tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749638480335472780.comments2012-07-06T14:55:58.822-04:00Love My MuseElizabeth O Dulembahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07255495706124193452noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749638480335472780.post-45523669057101692282012-07-06T14:55:58.822-04:002012-07-06T14:55:58.822-04:00Thanks Anne. I don't write over here often - e...Thanks Anne. I don't write over here often - except for when I'm thick in a novel. :)Elizabeth O Dulembahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07255495706124193452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749638480335472780.post-26805508223223656252012-07-06T14:16:31.876-04:002012-07-06T14:16:31.876-04:00wow, I'm enjoying your writer blog. I attende...wow, I'm enjoying your writer blog. I attended my first MG workshop rather than PBs with the SCBWI local conf in June . I want to be a better storyteller. thanks for the links.Anne Jewetthttp://www.annejewett.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749638480335472780.post-38834804796084799642012-01-13T10:30:58.569-05:002012-01-13T10:30:58.569-05:00Hi Beth - Thanks for stopping by! This is my littl...Hi Beth - Thanks for stopping by! This is my little-known blog about writing. My main blog gets over a million hits a year: http://dulemba.blogspot.com/ . I kinda like how small this one is. :)<br />And I'm looking forward to the 12x12 journey too!Elizabeth O Dulembahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07255495706124193452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749638480335472780.post-53771829554819841712012-01-13T10:15:54.129-05:002012-01-13T10:15:54.129-05:00It is such a delight to me that often these days t...It is such a delight to me that often these days the blogs that pop up in my google alerts for topics about writing for kids include bloggers I recognize! Today one of those google alerts brought me to your blog, Elizabeth, and I'm glad it did!<br /><br />It's good to be traveling along on the 12 x 12 journey with so many other people. I'm looking forward to getting to know you and others as the journey continues.<br /><br />All the best in your writing!Beth Stilbornhttp://www.bethstilborn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749638480335472780.post-23167844366346310052011-07-08T07:28:21.555-04:002011-07-08T07:28:21.555-04:00'Tis, 'Tis!!'Tis, 'Tis!!Elizabeth O Dulembahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07255495706124193452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749638480335472780.post-56734357273346279552011-07-07T22:15:10.529-04:002011-07-07T22:15:10.529-04:00This is the worst part, isn't it...This is the worst part, isn't it...Vicky Alvear Shecterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17570828339389206203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749638480335472780.post-80276221750641854272011-06-23T12:45:44.654-04:002011-06-23T12:45:44.654-04:00Awesome! Probably can't get my bookstore to pr...Awesome! Probably can't get my bookstore to pre-order it yet, huh?Dan Lykehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763751420142518492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749638480335472780.post-79148489676150297722011-05-26T09:02:42.192-04:002011-05-26T09:02:42.192-04:00That idea of reading it aloud in your younger self...That idea of reading it aloud in your younger self voice is BRILLIANT!Vicky Alvear Shecterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17570828339389206203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749638480335472780.post-15573144659176935792011-05-23T13:39:10.839-04:002011-05-23T13:39:10.839-04:00Dan - Indeed! I like to think I'm somewhere in...Dan - Indeed! I like to think I'm somewhere in the middle. Because, as an illustrator as well, it's downright dangerous not to have some idea of where your abilities fall. How on earth would you appropriately market yourself? <br /><br />But in this time of tough economics and challenging technology, I think most creative fields are dealing with some "hard left turn"s! Wishing you much success with yours! eElizabeth O Dulembahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07255495706124193452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749638480335472780.post-22124898280765769952011-05-23T12:20:56.584-04:002011-05-23T12:20:56.584-04:00Some of what Nathan talks about is tied to what...Some of what Nathan talks about is tied to what's been observed with the Dunning-Kruger effect, where (at least in our culture) the incompetent tend to overestimate their own abilities, and the competent tend to underestimate them.<br /><br />(Couple this with the observation that we take the predictions of confident people more seriously, and we might have some explanations for more than a few modern societal problems...)<br /><br />And, yes, as my career takes a hard left turn into territory I never imagined it would I'm in the midst of huge wracking self-doubt surrounding my writing and how I'm connecting with my audience (which is drastically different from yours).Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01957958524253812055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749638480335472780.post-43165714102700637642011-04-28T08:26:38.309-04:002011-04-28T08:26:38.309-04:00Oh, I don't know. I call this business an emot...Oh, I don't know. I call this business an emotional roller coaster for a reason! eElizabeth O Dulembahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07255495706124193452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749638480335472780.post-32099439328539801512011-04-27T22:24:25.344-04:002011-04-27T22:24:25.344-04:00Yeah, well finding that balance, I'm sure, doe...Yeah, well finding that balance, I'm sure, doesn't mean ricocheting from one end to the other like I do (LOL). Interesting article.Vicky Alvear Shecterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17570828339389206203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749638480335472780.post-24304574415273065272011-04-26T12:24:55.415-04:002011-04-26T12:24:55.415-04:00Indeed!!! (Although there isn't a crowd where ...Indeed!!! (Although there isn't a crowd where we're going!) :)Elizabeth O Dulembahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07255495706124193452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749638480335472780.post-24164857885938212162011-04-26T12:20:18.337-04:002011-04-26T12:20:18.337-04:00Wow. The stuff about the plateau stage and neurons...Wow. The stuff about the plateau stage and neurons...fascinating and yet reassuring. We are not toiling in vain!Vicky Alvear Shecterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17570828339389206203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749638480335472780.post-53328540265325852432011-04-11T14:29:12.240-04:002011-04-11T14:29:12.240-04:00Yay! And now comes the waiting (boo!).Yay! And now comes the waiting (boo!).Vicky Alvear Shecterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17570828339389206203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749638480335472780.post-58086489719199261252011-03-22T15:55:12.462-04:002011-03-22T15:55:12.462-04:00I may have a few more edits - but thanks! I'll...I may have a few more edits - but thanks! I'll be shoutin from the mountain tops fer sure! :) eElizabeth O Dulembahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07255495706124193452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749638480335472780.post-27804601897859051432011-03-22T15:26:18.052-04:002011-03-22T15:26:18.052-04:00I'll keep my fingers crossed - let us know whe...I'll keep my fingers crossed - let us know when you get good news!Loretta Ellsworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00092127488442980227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749638480335472780.post-80885865301504923212011-03-16T14:58:51.183-04:002011-03-16T14:58:51.183-04:00A roll of WHAT - now that is the question! :)A roll of WHAT - now that is the question! :)Elizabeth O Dulembahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07255495706124193452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749638480335472780.post-53871799116439631722011-03-16T14:43:54.729-04:002011-03-16T14:43:54.729-04:00Yay! These days, I'm happy if I get a couple o...Yay! These days, I'm happy if I get a couple of hundred in! You're on a roll, girl.Vicky Alvear Shecterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17570828339389206203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749638480335472780.post-71903428587892629392011-02-21T17:03:24.688-05:002011-02-21T17:03:24.688-05:00Thanks for that Amy! And yah - this morning I was ...Thanks for that Amy! And yah - this morning I was actually kind of on a roll. I didn't make much progress page-wise, but those first 20 pages are MUCH tighter now. Only... 340 to go. Hm.Elizabeth O Dulembahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07255495706124193452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749638480335472780.post-24724085785471423792011-02-21T16:39:19.289-05:002011-02-21T16:39:19.289-05:00One out of every three days feels good for me. You...One out of every three days feels good for me. You may be only two days out from a SUPER day. It's coming! You're subconscious is doing the work. Believe me!Amy Timberlakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06901186331828748542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749638480335472780.post-5170636555357435932011-02-21T07:47:09.621-05:002011-02-21T07:47:09.621-05:00Incredibly! And she was incredibly thorough. I'...Incredibly! And she was incredibly thorough. I'm just sort of... stuck. I watched August Rush again last night. For some reason that movie usually gets the cogs turning again. I swear it gives me chill bumps all the way through. I want to give THAT experience to my readers!!! Hugs, eElizabeth O Dulembahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07255495706124193452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749638480335472780.post-20562657448222951422011-02-20T17:39:09.316-05:002011-02-20T17:39:09.316-05:00I feel your pain, girl. Sometimes ya need to step ...I feel your pain, girl. Sometimes ya need to step back. But you're oh,so close! Was the input from Janice helpful?Vicky Alvear Shecterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17570828339389206203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749638480335472780.post-10513901680892294622011-01-31T15:19:51.223-05:002011-01-31T15:19:51.223-05:00Dealing with crits is the biggest challenge for me...Dealing with crits is the biggest challenge for me. It's always better through e-mail, where I can take some time and work through it before responding. :)<br /><br />Congratulations! You've been chosen for The Stylish Blogger Award!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.escapingnewyorktoagreenerlife.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The details are here!</a>Carolyn Watson-Dubischhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17725352720472173179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5749638480335472780.post-31303782231400985052011-01-28T16:58:10.153-05:002011-01-28T16:58:10.153-05:00Me too.Me too.Vicky Alvear Shecterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17570828339389206203noreply@blogger.com