tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382427031631027145.post5064437446311840887..comments2023-07-10T05:40:25.044-04:00Comments on Donna L Martin's THE STORY CATCHER: Don't Be A Prisoner To FearThink Positive, Be Positivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03981805086599633473noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382427031631027145.post-63737848962883313152012-01-20T07:13:51.931-05:002012-01-20T07:13:51.931-05:00Awww, Diane, it touches my heart to know that my p...Awww, Diane, it touches my heart to know that my posts might help people like yourself stay motivated in some way. It's in my nature to nurture and I'm too old to stop now...lol<br /><br />I believe that most dreams are possible through perseverance, hard work, belief in oneself, and a helpful nudge every now and then as a reminder that we are not alone in our pursuits of recognition regarding our writing efforts.Think Positive, Be Positivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03981805086599633473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382427031631027145.post-2000820839064579862012-01-20T04:45:49.020-05:002012-01-20T04:45:49.020-05:00Well I guess I fall smack bang in the middle- fear...Well I guess I fall smack bang in the middle- fear of failure and fear of being sucessful. But probably not a much as when I first started my blog early last year. Have to admit with the challenges and blogs like yours, one feels they can overcome, feels not alone, is encouraged and nurtured, and therefore the fear not so strong. <br />Thankyou for such a caring post Donna.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382427031631027145.post-39507244108272062482012-01-19T21:23:02.891-05:002012-01-19T21:23:02.891-05:00Well, thank you! I just wish I knew who I was add...Well, thank you! I just wish I knew who I was addressing so I could maybe match a name to a face on your blog...lol...<br /><br />I just sit around and think of things that affect me as a new "serious" writer and think to myself that if I feel this way, then there are probably others out there who might feel the same way.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by...come back any time!Think Positive, Be Positivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03981805086599633473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382427031631027145.post-23315351334701771402012-01-19T20:15:17.262-05:002012-01-19T20:15:17.262-05:00Oddly enought Hilde's two posts on Pen and Ink...Oddly enought Hilde's two posts on Pen and Ink this week deak with fear and it's effects on us. Thank you for an excellent post.The Pen and Ink Blogspothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01709195512534318571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382427031631027145.post-85409155883266588492012-01-19T17:22:01.967-05:002012-01-19T17:22:01.967-05:00Thanks, Jennifer, for stopping by! I know, I love...Thanks, Jennifer, for stopping by! I know, I love that quote as well! I might have to print it out and tape it to my computer. I wonder if we fear what we fear because we want the title "author" so much? It's nice to be reminded to enjoy the journey as well. Come back any time!Think Positive, Be Positivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03981805086599633473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382427031631027145.post-4397226943550003602012-01-19T14:38:01.316-05:002012-01-19T14:38:01.316-05:00I have major issues with failing as a writer. Thi...I have major issues with failing as a writer. This post helped me a lot today. Thanks for the new favorite quote, "Don't let your fear of failing, triumph over the joy of participating."Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10581876204776919003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382427031631027145.post-63857456441888458202012-01-19T11:57:00.786-05:002012-01-19T11:57:00.786-05:00I love the acronym False Evidence Appearing Real.....I love the acronym False Evidence Appearing Real...how very true! Glad as always that you took the time out of your busy schedule to stop by...come back any time!Think Positive, Be Positivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03981805086599633473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382427031631027145.post-88922292520783376522012-01-19T11:55:37.196-05:002012-01-19T11:55:37.196-05:00Hi, moonduster and welcome back! That is exactly ...Hi, moonduster and welcome back! That is exactly how I am treating my writing these days...clear skies ahead and nothing to fear! Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!Think Positive, Be Positivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03981805086599633473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382427031631027145.post-52264995254855667872012-01-19T11:44:21.229-05:002012-01-19T11:44:21.229-05:00Great post. Fear can be paralyzing, no matter what...Great post. Fear can be paralyzing, no matter what the fear is about at its root. In "Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway", the author makes an acronym of the word fear -- False Evidence Appearing Real. It's helpful to think that. Your words, and those excellent quotes, are very helpful as well.<br /><br />Thank you!Beth Stilbornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10599767764125204077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382427031631027145.post-29315855360363201942012-01-19T11:41:47.335-05:002012-01-19T11:41:47.335-05:00Great post and so very true! I struggle with fear ...Great post and so very true! I struggle with fear from time to time to, but I have decided that I will never get anywhere if I let fear stand in my way.Becky Fyfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01595020500346331076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382427031631027145.post-81798666662407201112012-01-19T10:14:43.408-05:002012-01-19T10:14:43.408-05:00Brenda, I truly understand what you meant about th...Brenda, I truly understand what you meant about the inherit stress with attempting to have a writing career. But I also think in the world today, both agents and publishers have tremendous pressure on them to "perform" as well. I'm sure if they took a poll we would find that many of them have the same fears of failing or succeeding as writers do...especially since a lot of them write as well. While I am still up in the air about whether epublishing is the route for me, I am so happy that you were able to choose a publishing path that is right for you. Here's to your success!Think Positive, Be Positivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03981805086599633473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382427031631027145.post-79652910412126474052012-01-19T10:11:04.933-05:002012-01-19T10:11:04.933-05:00Thanks, Susanna, for stopping by! I hadn't re...Thanks, Susanna, for stopping by! I hadn't realized you had visited here when I sent you the email reply about today's post...sorry. I find it interesting that an established author such as yourself still feels a sense of potential failing...but that only makes you human. I, for one, think you area a fabulous writer and will always appreciate the wonderful contributions you make to the writing community for newbies like myself! ;0)Think Positive, Be Positivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03981805086599633473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382427031631027145.post-24956051610967849462012-01-19T09:04:40.020-05:002012-01-19T09:04:40.020-05:00So true. From the moment I joined the writer's...So true. From the moment I joined the writer's community, I felt pressure to do this and not do that. "Careful, or you'll look unprofessional to the publishers. Careful, or you may not get the agent you want. (What? I have to work at getting an agent? Aren't they supposed to be working for me?) Such a stressful environment. I decided to take the stress out and epublish it myself. Now, I feel that I have given God control over my future.Brenda Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11799071042104707584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382427031631027145.post-82057413252984280812012-01-19T08:59:31.805-05:002012-01-19T08:59:31.805-05:00Great post, and so true. I think I'm pretty s...Great post, and so true. I think I'm pretty squarely in the fear of failure camp and it would be nice to leave that behind! But I just have to say I totally love that Elvis squirrel and I'm thinking there's a story in it :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17655630528649780363noreply@blogger.com