tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post1731314469160494912..comments2024-03-01T16:39:23.360-08:00Comments on Banana Peelin': Ups and Downs of Becoming a Children's Writer: Attention Writers...Obsess Much?Elizabeth Stevens Omlorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11938121002800729273noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post-69445753732050882012-02-15T10:09:58.375-08:002012-02-15T10:09:58.375-08:00Oh I obsess. I have a million ideas and projects a...Oh I obsess. I have a million ideas and projects and constantly feel guilty that I don't have enough time to do them all. Then I obsess about time. And the obsession circle keeps on going.<br /><br />What's even worse is I obsess over one little detail. Instead of just obsessing about writing, I'll obsess about blog posts for a week, then struggle to bring myself out of that craziness, only to fall into freelance obsession, or poetry obsession, or this or that. Ahhh!<br /><br />Obsession isn't always a bad thing, it can be very useful to your craft. (Much like you mentioned above.) The key is learning to balance the obsession against the things that every day life gives you. And that's a key that I know well, but still struggle to learn....<br /><br />Best of luck!Lissa Clouserhttp://quidforquill.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post-67405920178414144222012-02-15T09:42:23.221-08:002012-02-15T09:42:23.221-08:00THANK YOU! I am honored that you would think about...THANK YOU! I am honored that you would think about my blog and Susanna's in the same train of thought! Wow-za!Elizabeth Stevens Omlorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11938121002800729273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post-9778149519761862892012-02-15T09:37:44.214-08:002012-02-15T09:37:44.214-08:00Ah... I agree. Thank goodness for the online writi...Ah... I agree. Thank goodness for the online writing community! Thanks for stopping by Eric!Elizabeth Stevens Omlorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11938121002800729273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post-89589433649826018642012-02-15T09:35:36.578-08:002012-02-15T09:35:36.578-08:00Thank you! I am so proud to have Seth's work o...Thank you! I am so proud to have Seth's work on my site. He is so talented! Ha! Love your spin on obsession, crankiness, and the gift of creativity. (especially cranky!) Glad to have you on my side. :)Elizabeth Stevens Omlorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11938121002800729273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post-13209788626450768042012-02-15T09:31:13.230-08:002012-02-15T09:31:13.230-08:00Seriously! Blogging is something to get hooked on!...Seriously! Blogging is something to get hooked on! I had to cut back BIG time so that I would actually begin to write again! Love the image of fear and pressure wrapped up by procrastination!Elizabeth Stevens Omlorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11938121002800729273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post-74627340687883066622012-02-15T08:12:09.952-08:002012-02-15T08:12:09.952-08:00I would consider myself obsessed, but I think this...I would consider myself obsessed, but I think this is one of the best obsessions I have had in my life. The challenge is to keep from bothering my family with it. That's why I am thankful for the 12 x 12 community (my wife is thankful too!)<br /><br />Very nice post! Love the banner too!Eric VanRaepenbuschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13066260352744488155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post-73637101363820604212012-02-15T05:31:01.312-08:002012-02-15T05:31:01.312-08:00Oh no! You have found an awesome way to make your ...Oh no! You have found an awesome way to make your blog one of those that I (and obviously lots of others) look forward to reading. I have the "Yea! It's Banana Peel Day!" moments. I compare it to Susanna Leonard Hall's blog...she has certain things on certain days that invite participation in a way that will hone our skills or give valuable information about Kidlit. That's what you do! I absolutely love reading about the Banana Peel experiences of writers!Penny Parker Klostermannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15043861965501388155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post-21568698658984256922012-02-15T03:49:19.910-08:002012-02-15T03:49:19.910-08:00Ha! Susanna,
One of my favorite writing mugs says,...Ha! Susanna,<br />One of my favorite writing mugs says, " Eat, Sleep, Write."LJ Mozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08484456418958284678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post-86304386007995388622012-02-15T03:38:00.386-08:002012-02-15T03:38:00.386-08:00Absolutely love your new banner, Elizabeth :~])
P...Absolutely love your new banner, Elizabeth :~])<br /><br />PB author Sarah Steward said, "You know you're in obsess mode when you stay in your pjs and slippers all day and write."<br />(The days when you check the time, sit butt-to-chair, look up and hours have pasted. Those are the best days ever :~D)<br /><br />Writing and "real life" is definitely a balancing act! Love family and friends, but most non-writers don't have a clue what goes into what we do. (i.e. If someone doesn't walk in your shoes . . .)<br /><br />obession = dedication <br /><br />cranky = (My disclaimer: not a writer's fault)caused by characters rebelling when they don't have our undivided attention<br />(Hmmm, sounds like some "real life" peeps I know. LOL!)<br /><br />gift of creativity = a precious gemLJ Mozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08484456418958284678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post-2782968567053565292012-02-15T01:15:23.900-08:002012-02-15T01:15:23.900-08:00At the moment I am more obsessed with my new-found...At the moment I am more obsessed with my new-found love of blogging, to the detriment of my actual paying work. I am less obsessed about the actual writing of PBs, partly because I don't like to put pressure on myself and partly because I am afraid of it...and both of those excuses are wrapped in a thick layer of procrastination.Renee LaTulippehttp://www.nowaterriver.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post-83032833926696468522012-02-14T19:14:29.253-08:002012-02-14T19:14:29.253-08:00Jennifer! Thank you! Thanks for the banner complim...Jennifer! Thank you! Thanks for the banner compliments and thank you for admitting that A. you are obsessed and B. you get cranky trying to balance it all. I definitely agree that I would much rather have the issue of trying to figure out the balancing act that not doing it at all. Good attitude!=)Elizabeth Stevens Omlorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11938121002800729273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post-65497776575278773252012-02-14T19:12:22.161-08:002012-02-14T19:12:22.161-08:00Miranda...Have I told you how cool I think you are...Miranda...Have I told you how cool I think you are? A. You go to Africa B. You created Rate Your Story (which is genius) C. You are a fellow obsessed writer (I love people who share the same obsessions!) Thanks so much for reading! Enjoy your trip!Elizabeth Stevens Omlorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11938121002800729273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post-40179087071919954442012-02-14T19:08:22.770-08:002012-02-14T19:08:22.770-08:00Thanks Penny! I love Seth's work. Sometimes I ...Thanks Penny! I love Seth's work. Sometimes I feel like I need a good slap in the face when I look at my page just to make sure I'm not dreaming. =)<br /><br /> That is very honorable of you to not want to bore others with your writing talk. Maybe I should look into that. I might just have more friends!=) "Where's the book, honey?" LOL! I can't wait to read your books! You make me laugh!Thanks for stopping by Penny, my smelly hat contest winner!Elizabeth Stevens Omlorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11938121002800729273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post-15135760887198372692012-02-14T19:03:26.629-08:002012-02-14T19:03:26.629-08:00Susanna! Thank you! I am so honored to have Seth&#...Susanna! Thank you! I am so honored to have Seth's work on my site! It seems like your passion and obsession for writing has gotten you pretty far! Look at all your beautiful books and your blog series(plural). I'm glad to know that you eat, sleep and breathe writing too. I was thinking about starting a family members of obsessed writers support group(FMOWSG). Whatcha think? =)Elizabeth Stevens Omlorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11938121002800729273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post-54559260778368542242012-02-14T18:57:51.210-08:002012-02-14T18:57:51.210-08:00Yay! Another obsessor! So glad I'm not alone!Yay! Another obsessor! So glad I'm not alone!Elizabeth Stevens Omlorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11938121002800729273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post-50191673440129625442012-02-14T18:57:13.075-08:002012-02-14T18:57:13.075-08:00Thanks Heather! You talented artists! How do you d...Thanks Heather! You talented artists! How do you do it? I agree, ideas do come whenever they please, which makes it so challenging for me to keep my head out of the clouds. Kids do help! Most of the time, they are the ones inspiring those book ideas in my house!Elizabeth Stevens Omlorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11938121002800729273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post-86577988506354127982012-02-14T18:52:49.718-08:002012-02-14T18:52:49.718-08:00Thank you for visiting!=)Thank you for visiting!=)Elizabeth Stevens Omlorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11938121002800729273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post-15563892538967016112012-02-14T17:46:49.398-08:002012-02-14T17:46:49.398-08:00LOVE the banner! Yes, I'm obsessed, too. So ...LOVE the banner! Yes, I'm obsessed, too. So much so, that I tend to get cranky sometimes when I'm stuck at work and wish I were home writing. It is definitely a balancing act, work, family, writing, but I would rather figure it out than not have the opportunity! :)Jennifer Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02219388997277330690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post-44110670537902503652012-02-14T08:20:38.889-08:002012-02-14T08:20:38.889-08:00Obsessed. I just plan weeks away in Africa to bre...Obsessed. I just plan weeks away in Africa to break things up a bit. :) Don't worry. We're all in the same boat. Glad we've found each other (Writers Anonymous or something like that).Miranda Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00479324010424718024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post-54976461373380149732012-02-14T07:25:21.080-08:002012-02-14T07:25:21.080-08:00The banner is totally awesome!
I am obsessed and ...The banner is totally awesome! <br />I am obsessed and do my best not to bore others with talk of my obsession. Most people don't get the writing obsession....they probably want to say...."Well, where's the book, honey?" And that's one reason I'm obsessed. I want to have a published book to show. Not just to "prove" my obsession is worthy in others eyes, but somewhat for validation that my obsession can bring enjoyment to others :-)Penny Parker Klostermannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15043861965501388155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post-18286275978945243392012-02-14T06:56:08.047-08:002012-02-14T06:56:08.047-08:00LOVE the banner!!! And yes I am totally obsessed....LOVE the banner!!! And yes I am totally obsessed. Sigh. Not that it's doing me much good these days. But ask anyone in my house and they'll tell you I eat, sleep and breathe writing! :) Uh, and no that is not bad?Susanna Leonard Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17655630528649780363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post-3702068641553106192012-02-14T06:24:06.703-08:002012-02-14T06:24:06.703-08:00I do obsess and I have to be careful not to obsess...I do obsess and I have to be careful not to obsess so much with the research and reading about writing that I don't get any writing done. Good post.T. Forehandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03961022948394386206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post-40017739854175532212012-02-14T06:17:31.913-08:002012-02-14T06:17:31.913-08:00Your new banner art is absolutely gorgeous! I love...Your new banner art is absolutely gorgeous! I love the colors and the lanky limbs on the kids. <br /><br />As far as obsessing, it's hard because ideas come when they come with no regard to a 9-5 schedule. I have to be mindful of taking breaks and not working 7 days a week. It helps that my kids are home, they give me plenty of interruptions from obsession :)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06924728397668988192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176180375855419631.post-30821856845717956812012-02-14T04:39:12.561-08:002012-02-14T04:39:12.561-08:00I love this type of interesting blog very much.
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