tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post2396135667501019566..comments2024-01-29T07:10:21.215-05:00Comments on Adventures in Writing: One Woman's Journey: Insecure Writers want to know: Have You Ever Surprised Yourself with Your Writing?Victoria Marie Leeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-86486227103861702142018-10-21T23:32:38.298-04:002018-10-21T23:32:38.298-04:00I really like your site and content so much,thank...I really like your site and content so much,thanks for sharing the information keep updating, looking forward for more posts.<br /><br /><a href="http://eles59.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">หนังออนไลน์</a>vaiyborahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05095754542895387700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-6562147449797942852017-09-25T05:02:26.722-04:002017-09-25T05:02:26.722-04:00This is a really good idea that you have going on....This is a really good idea that you have going on. manufacturing<br /><a href="https://animationfreemovie2d3d.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">โคนัน</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-64562465028498154942017-09-19T10:41:04.487-04:002017-09-19T10:41:04.487-04:00Thank you so much for your kind words, Arlee! I tr...Thank you so much for your kind words, Arlee! I truly appreciate them. I'm trying my best, but still, sometimes it seems I should do more. The important thing, I realize, is not to compare myself with others. This is true no matter what you are doing. However, it's extremely impossible for me to do.<br /><br />All the best to you, sir. Thanks again for your vote of confidence here at Adventures in writing. I certainly need it!<br />Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-83368064304955098582017-09-18T11:56:59.922-04:002017-09-18T11:56:59.922-04:00I would also surprise myself if an editor accepted...I would also surprise myself if an editor accepted one of my stories, but I first have to surprise myself by actually submitting a story somewhere.<br /><br />I admire your persistence and diligence. You are doing what more of us should be doing and I think it sounds like you are doing a good job of it.<br /><br />Arlee Bird<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-1179643057963864372017-09-14T10:44:12.062-04:002017-09-14T10:44:12.062-04:00Hello and welcome to Adventures in Writing, Brando...Hello and welcome to Adventures in Writing, Brandon! Reading short stories is a great way to study the form. Notice the economy of description and backstory. Notice any pithy internal thought and dialogue. There is so much you can understand by dissecting the form. All the luck with it, Brandon. And thanks for following Adventures in Writing. It's greatly appreciated.Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-60517292327656046312017-09-13T15:25:59.473-04:002017-09-13T15:25:59.473-04:00I want to write more short stories. I am panning o...I want to write more short stories. I am panning on buying a few anthologies so I can start studying them more. Brandon Axhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027731412064014586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-29660499321729082522017-09-13T13:11:16.236-04:002017-09-13T13:11:16.236-04:00Hello and welcome to Adventures in Writing, Sara B...Hello and welcome to Adventures in Writing, Sara Beth! First, thank you for your offer to read my memoir. Once I get it in a better condition or at least a few consecutive chapters, I'll let you know. I'm in the redrafting process since my Story Genius course.<br /><br />Yes, I do read YA. The protagonists are usually 14 year-olds in my adventure stories. Cricket Magazine caters to the younger teens. As for the violence in YA in general, yes, I see it. But that's not what I'm interested in. I write contemporary and not dystopian stories. I guess we writers can never know why editors prefer one story over another. Our fellow writers had lots of ideas why in the comments above. <br /><br />Thanks so much for visiting Adventures in Writing, Sara Beth. I truly appreciate your words of encouragement. And YES, I will include you in the reading of my college memoir once I get to a point of critique. I truly appreciate your offer. All best to you!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-68106928755954904412017-09-13T00:38:59.776-04:002017-09-13T00:38:59.776-04:00I wouldn't mind looking over your memoir. I ac...I wouldn't mind looking over your memoir. I actually just did a critique of a friend's memoir a few months back. And I told her that same exact thing. The memoir needs to be presented in a story. Maybe I can help :)<br /><br />As for YA have you read YA books lately? They can be very violent. Think Hunger games. Extremely violent and yet 6th and 5th graders read these stories. And that was what, 10 years ago. There are hundreds of dystopian stories out there. I'm a fan so I've read a few. Some are violent some are not, some are more focused on diseases (still scary) <br />Even Harry Potter, marketed to younger kids in the early books, grows violent over time. I have heard authors who write in YA complain that publishers/edidtors are requesting more sex appeal. I'm not sure why your story was rejected, but that's probably not the reason, unless you submitted it to a company that specifically ought out clean non-violent etc books. But a snake bite is minor compared to what YA book content is now a days. <br /><br /><br />Otherwise, keep on writing! You're doing fine :)<br />Sara BethRosie Somershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03003642361134371818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-84699334079755782382017-09-12T10:34:44.810-04:002017-09-12T10:34:44.810-04:00Good for you, Elizabeth, that your men help keep y...Good for you, Elizabeth, that your men help keep your male mc's manly-sounding. My kids like to sigh and tell me, "That's not how you paddle a canoe, Mom. Don't you remember?"<br /><br />The answer is, of course, no. I don't remember. Particularly what I don't remember is how to explain what I'm doing to the reader in the action of the story. <br /><br />I truly appreciate your comment here at Adventures in Writing, Elizabeth. All the best to you!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-79613769954149066842017-09-11T19:14:15.849-04:002017-09-11T19:14:15.849-04:00How sweet that your kids help out. Mine will chip ...How sweet that your kids help out. Mine will chip in too- being in a house of guys, they are quick to tell me when my male mc's are sounding too much like chicks!Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-38726876380755067322017-09-11T19:04:42.380-04:002017-09-11T19:04:42.380-04:00For sure, Lee, writers need other trusted writers ...For sure, Lee, writers need other trusted writers to critique their stories.<br /><br />Good for you! My computer just blinks at me, reminding me that there is nothing of value on the page. Although, you are right. My computer IS patient. Of course, I don't think he cares whether my writing is good or bad. But he does let me shout at him and bang the keys once in a while. <br /><br />Thanks for your comment here on Adventures in Writing. Enjoy your week!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-75860072050195760002017-09-11T18:50:13.973-04:002017-09-11T18:50:13.973-04:00Ah, Nas! I truly appreciate your kind words. You k...Ah, Nas! I truly appreciate your kind words. You keep me posting on Adventures in Writing. All the best to you, my dear.Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-75866992540557471002017-09-11T18:47:32.828-04:002017-09-11T18:47:32.828-04:00You are so right, Lynda. But it's still frustr...You are so right, Lynda. But it's still frustrating. I want to know if it's just that the story didn't connect or they bought a story like it recently or the story is not good enough. Grr...<br /><br />It's always a pleasure seeing you here at Adventures in Writing. Enjoy your week!<br />Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-91564970427395489442017-09-08T11:44:45.719-04:002017-09-08T11:44:45.719-04:00We all need good, honest friends like you have to ...We all need good, honest friends like you have to give us the feedback we need on our writing.<br /><br />And as far as talking to the computer, he's my best conversation partner. He listens. He's patient. He has pretty pictures to entertain me when I'm stuck in a story. cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-26281872203997592882017-09-08T03:47:16.907-04:002017-09-08T03:47:16.907-04:00It looks like you enjoy what you are writing. Grea...It looks like you enjoy what you are writing. Great post, Victoria!Nas https://www.blogger.com/profile/08341843048288374472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-32835782035982150762017-09-07T19:39:13.618-04:002017-09-07T19:39:13.618-04:00There's no way we can guess why a place wants ...There's no way we can guess why a place wants one story but not another. It may be that the story didn't connect with the editors, or they already had another story that was similar. It could just be the phase of the moon, for all we know.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-58753101602161102302017-09-07T12:14:38.378-04:002017-09-07T12:14:38.378-04:00Now that could be true, Hilary. I tried to compare...Now that could be true, Hilary. I tried to compare my protagonist to Susan's difficulties in life. Maybe that's what's wrong. <br /><br />You have great ideas for memoir. I do have a rough draft. The beginning. The middle. And the end. I'm working on the "because this happens, the next thing happens." Which of course is the most difficult part. <br /><br />It's always a pleasure seeing you here at Adventures in Writing, Hilary. Enjoy your day!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-35577605494804565602017-09-07T12:04:49.867-04:002017-09-07T12:04:49.867-04:00Liesbet, I can't thank you enough for your enc...Liesbet, I can't thank you enough for your encouraging words here at Adventures in Writing. Writers need to hear that success moves one story at a time, and yes, sometimes you feel like you are only crawling forward. Truly, I needed to hear this. Thanks again for your comment on Adventures in Writing. All best to you!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-26637491683476490552017-09-07T11:50:27.389-04:002017-09-07T11:50:27.389-04:00Thanks, Juneta. Yes, sometimes story creation is a...Thanks, Juneta. Yes, sometimes story creation is a family affair at the Lees household. Thanks so much for your comment here at Adventures in Writing. All the best to you, my dear!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-58253173413159307052017-09-07T11:47:33.441-04:002017-09-07T11:47:33.441-04:00I'm with you there, Chrys. Some re-enactments ...I'm with you there, Chrys. Some re-enactments need to wait until the home is empty for sure. Oh and I think all writers talk to themselves. At least we should. How can we know what we are thinking if we don't?<br /><br />It’s always a pleasure seeing you here at Adventures in Writing. All Best to you!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-64761353192776105872017-09-07T11:39:53.804-04:002017-09-07T11:39:53.804-04:00OK, so the kids wanted to bring their friends in t...OK, so the kids wanted to bring their friends in to see that one with the snake. I wouldn't allow it, though, and told them to stop laughing. I had to make sure I had the actions and angles correct, right?<br /><br />Thank you for your kind words, Alex. They are always appreciated here at Adventures in Writing. I still didn't think that mentioning Boyle's name would warrant a rejection. Who knows? All best to you, sir!<br />Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-81597533858781411222017-09-07T11:32:55.889-04:002017-09-07T11:32:55.889-04:00I thought I could take Boyle out of the story too,...I thought I could take Boyle out of the story too, if they didn't want a real person referenced. Why can’t they just tell me, if that’s all it is? I’ve worked with them before.<br /><br />This is sound advice, Jennifer. Writers can't read minds. We need to take chances with our stories; i.e. drop names, allow non-serious animal attacks, and just keep submitting. But I can't help thinking I may need to remove the name and the snake bite before submitting elsewhere. I also need to stop placing all my hopes and dreams in finding someone who loves everything I write. <br /><br />Thanks for setting me straight with this advice, Jennifer. It’s always a pleasure seeing you here at Adventures in Writing. All Best to you!<br />Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-44380664198893338292017-09-07T11:12:25.073-04:002017-09-07T11:12:25.073-04:00Thank you so much for this advice, Raimey! I didn&...Thank you so much for this advice, Raimey! I didn't realize you could just send 500 words to see if "you meld." I was always afraid of being stuck.<br /><br />It's always a pleasure seeing you here at Adventures in Writing. All best to you!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-62754913711500134292017-09-07T10:56:42.550-04:002017-09-07T10:56:42.550-04:00It's extremely tough to understand why editors...It's extremely tough to understand why editors take some stories and not others. Thanks so much for your kind words of encouragement. They are appreciated more than you realize. <br /><br />I thoroughly enjoyed reading 2 Princesses. Nuts, ABBA! I only know the Mamma Mia songs of ABBA. They're a great group. <br /><br />Thanks so much, Tara, for stopping by Adventures in Writing and leaving a note. I really appreciate it.<br /><br /><br /> Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5220588443545007238.post-85683859549964966052017-09-07T09:31:47.158-04:002017-09-07T09:31:47.158-04:00Hi Victoria - well done on getting a story through...Hi Victoria - well done on getting a story through. Perhaps mentioning Susan Boyle brings ideas that the reader can't relate to ... and perhaps they think they know her and thus that character for them is too much. I know it's right for you ... <br /><br />Memoir - I would write by the chapter or just put some of it together ... but why write to publish - yet ... perhaps sometime later. Get it down and then adjust ... have you thought about writing it backwards ...?<br /><br />Good luck whichever way you go - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.com