tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post4180861969521547118..comments2024-01-12T11:26:35.176-05:00Comments on Working Stiffs: The Pause That RefreshesWorking Stiffshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03270595837074553752noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-12125826510954512152011-06-07T10:44:54.523-04:002011-06-07T10:44:54.523-04:00Joyce, I'll happily read your manuscript...jus...Joyce, I'll happily read your manuscript...just not until after Nancy's workshop. I think I'll be a tad busy during the month of July. Catch me in August, though.<br /><br />Martha, I wish you luck with that month off. Knowing what all you have planned to do around the house during your "vacation," I suspect it won't be nearly long enough. See you in July!Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02755947919433555176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-77178208828319835982011-06-07T10:34:23.475-04:002011-06-07T10:34:23.475-04:00Taking time off to let your writing stew a bit is ...Taking time off to let your writing stew a bit is not only good for you but the manuscript too. However, I don't see taking a workshop or classes as 'time off'.<br />Tell me you won't have your work on your mind during the day more (keeping focused on the teacher) than when you are sitting at your computer composing?<br />NOT!<br />Of course, that's JMHO.<br />PatgPatghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01046665022709722606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-27586779020344565862011-06-07T10:06:44.786-04:002011-06-07T10:06:44.786-04:00Time off to reassess sounds wonderful. Unfortunate...Time off to reassess sounds wonderful. Unfortunately, I can't. Have to finish DIY-6 by the end of the summer. Shouldn't be a problem except it's summer, and the kids are home, and there's vacation to suffer through, and besides, I'm kind of stuck on the plot. So a month off sounds beautiful right about now. Enjoy yours!Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01442754671445893599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-8597716839091632382011-06-07T09:47:41.429-04:002011-06-07T09:47:41.429-04:00Dear Anon: Nancy's workshop is closed but ther...Dear Anon: Nancy's workshop is closed but there is a waiting list. If you're a PGH sib there's information on the listserv; or email me offline and I'll forward your request.Martha Reedhttp://www.marthareed.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-84898540699049831222011-06-07T09:29:51.957-04:002011-06-07T09:29:51.957-04:00How can I find more about Nancy's workshop?
T...How can I find more about Nancy's workshop?<br /><br />Take some time off, Martha. It's good for you, and you'll have renewed energy when you come back to your writing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-5825620887253141802011-06-07T08:30:53.636-04:002011-06-07T08:30:53.636-04:00I can rationalize my schedule re: boot camp when I...I can rationalize my schedule re: boot camp when I look at my calendar. It doesn't start until July 1st. Until then, I'm noodling around with a couple of ideas and it feels great to be fresh again1Martha Reedhttp://www.marthareed.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-9120945365592181772011-06-07T08:21:08.437-04:002011-06-07T08:21:08.437-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00627775403015684868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-69263412671899860842011-06-07T08:20:54.213-04:002011-06-07T08:20:54.213-04:00What is this "time off" you speak of, Ma...What is this "time off" you speak of, Martha, when you have signed up for boot camp? LOL.<br /><br />Enjoy the lemonade! I am working like a demon now because I'm taking three days off while my sister and family visit. I'm kind of a "I'll sleep when I die" sort of person when it comes to writing.Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00627775403015684868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-68303199137017190102011-06-07T07:30:19.056-04:002011-06-07T07:30:19.056-04:00I'm kind of in the same place as you, Martha. ...I'm kind of in the same place as you, Martha. I finished my revisions (Six, if anyone really wants to know) and I'm just tweaking the last chapter because I'm still not happy with it. Then it's off to a couple of beta readers (any volunteers?)<br /><br />I'm working on my query and synopsis, too. Fortunately, I don't usually have a problem writing those. Then I should write at least a summary of what the next book will be about when this one sells. Yes, I'm being optimistic.<br /><br />I have an idea for another series that I'd like to get started on. It may or not involve one of my favorite things. All I'll say for now is "yum."<br /><br />I would have liked to take Nancy's workshop, but I already have 3 of those days booked. Sigh.Joyce Tremelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00498392016497131719noreply@blogger.com