tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4216087585023599769.post4069913348761868545..comments2024-03-27T07:51:33.984-04:00Comments on The Write Editing: Are You Committed to the Craft of Writing?Andrea Merrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07886398056031430593noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4216087585023599769.post-84805624505550565432015-04-15T22:22:38.133-04:002015-04-15T22:22:38.133-04:00Seeing that I work with hundreds of writers, mostl...Seeing that I work with hundreds of writers, mostly beginning novelists, and so many experience what you mention in your insightful post, I just want to add that one of the biggest problems is writers don't know what they need help with. Or they know they are stuck and need help, but don't know there is help out there. Hiring a professional writing coach/mentor can get you quickly to the heart of your writing problems. Just as a personal trainer can spot what an athlete is weak in and has just the right exercises to help the athlete overcome those issues, a writing mentor has the experience and know-how to spot exactly what is wrong with a story and can give help and training to aid the writer to work through it with just the right tools and approach. I've seen countless clients of mine who've come to me with a train wreck of a novel (and some have spent years trying to write it, or worse, pitch it to agents) and after getting the proper help have create a magnificent best seller they are proud of. The best thing is the skills and insights you get about your writing with a coach is you become a better writer, so that all your subsequent books are so much better. Many of those same clients have gone on to write numerous books, and with each book, they get better and better as writers. <br /><br />So, I would encourage writers to hire help! Why waste years of your life struggling in despair and confusion. Sure, your coach may tell you you really need to slow down, take some classes, study books, and apply what you learn for a long time before tackling something as complex as a novel. But that might be just the advice you need!C. S. Lakinwhttp://www.livewritethrive.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4216087585023599769.post-36924769702784150082015-02-17T08:03:42.265-05:002015-02-17T08:03:42.265-05:00Thanks Jeff! It's an honor to be a part of you...Thanks Jeff! It's an honor to be a part of your tribe. Alycia Moraleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17437645525024387418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4216087585023599769.post-58068543920734400512015-02-16T14:38:38.974-05:002015-02-16T14:38:38.974-05:00Great post, Alycia. I also wanted to let people kn...Great post, Alycia. I also wanted to let people know that Nan Jones is the winner of Cindy's Sproles. Congrats, Nan! :)Andrea Merrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07886398056031430593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4216087585023599769.post-59514963810152133112015-02-16T14:03:37.933-05:002015-02-16T14:03:37.933-05:00Thanks for sharing this, Alycia! I'm so honore...Thanks for sharing this, Alycia! I'm so honored that you took the time to read the book and share this with your community. Stay committed to the craft — the world needs your art!Jeff Goinshttp://goinswriter.comnoreply@blogger.com