tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31079247.post3686600154337082875..comments2023-11-20T04:17:48.309-05:00Comments on INSIDE THE WRITER’S MIND: A Writing Career, by Diane CraverCarol Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01785763553860442948noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31079247.post-40706645078099300692009-08-13T11:46:28.312-04:002009-08-13T11:46:28.312-04:00Patty,
Thank you so much for stopping by and for t...Patty,<br />Thank you so much for stopping by and for the lovely comments. I'm glad you liked the article.<br /><br />Take care.Diane Craverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09543155150824715253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31079247.post-44538173897551723752009-08-13T10:54:59.065-04:002009-08-13T10:54:59.065-04:00Hi Diane,
This is a great article and a wonderful...Hi Diane,<br /><br />This is a great article and a wonderful look into the inner workings of a great writer. I can't tell you enough how happy I am to know you and to have such a wonderful writer to look up to. Thank you.Patty L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05589835006937991485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31079247.post-43954926108494991192009-08-11T22:10:57.886-04:002009-08-11T22:10:57.886-04:00hi again Diane,
enjoyed your excerpt.
thanks ...hi again Diane, <br /><br />enjoyed your excerpt. <br /><br />thanks for touring, fun to ck out new blogs.Dinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13363922982973526678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31079247.post-36621503955300307432009-08-11T21:25:24.294-04:002009-08-11T21:25:24.294-04:00Thank you, Carol. It's been fun being here. I ...Thank you, Carol. It's been fun being here. I appreciate all the great comments. And thanks for inviting me back. <br /><br />Sometime soon I'd like you to be a guest blogger at mine.Diane Craverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09543155150824715253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31079247.post-7364791421161631512009-08-11T17:37:58.875-04:002009-08-11T17:37:58.875-04:00Diane, it has been wonderful having you as my Mond...Diane, it has been wonderful having you as my Monday guest blogger. I wish you much success with WHITNEY IN CHARGE. Please let me know any time you'd like to stop by and guest again. You're always welcome.Carol Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01785763553860442948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31079247.post-70607726258406772332009-08-11T14:35:24.789-04:002009-08-11T14:35:24.789-04:00Hi Jennifer,
It is hard but you are definitely doi...Hi Jennifer,<br />It is hard but you are definitely doing a great job. :) You always make time for your family but still squeeze writing into your schedule! Congrats on your new contract!Diane Craverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09543155150824715253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31079247.post-14361129796122055282009-08-11T12:52:49.781-04:002009-08-11T12:52:49.781-04:00Great interview, Diane!
It's so hard to strik...Great interview, Diane!<br /><br />It's so hard to strike that balance of home responsibilites and our writing.Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31079247.post-236024969634510502009-08-11T08:35:21.829-04:002009-08-11T08:35:21.829-04:00I don't know... working in your PJs sounds pre...I don't know... working in your PJs sounds pretty sweet. :) I can't wait to read about Whitney and her sisters.Aprilnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31079247.post-11411081752374331632009-08-11T08:04:42.230-04:002009-08-11T08:04:42.230-04:00Hi Miss Mae,
Good to see you here. Thank you - I l...Hi Miss Mae,<br />Good to see you here. Thank you - I love the cover, tooDiane Craverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09543155150824715253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31079247.post-10164649341463404182009-08-11T07:49:31.617-04:002009-08-11T07:49:31.617-04:00Interesting post, Diane, and happy to hear you'...Interesting post, Diane, and happy to hear you're going to keep juggling! LOL<br /><br />Thrilled about Whitney too. Beautiful cover!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31079247.post-85114919912054646812009-08-11T06:00:57.663-04:002009-08-11T06:00:57.663-04:00Carol,
I had a blast yesterday. Thank you so muc...Carol, <br /><br />I had a blast yesterday. Thank you so much for hosting me on your wonderful blog. <br /><br />Thank you, everyone, for the great comments. You've all been entered in the August 15th contest! <br /><br />Enjoy your Tuesday!Diane Craverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09543155150824715253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31079247.post-16786853646790915722009-08-10T19:54:40.669-04:002009-08-10T19:54:40.669-04:00And I thought I was going crazy with four kids. Th...And I thought I was going crazy with four kids. Thank goodness mine are all grown up (???) and gone, except the youngest. I wish I had the nerve to be a real writer, but I just can't seem to work up the courage for it. I do a bit of writing in the reviews I do for a site, but I'm afraid thats about it. I am looking forward to reading Whitney's story.Nancy Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08404157927079481473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31079247.post-36585066095878415782009-08-10T19:37:26.951-04:002009-08-10T19:37:26.951-04:00Hi Mary,
Yeah, life was crazy and fun at the same...Hi Mary, <br />Yeah, life was crazy and fun at the same time when we had 6 kids all at home. I'll never forget once when a guy came to our house to sell us an air filter and we not only had our 6 but they had friends over. He stood in the foyer with his mouth wide open, watching kids coming in all directions. I think he was trying to count them but they were moving too quickly. LOLDiane Craverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09543155150824715253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31079247.post-68535620934793647412009-08-10T19:29:57.348-04:002009-08-10T19:29:57.348-04:00Hi Phyllis,
So true - we always think other people...Hi Phyllis,<br />So true - we always think other people have it nicer than we do but in reality, they probably have their own challenges in life. <br /><br />Thanks - hope Whitney does well, too!Diane Craverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09543155150824715253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31079247.post-40704708316373443062009-08-10T17:13:52.487-04:002009-08-10T17:13:52.487-04:00Six kids! You are freaking amazing!!!
Good luck, g...Six kids! You are freaking amazing!!!<br />Good luck, great blog.Mary Ricksenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12676306822821614446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31079247.post-1537790889668202962009-08-10T17:01:59.512-04:002009-08-10T17:01:59.512-04:00Thanks so much for your comments on "real lif...Thanks so much for your comments on "real life" for an author. Many times in life we seem to think that the grass is greener on the other side. This just goes to remind us that even though your life is good it's not the idle life that some seem to think. Good luck on this one - I hope it is a best seller. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31079247.post-64737245959134396662009-08-10T16:04:48.575-04:002009-08-10T16:04:48.575-04:00Nice to see you here, Margo! I'm glad you read...Nice to see you here, Margo! I'm glad you read my post and thanks for the comments.Diane Craverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09543155150824715253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31079247.post-33387712461072597772009-08-10T16:00:08.954-04:002009-08-10T16:00:08.954-04:00Rita,
Thank you for stopping by and taking time t...Rita,<br /><br />Thank you for stopping by and taking time to share what writing means to you. <br /><br />And you're right - I've had many people tell me that they wish they could find the time to write, and I think if they really wanted to, they would. I know a few weeks before and during the Christmas season, I don't write and I miss it so much.Diane Craverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09543155150824715253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31079247.post-62794084626839425692009-08-10T15:56:31.729-04:002009-08-10T15:56:31.729-04:00Hi Delia,
It's great to see you here! I have ...Hi Delia,<br /><br />It's great to see you here! I have to tell you that my cousin passed out the bookmarks you designed for me at the Craver reunion yesterday!<br /><br />I heard recently a new author cried when she realized how much work promoting was, so decided it was important to show both sides of a writing career. <br /><br />Thank you so much - I'm hoping Whitney will be a success, too. :)Diane Craverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09543155150824715253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31079247.post-4888072912562673122009-08-10T15:53:25.639-04:002009-08-10T15:53:25.639-04:00Sarah,
Good question. Fortunately, I haven't e...Sarah,<br />Good question. Fortunately, I haven't experienced being a widow. My husband and I have been married for 34 years. I never did any research but I saw how hard it was on others when a spouse died. Also some have told me that going thru a divorce is similar to experiencing a death. <br /><br />Try to get inside your character's head as much as possible and that might help you to realize when he or she is ready to move on. Also what kind of a marriage did the widow/widower have? Was it a good marriage? How long were they married? Were they high school sweethearts? Or did they meet later in life?Diane Craverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09543155150824715253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31079247.post-3579120212152582572009-08-10T15:40:41.327-04:002009-08-10T15:40:41.327-04:00Hi Denise,
I'm so glad you stopped by. That...Hi Denise,<br />I'm so glad you stopped by. That's right your husband is retired, too. And you're busy, I know, with church activities and so many things. You're great at balancing your writing career with your full-time job and etc.Diane Craverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09543155150824715253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31079247.post-15257295594276914092009-08-10T15:36:30.581-04:002009-08-10T15:36:30.581-04:00Judy,
Bless your heart - that's really neat h...Judy, <br />Bless your heart - that's really neat how sympathetic you are when you aren't a writer. And maybe someday you will write so I don't mean to be discouraging. :) It's pretty neat to see your hard labor published.Diane Craverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09543155150824715253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31079247.post-46500968138823956332009-08-10T15:23:43.231-04:002009-08-10T15:23:43.231-04:00Diane - thanks for your "behind the scene&quo...Diane - thanks for your "behind the scene" comments about the life of a writer. I am defintely one of those people who romanticize it, and am glad to know both sides of the story.Margo Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31079247.post-82415510806385611422009-08-10T13:30:49.467-04:002009-08-10T13:30:49.467-04:00HI Diane you are absolutely right about juggling y...HI Diane you are absolutely right about juggling your career, but it<br />can be done. I used to babysit, and I needed to write too, so I'd put a baby on my knee at the keyboard.<br /><br />A writer doesn't write because they just want to be a writer. A true writer writes because deep down inside they have to.Somehow, some way we always find the time for it.<br /><br />Never give up, because a true writer would be miserable if they <br />couldn't write. It's inborn I'm afraid. There are people who say they want to write a book someday<br />but the real writers are the ones that do it, no matter what. Keep on going, Diane, it's the only <br />way.<br /><br />I also understand the not understanding too. Because a writer leads a much different life than most people. We are in front of our computers way too much, but it cannot be helped. It is where we work, and how we work.<br />The trick I think is to find a little time for normal life, and writing life, and it's a strange balance.<br /><br />Goodluck Diane!Rita Hestandhttp://ritahestand.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31079247.post-906076817903255122009-08-10T11:46:39.343-04:002009-08-10T11:46:39.343-04:00Hi, Diane! I'm so glad I dropped in to read yo...Hi, Diane! I'm so glad I dropped in to read your guest blog. I'm glad to know I'm not the only author who sometimes thinks of "quitting." The crazy emotional highs and lows of a writer's life are all just part of the process, and you're right - it only takes one comment from a reader who was touched by something in your book to help us remember <i>why</i> we write. I hope God truly blesses and anoints <i>Whitney in Charge</i> to be a success for you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com