tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post816559855838867979..comments2024-02-29T16:50:46.462-05:00Comments on Write What Inspires You! ~ Donna M. McDine: #IWSG - My mantra for 2015 and beyond....Donna McDinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00959673932828354020noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-63898866674544954162015-02-04T20:27:06.543-05:002015-02-04T20:27:06.543-05:00Thanks for dropping by Tia. Life is hectic glad yo...Thanks for dropping by Tia. Life is hectic glad you had a chance to stop by. 2015 started off well here, hope yours did too!Donna McDinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959673932828354020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-30733179923750434402015-02-03T22:44:51.746-05:002015-02-03T22:44:51.746-05:00I'm the same way... I'm so much better at ...I'm the same way... I'm so much better at promoting others than myself. I'm working on it. Hope your 2015 started off well. I'm just now getting around to January IWSG posts, but I hope to be more on top of the February responding. :-)Tia Bachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18336780518125138789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-2599453144343678902015-01-28T18:03:10.726-05:002015-01-28T18:03:10.726-05:00Great tip Elizabeth...thanks!
Great tip Elizabeth...thanks!<br />Donna McDinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959673932828354020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-45819820761647119972015-01-28T18:02:46.485-05:002015-01-28T18:02:46.485-05:00Thanks for dropping by Arlee! I appreciate your su...Thanks for dropping by Arlee! I appreciate your support!<br />Donna McDinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959673932828354020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-41486853198452316652015-01-28T18:02:16.031-05:002015-01-28T18:02:16.031-05:00Thanks for your support Tara!Thanks for your support Tara!Donna McDinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959673932828354020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-57905372982858522062015-01-20T13:32:03.182-05:002015-01-20T13:32:03.182-05:00A book about the first day of kindergarten sounds ...A book about the first day of kindergarten sounds like a great one for small kids. What a great way to prepare them for school.<br /><br />Often I tend to wander aimlessly until I stumble on something. Sometimes it works really well, but I probably waste a lot of time as well.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-57517483016918504732015-01-12T16:25:20.290-05:002015-01-12T16:25:20.290-05:00I started keeping a writing journal where I can lo...I started keeping a writing journal where I can log in how many words I get done and how many blogs I visit- just to remind myself that I am getting some stuff done. Love the meme- couldn't agree more!Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-19058280475399198722015-01-11T01:31:17.045-05:002015-01-11T01:31:17.045-05:00it's hard to balance all that, plus home life ...it's hard to balance all that, plus home life and still have time to write! great goal! happy 2015!Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-32535820442007703922015-01-10T16:40:08.849-05:002015-01-10T16:40:08.849-05:00Delighted to visit your blog on #IWSG day! Thanks ...Delighted to visit your blog on #IWSG day! Thanks for visiting me too! Thanks for the Salvation Army mention, much appreciated! Best, Donna Donna McDinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959673932828354020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-65158252180448078912015-01-10T16:39:14.104-05:002015-01-10T16:39:14.104-05:00Woo hoo...carving out the time on the weekends. Th...Woo hoo...carving out the time on the weekends. That's what I'll be doing too! Thanks for your lovely congrats note! Have a great weekend! Best, donna Donna McDinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959673932828354020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-70749098114381726332015-01-10T13:34:51.276-05:002015-01-10T13:34:51.276-05:00Social networking is important to build your autho...Social networking is important to build your author platform, but if you're not careful, it can be such a time-suck!<br />If you can balance writing/editing/networking then you're on your way.<br />I donate to the Salvation Army in our area. A wonderful organisation!<br />Thank you for visiting my blog on IWSG day.<br />Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-84913539491145059872015-01-09T00:22:02.166-05:002015-01-09T00:22:02.166-05:00Oh Donna, I am totally right there with you. It ca...Oh Donna, I am totally right there with you. It can be so easy to get caught up in the networking and "run out of time" to write for the day. :( I block out weekends to help me meet my writing goals and so far, that's how I managed to finish my latest novel in a few short months. <br /><br />Congrats on the new job at the Salvation Army! I donate there every year. Bless your heart for helping those in need!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07244733082162554633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-80035414054698429602015-01-08T19:19:47.941-05:002015-01-08T19:19:47.941-05:00Hi Karin, good for you. Now that we are back from ...Hi Karin, good for you. Now that we are back from our holiday break from critiquing let's get the creative juices flowing. Happy New Year! Best, Donna Donna McDinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959673932828354020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-720568284260552362015-01-08T19:18:38.654-05:002015-01-08T19:18:38.654-05:00Hi Bev, I will be cheering you on through cyberspa...Hi Bev, I will be cheering you on through cyberspace in hopes we both stay with our writing first! Happy New Year! Best, Donna Donna McDinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959673932828354020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-72980579336592117062015-01-08T19:03:09.866-05:002015-01-08T19:03:09.866-05:00Well said, Donna! This is so true for me as well....Well said, Donna! This is so true for me as well. I am going to save this saying as the background on my computer for motivation. Good luck with your writing. I am going to do the same and try to write first as well.Karin Larsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09940279659364365138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-30150718126107824872015-01-08T16:23:59.140-05:002015-01-08T16:23:59.140-05:00It's so easy sometimes to get distracted from ...It's so easy sometimes to get distracted from our writing by blogs and email and family. I catch myself, like now when I'm supposed to be working on my story, checking blogs and emails instead. One of my goals this year is to write first, let other distractions wait. Looks like I need to work on it. :)Beverly Stowe McClurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176195451841801819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-54696320024570922592015-01-07T20:23:01.067-05:002015-01-07T20:23:01.067-05:00Hi J Q, I'm right there with you. I know if I ...Hi J Q, I'm right there with you. I know if I don't work on my writing first it's a lost cause! Best wishes for a wonderful and successful writing year! Best, Donna Donna McDinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959673932828354020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-45884356485291055842015-01-07T20:22:17.952-05:002015-01-07T20:22:17.952-05:00Hi Chrys, yep it's a necessary "evil"...Hi Chrys, yep it's a necessary "evil" and I know I do the social networking much better when I get my writing done first. Happy New Year and best wishes for your continued success! Best, Donna Donna McDinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959673932828354020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-58675961665734781772015-01-07T20:17:58.413-05:002015-01-07T20:17:58.413-05:00Alex, Here's to kicking the habit! Yippee! Hap...Alex, Here's to kicking the habit! Yippee! Happy New Year! Best, Donna Donna McDinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959673932828354020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-62901008040523052542015-01-07T20:17:22.288-05:002015-01-07T20:17:22.288-05:00Hi Angie, hope you got to your writing today. I st...Hi Angie, hope you got to your writing today. I started a new full time job this week and I'm in the process of reorganizing my schedule to get writing done and networking! Happy New Year! Best, Donna Donna McDinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959673932828354020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-32474907191296497682015-01-07T19:45:59.849-05:002015-01-07T19:45:59.849-05:00I have discovered I CANNOT jump on Facebook or Pin...I have discovered I CANNOT jump on Facebook or Pinterest or email until AFTER I work on my WIP. Suddenly the day is gone and I haven't even edited a chapter or opened a fresh clean page to write. Back at ya' for a productive new year of writing! Thank you.J.Q. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-37134174546578514142015-01-07T10:54:03.221-05:002015-01-07T10:54:03.221-05:00I actually do a lot of emailing, promoting, and so...I actually do a lot of emailing, promoting, and social media networking for my writing career. ;) Writers have to do a lot of that these days, unfortunately. I have to set aside time during the day to work on writing or editing so I can reach my goals.<br /><br />I hope you have a very productive year of writing! :)<br /><br />IWSG Co-hostChrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-6432663114368764642015-01-07T09:45:50.365-05:002015-01-07T09:45:50.365-05:00I think that's me. I tend to plan and outline ...I think that's me. I tend to plan and outline to death. Hopefully we can both kick that habit.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363676184114538880.post-70939681374521280102015-01-07T08:56:39.459-05:002015-01-07T08:56:39.459-05:00Hi Donna, Happy New Year and good luck with your w...Hi Donna, Happy New Year and good luck with your writing plans. I'm a bit of a planner too and often have to tell myself "just stop and write!" So far this year I'm making myself a day by day time table (although it hasn't worked so well today as the blitz on my 5 year old's bedroom took longer than planned). However, now I've said hello to you I'm off to write for a while. Angie :)Angela Wooldridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087511266107287296noreply@blogger.com