tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post2901543285426967600..comments2023-11-03T07:01:16.104-05:00Comments on C. Hope Clark: Your number one challenge as a writerHope Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17319310910383413396noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-30000473553089963412011-11-04T10:28:45.399-05:002011-11-04T10:28:45.399-05:00I knew I'd love this post.
My challenge is ti...I knew I'd love this post. <br />My challenge is time management between writing (what I love doing), working (what pays my bills), and free time. <br /><br />My main challenge to earning a living is that I cannot sacrifice my job until I know I can support myself writing, but since I cannot write without time, I don't have material to market.<br /><br />Luckily, I've found idle time at work a most valuable place to write. Although, I have no resources to research and must write what I know, I can get at least three pages written in the course of a whole day.<br /><br />When there is a will, there is a way in any challenge.<br /><br />Thank you, Hope.<br />Good luck to everyone and happy writing!<br /><br /><br />-Diva Jefferson<br />www.diva-jefferson.blogspot.comDiva Jeffersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09305870216771723615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-85491493685947485292011-11-02T05:25:33.345-05:002011-11-02T05:25:33.345-05:00Good questions.
As a writer, my challenge is to wr...Good questions.<br />As a writer, my challenge is to write interesting novels with authentic, believable characters and plots that inspire, intrigue and entertain my readers.<br /><br />To support myself, my cats and my self-indulgent activity of writing, I teach on-line English classes at universities, teach on-line creative writing classes and copy-edit others manuscripts. I also publish my novels and am building my social media platform to market them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-83950016108058252082011-11-01T12:19:17.254-05:002011-11-01T12:19:17.254-05:00These are really good questions. In the earnings c...These are really good questions. In the earnings category, I think my social media skills (i.e. my ability to promote) is tied with an ability to think creatively on how to find ideas for a wider range of markets. In the sheer writing category, it's that same second one (for nonfiction). For fiction, I'm worrying about whether what I *want* to write is what the market actually can sustain. I keep wrestling with that one. We need to look in the mirror sometimes to keep getting better.Kathleen Basihttp://www.kathleenbasi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-29713871064948259882011-11-01T09:58:17.548-05:002011-11-01T09:58:17.548-05:00Take a look at my post http://hopeclark.blogspot.c...Take a look at my post http://hopeclark.blogspot.com/2011/10/where-to-find-critique-groups.html for ideas on finding a critique group. It's true that you have to hunt hard to find a fit, but it's worth the effort. Sometimes you can even start your own with individuals you hit it off with at other critique group. But critique groups are invaluable.Hope Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17319310910383413396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-85064337014296954732011-11-01T09:55:16.019-05:002011-11-01T09:55:16.019-05:00As a writer, I am challenged by finding enough tim...As a writer, I am challenged by finding enough time to write on a daily basis, the lack of a support group and that I forget to slow down--I tend to rush into a piece and rush out of it, forgetting to add what one person said "that fine layer of details that makes a good piece, great."<br />I have yet to be able to make my sole income be my writing-- I have a day job that pays for most of the bills and I supplement by writing--hopefully when I finish the two books I am working on, the day job will be replaced by writing but I know that is a ways away still--a freelancer's life is not easy but I prefer it to the idea of a cubicle.Lee Carthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11754854595351646608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-12369229347492013252011-11-01T07:49:58.298-05:002011-11-01T07:49:58.298-05:00Hi Hope,
I just recently found your blog and I...Hi Hope,<br /><br />I just recently found your blog and I'm enjoying your thoughtful posts.<br /><br />I'm a "new" writer, unpublished, and have begun to ask myself similar questions. Like Carol commented, I need to find a critique group. (I can't seem to find what I'm looking for online. I have this gut feeling I'll truly benefit from a group that meets face-to-face.) Right now that's my main challenge: I need excellent, honest feedback from other writers.<br /><br />As for making a living as a writer, the challenge for me is knowing the "right" course to take so that someday I will indeed be compensated for doing what I truly love to do.<br /><br />Great post! Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14016238.post-74295369204088045912011-11-01T07:24:54.982-05:002011-11-01T07:24:54.982-05:00I am challenged in perfecting my skills. I need a ...I am challenged in perfecting my skills. I need a critique group, or at least a partner, but have been unable to find one in my rural area. Have discussed starting one with a few writers, but we can't seem to get out of the discussion phase. I think that is because of my other challenge...a family. The other possible group members and I are all moms with small children and our responsibilities and hearts are divided. I do have "office hours" though and enforce a quiet house while I am working and that helps a great deal. Thanks again, Hope for challenging my thinking.Carol J. Alexanderhttp://caroljalexander.comnoreply@blogger.com