tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post7447159255158567711..comments2024-03-27T03:14:07.652-04:00Comments on Seekerville: The Journey Continues: Seven Secrets to Success for Writers!Missy Tippenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-81084821998059432382022-01-20T16:30:05.280-05:002022-01-20T16:30:05.280-05:00Exactly! I do the same, Erica! And forget walking ...Exactly! I do the same, Erica! And forget walking when I'm on a tight deadline. Usually I take a daily walk, but when time is tight, that's the first thing to go!Debby Giustihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09463321611980242375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-25613620615683405242022-01-20T11:35:44.036-05:002022-01-20T11:35:44.036-05:00Dead on! The one I forget the most is the Guard yo...Dead on! The one I forget the most is the Guard your Health...I can sit at the computer and time just melts and I look up and realize I haven't moved for three hours!Erica Vetschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10512579637041637161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-78461401408344223572022-01-20T10:41:15.349-05:002022-01-20T10:41:15.349-05:00Blessings to you, Lucy! You know how much we love ...Blessings to you, Lucy! You know how much we love readers!!! Thanks for your support!Debby Giustihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09463321611980242375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-43882320922751567422022-01-19T19:35:44.654-05:002022-01-19T19:35:44.654-05:00Debby most of your tips can be applied to readers ...Debby most of your tips can be applied to readers also. I enjoy your advice so much. Blessings Lucy Reynolds https://www.blogger.com/profile/14634010131101221224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-90176547267709559612022-01-19T17:20:38.009-05:002022-01-19T17:20:38.009-05:00Julia Cameron, in her "The Artist's Way,&...Julia Cameron, in her "The Artist's Way," talks about writing positive affirmations to counter the negative voice. So if you hear, "You're not a writer," get a notepad and handwrite "I am a writer," or "I am a good writer," or "I am a successful writer," or whatever ten times. Actually it works! :)Debby Giustihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09463321611980242375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-33469725514425141342022-01-19T16:13:49.039-05:002022-01-19T16:13:49.039-05:00Great tips, Debby. I really struggle with that inn...Great tips, Debby. I really struggle with that inner voice. I need to work at not listening to that.Sandy Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11920692341258066387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-58085427449366301342022-01-19T16:11:46.168-05:002022-01-19T16:11:46.168-05:00Our temperature is in the teens, but the wind chil...Our temperature is in the teens, but the wind chill has been below zero all day. Thankful for a warm house!Sandy Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11920692341258066387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-19919788734107975402022-01-19T15:48:23.786-05:002022-01-19T15:48:23.786-05:00Hi Edwina! Oh that nasty negative voice! Boo! Hiss...Hi Edwina! Oh that nasty negative voice! Boo! Hiss! He/she can be so controlling. <br /><br />Keeping my calendar next to my computer helps me, as well, Edwina! <br /><br />Stay warm in GA! I love the sunshine but hate the cold nights!Debby Giustihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09463321611980242375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-3233637455299049972022-01-19T15:46:14.665-05:002022-01-19T15:46:14.665-05:00Thank you, dear Sarah! I hope you enjoy the story....Thank you, dear Sarah! I hope you enjoy the story. The heroine was fun to write!Debby Giustihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09463321611980242375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-52693979429988833862022-01-19T15:45:33.202-05:002022-01-19T15:45:33.202-05:00Mindy, #3 gets me too! I always want to take part ...Mindy, #3 gets me too! I always want to take part in the fun things--like "doing" lunch or having coffee with a friend.<br /><br />I didn't say I enjoyed writing the synopsis, but I have learned that's it a tool for me to ensure all the parts of my story are in place. <br /><br />We're all a WIP! :)Debby Giustihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09463321611980242375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-79829915057590077842022-01-19T15:43:08.173-05:002022-01-19T15:43:08.173-05:00Where have I been? I didn't know Redeeming Lov...Where have I been? I didn't know Redeeming Love is now a movie! Loved that book! Oh my! So, so good!<br /><br />Good advice, KB, about not comparing ourselves to others. I can get into a slump seeing how far short I fall in comparison to another's success. It's not that I regrudge them, it's that I berate myself for being so slow, so lazy, so unmotivated...kind of a fill-in-the-blank process. <br /><br />We all have our own journey right! And if we put God in charge of our writing, then hopefully, we're on the right path! :)<br /><br />Congrats on your success! On FB, I always see that you have something new releasing! Go you, KB!!!Debby Giustihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09463321611980242375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-74808555517962664652022-01-19T15:37:19.884-05:002022-01-19T15:37:19.884-05:00Carroll, you're on your 5th cookbook! Congrats...Carroll, you're on your 5th cookbook! Congrats! I'm so excited for you. You're amazing and so, so talented!Debby Giustihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09463321611980242375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-29038816973621102802022-01-19T15:29:10.061-05:002022-01-19T15:29:10.061-05:00Hi Debbie, it's great to "see" you h...Hi Debbie, it's great to "see" you here! Even though I write non-fiction, I struggle with 3, 5, 7. I do have a schedule that I write on my calendar and this helps control extracurricular activities, most of the time! I do tend to compare myself with others, but God is helping me on that one! Thanks for a great list!Edwinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06764445303008090045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-15154168516506426802022-01-19T14:36:23.195-05:002022-01-19T14:36:23.195-05:00Hello Debby Love The cover of your New Release Can...Hello Debby Love The cover of your New Release Can't wait to read this one! Blessings to You and Yours!Sarah Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02216153593578528271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-8425817963532175562022-01-19T14:12:08.646-05:002022-01-19T14:12:08.646-05:00Great post, Debby. I often struggle with #3. But w...Great post, Debby. I often struggle with #3. But what's this about the synopsis being a friend. With friends like that, who needs enemies? ;) Obviously, I'm a work in progress.Mindy Obenhaushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15049730175697756032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-61109763547503379692022-01-19T13:19:11.627-05:002022-01-19T13:19:11.627-05:00Great suggestions, Debby, and you know me: I reson...Great suggestions, Debby, and you know me: I resonate with anything in a numbered format. I would be right at home in a 12-step group, or anything where you check boxes. This is helpful to me now as I try to get back into active fiction writing. (I have a release in July, but anyone who's ever signed a contract knows that Releasing is not Writing.) <br />Here's a small tip we could add to the "negative voice" line: Don't compare yourself with others. Do Not. Zero, de nada, nothing. Don't compare your sales, income or talent with another writer, especially another Christian writer. You are where and what God wants you to be. This one reared its annoying little head late last week, and I had to take it to the Cross once again. Christian fiction is dicey anyway, with publishing houses closing or combining and agents de-agenting, so it helps to remember that that rising tide really does lift all boats.<br />Anyone seen "Redeeming Love"? Anyone going to see it? I'm going with friends Sunday night.<br />Back later<br />Your Kaybee<br />Checking the boxes in New Hampshirekaybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14473317230010542909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-72265667304958243722022-01-19T13:00:58.860-05:002022-01-19T13:00:58.860-05:00No worries, Debby! I had a hard time time myself g...No worries, Debby! I had a hard time time myself getting life back on track after the holidays, and I didn't even have a deadline as a reason. Whenever it arrives, I'll be grateful!Terri Lynn Schumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00255690504642138018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-4725130113081734552022-01-19T12:53:16.014-05:002022-01-19T12:53:16.014-05:00Hey Debby! Even though I'm not writing fiction...Hey Debby! Even though I'm not writing fiction right now, I can certainly identify with your list. It is so easy to become your own worst enemy. I'm going to print it and put it in a frame next to the writer's prayer you gave me a long time ago. Thanks again!Carroll Pellegrinellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12289750947689922467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-14279108583231842902022-01-19T12:01:22.912-05:002022-01-19T12:01:22.912-05:00Terri! You've provided lots of wisdom today. L...Terri! You've provided lots of wisdom today. Love your quote that is so true. Determination and persistence make the difference. The only way we can sell a story is if we first write that story...or write another story and another story until the RIGHT story sells!<br /><br />Forgive me for not getting your DEC win in the mail. I had a book due on Monday and I was pushing to get it written. I promise your "prize" will get in the mail this week! Cross my heart! :)Debby Giustihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09463321611980242375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-7795087201685488652022-01-19T11:57:55.403-05:002022-01-19T11:57:55.403-05:00I doubt I would have endured if I had been writing...I doubt I would have endured if I had been writing for me. Plus, I probably would have stopped a few years ago if it was for "My Glory!" :) But I truly believe God wants books written that proclaim His message of hope and foregivness. Before I start a new story, I always ask him if he wants me to continue writing. He keeps saying yes. <br /><br />Spend a little time reflecting on the "why," Glynis. You might be surprise to learn the answer! :)Debby Giustihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09463321611980242375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-52864349179663455122022-01-19T10:02:05.131-05:002022-01-19T10:02:05.131-05:00Good morning, Debby!
I love your list! I've ...Good morning, Debby! <br /><br />I love your list! I've gotten pretty good at #1-4, but I need to work on #5-7. <br /><br />I haven't achieved success (publication) yet, so I have no secrets to share. I am making PROGRESS, but there's really no secret to that.You simply apply your behind to the chair and your pen to the paper (or fingers to the keyboard.) One of my favorite quotes is, "A professional writer is an amateur who didn't quit." It makes me feel like as long as I keep trying, success will someday be mine.<br /><br />Thanks for your wisdom and encouragement, Debby!<br /><br /><br />Terri Lynn Schumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00255690504642138018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-759595250937613392022-01-19T09:22:37.652-05:002022-01-19T09:22:37.652-05:00I think I've always gotten stuck on #2, "...I think I've always gotten stuck on #2, "Why do I write". I'm not sure I've ever adequately answered that with a good conversation between me and God, which leads to unproductive writing sessions, ideas that don't work, and a failure to see a project through. Maybe if I had a better answer to that question, I could move forward in a better way. This is a fantastic summary. Thank you so much!Glynishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01764754822702091594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-59219164229989097102022-01-19T06:39:48.407-05:002022-01-19T06:39:48.407-05:00Good morning, Seekerville! I hope you're stayi...Good morning, Seekerville! I hope you're staying warm on this cold winter day! I'm pouring a cup of coffee and eager to chat with everyone! Debby Giustihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09463321611980242375noreply@blogger.com