tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post3122006197676155938..comments2024-03-22T14:36:03.503-04:00Comments on Tonya Kappes : Are You A Fearful Writer. . .Don't BE!Tonya Kappeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14252788425268305047noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-88089452192675473452012-01-24T16:24:09.499-05:002012-01-24T16:24:09.499-05:00The fear of writing something, and people reading ...The fear of writing something, and people reading it and thinking it's rubbish... I've had that SO many times, well every time I write something actually. It's a great reason to work at the craft of writing though.Rebecca Eminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01931904595437049369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-72594256977223367252012-01-24T07:35:04.465-05:002012-01-24T07:35:04.465-05:00Oh, Maria! Isn't that the best feeling? I love...Oh, Maria! Isn't that the best feeling? I love when those new characters drive into town (my head) and decide to tell me their story.Tonya Kappeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14252788425268305047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-46402513463470508072012-01-24T07:34:31.352-05:002012-01-24T07:34:31.352-05:00Jeff, we need to put you in a bubble;)) Just jokin...Jeff, we need to put you in a bubble;)) Just joking! You are doing fantastic! I love that you joined a grog and getting your name out there.Tonya Kappeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14252788425268305047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-17676331229027063922012-01-24T07:33:42.814-05:002012-01-24T07:33:42.814-05:00Thanks for stopping by, AR!Thanks for stopping by, AR!Tonya Kappeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14252788425268305047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-61254845482210852542012-01-23T17:08:47.951-05:002012-01-23T17:08:47.951-05:00Tonya, very encouraging post! I used to think I on...Tonya, very encouraging post! I used to think I only had one book in me. But as you said, new ones move in to replace the old!Maria McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15138614172014005449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-65536701050546413722012-01-23T15:54:31.173-05:002012-01-23T15:54:31.173-05:00great post. Yeh, I have the usual assortment of f...great post. Yeh, I have the usual assortment of fears: that I won't be ready, that I can't complete it on time, that something external will interrupt my progress, etc.<br />As I get older, my 'general' fears increase, too: more scared of getting injured (because I know it will take longer to heal), more frightened by idiotic drivers too busy talking & texting to concentrate on the road. Those kinds of worries.jeff7salterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00530506418169450704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-35663436903814405322012-01-23T14:50:38.525-05:002012-01-23T14:50:38.525-05:00Horseback riding, tattooed grandmother, Uncles as ...Horseback riding, tattooed grandmother, Uncles as body guards...you've got it covered, Cathryn! Thanks for the big smile today!Tonya Kappeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14252788425268305047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-7145074706251919822012-01-23T14:50:26.941-05:002012-01-23T14:50:26.941-05:00Nice post, Tonya!Nice post, Tonya!A. R. Silverberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00457517531000178459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-81829766807227635352012-01-23T14:43:17.570-05:002012-01-23T14:43:17.570-05:00Diane! I love what you said, " every time I r...Diane! I love what you said, " every time I read a new book, I'm motivated!!!" Keep reading, you are doing GREAT.Tonya Kappeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14252788425268305047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-80416670768854552192012-01-23T14:42:12.013-05:002012-01-23T14:42:12.013-05:00Hi, Jennifer. Those are two VERY valid fears. I to...Hi, Jennifer. Those are two VERY valid fears. I totally get the more books. Somehow, somewhere we seem to get those new ideas.Tonya Kappeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14252788425268305047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-53900108595490609122012-01-23T14:39:30.755-05:002012-01-23T14:39:30.755-05:00Thank you, Consuelo. It's pushing the enter t...Thank you, Consuelo. It's pushing the enter that kills us. I'm going to your blog now! I'm sure it's wonderful just like you.Tonya Kappeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14252788425268305047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-45633152492756687682012-01-23T14:24:26.300-05:002012-01-23T14:24:26.300-05:00Tamara, don't you love that "how bad do y...Tamara, don't you love that "how bad do you want it" video?? We watch it everyday. It's a great kick in the butt!Tonya Kappeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14252788425268305047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-72407549515766486922012-01-23T14:21:59.486-05:002012-01-23T14:21:59.486-05:00Kwana, I'm in the same boat! I have to pull ou...Kwana, I'm in the same boat! I have to pull out my own posts to remember to keep going. Thanks so much for stopping by!Tonya Kappeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14252788425268305047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-14829197455460279002012-01-23T12:55:18.351-05:002012-01-23T12:55:18.351-05:00I faced my fears as I read through this blog post....I faced my fears as I read through this blog post. So here they are:<br /><br />Fear of Inadequacy – Um, yup, but thanks to Protagonize.com and Charley R and Miriam Joy not so much anymore (even though I’ve always had my mom’s support, it’s just different when former strangers say something...)<br /><br />Fear You’re Too Old – Nope, never! Thanks to my grandmother, I’ve never felt that way. She did a career change at 60 and got her first tattoos at 65, and if cancer hadn’t finally gotten her, she would have learned to ride a motorcycle. Oh, but she did get back into dancing and performed in a recital at one point, oldest bird on the stage but she was having F.U.N.!<br /><br />Fear of Too Much Research – Only in that it often keeps me from the actual writing. I go to look up one thing and then spend all the time I had for writing reading all sorts of stuff that may or may not be applicable. Ha ha. :} (I do need to try horseback riding, for research you know ;} )<br /><br />Fear of Revealing Too Much – yeah, put that up there with the inadequacy. It’s lessened a lot now that I’ve found writers to hang out with. <br /><br />Fear of Having Only One Book in You – used to have it, I think... But all I have to do is look at writing folder on my hard drive. It’s stuffed with ideas I could turn into novel... For me it’s a fear of not having enough time to write them all!<br /><br />Fear of Rejection – yes, I’m working through this one and I’m finally at the point where I think I can mentally handle rejection, be it a slip form an agent or publisher, or a 1 star review. <br /><br />Fear of Success – make that big success, and yes it does scare me, but I’m not letting that stop me. I guess I’ll just hire all six of my six foot plus Uncles as body guards to protect me from the paparazzi, right? *giggles*<br /><br />:} CathrynCathryn Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14816869021658935999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-28895376309530806322012-01-23T11:36:51.355-05:002012-01-23T11:36:51.355-05:00Um ... I think I have a fear of all of these!!! Bu...Um ... I think I have a fear of all of these!!! But actually, I think fear of rejection and fear of success might be strongest. It's bad when no one reads your stuff. It might be worse when they do. What if they hate it??? There are so many writers I admire for just taking a deep breath and going for it - every time I read a new book, I'm motivated!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16969112221083320172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-64893656717948789992012-01-23T10:56:52.520-05:002012-01-23T10:56:52.520-05:00I have a fear of success and a fear of of only hav...I have a fear of success and a fear of of only having one book in me. I am working through it. One messy word at a time! Your blog is so wonderful. Thanks for sharing.Jennifer Starkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15633684579882835000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-13072955845178169742012-01-23T10:49:07.942-05:002012-01-23T10:49:07.942-05:00I've been writing for thirty years and I still...I've been writing for thirty years and I still agonize over every blog post.<br />This morning I put up a parody of Goodnight Moon for Grandmas and I'm still worried about it. As Nike and Tonya say: just do it! Sure some people won't like it but a lot of others do. The best sentence in this blog was: it only takes one comment to make me feel better. Beautiful blog, Tonya. Thank you.Consuelo Saah Baehrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16106845289763202756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-68923066812117461722012-01-23T08:38:14.358-05:002012-01-23T08:38:14.358-05:00Great post Tonya! Yes I think I have them all and ...Great post Tonya! Yes I think I have them all and I like to think of fear as the fuel that keeps me pushing forward--even if some days its only baby steps :)Coleen Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15863892455120177554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-20282945781961194642012-01-23T08:19:29.816-05:002012-01-23T08:19:29.816-05:00Thanks so much for this post! A while back, you po...Thanks so much for this post! A while back, you posted a link to a youtube video about how bad do you want it... and I really appreciated that, also. I've watched again, just recently!Tamara Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13794264222717307506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-80665173546926591582012-01-23T08:17:34.009-05:002012-01-23T08:17:34.009-05:00Thanks for this inspirational post. I have had all...Thanks for this inspirational post. I have had all these fears sometimes stacked on top of each other at times. This was great to read on another starting over morning.Kwanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06428954660974395117noreply@blogger.com