tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post9082191549206862820..comments2024-03-27T02:56:19.634-06:00Comments on Melissa Amateis: Writing ThoughtsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-80353939458644512582012-03-05T07:06:59.737-07:002012-03-05T07:06:59.737-07:00I'm at the stage of ideas too, exciting isn...I'm at the stage of ideas too, exciting isn't it? Great news about your daughter too!Flowerpothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14102679179201725732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-63710721845289032212012-03-04T14:03:15.473-07:002012-03-04T14:03:15.473-07:00When I worked as a reporter, some of my best artic...When I worked as a reporter, some of my best articles were when I just let it flow - I really think it is the key to fruitful writing - am excited to see what you come up with:-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11633709570508990103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-71035307766395145082012-03-02T12:20:04.472-07:002012-03-02T12:20:04.472-07:00I almost feel guilty for working on it, too, like ...I almost feel guilty for working on it, too, like I "should" be working on my "proper" novel. Groan. Why do we torture ourselves so much?Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-8086854440330095192012-03-02T12:19:31.899-07:002012-03-02T12:19:31.899-07:00She is indeed amazing. :-)
If blogging is becomin...She is indeed amazing. :-)<br /><br />If blogging is becoming a millstone, I suggest taking a break. It should be fun instead of work!Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-28684784004268787122012-03-02T12:19:02.142-07:002012-03-02T12:19:02.142-07:00The next novel plans to be really interesting, but...The next novel plans to be really interesting, but we'll see...I'm having a hard time getting going on it right now.Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-77265409628999967972012-03-02T12:18:27.639-07:002012-03-02T12:18:27.639-07:00It's fun to just let go and write. I just need...It's fun to just let go and write. I just need to do this on everything I write - at least for the first draft!Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-85315857557762683102012-03-02T12:17:47.593-07:002012-03-02T12:17:47.593-07:00She's 11, soon to be 12. Sometimes she'll ...She's 11, soon to be 12. Sometimes she'll come to me and say, "Want to talk about our writing projects?" Coolest thing EVER.Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-83068157425203037262012-02-29T10:27:37.429-07:002012-02-29T10:27:37.429-07:00You know, I just switched back to working on my &q...You know, I just switched back to working on my "light hearted" novel - feeling kind of guilty -but it helped to read your post because I think we do need breaks from heavy subjects for a while. <br /><br />I really hope you get to write that Vet's full story.Margo Berendsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476308235642890474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-22875046215495102832012-02-29T09:23:01.512-07:002012-02-29T09:23:01.512-07:00I need to take this approach with blogging too. I...I need to take this approach with blogging too. It's become a bit of a mill stone lately. <br /><br />I actually came up with an idea for a story yesterday and I decided to do just what you are talking about-write with abandon and just see where it leads.<br /><br />And your daughter is amazing Melissa! And so are you for that matter! I'm looking forward to reading your story about Ed Reep:)<br /><br />Hugs:)Valerie Boersmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08372768206512562126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-17710024992200439522012-02-29T06:38:26.870-07:002012-02-29T06:38:26.870-07:00I love a project that just goes how it does! I ha...I love a project that just goes how it does! I have one or two of those... <br /><br />Fantastic news about your daughter!! Please give her my congrats, that is wonderful!<br /><br />Good luck with your next novel in the series. Having done that, it's an interesting challenge, but rewarding when completed! Love and prayers to you for all to go well, and with no worries!!Anna Scott Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02744202738210301084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-53260470573420192212012-02-29T04:22:14.631-07:002012-02-29T04:22:14.631-07:00I hope you are healing up well. I am so amazed tha...I hope you are healing up well. I am so amazed that your daughter wrote that many words! I have only reached 80,000! Way to go!! You have really taught her something with your own perseverance.<br />Like you,the book I am writing now and then is light and the way I want to write it, forgetting to worry who might read it. Fun!Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-6665514251546198172012-02-28T20:23:54.190-07:002012-02-28T20:23:54.190-07:00It must be amazing to have someone to interview fo...It must be amazing to have someone to interview for research. I hope that you get to do the story of his life.<br />You must be very proud of your daughter - how old is she? My 13 year old has started writing recently and it is neat to share the same interests with her.J.T. Websterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18042422842347246547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-10237732224699400922012-02-28T11:30:11.532-07:002012-02-28T11:30:11.532-07:00That's exactly what I want to do - rediscover ...That's exactly what I want to do - rediscover the joy of writing!Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-85404714478367636412012-02-28T11:29:48.813-07:002012-02-28T11:29:48.813-07:00I am hoping I can use this same attitude when writ...I am hoping I can use this same attitude when writing my "serious" manuscripts. This should be good practice. ;-)Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-88495126016408579152012-02-28T11:09:40.993-07:002012-02-28T11:09:40.993-07:00I read an article with an author who allowed herse...I read an article with an author who allowed herself free writing time, where she just wrote what she wanted to. It brought the fun back into writing for her.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685341739870191402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12150605.post-27260488265138463932012-02-28T11:02:57.633-07:002012-02-28T11:02:57.633-07:00I agree that the writing must be loose and free. T...I agree that the writing must be loose and free. The whole experience should be fun. I try to write my first drafts like that. It's when I start editing that I panic over every single word and it's all too easy to take away the freshness and spontaneity. Enjoy it - and wow, I'm in awe of your daughter too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05938431508430656253noreply@blogger.com