Wednesday, June 4, 2014

June 2014 ISWG

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Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!

 With Torn Canvas releasing in fewer than two weeks, my insecurities should be obvious. What if people hate what I've done with this story or the direction I took this secondary character? I loved Jori in A Change of Plans. I knew I had to tell his story, show his growth as a man. What if I didn't do him justice?

Well, Neil Gaiman said it well here, and #6 fits my situation:


I've let Jori's tale go now, and I'm already working on the next book in the series--Swing Vote. I spend so much time editing that I forget how much fun writing news words can be. Even really bad new words. lol

How about you?
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43 comments:

  1. Alex J. CavanaughJune 4, 2014 at 5:18 AM

    If Jori's story called to you, then I bet readers were interested as well!

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    1. Donna K. WeaverJune 4, 2014 at 6:36 AM

      One can hope. I know from some of the reviews that some people more than liked Jori a little bit. :D

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  2. Natalie AguirreJune 4, 2014 at 5:37 AM

    I'm sure the release will go fine. Don't forget to see me the info for follower's news. Loved #4 on Neil's list.

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    1. Donna K. WeaverJune 4, 2014 at 6:37 AM

      Yes! That element of "who like the kind of thing that it is" is so important.

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  3. DEZMONDJune 4, 2014 at 6:15 AM

    those are some delightful rules!

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  4. Michelle D. ArgyleJune 4, 2014 at 6:30 AM

    Ah, those are some of my favorite "rules". I remember reading them a few years ago and thinking, yeah, that's completely right! I can't wait to read Torn Canvas!

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    1. Donna K. WeaverJune 4, 2014 at 6:37 AM

      You did a great job with the cover, Michelle. I hope you like the inside.

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  5. S.A. LarsenッJune 4, 2014 at 6:39 AM

    I just about cried reading this. Thank you so much, Donna! I'm going to use it as my desktop pic.

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  6. cleemckenzieJune 4, 2014 at 7:12 AM

    You're the second writer I've visited today with a release about to happen. You each could have written the other's post because the sentiments you express are identical, just in different words. All will be well with your release. Thanks for the Gaiman advice. I always need to be reminded of those rules.

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    1. Donna K. WeaverJune 4, 2014 at 9:42 AM

      Yeah, I have a feeling it comes with the job. lol Insecurity indeed.

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  7. Luanne G. SmithJune 4, 2014 at 7:13 AM

    Yeah, a very wise man. Numbers six and eight are ones I need to have tattooed on my forehead. :)

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    1. Donna K. WeaverJune 4, 2014 at 9:43 AM

      But then you'd have to remember to look at yourself in the mirror during those down times. :D

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  8. SlamdunkJune 4, 2014 at 8:53 AM

    Thanks for sharing Donna. Number 5 on feedback is thought-provoking and it makes sense. I'll see if I can use that going forward.

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  9. ilimaJune 4, 2014 at 9:12 AM

    It's going to be great, Donna! I just explained #5 to my daughter yesterday (who has become quite the book critic). So true.

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  10. MelissaJune 4, 2014 at 10:10 AM

    If you love him that much, readers will, too. ;)

    IWSG #215 until Alex culls the list again.

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  11. Pat HattJune 4, 2014 at 10:19 AM

    If you enjoy writing it readers will too, usually seems to be the way. As long as you fix the crappy new words lol

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    1. Donna K. WeaverJune 4, 2014 at 8:12 PM

      ha ha. Definitely have to fix the crappy new words. That's what editing's all about and when I do my real writing.

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  12. farawayeyesJune 4, 2014 at 12:16 PM

    Ah, the letting go us the hardest part. I'm sure you have done Jori's story justice. Now let the returns flow.

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    1. Donna K. WeaverJune 4, 2014 at 8:12 PM

      Let's hope so. I love that guy and he makes me laugh.

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  13. Fundy BlueJune 4, 2014 at 2:54 PM

    I think letting go is the hardest part! How exciting to have your release so soon, and I hope it is a wonderful experience. Thank you for sharing Neil Gaiman's "The Ocean at the End of the World," my first book of his. Loved it! His rules really resonate with me!

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    1. Donna K. WeaverJune 4, 2014 at 8:13 PM

      And he expresses himself so very well. He gave my favorite commencement address. Takes about 20 minutes to listen to but worth every second.

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  14. JeffOJune 4, 2014 at 4:09 PM

    Great advice from Mr. Gaiman. I also liked #8 quite a bit. Hang in there, Donna!

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    1. Donna K. WeaverJune 4, 2014 at 8:14 PM

      Yes. I like that idea of when you get far enough in your writing you can do more of it, the kind you like. Of course, I hope I'm doing the kind I like anyway.

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  15. AJ LauerJune 4, 2014 at 9:22 PM

    Good luck chasing that horizon! There is always something else to do, more words to write. That's part of what makes it fun, though!
    Happy IWSG day,

    AJ @ Naturally Sweet
    @ayjaylauer

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    1. Donna K. WeaverJune 5, 2014 at 6:02 AM

      Isn't that a great visual image--chasing the horizon. I'm having SO much fun writing new words and I'm enjoying how--even only 6,000 words into the new book--the characters are taking me different paths than I'd imagined.

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  16. Leigh CovingtonJune 4, 2014 at 9:51 PM

    I think I will bookmark this cause I love that list of writing rules! So glad you shared and keep it up! You are the best!

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    1. Donna K. WeaverJune 5, 2014 at 6:03 AM

      Same here. They rang with me as soon as I read them.

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  17. AnonymousJune 4, 2014 at 11:38 PM

    Well, I've just finished my review copy and I LOVE what you've done with it. :) Have to compose my review for the 20th. :)

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  18. KimberlyJune 5, 2014 at 8:35 PM

    This is great - thanks for sharing this. :)

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  19. dolorahJune 6, 2014 at 12:04 AM

    I have many new projects to work on. I should just pick one and start writing.

    Thanks for sharing the tips.

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    1. Donna K. WeaverJune 7, 2014 at 7:38 AM

      I'm much better when I'm focused on one project at a time.

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  20. AnonymousJune 6, 2014 at 4:40 AM

    Happy writing. I love revising and sending off old projects and starting new ones. I enjoyed reading this list.

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    1. Donna K. WeaverJune 7, 2014 at 7:42 AM

      I like the list because I need to remember different ones at different times. lol

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  21. Jeff HargettJune 6, 2014 at 11:14 PM

    Love those rules. Enjoy those new words.

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  22. emaginetteJune 7, 2014 at 8:33 PM

    Love the list. It's very helpful and you're wise to listen to #6. :-)

    Anna from Shout with Emaginette

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  23. Donna K. WeaverJune 7, 2014 at 9:46 PM

    It's healthy for me to focus on something else. :D

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