tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post5723563693195957111..comments2024-03-28T02:34:34.041-07:00Comments on Rachna's Scriptorium: Many Writing Illusions ShatteredRachna Chhabriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-80330861106215838192011-02-23T14:40:01.299-08:002011-02-23T14:40:01.299-08:00I think I used to think #4 was real--if I wrote on...I think I used to think #4 was real--if I wrote one good book, they would want the next one and now from friends sharing their journey, I see that isn't so easy.Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-78878029887344198702011-02-22T23:13:59.322-08:002011-02-22T23:13:59.322-08:00Excellent blog as usual, Rachna. I shall put it on...Excellent blog as usual, Rachna. I shall put it on my Facebook! :)Sheryl Gwytherhttp://sherylgwyther.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-8297384494312587922011-02-22T22:03:27.141-08:002011-02-22T22:03:27.141-08:00I did have most of these illusions when I started ...I did have most of these illusions when I started out. The one I’m still often surprised by is ‘Once a book is out, the next one is accepted faster.’ I really thought that would be true but several published friends have assured me otherwise.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-21242061272288625542011-02-22T21:20:20.138-08:002011-02-22T21:20:20.138-08:00Hi Friends...I am enjoying reading everyone's ...Hi Friends...I am enjoying reading everyone's comments. My writing illusions were shattered big time. Its neither easy to write a book nor get it published. <br /><br />@ Saumya..I too am frustrated when I have to explain to people that writing is not easy. <br /><br />@ Ellie.. completely agree that luck plays a huge role.<br /><br />@ Ann..we writers are indeed an optimistic lot. We believe that we must keep writing inspite of all the obstacles.<br /><br />@ Robyn.. wish that man you met in the hospital would read this post.<br /><br />@ Carole and Karen ...having no illusions makes you two, very lucky women. You know exactly what you are in for: the hard work and the long road ahead.<br /><br />@ Tana... you will be doing me a big favor if you distribute this, not just at your family gathering, but to everyone who believes we live an easy life.<br /><br />@ Cheryl.. glad my posts make you happy.<br /><br />@ Lydia and The Golden Eagle ...if only these were not illusions. Sigh.<br /><br />@ Lynda...can just visualize you looking absolutely glamorous in your pajamas. ;)<br /><br />@ The Las Vegas Writer...I too wish these were not illusions.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-57715034689130663292011-02-22T20:53:34.042-08:002011-02-22T20:53:34.042-08:00How I wish these things were true...!How I wish these things were true...!Nataschahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15971236835645904189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-85793410051534927472011-02-22T13:17:48.662-08:002011-02-22T13:17:48.662-08:00I have to disagree with your last point. Writing i...I have to disagree with your last point. Writing is the most glamorous profession there is in the entire world. Getting to stay in my pajamas all day and "pretend" to work is the best thing ever! Everyone wants to be a writer ;)<br /><br />but seriously, great points. It's good to break those crazy myths.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-15270694141695305382011-02-22T12:44:03.190-08:002011-02-22T12:44:03.190-08:00I have to agree with everything you listed!
Great...I have to agree with everything you listed!<br /><br />Great post.Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-74232479376363163182011-02-22T11:19:24.700-08:002011-02-22T11:19:24.700-08:00Yes, yes, and yes. A great post. I just with they ...Yes, yes, and yes. A great post. I just with they weren't all illusions!Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-35602168549503662862011-02-22T10:30:55.280-08:002011-02-22T10:30:55.280-08:00Rachna, you are such a dear one; I don't think...Rachna, you are such a dear one; I don't think you could shatter anyone's illusions (in a mean way, anyway).<br /><br />I always leave this (group) in a happier mood. :)<br /><br />Thank you!!Cheryl Klarichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12633250643087095689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-74172526875067135692011-02-22T10:06:05.326-08:002011-02-22T10:06:05.326-08:00I might just take notes and distribute this at the...I might just take notes and distribute this at the next family gathering. I'm not sure why people buy into these myths. I'm glad writers are in the know. ;)Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-27412670695096482082011-02-22T08:07:34.496-08:002011-02-22T08:07:34.496-08:00I didn't have any illusions heading into the w...I didn't have any illusions heading into the writing life. You're right, it is work! This is a good realistic view. Those who head into it need to count the cost first, just like in any other profession.Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-55891815421098883682011-02-22T07:54:14.849-08:002011-02-22T07:54:14.849-08:00No illusions whatsoever, Rachna, thankfully. Life ...No illusions whatsoever, Rachna, thankfully. Life had taking that away from me already. :0)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07957545161716269528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-77271097756297090522011-02-22T06:56:26.433-08:002011-02-22T06:56:26.433-08:00I was at one of our usual hospital visits with Chr...I was at one of our usual hospital visits with Christopher and had my laptop with me. I was writing away when my hubby noticed a man looking at me. Hubby told the man I was a writer and the guy said, "I am going to write a book. I guess it will take a couple of weeks. I know a publisher will just have to buy it." Hubby just nodded and we smiled at each other. If only the guy knew. Huh, Rachna? <br /><br />And you're right, very few writers live a glamorous life, though it does sound interesting, I'm content on our farm with all our animals. :) Holding my book in my hands is ll the glamor I need. *wink*Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-29147799918463011072011-02-22T06:56:01.108-08:002011-02-22T06:56:01.108-08:00Yes. All illusions. I've lived a very long lif...Yes. All illusions. I've lived a very long life. I know!!<br /><br />But writers are the most optimistic people on the planet. They write, and write--and keep hoping that one day they'll get that "magical" acceptance. And luck does, as Ellie says, play its part!<br /><a href="http://annbest-jen.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"><i>Ann Best, Author @ Long Journey Home</i></a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-41897167925996087252011-02-22T06:37:02.834-08:002011-02-22T06:37:02.834-08:00I have to also agree. Becoming a writer is not an ...I have to also agree. Becoming a writer is not an easy option; it takes years of dedication, learning the craft, and sometimes good old fashioned luck.<br /><br />Excellent post!Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-10452681167495015462011-02-22T06:26:21.893-08:002011-02-22T06:26:21.893-08:00Ah...completely agree with all of these. I get so ...Ah...completely agree with all of these. I get so frustrated that people think writing is easy. I used to try to prove them wrong but it's just a waste of time and frankly, it doesn't matter if they feel that way. The only people who understand are the ones doing it. I do wish that we could combat these misconceptions. Great post!Saumyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08517289532769906489noreply@blogger.com