tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post6575066176292866042..comments2024-03-08T20:57:25.380-08:00Comments on Julie Musil, Author: Run Toward Weakness #IWSGUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-9372422034930520242013-12-10T08:03:20.107-08:002013-12-10T08:03:20.107-08:00Yes, yes, YES. Sooooo spot on, Julie. I absolutely...Yes, yes, YES. Sooooo spot on, Julie. I absolutely LOVE this thought and this post. And now I HAVE to go pick up this book by Donald. I've read his Breakout Novel one of course, but this one sounds like it might offer some more. Cool! Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747144518868320969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-45142342787672097372013-12-09T14:12:51.330-08:002013-12-09T14:12:51.330-08:00You would have to mention spelling! Arrrg. I bless...You would have to mention spelling! Arrrg. I bless spell checker even with all of its odd suggestions. Where's the phonetic language I need anyway? cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-21584603705771083032013-12-07T22:40:23.701-08:002013-12-07T22:40:23.701-08:00I find the best way to excel in anything, it is fi...I find the best way to excel in anything, it is find your weakness and make it your strength. Most other issues will naturally go away. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10304701332216772385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-26671160488668170362013-12-05T19:55:36.579-08:002013-12-05T19:55:36.579-08:00My weakness shifts with each new story. I enjoy th...My weakness shifts with each new story. I enjoy the process of identifying them and hopefully morphing them into strengths. Leslie S. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122865337924270039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-26480714168695623542013-12-05T18:27:03.138-08:002013-12-05T18:27:03.138-08:00That's such great advice - run toward your wea...That's such great advice - run toward your weakness. I need to do that a bit more in one particular area (actually maybe two) of my "dayjob". And I definitely need to do that in regards to my writing, or at least in regards to getting it published!Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-38251877541924385842013-12-04T17:21:01.991-08:002013-12-04T17:21:01.991-08:00I can make lists!!! Making sure scenes have suffic...I can make lists!!! Making sure scenes have sufficient conflict and tension is my current focus! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-63872793097261512262013-12-04T15:05:32.157-08:002013-12-04T15:05:32.157-08:00I think writing weaknesses is really a basic fear ...I think writing weaknesses is really a basic fear which crops up in many aspects of our lives, oh to be constantly tough and not bother at all! :0)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07957545161716269528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-60116264606070694852013-12-04T14:53:19.222-08:002013-12-04T14:53:19.222-08:00Martina, what a great example of working hard to t...Martina, what a great example of working hard to turn a weakness into a strength. I think as long as we're open to learning, we can turn things around. And I can't wait to read your book! I'm sure I'll fall in love with your characters as much as you have.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-88747552630002913842013-12-04T14:51:33.920-08:002013-12-04T14:51:33.920-08:00There you go! You're running head on into that...There you go! You're running head on into that "weakness," although I doubt it's really a weakness for you :)Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-87800189668502852742013-12-04T14:50:38.783-08:002013-12-04T14:50:38.783-08:00Julie, I love this group for the same reason. Our ...Julie, I love this group for the same reason. Our fears are less scary when we know others experience the same thing.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-66024153654341428782013-12-04T10:20:08.148-08:002013-12-04T10:20:08.148-08:00This is such a great point!!! And I can completely...This is such a great point!!! And I can completely relate. My first manuscript received lots of requests and great feedback, but ultimately I also got passes because people couldn't connect to the main character. Trying to understand that and resolve my problem, I focused on characters in my new book. Not just the main character, but all my characters. And a strange thing happened: I fell in love with them all, and so did everyone else. The book sold, but I assumed that was for the story. Then recently, I was taking a workshop with Donald Maass, and I had to prepare a list of my writing strengths and weaknesses. The weaknesses were easy--I had a whole list. But strengths? I admit. I cheated. I emailed my agent and editor and asked a few friends. And every one of them listed characterization as my biggest strength. I about fell over in shock. :) It just goes to show that we have the power to evolve--as long as we pay attention! :)Martina Boonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358736828122139189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-35533473037065219212013-12-04T09:07:43.829-08:002013-12-04T09:07:43.829-08:00I know world building is not one of my strengths. ...I know world building is not one of my strengths. Ironically that's a major part of my next manuscript.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-16950809002669710852013-12-04T07:50:14.634-08:002013-12-04T07:50:14.634-08:00I love this post and the quotes at the end. I thin...I love this post and the quotes at the end. I think my biggest weakness is description, I feel like I suck at it. <br />Love the story about your husband, it is awesome to realize others have the same worries or concerns you do. That's why I love this group so much!<br /><br />So great to meet you through the IWSG, Julie!Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-2538621096487219082013-12-04T06:54:01.541-08:002013-12-04T06:54:01.541-08:00Karen, too often I take the writing and spelling s...Karen, too often I take the writing and spelling skills for granted. I shouldn't do that.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-61459164664678648662013-12-04T06:38:37.328-08:002013-12-04T06:38:37.328-08:00Terri, that is awesome news for your son-in-law. I...Terri, that is awesome news for your son-in-law. It's such a rewarding job, with a family atmosphere. Holidays at the station are such fun. Good luck to him!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4206355073837906221.post-60119259575313811662013-12-04T06:28:04.495-08:002013-12-04T06:28:04.495-08:00My greatest writing weakness is in plotting ahead ...My greatest writing weakness is in plotting ahead of time. I just can't seem to do it. Also with writing the way I want it to come out --doesn't always. My Son in law just became a fireman for Seattle! Had to share that!Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.com