tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post1529426865956329184..comments2023-06-18T06:35:42.729-04:00Comments on Christian Writer/Reader Connection: Execution - Not To Be Confused With Capital PunishmentSusan J. Reinhardthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-76161427356141633622011-06-13T21:16:27.540-04:002011-06-13T21:16:27.540-04:00Hi Gina -
I prefer the execution stage myself. Ed...Hi Gina -<br /><br />I prefer the execution stage myself. Editing is a long, difficult process.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-10822675241319922772011-06-13T09:57:13.466-04:002011-06-13T09:57:13.466-04:00After editing for five months, I'm looking for...After editing for five months, I'm looking forward the creating stage. You're right, "execution" is not a bad description!Gina Conroyhttp://writerinterrupted.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-20890685978641354652011-06-08T08:21:27.879-04:002011-06-08T08:21:27.879-04:00Hi Melanie -
Oh yes, I understand the editing blu...Hi Melanie -<br /><br />Oh yes, I understand the editing blues well. :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-90364956835921034462011-06-08T08:20:57.053-04:002011-06-08T08:20:57.053-04:00Hi Alisa -
Yes, having others critique and assist...Hi Alisa -<br /><br />Yes, having others critique and assist in the process helps us get an objective view of our work. My first manuscript, "The Moses Conspiracy," is currently with a beta reader.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-50688489972683757182011-06-08T00:20:33.457-04:002011-06-08T00:20:33.457-04:00Hey Susan,
I'm in the editing process right n...Hey Susan,<br /><br />I'm in the editing process right now and it's painful. :) But it's so nice to have friends like you who get it. :)<br />-MelMelanie N. Brasherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16911818530874840829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-26956758367817597422011-06-07T21:38:52.157-04:002011-06-07T21:38:52.157-04:00I didn't realize that writing novels would tak...I didn't realize that writing novels would take many revisions and that many outside voices would be needed to shape the writing. Writing a book is, indeed, a group effort!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-47565642707519593752011-06-07T21:07:35.761-04:002011-06-07T21:07:35.761-04:00Hi Nancy -
I've often mentioned the importanc...Hi Nancy -<br /><br />I've often mentioned the importance of prayer in my writing. Creativity doesn't happen without His involvement. :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-9990624394540700412011-06-07T13:42:09.343-04:002011-06-07T13:42:09.343-04:00I'm so glad that you were able to say "th...I'm so glad that you were able to say "the end." What an accomplishment. The only thing I would add and I'm sure you have, is lots of prayer. It seems that you have everything else covered.<br /><br />I'm pleased you didn't give up with fiction. Hurray!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163662759281341381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-32592531281245386172011-06-06T21:56:20.167-04:002011-06-06T21:56:20.167-04:00Hi Chatty -
I'm so glad you're enjoying t...Hi Chatty -<br /><br />I'm so glad you're enjoying the book. :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-90120662409311639392011-06-06T21:55:12.486-04:002011-06-06T21:55:12.486-04:00Hi Kathi -
Thanks for sharing your experiences. I...Hi Kathi -<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your experiences. I think it all boils down to doing your best on both the creative and business end and trusting God with the rest.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-12294357745871780072011-06-06T21:53:21.050-04:002011-06-06T21:53:21.050-04:00Hi Karen -
I thought the title might be an attent...Hi Karen -<br /><br />I thought the title might be an attention grabber. :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-66784150714920907302011-06-06T21:52:29.879-04:002011-06-06T21:52:29.879-04:00Hi Kathleen -
So nice to see you! I've had di...Hi Kathleen -<br /><br />So nice to see you! I've had difficulty maintaining my blogging schedule since I returned to work.<br /><br />Since pregnancy hasn't been part of my experience, I can only imagine. I think any creative endeavor requires a lot of effort.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-75830669912851392722011-06-06T21:52:03.065-04:002011-06-06T21:52:03.065-04:00Just wanted to tell you I started reading the book...Just wanted to tell you I started reading the book I won from you - I had a couple others ahead of it - now I've only read a few chapters - but what an amazing story she has. Whew. Thanks again for the book.Chatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-15004925028976317792011-06-06T21:49:36.220-04:002011-06-06T21:49:36.220-04:00Hi Rhonda -
You're a talented non-fiction wri...Hi Rhonda -<br /><br />You're a talented non-fiction writer. The important thing is to use the gifts God gave you.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-41278575122431008282011-06-06T21:47:41.764-04:002011-06-06T21:47:41.764-04:00Hi Sarah -
I enjoy first drafts, but editing...le...Hi Sarah -<br /><br />I enjoy first drafts, but editing...let's just say "execution" isn't a bad description. :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-71262356172214728562011-06-06T21:21:44.302-04:002011-06-06T21:21:44.302-04:00You might just write an outline for the third book...You might just write an outline for the third book then set it aside. Believe it or not, I found myself in the same situation. I ended up selling the first book, but have struggled to get the second one sold. Still trying, but I'm glad I went on. I've had three other books published that aren't in the trilogy. I'm glad I moved on. Something to think about.Kathi Oram Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11959149321213743448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-61777536729902644952011-06-06T20:35:27.028-04:002011-06-06T20:35:27.028-04:00Love your post title! Lots of good stuff here. :) ...Love your post title! Lots of good stuff here. :) Saluting you too, dear writing friend!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Karen :)Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-88952952286584116672011-06-06T19:23:31.279-04:002011-06-06T19:23:31.279-04:00Do you ever feel like you're trying to get pre...Do you ever feel like you're trying to get pregnant with little success? Writing is such a creative artform, I'm not surprised at the laboring ...<br /><br />It's good to have some time to visit. I've missed checking up on you :)Kathleen https://www.blogger.com/profile/05245926913888212148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-70516770713989305132011-06-06T16:58:14.934-04:002011-06-06T16:58:14.934-04:00I wish I had a novel in me, Susan, but at this poi...I wish I had a novel in me, Susan, but at this point, I don't. For now, nonfiction is what I do, though I'd love to write a riveting mystery with all kinds of forensic details. :) I'll leave the fiction writing to those of you who are gifted for it.<br /><br />Waving from Northern IN...Rhonda Schrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05512423397478708632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-12898331292360098522011-06-06T14:45:52.876-04:002011-06-06T14:45:52.876-04:00I love your description of the editing process, Su...I love your description of the editing process, Susan. Although actually going THROUGH the process is painful. Having writer friends who *get it* is a life saver!Sarah Forgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101753891967001104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-20002602440806942822011-06-06T08:19:54.702-04:002011-06-06T08:19:54.702-04:00Hi Terri -
Hmm, I never considered taking somethi...Hi Terri -<br /><br />Hmm, I never considered taking something I loved from the first book and re-working it into another. I wrote book two because of an agent's declaration that they like to see more than one manuscript.<br /><br />Thanks for the input. :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-12366144441413402382011-06-06T07:47:29.594-04:002011-06-06T07:47:29.594-04:00Susan,
For me, I would probably stop at book one ...Susan,<br /> For me, I would probably stop at book one until it found a home and not put more energy into something that might only sit on a shelf someday, I would take what I love from the first book, rework it to something new and begin again.Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.com