tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357383818158631304.post5932870029768683793..comments2024-03-25T05:52:10.937-07:00Comments on Jan Baynham: Jan Baynhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06356572488839476046noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357383818158631304.post-17552995627405389792016-03-26T10:15:09.679-07:002016-03-26T10:15:09.679-07:00Thank you. I think we all have self doubts. I know...Thank you. I think we all have self doubts. I know I do. Your advice to put the thoughts into a drawer and leave well alone is good, I think. Thank you for commenting.Jan Baynhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06356572488839476046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357383818158631304.post-47261178622462450422016-03-26T02:20:51.554-07:002016-03-26T02:20:51.554-07:00Really interesting post, Jan. So good to hear of y...Really interesting post, Jan. So good to hear of your experiences, Sue. I am worried that when I read my manuscript back in one sitting, I will say to myself, 'What the hell? Did I really think someone would want to read this?' Scary thought. That thought, not the manuscript, I shall stick in a drawer and leave well alone.So glad you're persevering!Skilbeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10397380513832812075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357383818158631304.post-18176904979634427872016-01-29T10:49:18.861-08:002016-01-29T10:49:18.861-08:00The motorbike picture is great, isn't it, Nico...The motorbike picture is great, isn't it, Nicola? I've ridden pillion many, many moons ago but never on my own. Thanks for your good wishes and for dropping by to leave a comment.Jan Baynhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06356572488839476046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357383818158631304.post-45375921612423945262016-01-27T11:43:19.728-08:002016-01-27T11:43:19.728-08:00Oh how I know those feelings well. I think we all ...Oh how I know those feelings well. I think we all go through that and it takes strength and tenacity to get over the nerves and self-doubt. BUT you can do it Sue!!! I'm absolutely lovely the motorbike! I did try it once... errr... I did try it once :):) Let's just say I'm better off with 4 wheels but I do enjoy riding pillion on the back of my hubby's bike. Thanks for hosting Sue, Jan. Wish you both much success with the RNA writing scheme. It'll be lots of fun, I'm sure. Have a great week. Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14674648154579013578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357383818158631304.post-17257533178684012092016-01-26T05:29:06.979-08:002016-01-26T05:29:06.979-08:00Thanks, Samantha. Yes, everyone tackles editing in...Thanks, Samantha. Yes, everyone tackles editing in their own way. Fascinating and good for picking up tips, too. Thank you for your comments. Jan Baynhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06356572488839476046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357383818158631304.post-37005903241138141282016-01-26T03:13:13.230-08:002016-01-26T03:13:13.230-08:00Another great editing post, thanks Jan and Sue! Al...Another great editing post, thanks Jan and Sue! Always interesting to find out how other authors tackle this process :)Sam Carringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10500748887793544207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357383818158631304.post-14853033560995253552016-01-26T02:48:55.963-08:002016-01-26T02:48:55.963-08:00My cuttings file is the size of a novella now. Th...My cuttings file is the size of a novella now. There are discarded whole chapters and plot ideas in there that I could turn into another story. I don't think anything is ever wasted :) xSue McDonaghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15449375102109747127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357383818158631304.post-35310246820280703722016-01-26T02:43:14.953-08:002016-01-26T02:43:14.953-08:00Thankyou Susanna, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ...Thankyou Susanna, I'm pleased you enjoyed the article. I'm STILL hacking away at this manuscript - it seems to be getting longer instead of shorter though :O <br />Do they publish romantic blockbusters as a debut novel?? hehehe xSue McDonaghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15449375102109747127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357383818158631304.post-5585480897938314452016-01-25T11:29:44.638-08:002016-01-25T11:29:44.638-08:00Thanks for popping by to leave a comment. 🙂Thanks for popping by to leave a comment. 🙂Jan Baynhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06356572488839476046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357383818158631304.post-73809351478717256772016-01-25T10:22:34.875-08:002016-01-25T10:22:34.875-08:00That's not a bad thing, Sue. I tend to use ten...That's not a bad thing, Sue. I tend to use ten words where one would do and I know that getting rid of unnecessary words will be high on the agenda when I come to the pruning stage. Enjoy your cuppa! 🙂Jan Baynhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06356572488839476046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357383818158631304.post-30260872872117168202016-01-25T10:09:20.567-08:002016-01-25T10:09:20.567-08:00My novel ideas are more on the anorexic side than ...My novel ideas are more on the anorexic side than needing a word diet, Jan. I'm more used to writing articles where we have to keep it brief and only put in the neccessry bits. I have my characters drinking too much tea but that's only a copy of what I do, speaking of which, I'm off to put the kettle on:))Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357383818158631304.post-18297430453831917192016-01-25T08:27:04.067-08:002016-01-25T08:27:04.067-08:00I can see the value of that, Patsy. I think I shal...I can see the value of that, Patsy. I think I shall start a file of bits now. I haven't started cutting anything yet but I know I shall have to. Thank you for commenting.Jan Baynhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06356572488839476046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357383818158631304.post-83290381481032661922016-01-24T12:01:18.789-08:002016-01-24T12:01:18.789-08:00I save the bits I cut too. It's easier to take...I save the bits I cut too. It's easier to take them out if I know I could put them back if I change my mind or could possibly use them in someyhing else.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357383818158631304.post-52378835014757207172016-01-24T09:55:26.671-08:002016-01-24T09:55:26.671-08:00Thank you for your comments. 🙂Thank you for your comments. 🙂Jan Baynhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06356572488839476046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357383818158631304.post-400673418825939592016-01-24T09:54:57.382-08:002016-01-24T09:54:57.382-08:00I'm glad you're enjoying the series, Sue. ...I'm glad you're enjoying the series, Sue. I'm certainly enjoying reading what other writers have to say on the subject and learning so much, too. My novel definitely needs to go on a 'Word Diet', as well! Jan Baynhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06356572488839476046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357383818158631304.post-79493658230308765862016-01-24T09:36:09.213-08:002016-01-24T09:36:09.213-08:00What a lovely post, Sue. I thoroughly enjoyed read...What a lovely post, Sue. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I recognised so many of the things you experienced, and I'm sure other writers will say the same. I love the expression 'Word Diet' - oh, how I can relate to that! Congratulations on being accepted onto the NWS. I'm sure the feedback you receive will be insightful and supportive. Jan - thanks for this series. So interesting and helpful.<br />Susanna Bavinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05716163626810832427noreply@blogger.com