tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post2665762228615167210..comments2023-12-07T08:42:44.505+00:00Comments on Wendy's Writing Now: Why Everyone Needs a Writing BuddyWendy's Writinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-23961379447432375502014-03-10T16:54:29.620+00:002014-03-10T16:54:29.620+00:00It must have been a really good class if you didn&...It must have been a really good class if you didn't want it to end, Jan.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-89351334402608825062014-03-10T16:53:43.950+00:002014-03-10T16:53:43.950+00:00Thanks, Susan.Thanks, Susan.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-50741293723304362052014-03-10T16:52:53.571+00:002014-03-10T16:52:53.571+00:00They really do, Susanne.They really do, Susanne.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-90243385096513703422014-03-09T12:58:14.659+00:002014-03-09T12:58:14.659+00:00I agree with everything you've said, Wendy. I&...I agree with everything you've said, Wendy. I'm lucky enough to meet up with writing buddies regularly as well and we too set ourselves targets. We all met at a writing class which we didn't want to end! Jan Baynhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06356572488839476046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-71039557177493815882014-03-08T18:40:48.764+00:002014-03-08T18:40:48.764+00:00I get comments like, oh, you'll be like J.k. R...I get comments like, oh, you'll be like J.k. Rowling then, or Agatha Christie.... it's great to have a blog like yours Wendy, and help improve the writing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-33573642971712680932014-03-07T23:24:18.933+00:002014-03-07T23:24:18.933+00:00I so agree with this post,Wendy. Every writer need...I so agree with this post,Wendy. Every writer needs a writing friend. xSuzanne Ross Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08561888635304578484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-28359292518762852192014-03-06T10:22:47.681+00:002014-03-06T10:22:47.681+00:00It's funny how people think that isn't it,...It's funny how people think that isn't it, Linda.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-84879672357124254772014-03-06T10:16:05.909+00:002014-03-06T10:16:05.909+00:00I agree, after sitting for so long at your desk wo...I agree, after sitting for so long at your desk wondering if you're going in the right direction, its great to have someone give you that injection of inspiration. As for friends who are not writers - after 50 shades, its easy to dash of a best selling trilogy, anyone can do it, no big deal. I wish!wannabe a writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06692361757891220849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-15495415931234393152014-03-06T08:15:20.546+00:002014-03-06T08:15:20.546+00:00We all need them don't we, Teresa.We all need them don't we, Teresa.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-46103428111282187182014-03-06T08:06:27.926+00:002014-03-06T08:06:27.926+00:00I had to laugh about the eyes glazing over! That i...I had to laugh about the eyes glazing over! That is exactly what happens - but never with writing friends xTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-25682124426035595002014-03-05T16:41:46.809+00:002014-03-05T16:41:46.809+00:00Yes we are very lucky - and thanks for commenting,...Yes we are very lucky - and thanks for commenting, Maria.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-19247293257056357162014-03-05T16:28:22.426+00:002014-03-05T16:28:22.426+00:00I so agree with you, and consider myself blessed t...I so agree with you, and consider myself blessed to have at least two really good writing buddies who I know I can count on to keep me motivated. Its about giving too, in fact I think I like the idea of helping another writer better.<br /><br />You are quite right when you say no one understands the writer like another writer. Aren't we lucky!<br />Thank you for sharing.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-87474725512140555662014-03-05T12:01:51.684+00:002014-03-05T12:01:51.684+00:00Actually I think the one on the left looks mote li...Actually I think the one on the left looks mote like Patsy with her new sleek hair do. You didn't actually exist before the teacake goal sessions, Tracy - you were a figment of your own gothic imagination!Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-31152483670799195202014-03-05T10:43:50.706+00:002014-03-05T10:43:50.706+00:00What a good post, Wendy - and that's got nothi...What a good post, Wendy - and that's got nothing to do with the fact that I'm in it! Actually, which one am I in the picture? I so look forward to our monthly meet-ups as I don't think family or other halves ever quite get it. Don't quite know how I existed before our teacake goal sessions!TracyFellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10224475173136774530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-76829927213604960322014-03-05T09:20:24.983+00:002014-03-05T09:20:24.983+00:00That sounds lovely, Rosemary.That sounds lovely, Rosemary.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-47149401422849053912014-03-05T09:11:00.950+00:002014-03-05T09:11:00.950+00:00Couldn't agree more, Wendy - I had lunch yeste...Couldn't agree more, Wendy - I had lunch yesterday with two of my writing buddies before the afternoon writing group meeting! Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-45220721615522655962014-03-05T08:35:01.255+00:002014-03-05T08:35:01.255+00:00Yes, tea cakes is an important part of it, Karen! ...Yes, tea cakes is an important part of it, Karen! Hope you writings going well.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-45167101926005022732014-03-05T08:25:37.409+00:002014-03-05T08:25:37.409+00:00I completely agree Wendy. I met my lovely writing...I completely agree Wendy. I met my lovely writing buddy in real life four years ago, and she's become my best friend! It's good to talk about writing to someone who really 'gets' it and I never send out a story without her giving it the once-over. I just need to initiate her into eating teacakes now :o)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05986874444030474719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-53779736984417681922014-03-05T08:21:48.943+00:002014-03-05T08:21:48.943+00:00Hey! Tracy and I could have been in it and then we...Hey! Tracy and I could have been in it and then we would have been famous!Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-61078056454376301242014-03-05T08:20:30.324+00:002014-03-05T08:20:30.324+00:00I tnink so, Jenny.I tnink so, Jenny.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-47366090463733691082014-03-05T08:20:03.904+00:002014-03-05T08:20:03.904+00:00I'm sure there's someone out there Sam!I'm sure there's someone out there Sam!Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-985481996269379762014-03-05T08:19:20.602+00:002014-03-05T08:19:20.602+00:00'Mutual support' that's exactly what i...'Mutual support' that's exactly what it is, Fraces.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-76349854724780613452014-03-05T08:18:20.659+00:002014-03-05T08:18:20.659+00:00Yes, I think that probably is the reason, Patsy.Yes, I think that probably is the reason, Patsy.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-35147635993840503752014-03-05T08:17:34.768+00:002014-03-05T08:17:34.768+00:00I really look forward to the monthly writerly chat...I really look forward to the monthly writerly chats, Emma.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-26070251430607768632014-03-05T08:06:45.504+00:002014-03-05T08:06:45.504+00:00It's such a good idea because writers need oth...It's such a good idea because writers need other writers. No-one else can understand what we do. And, because it's such a good idea Glynis Scrivens and I have written a joint article about it, which will be in the next issue of The New Writer.Lynne Hackleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11584150621973821344noreply@blogger.com