tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post7886421814964486749..comments2024-03-28T03:20:13.802-04:00Comments on A Good Blog is Hard To Find: 8 Things You Need to Know About Living With a Writer--by Elizabeth S. CraigA Good Blog Is Hard to Findhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13823958967965785849noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post-50746459875884994602012-09-22T18:09:34.777-04:002012-09-22T18:09:34.777-04:00Wow, there's so much worthwhile information he...Wow, there's so much worthwhile information here!Estellahttp://www.cedarparktexas.gov/redirect.aspx?url=http://www.encontactos.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post-26637604463115821032012-06-06T06:44:29.801-04:002012-06-06T06:44:29.801-04:00Awesome tips.
and I like the 4th, 5th and 7th tips...Awesome tips.<br />and I like the 4th, 5th and 7th tips too much :) .<br /><br />Thank you to post.Self Book Publishinghttp://www.bonzoi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post-90034986462716085652011-06-09T13:32:37.334-04:002011-06-09T13:32:37.334-04:00Jess Witkins sent me to your blog, and I'm now...Jess Witkins sent me to your blog, and I'm now a subscriber after reading this post. :)<br /><br />I'm emailing this list to my hubby...now, he'll understand my psychotic behavior.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15508887711850480059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post-39682289469411107172011-06-03T21:20:50.817-04:002011-06-03T21:20:50.817-04:00So many true things! I need a copy of this to nai...So many true things! I need a copy of this to nail to my writing station wall.<br /><br />Also to put on my fridge.<br /><br />And possibly to tack to my front door.<br /><br />Thanks for a great post!Kit MacConnellhttp://gogglesandlace.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post-35401825116410557922011-06-01T20:32:36.642-04:002011-06-01T20:32:36.642-04:00Lillian Curkley--So true! I never hate mine for mo...Lillian Curkley--So true! I never hate mine for more than a couple of hours at the most before I just sigh and say, "Well, better start fixing it..." Because we're the ones who messed it up!<br /><br />Julie--That's the way I am, too. I think I drive my husband batty. There are times when I can't find the reading light and I knock everything off my bedside table. Good times! :) <br /><br />jesswords10--He's lucky that he is!<br /> <br />Rhonda--Thanks for coming by. :)<br /><br />Demian--We are moody and unbribable! Ha!Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post-89559148249225334912011-06-01T19:29:06.985-04:002011-06-01T19:29:06.985-04:00You should've capitalized the second "not...You should've capitalized the second "not" in number: "Writers can not be bribed not to write." True dat. <br /><br />And the moodiness thing, too, capitalize that while your at it. ;-)Demian Farnworthhttp://thecopybot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post-81719220624230715272011-06-01T13:23:05.236-04:002011-06-01T13:23:05.236-04:00Too funny! And all too true! Thanks for the laugh....Too funny! And all too true! Thanks for the laugh. :-)Rhonda Hopkinshttp://www.rhondahopkins.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post-66103684928782789892011-06-01T12:25:59.273-04:002011-06-01T12:25:59.273-04:00Well, just take away the mystery why dontcha? LOL...Well, just take away the mystery why dontcha? LOL Now he knows why I act so crazy. I love the turns lights on at inopportune times, very true. But he is a heavy sleeper. haha!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post-73182312600523069032011-06-01T10:58:06.478-04:002011-06-01T10:58:06.478-04:00Elizabeth, these are RIGHT ON TARGET! Oh, how fun...Elizabeth, these are RIGHT ON TARGET! Oh, how funny. I feel bad for my husband because when my mind is full of ideas, I'm jumping up from bed all the time. Thanks for the laughs!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post-83312058012830830542011-06-01T08:26:57.313-04:002011-06-01T08:26:57.313-04:00We may say we hate our book, but so help you GOD i...We may say we hate our book, but so help you GOD if you do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post-72287477697436855662011-06-01T05:19:53.678-04:002011-06-01T05:19:53.678-04:00Piper--Me too!
Mallory--He'll probably be rel...Piper--Me too!<br /><br />Mallory--He'll probably be relieved that you're not the only writer who does these things!Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post-56267288951301178062011-06-01T02:55:49.762-04:002011-06-01T02:55:49.762-04:00I'm printing this out for my husband. ;)I'm printing this out for my husband. ;)Mallory Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04052534468649766854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post-91755744465134410492011-05-31T23:33:55.939-04:002011-05-31T23:33:55.939-04:00I LOVE this post. Guilty on all eight counts.I LOVE this post. Guilty on all eight counts.Piper Bayardhttp://piperbayard.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post-15845545035638699992011-05-31T20:53:13.436-04:002011-05-31T20:53:13.436-04:00Jemi--Ha! It's like the Bermuda Triangle for w...Jemi--Ha! It's like the Bermuda Triangle for writers. We go in there...we just don't come back out. :)Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post-50969108075159037382011-05-31T19:54:58.539-04:002011-05-31T19:54:58.539-04:00Fabulous post Elizabeth! I completely agree. My hu...Fabulous post Elizabeth! I completely agree. My hubby absolutely HATES going to an office supply store with me :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post-7266562826085985742011-05-31T15:56:31.199-04:002011-05-31T15:56:31.199-04:00Elspeth--Good point! You were smart to get them al...Elspeth--Good point! You were smart to get them all acclimated to odd behavior. Ha!<br /><br />KiaZiShiru--Exactly! I think we scare them sometimes. If my husband gets on my computer and checks the cookies in my internet browser, he'll see a whole bunch of murder-related sites. I don't *think* that worries him, but he might be sleeping with one eye open!<br /><br />Hart--It might have been a strike against you!<br /><br />SP Sipal--Oh, the nights when we have grilled cheese sandwiches and canned tomato soup for supper? Ha! I've SO been there.<br /><br />Alex--Ha! Me too. Maybe that's an early sign of a writer in training?<br /><br />Kate--Very good point! We *can't* stop. <br /><br />Diane--Yes! We know our writing isn't Shakespeare, but I love constructive criticism given with love. :)<br /><br />Karen--I think my office supply store shopping rights have been revoked!<br /><br />Newbie Author--I think they'll probably *never* understand, but they'll know you're not alone! :)<br /><br />Janice--Ha! At least he's gotten used to it. :)Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post-15343715642122440472011-05-31T15:20:17.931-04:002011-05-31T15:20:17.931-04:00So true! I can't go into an office supply stor...So true! I can't go into an office supply store without spending a fortune. There are times when my husband rolls his eyes and just says "writers" and ignores me. He knows how it is, LOL.Janice Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02356672149097741248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post-85315404657881680612011-05-31T14:42:00.948-04:002011-05-31T14:42:00.948-04:00Guilty. Guilty. Guilty. Especially number three.
...Guilty. Guilty. Guilty. Especially number three.<br /><br />Thanks for the list. I'll share it with my family. They still won't understand -- but at least they will know that others are afflicted by my malady.Newbie Authorhttp://FirstManuscript.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post-75155958265031531842011-05-31T14:34:43.640-04:002011-05-31T14:34:43.640-04:00We may also beg and plead that you read our work a...We may also beg and plead that you read our work and tell us it's brilliant when we really want gentle honesty.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post-60577151800608460122011-05-31T14:00:10.852-04:002011-05-31T14:00:10.852-04:00Great post, Elizabeth. I recently published my fif...Great post, Elizabeth. I recently published my fifth non-fiction book and have said: 'That's it. No more books.' So the next thing you need to know is that writing is an addiction. We can't not do it!Kate Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352702082312048391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post-48119051767852321692011-05-31T12:40:55.833-04:002011-05-31T12:40:55.833-04:00I was guilty of #7 before I even began writing!I was guilty of #7 before I even began writing!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post-34785269835536908752011-05-31T12:30:55.711-04:002011-05-31T12:30:55.711-04:00Love this list! Now to get my husband to read it s...Love this list! Now to get my husband to read it so he'll understand it's not just me!!<br /><br />Another must add -- Don't expect the house to be cleaned or proper food cooked when the muse is calling on high!S.P. Sipalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17943968424012034217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post-74955915176713331492011-05-31T12:28:07.026-04:002011-05-31T12:28:07.026-04:00*giggles* This was great, Elizabeth--so true. I&#...*giggles* This was great, Elizabeth--so true. I'm sure had I been writing when HWMNBMOTI and I got together, it might not have gone the way it did.Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post-42706792994571161142011-05-31T12:22:07.355-04:002011-05-31T12:22:07.355-04:009. listen well to the introduction to a question &...9. listen well to the introduction to a question "I'm doing research" means "I'm doing research for my story", don't panic when we start talking about the best way to commit suicide or to kill someone. It's just for the story...<br /><br />(aka, I love having discussions when my SO forgets to listen to the first words and starts getting worried ;) )Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02441714312749423587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7917245635820611026.post-46565261589064159882011-05-31T12:14:39.497-04:002011-05-31T12:14:39.497-04:00These are great, Elizabeth! Since I was involved i...These are great, Elizabeth! Since I was involved in theatre for many years, my family was used to peculiar behaviour. There's not that much difference between being an actor and being a writer!Elspeth Futcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330102545384369360noreply@blogger.com