tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6536959664864084932.post1526294535832205959..comments2021-08-31T21:30:59.403-07:00Comments on The Gartner Gazette: Eight Things Every Aspiring Author Should HaveAlex Gartnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13119242922150182634noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6536959664864084932.post-38141333914001245662010-08-08T15:41:54.326-07:002010-08-08T15:41:54.326-07:00This is fabulous! Hope you don't mind that I ...This is fabulous! Hope you don't mind that I linked it on my blog. <br /><br />Congrats on your first draft! Wow...I wish I'd have finished anything at 15, much less a first draft of a whole book! I just finished mine last week (many years after leaving the wise old age of 15!).Amanda C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04309988844696581683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6536959664864084932.post-74038605470857897792010-05-14T16:03:57.615-07:002010-05-14T16:03:57.615-07:00Anakin it is! Goodness, you're an awesome kid....Anakin it is! Goodness, you're an awesome kid. I'll check it out right now.Alex Gartnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13119242922150182634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6536959664864084932.post-74309463883124879092010-05-14T15:53:01.058-07:002010-05-14T15:53:01.058-07:00Obi Wan,
I have one of my short stories posted on...Obi Wan,<br /><br />I have one of my short stories posted on my blog. See my April 27 blog post. Our assignment was a story about the Easter Bunny. Yeah I know. Just remember, I am 10.<br /><br />Critique away Master. Be honest.<br /><br />Signed,<br />Anakin in TexasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6536959664864084932.post-58033713175060642422010-05-14T15:21:06.179-07:002010-05-14T15:21:06.179-07:00Young Master Skywalker!
I'm glad you liked it...Young Master Skywalker! <br />I'm glad you liked it, young Padawan. If you like writing, always remember one thing: your work is important. Don't let anyone dissuade you from that fact. Follow your dreams, my apprentice!...<br /><br />I'd love to read one sometime. Give me a heads up and I'll do a critique for you. If you want it, that is. <br /><br />And, yes, I am Obi Wan in this relationship. Which makes you the apprentice. Anakin or Luke, it's your choice. Will you stick with the light or venture to the dark side of the force? *Evil, riotously nerdy laugh*Alex Gartnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13119242922150182634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6536959664864084932.post-12889154640169621322010-05-14T12:34:24.992-07:002010-05-14T12:34:24.992-07:00Master Alex,
It's great that you finished you...Master Alex,<br /><br />It's great that you finished your first draft. You need to celebrate! I bet that was a lot of work, but fun too. I love to write short stories and I always end up with more than one draft.<br /><br />LOVE of reading would be my favorite on your list. Oh, and confidence is next. I would add one more thing....sense of humor. <br /><br />Count me as a FAN!<br /><br />Young PadawanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6536959664864084932.post-70116097443700615042010-05-14T12:21:26.688-07:002010-05-14T12:21:26.688-07:00@Bryan: It's really no problem. I think Blogsp...@Bryan: It's really no problem. I think Blogspot is great. It's like the original Star Wars trilogy compared to LiveJournal, the newer trilogy. I hope this makes sense! :)<br /><br />@bclement: You really think so? Thank you so much! <br /><br />@StuartC: I agree. Patience is of the utmost importance, and I've learned it the hard way. Great contribution to the list!<br /><br />@T.J.C: Yes, passion is incredibly important. The moment I finished my first draft was great, so I can see where you're coming from. Of course we can be blog buddies :)Alex Gartnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13119242922150182634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6536959664864084932.post-81481750219992763382010-05-14T06:20:42.929-07:002010-05-14T06:20:42.929-07:00Hey nice blog! I found you through YALITCHAT. I...Hey nice blog! I found you through YALITCHAT. I'm new there but I've had a blog on blogspot for about 2 months now. I'd love to be a fan of yours! Your 8 things are ON SPOT! I actually found my beta-lover on my blog thanks to my fanbase. And I got a tons of feedback on my query the other day. I think passion is another key thing. If you are forcing yourself to sit there and write everyday, forcing the ideas, then your work is gonna appear forced. I think you need to be passionate about what you are writing and not just making it what you think others want to read. I think the best feeling is not being published, but that moment when you complete the first draft and you have all of your work sitting in front of you. <br /><br />CONGRATS on completing your first draft! Hope we can be blog friends :)T.J. Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13916627399622909282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6536959664864084932.post-80639415334217342162010-05-13T19:45:33.767-07:002010-05-13T19:45:33.767-07:00My wife and I would like to add patience to your l...My wife and I would like to add patience to your list.StuartChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127061964091451885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6536959664864084932.post-30760030664957257822010-05-13T19:31:02.358-07:002010-05-13T19:31:02.358-07:00I love this post so very much. I've linked to ...I love this post so very much. I've linked to it on my blog, and hope to send some followers your way!<br /><br />-CaraCarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871718411675092417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6536959664864084932.post-45899253587842573972010-05-13T18:52:01.900-07:002010-05-13T18:52:01.900-07:00Congrats on finishing the first draft! And this is...Congrats on finishing the first draft! And this is an extremely accurate list, many authors (both aspiring and published) should take a look at this-- it would do them some good.<br /><br />Great post:)bclement412https://www.blogger.com/profile/05104255054978064868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6536959664864084932.post-36823801898928402822010-05-13T18:45:40.330-07:002010-05-13T18:45:40.330-07:00Hey Alex, congrats on the move to blogspot (I'...Hey Alex, congrats on the move to blogspot (I'm a wordpress fan myself, but that's ok -- vive la difference). <br /><br />Sorry about losing your comments and followers, though. I've signed up, and will re-direct readers on my article about your "lessons learned" posting to this new site.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6536959664864084932.post-10540047358141535722010-05-13T18:39:19.435-07:002010-05-13T18:39:19.435-07:00You have a very mature way of thinking, Alex. Your...You have a very mature way of thinking, Alex. Your parents must be proud. I can feel your enthusiasm through the screen. Nice job.S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6536959664864084932.post-60306201802337574932010-05-13T18:27:49.684-07:002010-05-13T18:27:49.684-07:00You did?! Aw, that's awesome!
Thanks, Kit :)You did?! Aw, that's awesome!<br /><br />Thanks, Kit :)Alex Gartnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13119242922150182634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6536959664864084932.post-73379472096052289642010-05-13T18:16:54.656-07:002010-05-13T18:16:54.656-07:00I love the way you write! I actually started laugh...I love the way you write! I actually started laughing at one point (good thing I'm home alone ;) Cant wait to see your novel!<br /><br />~KitKithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08578439079331611667noreply@blogger.com