tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post3133217149599384234..comments2023-10-09T10:05:44.803-06:00Comments on Patricia Stoltey: The Unnamed Step--The Rest That Isn't Restful by Susan Oleksiw, Guest BloggerPatricia Stolteyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-39913361567456993532011-11-18T14:57:01.629-07:002011-11-18T14:57:01.629-07:00William Zinsser makes the comment that we should f...William Zinsser makes the comment that we should first write our work, then at a later date put on our editor's hat. I agree with you and him. First, we must simply write the best book we can. Then we critique it with fresh eyes at a future time. Congrats on the sale to Worldwide!Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-34767160379051271242011-11-17T19:36:41.201-07:002011-11-17T19:36:41.201-07:00Thanks, Dean, but I'm the big winner here beca...Thanks, Dean, but I'm the big winner here because I get to meet so many awesome writers like Susan!Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-90620591917057778722011-11-17T18:13:16.974-07:002011-11-17T18:13:16.974-07:00Thanks again, Pat for a great guest blog. Your abi...Thanks again, Pat for a great guest blog. Your ability to get/book such great authors and advice for us is much appreciated!<br /><br />Now...back to your Nano!Dean K Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846624912452227191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-22021703233262907162011-11-17T11:43:07.611-07:002011-11-17T11:43:07.611-07:00You're right, Alex. Beta readers come up with ...You're right, Alex. Beta readers come up with fascinating questions that push me in a new direction or show me where I missed a great opportunity. A good reader/critique partner is worth more than money.Susan Oleksiwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02693057997469296068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-83173157692595867202011-11-17T10:58:00.736-07:002011-11-17T10:58:00.736-07:00What's cool is when it does come back from cri...What's cool is when it does come back from critique partners, it's like a whole new story with fresh ideas!<br />At least that's been my experience.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-59863898607079652402011-11-17T09:34:28.319-07:002011-11-17T09:34:28.319-07:00It's great advice, and I'll be spending De...It's great advice, and I'll be spending December making one more pass through that suspense novel of mine. It's sitting quietly, waiting, while I focus on NaNoWriMo.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-6233349240783357922011-11-17T07:58:31.246-07:002011-11-17T07:58:31.246-07:00This is a tough lesson to learn sometimes because ...This is a tough lesson to learn sometimes because I want to keep working and working and working. But over the years, I've learned. Thanks for checking in, Margot and E.J.Susan Oleksiwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02693057997469296068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-83206391804299271002011-11-17T07:19:49.556-07:002011-11-17T07:19:49.556-07:00Great thoughts, Susan. "I can't really fi...Great thoughts, Susan. "I can't really finish the book until I can see it as an editor and not as a creator." So hard. So true!<br /><br />EJAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00273059558675234923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757567191914795875.post-60213132175423815312011-11-17T06:04:24.591-07:002011-11-17T06:04:24.591-07:00Pat - Thanks for hosting Susan.
Susan - Thanks fo...Pat - Thanks for hosting Susan.<br /><br />Susan - Thanks for reminding us of how important it is to step back and wait sometimes. I think we actually get a lot more objectivity about our work when we set it aside. And as you say, it's easier to look at it with fresh eyes. I wish you much success with your work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com