tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6160069913618530345.post6749792200054102547..comments2023-07-16T08:04:33.258-05:00Comments on Write by Faith: Anything is possibleDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17766503514863443249noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6160069913618530345.post-37180100629273141192009-09-23T10:18:52.383-05:002009-09-23T10:18:52.383-05:00Not a problem Laura, I understand wanting to have ...Not a problem Laura, I understand wanting to have a ms completed. I have been a member of ACFW for two years and have learned so much but like you I have yet to finish my first ms. I have several half finished but nothing ready to sell. So you could wait to reward yourself but in doing so you might be denying yourself the availabilty of a host of motivations Although you know what you need to motivate you best. Look at me, I needed to physically challenge myself to run 26 miles inorder to get serious about writing. lol The miracle in the fact that we are all created by an Awesome God!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17766503514863443249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6160069913618530345.post-85525355904609274822009-09-23T10:09:02.176-05:002009-09-23T10:09:02.176-05:00Thank you for the insight. I do think ACFW is a wo...Thank you for the insight. I do think ACFW is a worthwhile investment. I'm just trying to decide if it's worthwhile for me right now or if I should wait until I actually have finished a manuscript that I'm ready to do something with. Without that, access to agents and editors won't be productive. And I already read tons of writer and agent blogs, and own just about every book written on the subject of writing, etc. I've sort of been holding membership in ACFW for myself as a reward for when I get the manuscript finished. Maybe that's silly.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02658965317864885221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6160069913618530345.post-28912839494293936672009-09-22T20:26:04.372-05:002009-09-22T20:26:04.372-05:00If you are interested in writing for the Christian...If you are interested in writing for the Christian Fiction market I would highly recommend the ACFW. It gives you access to agents, editors and a whole host of wonderful authors. The membership dues is minimal, but with that you will find critter groups, information on writing and free online courses. You should check out the site for more information. The general loop is I think one of the most valuable tools.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17766503514863443249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6160069913618530345.post-49481752594067094812009-09-22T15:39:39.644-05:002009-09-22T15:39:39.644-05:00Thanks for the suggestions. Here's a question ...Thanks for the suggestions. Here's a question for you about ACFW: I've "studied" writing for years -- read tons of books and magazines, etc., and I've written on and off, but only recently started trying to seriously pursue it again, but I don't yet have a completed manuscript. What benefit would I get out of joining ACFW at this stage?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02658965317864885221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6160069913618530345.post-44836037709152484982009-09-22T14:54:45.067-05:002009-09-22T14:54:45.067-05:00Laura,
I ran for several years off and on by mysel...Laura,<br />I ran for several years off and on by myself but I happened into a group of women from my church by accident who were starting to run together.One mentioned in on Facebook. <br /><br />We have a schedule that we follow. That has helped a lot. Of course you could do that too. Make up a schedule and post it somewhere.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17766503514863443249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6160069913618530345.post-12934933897616957262009-09-22T11:44:48.627-05:002009-09-22T11:44:48.627-05:00Donna, I wish I could. Unfortunately I live out in...Donna, I wish I could. Unfortunately I live out in the country in east Texas and there's no one around to run with me. I just keep slogging along -- some days more faithfully than others. Same thing with the writing. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02658965317864885221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6160069913618530345.post-21254111082597030132009-09-22T10:01:20.560-05:002009-09-22T10:01:20.560-05:00Lorraine, I wish I had more energy but now I am go...Lorraine, I wish I had more energy but now I am going to bed early and trying to eat better. These two things are helping. Of course as I am writing this a 10 am I am yawning. lol<br /><br />Laura, my advice on running is try to find a buddy to run with. It has helped my running to run with Jenn and Debbie. As for writing I am a terrible example but I will say the best money I have spent was spent on joining ACFW. It is a great organization. Keep me informed on both your writing and running.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17766503514863443249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6160069913618530345.post-46691123511358742242009-09-22T09:55:06.089-05:002009-09-22T09:55:06.089-05:00Thank you for this post. I really needed to hear i...Thank you for this post. I really needed to hear it -- both about the running AND the writing. (I'm a newbie to running, too.) Really -- thanks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02658965317864885221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6160069913618530345.post-27538234581240241272009-09-21T14:58:33.199-05:002009-09-21T14:58:33.199-05:00wow. way to go and this message is great. thank yo...wow. way to go and this message is great. thank you; SarahNikki (Sarah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13731200601840020130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6160069913618530345.post-60539493055968025892009-09-20T20:08:43.274-05:002009-09-20T20:08:43.274-05:00What an accomplishment! You sould be very proud o...What an accomplishment! You sould be very proud of yourself. Wish I had that kind of energy.<br />Lorraine<br />moml1@cox.netLorrainenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6160069913618530345.post-13505411318588348362009-09-20T15:38:28.297-05:002009-09-20T15:38:28.297-05:00Thanks Mimi you are very sweet. Be sure to check b...Thanks Mimi you are very sweet. Be sure to check back and follow my journey. I'm sure I will have both good and bad weeks to come. The race is December 13th which is just around the corner.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17766503514863443249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6160069913618530345.post-20472323595812354632009-09-20T15:20:16.102-05:002009-09-20T15:20:16.102-05:00Donna, I'm so proud of you. This is something ...Donna, I'm so proud of you. This is something I could never do and to say it isn't extraordinary is to make light of what you've accomplished!!!<br /><br />You did it and that is something to be thankful for!! Good job girly and thanks for being an inspiration!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Mimi BMimi Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16860967608697974293noreply@blogger.com