tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post5457002555425073545..comments2024-03-17T20:45:42.848+10:00Comments on Denise Covey: Insecure Writers Support Group Post - Are we open and transparent in our writing? Or does fear rule us?Denise Covey http://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-44999547672361841632013-04-13T16:53:28.724+10:002013-04-13T16:53:28.724+10:00You've got nothing to fear, I know your romanc...You've got nothing to fear, I know your romance novel will be great. You're a real master at spinning a tale an structuring a story!<br /><br />So exciting that you've moved into your new place! Looking forward to catching up properly at our writers group! :)Charmaine Clancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18059559142070140041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-81943536318589684792013-04-06T21:42:10.502+10:002013-04-06T21:42:10.502+10:00Great post, Denise, I know sometimes I don't g...Great post, Denise, I know sometimes I don't go deep enough in my stories. I've been correcting that with my middle grade mystery, but it's taken me sooooo many rewrites to get there. Each rewrite shows me a new layer of what's possible. (Hopefully I'm on my last rewrite now.)<br /><br />BTW: Thanks for commenting on my Victorian blog; how cool that your students are being immersed in the Victorian Era while they read Wilde's play.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-45937317840621827992013-04-06T02:07:20.569+10:002013-04-06T02:07:20.569+10:00The best stories are the most vulnerable ones, I t...The best stories are the most vulnerable ones, I think. Great post!<br /><br /><a href="http://fromsarahwithjoy.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Sarah Allen<br />(From Sarah With Joy)</a><br />Sarah Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01185278849400551014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-37455613353739841592013-04-05T14:21:02.464+10:002013-04-05T14:21:02.464+10:00I hope you can see it through Elsie. Difficult.I hope you can see it through Elsie. Difficult.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-69647766192307232032013-04-05T08:06:51.118+10:002013-04-05T08:06:51.118+10:00So difficult at times. Ha ha you'll enjoy my n...So difficult at times. Ha ha you'll enjoy my novel more if it's the best i can make it. Thanks for your support.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-40037609208836070402013-04-05T08:05:02.359+10:002013-04-05T08:05:02.359+10:00All the best with new baby Kiru!All the best with new baby Kiru!Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-28268555234438848382013-04-05T07:52:15.228+10:002013-04-05T07:52:15.228+10:00I came over thinking you were doing AtoZ so I coul...I came over thinking you were doing AtoZ so I could show some support. Well I totally understand if you're moving house. I'm not doing it either due to new baby.<br /><br />But your post hit a note with me. Sometimes I worry that I will reveal too much of myself in my stories and try to detach myself. But that generally doesn't work too well.<br /><br />Best wishes with the house move.Kiru Tayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285263322486836620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-17689407926744612882013-04-05T07:36:45.504+10:002013-04-05T07:36:45.504+10:00Hope your move is as plain sailing as possible, De...Hope your move is as plain sailing as possible, Denise. The 'fear about art making' quote is sooo true...the words are ringing loudly in my ears. Lol. I think I've navigated the first family up to a point. I've learnt to express myself in a way that feels safe enough and yet remain true. The second family is a lil' trickier for me - I don't feel so comfortable with vulnerability that comes with placing myself in other people's hands. I'm ok with criticism, that's never a problem. It's a trust slash rejection thing, I think.<br /><br />Hey Denise, hurry up - hit the send button with that MS of yours. We are waiting to read! Adura Ojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10787703060107491771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-19948292271820083802013-04-05T07:12:45.859+10:002013-04-05T07:12:45.859+10:00I am writing a book now with raw honesty. It'...I am writing a book now with raw honesty. It's been a rough journey so far but I know the book will help people who've been through my same path in life. It has left me feeling very vulnerable and afraid at times. Elsie Amatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14531633490964827363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-89495371902123489602013-04-05T06:35:17.362+10:002013-04-05T06:35:17.362+10:00It certainlycis Carol.It certainlycis Carol.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-70053099424929692532013-04-05T06:34:47.093+10:002013-04-05T06:34:47.093+10:00It is difficult for some of us to let go.It is difficult for some of us to let go.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-36813528698906039652013-04-05T02:18:44.261+10:002013-04-05T02:18:44.261+10:00Excellent post because it's so true. It's ...Excellent post because it's so true. It's really hard to let our inner selves come out to play on the page. Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-38692906431997384542013-04-04T23:42:14.519+10:002013-04-04T23:42:14.519+10:00Maas is a wise man with tons of great writing advi...Maas is a wise man with tons of great writing advice. Good luck with your move! I'm not doing the A to Z either, just wasn't in the cards for me this year. A lot of myself goes into my characters, and sometimes I think this is a disadvantage. I'm very guarded, which bleeds into my work. Definitely something to work on.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02691497935668743387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-84873014179286821862013-04-04T16:54:55.251+10:002013-04-04T16:54:55.251+10:00I know Nas but I still am not happy with it! Reeej...I know Nas but I still am not happy with it! Reeejjjeeeccctttiiiooonnn!Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-14802580808349894662013-04-04T16:53:46.261+10:002013-04-04T16:53:46.261+10:00Ah,, who wants to be tough skinned...you gotta be ...Ah,, who wants to be tough skinned...you gotta be strong to lift all de stuff..:-)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-84594318151617189842013-04-04T14:27:26.026+10:002013-04-04T14:27:26.026+10:00I've put a lot of me in my writing and it'...I've put a lot of me in my writing and it's why a negative response is so hurtful. But alligator skin, they say, is the solution -- still growing mine.<br /><br /><br />Thanks for the birthday wishes!<br /><br />Remember, let someone else carry the heavy stuff.Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-9860374860977404672013-04-04T09:37:01.856+10:002013-04-04T09:37:01.856+10:00Good luck with the move!
I'm careful what I wr...Good luck with the move!<br />I'm careful what I write, but it is all genuine.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-59699909072516398582013-04-04T07:05:09.890+10:002013-04-04T07:05:09.890+10:00Hi Denise!
Hugs, I know exactly how you feel, but...Hi Denise!<br /><br />Hugs, I know exactly how you feel, but you need to let go and submit so you can get an editor's views on it!<br /><br />NasNas https://www.blogger.com/profile/08341843048288374472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-54170658211994006282013-04-04T01:14:00.759+10:002013-04-04T01:14:00.759+10:00Wednesday April 3rd, 2013
Hi Denise,
My IWSG-post ...Wednesday April 3rd, 2013<br />Hi Denise,<br />My IWSG-post is up. I've got to run to the post office. I'll be back to read yours.<br />Best--<br />AnnaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17926688000745346961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-35234464010991570152013-04-03T23:28:39.100+10:002013-04-03T23:28:39.100+10:00Hi Denise, I sometimes feel I am putting too much ...Hi Denise, I sometimes feel I am putting too much of myself in my writing, sometimes I feel I am being guarded. Need to strike a balance.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-45687697444952860602013-04-03T18:59:22.353+10:002013-04-03T18:59:22.353+10:00I put something of myself into all my characters, ...I put something of myself into all my characters, however small - I can't help it. People do eye me very warily after they've read my work though - there's a lot of angst in my writing that I don't share! Good luck with the edits!<br /><br /><a href="http://annalisacrawford.blogspot.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">Annalisa Crawford</a>, One of April's IWSG Co-HostsAnnalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-9839018668289752982013-04-03T14:02:58.634+10:002013-04-03T14:02:58.634+10:00I can understand you being torn with letting your ...I can understand you being torn with letting your father read that ms Dawn. I keep a lid on love scenes, not letting myself go too deep, as my daughters like to read my writing. Phew! Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-5207448861668504262013-04-03T13:56:02.141+10:002013-04-03T13:56:02.141+10:00An excellent post. I haven't really thought to...An excellent post. I haven't really thought too much about it but this is a great topic to consider as a writer. Fear doesn't stop me from writing certain things but it does affect who I let read it. My first finished draft came from NaNoWriMo 2008 and it was a gay male romance erotica novel. And I didn't think anything when I wrote the thing. However, I finished just over 50,000 and told people. My Dad asked me if he could read it. That's when I thought... oh crap. Not quite what I wanted him to read. He ended up not reading it but it's still something I deal with since I write the m/m romance/erotica part time and other times I write young adult. Have to consider my audiences.<br /><br />Anyways it is a great post.Dawn Embershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00214560861614476799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-86238657454616347242013-04-03T13:16:48.773+10:002013-04-03T13:16:48.773+10:00Yes, Lynda. Writing at our best is hard work! Taki...Yes, Lynda. Writing at our best is hard work! Taking risks hurts! Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-73426786075346012342013-04-03T13:13:49.194+10:002013-04-03T13:13:49.194+10:00Wonderful post. I'm in the middle of edits too...Wonderful post. I'm in the middle of edits too and it really is a tough time for a writer--when we're questioning everything. Having the courage to be honest, is the hardest, but like you said, it's where the best writing lies as well.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.com