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» The OutRamp Guide to Writing: Episode #8 - The OutRamp — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 17:13:27 +0000

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By: Britt Skrabanek

Britt Skrabanek — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 15:54:20 +0000

You always write good stuff, Kristen. But, this one really spoke to me. I tend to be an impatient farmer, one who wants to plant the seeds and see them grow at record speed. I’m always reminding myself that time will pay off, that the field needs constant work and love.

Thanks for giving us the nutrients we need to grow.

By: Wayne Abernathy

Wayne Abernathy — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 02:35:11 +0000

Nice to have found your blog, and your suggestions and recommendations are very helpful. I especially like the point, “We learn to write even when we don’t ‘feel’ like it and come to understand that simply showing up is a bigger deal than most people realize.” I have found that to be true and have created a schedule for myself that fits with my job and lifestyle.

By: D.G.Kaye

D.G.Kaye — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 22:46:47 +0000

Kristen, what a beautiful post and so poignant. I have reblogged this on my page 🙂

By: jbw0123

jbw0123 — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 18:41:45 +0000

OKAY. Put down the WIP yesterday all mopey and blue. Might have even shed a tear. Some days writing a book is like banging my head against a wall. Let me in, dang it!!!

Love your pruning metaphor. It’s hard to pluck off the extra little apples on my trees, and it’s hard to whittle down those magnificent character sketches I worked so hard on but don’t advance the plot.

Off to the back forty to pull out some more rocks.

Twice a week is plenty of blogging! I catch up on favorite blogs once a week, and so miss out on a lot of good stuff put out by more frequent bloggers (like you!) Best wishes with your new schedule.

By: Linda

Linda — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 17:08:59 +0000

Really appreciated this post. Never thought about the “silent period” being part of the growing process. Thanks for taking time to encourage others.

By: 1reward

1reward — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 13:00:13 +0000

In reply to Kevin Singer. Very very inspiring post. Thanks for sharing

By: friarfrancis

friarfrancis — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 09:48:52 +0000

Reblogged this on friarfrancis and commented: This was a very encourage and inspiring post to read. This is the type of stuff that we bloggers/writers need to hear. it displays the beautiful tension that exists when we bring the whole of our hearts and hard work of our hands into the harvest fields of writing and blogging. It is important for us to enter this farmland with diligence and patience on our mind as well as joy and a relaxed, calm soul. May we find victory and set backs as welcomed part of the experience as we plant and harvest the creative thoughts, desires, and ideas within.

By: friarfrancis

friarfrancis — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 09:46:25 +0000

Thank you for writing this post. This is the type of stuff that we bloggers/writers need to hear. Thank you for displaying the beautiful tension that exists when we bring the whole of our hearts and hard work of our hands into the harvest fields of writing and blogging. It is important for us to enter this farmland with diligence and patience on our mind as well joy and a relaxed, calm soul. May we find victory and set back as welcomed part of the experience as we plant and harvest the creative thoughts, desires, and ideas within.You are a brilliant and a brightly shining farmer, giving wisdom to many! Enjoy a bliss-filled day!

By: Raani York

Raani York — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 18:20:29 +0000

This is a very encouraging and supporting blog post. I appreciate all your advice. Always! As for the deadlines. Uhm…. I considered myself lucky usually being ahead of deadlines… and because of other people I normally still – “just make it”… *sigh*
But I just try to do better and better. We’ll see how this will turn out.
🙂