tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post7395599988238959631..comments2024-03-06T05:24:11.328-05:00Comments on Kelly Hashway: Timing is EverythingKelly Hashwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-78228760511791510852012-05-15T17:51:00.327-04:002012-05-15T17:51:00.327-04:00I'm the same way.I'm the same way.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-32039829265194521672012-05-15T17:32:25.043-04:002012-05-15T17:32:25.043-04:00I learned never to struggle with any of my stories...I learned never to struggle with any of my stories. The results are terrible. Now, when I feel that muse, I go for it until the tank is empty.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08311305166391446029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-3344870340392861302012-05-03T12:09:53.904-04:002012-05-03T12:09:53.904-04:00No, there's not a better feeling than that. I ...No, there's not a better feeling than that. I really don't believe in writers block. I think you just have to listen to what story wants to be written at the time. If you try to force something, it's like pulling teeth.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-7828533365299682822012-05-03T12:07:42.486-04:002012-05-03T12:07:42.486-04:00Oh Kelly, I have had both of things happen to me o...Oh Kelly, I have had both of things happen to me over and over but never really thought of it as timing but you are so right. I get so frustrated when I'm trying to write on a certain manuscript and nothing comes. I always thought of it as writers block. Thanks for helping me look at it differently. It's just not the right time! I sure like the feeling better when a story hits me smack in the head and forces me to write, write, write! No better feeling than that!Allyn Stotzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00125021589041199877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-44809432928571213632012-05-03T11:38:43.104-04:002012-05-03T11:38:43.104-04:00Totally agree, Brenda!Totally agree, Brenda!Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-10241431659183519602012-05-03T11:28:11.015-04:002012-05-03T11:28:11.015-04:00Always trust your heart, even if your head thinks ...Always trust your heart, even if your head thinks it knows more, trust your heart.brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480258485472568272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-45737420265282826322012-05-03T11:11:49.982-04:002012-05-03T11:11:49.982-04:00Hmm, well that can happen too (fear getting in the...Hmm, well that can happen too (fear getting in the way). For me, it's definitely just not the right time. I have to write the other idea first--the one that really wants to be written now.<br /><br />Hello Kitty Bingo is so much fun. There are even two different levels of play. :)Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-75846767606783729762012-05-03T11:07:41.249-04:002012-05-03T11:07:41.249-04:00Yeah, I've had this happen to me several times...Yeah, I've had this happen to me several times, but I wonder if it's really not the right time, or if this 'not-the-right-time' is due to my fear of that massive project. <br /><br />(Kelly, my youngest sister is nuts about Hello Kitty, even though she's all grown up. I've got to tell her about Hello Kitty Bingo!)Yanting Guehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04788603550626277974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-44624761684694306692012-05-03T06:24:06.802-04:002012-05-03T06:24:06.802-04:00Happy to help, Dennis. I hope it works for you. :)...Happy to help, Dennis. I hope it works for you. :)Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-73935345455353624022012-05-02T23:39:33.841-04:002012-05-02T23:39:33.841-04:00Kelly - Thank you. I've been struggling with ...Kelly - Thank you. I've been struggling with different ways to get a novel going, but it never occurred to me to start from the query (very broad summary) to Cover-synopsis down to the whole thing. Thanks! Starting one in the morning. -Papa MoonAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970880811313430335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-73284639432492897512012-05-02T21:46:36.777-04:002012-05-02T21:46:36.777-04:00Exactly! The idea can be solid but it's just n...Exactly! The idea can be solid but it's just not ready yet. Go back to it later and write what is demanding to be written now instead.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-48987797903667501012012-05-02T21:45:51.700-04:002012-05-02T21:45:51.700-04:00Oh, yay! I hope the words keep flowing for you.Oh, yay! I hope the words keep flowing for you.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-90360494217985624102012-05-02T20:40:19.845-04:002012-05-02T20:40:19.845-04:00I agree! Sometimes when I write the ideas come fas...I agree! Sometimes when I write the ideas come fast and easily. When this happens I am thrilled if I am near a computer and can get my ideas down. When this occurs I know the idea is right. If I am struggling- then I think the story may still be good- but it isn't ready to be written yet. Glad you had such an inspiration!<br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-63372058542540710912012-05-02T17:26:23.640-04:002012-05-02T17:26:23.640-04:00OMG YES! You so have it right :) I had a contempor...OMG YES! You so have it right :) I had a contemporary romance in my head but it never quite worked--I needed to work on my latest, which has been flowing! Lol.Elizabeth Pratshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13007847710513283552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-33457725900345722342012-05-02T15:35:29.707-04:002012-05-02T15:35:29.707-04:00I agree! I do love it when I hear that voice and ...I agree! I do love it when I hear that voice and I must write it down.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10316752181144217131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-21684974618500355362012-05-02T14:11:44.753-04:002012-05-02T14:11:44.753-04:00I agree. Now if I could just finish these client e...I agree. Now if I could just finish these client edits and get to writing it. LOLKelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-28995586937426882862012-05-02T14:09:36.837-04:002012-05-02T14:09:36.837-04:00I love it when that happens, when a little voice s...I love it when that happens, when a little voice speaks to you that you have to tell his story, or you see something that triggers an idea. The other one can wait, you have to do the one nagging at you. :)Beverly Stowe McClurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176195451841801819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-83863064341427819042012-05-02T13:19:51.604-04:002012-05-02T13:19:51.604-04:00Keep querying. Finding an agent is tough, but it&#...Keep querying. Finding an agent is tough, but it's so worth it in the end. I love mine and owe her so much.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-11220933549587195382012-05-02T13:18:50.275-04:002012-05-02T13:18:50.275-04:00Oh, I love that!Oh, I love that!Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-46710734656725062582012-05-02T13:16:11.501-04:002012-05-02T13:16:11.501-04:00Hi Kelly,
Definitely. I remember writing screenp...Hi Kelly,<br /><br />Definitely. I remember writing screenplays over 10 years ago, and had the first versions sold, it would have ended in disaster. I have had this happen with short fiction too, where it sits on the backburner until the right information comes to me.<br /><br />I wish you the best with your new novel.<br /><br />Sigh, I wish I had an agent to pitch too, other than all the ones that reject me.Moon Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08701915383184412301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-51484732101694456362012-05-02T12:46:33.276-04:002012-05-02T12:46:33.276-04:00Way to go, Kelly! Am happy inspirational hit you w...Way to go, Kelly! Am happy inspirational hit you when it did--wishing you much literary success.AFordhttp://af12.webs.com/apps/blog/show/14491345-discovery-noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-39541305954389269342012-05-02T11:18:14.521-04:002012-05-02T11:18:14.521-04:00Sometimes an idea will literally wake me up in the...Sometimes an idea will literally wake me up in the middle of the night. That's when I know it's really good.Cindy Brownhttp://www.everydayunderwear.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-33535954370088904962012-05-02T11:08:59.554-04:002012-05-02T11:08:59.554-04:00Very much the same, Nikky. :)Very much the same, Nikky. :)Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-70175800049553803172012-05-02T11:08:41.123-04:002012-05-02T11:08:41.123-04:00Same here.Same here.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-53632250928740118102012-05-02T11:08:30.374-04:002012-05-02T11:08:30.374-04:00Eek, marketing. Think outside the box. Set up sign...Eek, marketing. Think outside the box. Set up signings in odd places where you don't have to compete with other books. Good luck!Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.com