All kidding aside, I get it. I'm not committing to the A-Z either, because I know I could not handle it right now. Best of luck on your WIP. And, as a man of God, don't be so hard on yourself. Remember, no one is perfect, we are all WIPs in that sense :)jaybirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10708353376256621965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-14922717155178847672012-03-31T08:42:43.375-04:002012-03-31T08:42:43.375-04:00I admire writers who blog, who take a break from b...I admire writers who blog, who take a break from blogging to work on their writing. Makes complete sense to me. I'm cheering you on for the manuscript. I wrote the rough draft of mine in two months after struggling to finish it in almost three years. I can relate to all of your thoughts on that process. I begin revisions in April. I think this will be the more difficult phase. Good luck. And, I'll be reading the blog when you post.Stacy S. Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09646270238659432058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-76746023986370928182012-03-31T08:13:15.289-04:002012-03-31T08:13:15.289-04:00As much as I totally enjoy your blog, I am happy f...As much as I totally enjoy your blog, I am happy for you :) It's amazing how much time blogging can take, and I wish you the best on finishing your WIP!!!Meradeth Houstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741790047121063893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-14258048866445463142012-03-30T22:59:14.881-04:002012-03-30T22:59:14.881-04:00@ Alex: Yeah, bummed a bit... was really looking f...@ Alex: Yeah, bummed a bit... was really looking forward to it, but feel this is the right thing to do... and looking forward to A-Z '13 :)<br /><br />@ Hope: Thanks and will be stopping by other sites, so "see" you soon...<br /><br />@ Mary: Ha! Never thought about IWSG, but yeah, I can do a repost.. it is this Wednesday :)<br /><br />@ Richard: Thanks, man, appreciate the support!<br /><br />@ Lara: No, I'm right there with you when it comes to the fear of being forgotten (if I stay offline) but WIP trumps fear, especially with your words of support:) Thanks Lara, appreciate ye :)<br /><br />@ Theresa: *it* does sneak up on us, I hear you:) Thanks for the support and Focus right back at you :)Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-78247257930944193622012-03-30T21:54:37.098-04:002012-03-30T21:54:37.098-04:00I don't blame you. Focus on your WIP. That s...I don't blame you. Focus on your WIP. That should be your priority. (I should listen to my own advice! How did I get tempted this year?)Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-68628799836700442742012-03-30T21:32:41.555-04:002012-03-30T21:32:41.555-04:00@ David: Thanks and once WIP is done, you'll b...@ David: Thanks and once WIP is done, you'll be the first to know :)<br />Good luck with your own decisions...<br /><br />@ Sheila: Thank you so much for the words of encouragement... they mean a lot:) See you Wednesday :)Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-50660302901997420372012-03-30T21:05:40.125-04:002012-03-30T21:05:40.125-04:00@ Scarlett: Now *that* was a comment :) Thanks so ...@ Scarlett: Now *that* was a comment :) Thanks so much for the shout out and no home invasions charges are pending... you (and Rick:) are invited and we extend all fridge privileges :)<br /><br />@ Jack: Cheers, mate... It so helps to hear I'm not alone, which is why I *love* the community... sending you a manly hug :)<br /><br />@ Morgie:) See, you're one smart mama:) You already knew what took me so long to figure out.<br />You are so right, though... it is scary, but peeps are rooting for each other here, which is awesome:) Thanks for the kind words and support - as always :)<br /><br />@ Cassandra :)~ Dude, you crack me up. That's it. 'Nuff said. I know you gots me back :)<br /><br />@Linda: Like I said in my email to you - thanks so very much. Your words are so appreciated.<br /><br />@Julie: The Leprechauns made me do it :) I'm glad to hear you made it back safely from your own break... makes me feel better:)Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-12855165939577279392012-03-30T20:24:03.750-04:002012-03-30T20:24:03.750-04:00What you are speaking resonates with me totally! ...What you are speaking resonates with me totally! I know the fear of finishing, the fear of failure, the fear of being forgotten if I'm not always present online. Well, maybe that last one is only mine :) But (and it's a big one!) you are doing what you need to do to get your WIP done - which is returning to your first priority (well, after your family, and being a man of God...) Okay, let's say your first writerly priority. That takes a lot of courage, and ambition? motivation? I know! Perseverance! Good job and I'll be watching for your posts when they come out!Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-65415688224489987232012-03-30T18:08:48.997-04:002012-03-30T18:08:48.997-04:00You're making a good decision.You're making a good decision.writing and living by Richard P Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814139767151989286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-44722763748655503152012-03-30T18:07:23.747-04:002012-03-30T18:07:23.747-04:00Looks like you have a headstart on the Insecure Wr...Looks like you have a headstart on the Insecure Writer's post. Keep writing. Look fear in the face. It's your dragon. Now, go and slay it!! Most of us are just as much, if not more, afraid of success as we are of failure.Mary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051735579638637382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-44033796352806515612012-03-30T15:04:14.396-04:002012-03-30T15:04:14.396-04:00I love the blogging world too and totally find mys...I love the blogging world too and totally find myself with good intentions of only blogging for a tiny bit before doing real writing. Intentions don't get me very far :) Best of luck on finishing your WiP and I'll be back on Wednesdays for a chuckle :)Hope Robersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877380868985454894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-76741740958437271582012-03-30T11:48:32.759-04:002012-03-30T11:48:32.759-04:00Bummer! I understand though. I won't be workin...Bummer! I understand though. I won't be working much on my manuscript during April. However, the first A to Z changed my blog forever, and this is my opportunity to give back. It will be insane though.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-41036913085644228072012-03-30T11:46:37.700-04:002012-03-30T11:46:37.700-04:00Beuatiful! And know you're not alone. I've...Beuatiful! And know you're not alone. I've been putting off revising my current WIP for the same reasons. I posted about it as well - I'm terrified to start. So I focused on blogging, reading, cleaning, ANYTHING to keep me distracted. It comes down to simply doing it. And I know you can! If you need a boost in confidence, check out Drawing Out the Dragons by James Owens. He's offering it free right now. I have the link on my page here: http://shielawrites.blogspot.com/2012/02/excuses-excuses-dragon-to-rescue.html. No worries, he's extended the offer for another couple of weeks. Read it - you'll be glad you did! Hang in there and see you next wednesday :)Shiela Calderón Blankemeierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05164253791139502033noreply@blogger.com