tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189127202681971190.post1377664230548850451..comments2023-09-25T10:55:50.854-05:00Comments on Hilary Wagner: Writer A-HA Moments!Hilary Wagnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18199287020561210673noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189127202681971190.post-84559736917526116302012-04-01T00:11:57.293-05:002012-04-01T00:11:57.293-05:00My definitive Aha moment comes in two parts-
Firs...My definitive Aha moment comes in two parts-<br /><br />First, finding other writers (Older than 5) who didn't think my love of fantasy in the tradition of Potter (Beatrix, that is), the late Brian Jacques, of our own Hilary's Nightshade City for that matter, was illogical. <br /><br />I had to endure many hurtful, sometimes demoralizing critiques of my writing before I "Found my Tribe" as Julia Glass often says, a sentiment I share as well. <br /><br />But they were worth waiting for, and if I can one day give that kind of support and acceptance to a writer, all the pain I endure on my path will have an added benefit, outside my goals of breaking in this world, and staying in.<br /><br />Second, echoing what others before me replied, to write like ME, not to try imitating someone else.Taurean Watkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604609379930060667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189127202681971190.post-71935302519249245082011-12-03T19:27:17.152-06:002011-12-03T19:27:17.152-06:00I had a similar piece of advice when I was flippin...I had a similar piece of advice when I was flipping amonst genres, trying to decide where I should focus. Following my heart is making me happy - hope it works out in the long run! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189127202681971190.post-48731256662504012832011-12-01T09:25:48.255-06:002011-12-01T09:25:48.255-06:00Susanne, yes! I know a few writers who gave up aft...Susanne, yes! I know a few writers who gave up after just a handful of rejections. I just couldn't do that. Submit, submit, submit is right!! :)Hilary Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18199287020561210673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189127202681971190.post-19345422674966470412011-12-01T09:10:28.970-06:002011-12-01T09:10:28.970-06:00Wow, lots of interesting A-HA moments.
Mine is ...Wow, lots of interesting A-HA moments. <br /><br />Mine is to work through the fear of rejection and submit, submit, submit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189127202681971190.post-91705630393768028252011-11-30T12:28:49.283-06:002011-11-30T12:28:49.283-06:00Lenny, your writing is great! I know that for fact...Lenny, your writing is great! I know that for fact! And yes, your doctor was so right--do it because you LOVE it! Very few people in this world get to do what they love. :)<br /><br />Big Hugs and thanks for my Thanksgiving card--loved it! <br /><br />HilaryHilary Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18199287020561210673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189127202681971190.post-71463221070184279242011-11-30T10:03:25.497-06:002011-11-30T10:03:25.497-06:00hi miss hilary! i was soooo scared for my writing ...hi miss hilary! i was soooo scared for my writing cause i didnt think i was any good or anyone could like my stuff or maybe would just laugh at what i write. then one of my doctors said write just because you love writing. that was a real big my aha moment for me. <br />...hugs from lennyLenny Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12822588007434789481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189127202681971190.post-10561835478273076772011-11-29T18:34:15.951-06:002011-11-29T18:34:15.951-06:00Natalie, yeah, that was one of the first lessons I...Natalie, yeah, that was one of the first lessons I learned. After months of rejection and being a big baby about it, I finally told my husband we were only going to have a good weekend if I got a rejection letter that week. The more I got, the better our weekend! As you can imagine, I had some fantastic weekends!! ;)Hilary Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18199287020561210673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189127202681971190.post-43336884974456993432011-11-29T17:08:50.200-06:002011-11-29T17:08:50.200-06:00To never give up. So many blogger friends who'...To never give up. So many blogger friends who've gotten published had to persist in the midst of rejections to finally get an agent and published.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189127202681971190.post-34419790915976624852011-11-29T14:55:12.468-06:002011-11-29T14:55:12.468-06:00Jack, very good advice. Genre Schmenre! I think th...Jack, very good advice. Genre Schmenre! I think the only time that's a bad idea is when you want to do a horror/picture book. Don't think that would go over to well! ;)Hilary Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18199287020561210673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189127202681971190.post-91400065501988761132011-11-29T13:46:42.874-06:002011-11-29T13:46:42.874-06:00Going with that 'idea' currently in my min...Going with that 'idea' currently in my mind, no matter what genre it may fall into. Above all, believe in yourself Hilary. :)xxJack Easonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13601041734648407356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189127202681971190.post-66723326762568042152011-11-29T12:56:48.600-06:002011-11-29T12:56:48.600-06:00DL, I was totally that way too! Every twist and tu...DL, I was totally that way too! Every twist and turn had to be described! UGH!Hilary Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18199287020561210673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189127202681971190.post-59076782830318595802011-11-29T12:39:37.070-06:002011-11-29T12:39:37.070-06:00Mine was when I finally learned to trust the reade...Mine was when I finally learned to trust the reader and not hold their hand by spelling out every detail for them. LESS is truly MORE. :)DL Hammonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007260062331783715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189127202681971190.post-29442519228729678012011-11-29T10:56:14.540-06:002011-11-29T10:56:14.540-06:00Robeia, starting is a hard part, but keeping it go...Robeia, starting is a hard part, but keeping it going can be even harder sometimes! Step by step, inch by inch.... ;)Hilary Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18199287020561210673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189127202681971190.post-33524561395969722542011-11-29T10:54:57.330-06:002011-11-29T10:54:57.330-06:00Realizing that I actually had to put pen to paper,...Realizing that I actually had to put pen to paper, if I really wanted to get anywhere.<br /><br />:)robeiaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17145457789511566198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189127202681971190.post-52421724874950863572011-11-29T10:54:48.350-06:002011-11-29T10:54:48.350-06:00Tere, that's so true too. You have to put your...Tere, that's so true too. You have to put your favorite writers' voices off to the side and remember who YOU are. Great advice!Hilary Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18199287020561210673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189127202681971190.post-45080999241936679012011-11-29T10:51:58.725-06:002011-11-29T10:51:58.725-06:00Sticking to my voice instead of emulating other wr...Sticking to my voice instead of emulating other writers I like. Took a while to listen to my instincts on that, but now I know it's for the best!Tere Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13562750950130316280noreply@blogger.com