tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post939126584512235025..comments2024-03-28T08:21:40.779-05:00Comments on A Writer's Faith: THE FEAR AND FREEDOM OF FIRST DRAFTSKatie Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01867517507191129951noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-34900329410520931362017-04-21T17:46:31.762-05:002017-04-21T17:46:31.762-05:00Yes I'm with Katie on this one. I need this n...Yes I'm with Katie on this one. I need this novel. Please write the thing so I can flail!! Bree Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06683902086959747166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-6941335687187428442017-04-21T13:51:41.503-05:002017-04-21T13:51:41.503-05:00AGH!! Thanks SO much, Katie! :D I can't wait t...AGH!! Thanks SO much, Katie! :D I can't wait to get to all the tragedy in this book. XD<br />~Jaclynn~Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02215509016731715670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-28387551949352902202017-04-20T21:02:53.327-05:002017-04-20T21:02:53.327-05:00JACLYNN YOU ALREADY BROKE MY HEART JUST READING TH...JACLYNN YOU ALREADY BROKE MY HEART JUST READING THE SUMMARY. O.O I was reading it and "awwing" over the cute couple and the proposal and then she DIES??! Dude. o.O That sounds awesome. xDKatie Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01867517507191129951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-64385523716516015642017-04-18T19:12:39.019-05:002017-04-18T19:12:39.019-05:00Oh my gosh, thank you SO much!! You have no idea h...Oh my gosh, thank you SO much!! You have no idea how happy this comment just made me!! :D I haven't had much time for writing lately, so I'm only a few thousand words in, but it is definitely in the works! ;D <br />~Jaclynn~Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02215509016731715670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-8545606822781685952017-04-18T17:48:40.690-05:002017-04-18T17:48:40.690-05:00OH MAH GOODNESS I NEED THIS NOVEL IN MY LIFE. WRI...OH MAH GOODNESS I NEED THIS NOVEL IN MY LIFE. WRITE THE THING FOR US JACLYNN, PLEASE. WE NEED THIS BOOK. THIS BOOK WILL BE AMAZING. I BELIEVE IN YOU! Bree Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06683902086959747166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-43224296723094100892017-04-18T14:43:57.133-05:002017-04-18T14:43:57.133-05:00OKIE I SHALL TELL YOU WHAT I CAN!! XD
It's ab...OKIE I SHALL TELL YOU WHAT I CAN!! XD<br /><br />It's about a guy named Jairus who grew up in an orphanage and dreamed all his life to become a soldier of the king. <br />When he turns 16 he goes to begin his training and meets a servant girl there and they quickly become friends.<br />Years pass and he goes away to war to aid another kingdom and it really changes. When he comes back he proposes to the servant girl and when his general finds out, he tries to get him to break things off with her, afraid it will distract him from his duties as a soldier. Naturally, Jairus refuses.<br />Then.... things happen and the girl is killed in front of Jairus and he resigns as a soldier and leaves the kingdom, he is framed for killing her, and all this crazy stuff happens and he's basically a poor, broken soul with no hope and nothing to live for. At the end, he finds hope in God and is complete in Him :)<br />That wasn't the best description ever (I'm really bad at telling what my books are about XD ), but I hope it sounds interesting! XD<br />~Jaclynn~Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02215509016731715670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-85893614748267410502017-04-15T11:47:25.511-05:002017-04-15T11:47:25.511-05:00I'm not doing NaNo (as you know), but I'm ...I'm not doing NaNo (as you know), but I'm still working on more thoroughly drafting this one story I've been plotting and sorta writing for the past year or so. It's been both scary and exhilarating to write this draft, and It's been cool to watch as all the pieces sort of start to fit together and form a coherent plot. I stopped writing for a while in late middle school/early high school, so getting back into it and reestablishing steady writing habits the past few years has been interesting. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15637592973728566377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-1228774454051038512017-04-14T16:05:20.865-05:002017-04-14T16:05:20.865-05:00Oh my goodness, you're not alone! Until yester...Oh my goodness, you're not alone! Until yesterday I felt very lost with my character but just figured out how to solve that. So keep working at it -- the answer may yet still be out there. :DKatie Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01867517507191129951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-3783869649631164942017-04-14T15:59:07.671-05:002017-04-14T15:59:07.671-05:00ENFPs UNITEEE!ENFPs UNITEEE!Katie Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01867517507191129951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-14870803269887799122017-04-14T15:58:32.420-05:002017-04-14T15:58:32.420-05:00AWW I love that story! He's so amazing. <3
...AWW I love that story! He's so amazing. <3<br /><br />Ooh, and I'm definitely going to read that Psalm. Thank you so much for sharing, Heidi. I'm so glad I know you because you're such an encouragement. <3Katie Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01867517507191129951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-67077969732622935862017-04-14T03:05:44.571-05:002017-04-14T03:05:44.571-05:00I'm feeling a little lost in my Camp Novel. I ...I'm feeling a little lost in my Camp Novel. I didn't have enough character foundation built up to know what's really going on with my protagonist. Also I haven't written much of length since November and I'm feeling out of practice.<br />Right now I'm writing fun scenes that are going somewhere eventually but taking a long time to do it.Brie Donninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02143675481045319013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-64370577429285081742017-04-12T20:50:46.888-05:002017-04-12T20:50:46.888-05:00This is really good! By the way, I am an ENFP too ...This is really good! By the way, I am an ENFP too (:Laura D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14999985318791859446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-848496706001153582017-04-12T17:38:07.774-05:002017-04-12T17:38:07.774-05:00your welcome!!!
ummmm, I think I was just very new...your welcome!!!<br />ummmm, I think I was just very new to blogging, and was on the hunt for nice people to follow! When I was younger I read all the time, and even tried to write a book, so I liked your blog, and you were super nice, so why not?? To me, even if people blog about certain things, they can still be nice, funny, encouraging, etc. <br />and plus, your photography is really good! <3<br />Ooh wow. that's a lot of books!! Do you have a favorite?<br />Would you mind me asking where you live? We live in MO. :)Paiges Pageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07265290746571910790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-20522232253868779002017-04-12T13:45:37.779-05:002017-04-12T13:45:37.779-05:00That's amazing Heidi! Thanks for sharing that...That's amazing Heidi! Thanks for sharing that, I'm gonna check out Psalm 71 now before I start writing. :) And yes, I totally get how God can just do amazing things, it's really nice to be able to sit back and watch as He works in other people's (and sometimes our own) lives.Bree Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06683902086959747166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-9284544201133084152017-04-12T10:21:18.390-05:002017-04-12T10:21:18.390-05:00Thank you for posting this Katie <3. I kind of ...Thank you for posting this Katie <3. I kind of needed the reminder to bring all writing anxieties to Him (and any anxiety really xD). We all need to write in the grace of God. I've been doing Camp NaNo while trying to keep in mind that as I write, it's not by my own ability or just because it's fun, but it's in worship to Him, and by His strength and mercy I get anything done. The other day I was behind like, 4-5 pages on my daily goal + I had school to do and I was like "AAHHHH How am I gonna catch up???" But God was like, "Chill I got this" and boom! I took a break and made up the lost pages in an hour and a half! I couldn't have done that! It was 100% God.<br />I've been reading Psalm 71 before I write each time, and finding new things and old reminders every time. It's such a good reminder that our craft is to His glory, and because we're broken, we need Him. He's even reminding me that in my story. This is such a great journey (and even writing this comment, He's just placing peace on my heart that He's doing something here. Eeeeeep. ^_^ )<br />Praying for you and your project, and I hope I get to read it someday soon!Heidihttps://amillionandonethoughts.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-62636423249845117092017-04-12T00:40:23.747-05:002017-04-12T00:40:23.747-05:00Hey girl! ;) btw, thanks for recommending the blog...Hey girl! ;) btw, thanks for recommending the blog to me, I kinda love it. 😁<br /><br />YAY I GET TO BETA READ THE THINGBree Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06683902086959747166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-24574371263240899502017-04-12T00:30:08.597-05:002017-04-12T00:30:08.597-05:00Hi Musicgirl! I'll definitely let you beta rea...Hi Musicgirl! I'll definitely let you beta read :)<br />I've actually only written about 4,000 words this month it just feels really good to almost be done with this draft I've been working on for a year 😁Eliza Noelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01198630436788681242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-52971922237191262422017-04-12T00:17:16.542-05:002017-04-12T00:17:16.542-05:00Awwh, thank you for reading, Elissa! <3Awwh, thank you for reading, Elissa! <3Katie Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01867517507191129951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-18489465070742463622017-04-12T00:16:44.152-05:002017-04-12T00:16:44.152-05:00Gasp, really? That's so exciting! Wow, you'...Gasp, really? That's so exciting! Wow, you're just cranking along. <3<br /><br />Alpha readers are fabulous. They're definitely great for encouragement after all the rough editing. :PKatie Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01867517507191129951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-18260736150957022832017-04-12T00:15:27.351-05:002017-04-12T00:15:27.351-05:00YAY! I'M SO EXCITED FOR YOU! That's an ama...YAY! I'M SO EXCITED FOR YOU! That's an amazing feeling. :DKatie Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01867517507191129951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-81365235981178493002017-04-12T00:15:07.060-05:002017-04-12T00:15:07.060-05:00Awhh. And that's okay! There are always future...Awhh. And that's okay! There are always future months. :)Katie Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01867517507191129951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-28441781436089720312017-04-12T00:14:38.511-05:002017-04-12T00:14:38.511-05:00AWH THANKS SO MUCH. <3 You're so sweet.
I...AWH THANKS SO MUCH. <3 You're so sweet. <br /><br />I knowww I can't stand mine either. I can tell it's improving... but it's still hard to look at it. :P (wait... what?? what project are you working on? o.o)<br /><br />AH THANKS FOR APPRECIATING MY PICTURE I'M IN LOVE. xDKatie Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01867517507191129951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-23089819429555344322017-04-12T00:08:18.714-05:002017-04-12T00:08:18.714-05:00Eep, thanks!
...You're not a writer... or a b...Eep, thanks!<br /><br />...You're not a writer... or a bookworm? o.O So... a question for you then -- how and why did you start reading my blog? That's so interesting. Thanks for being awesome! <3 <br /><br />I've written five books! I'm currently writing my sixth. :)Katie Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01867517507191129951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-65186904304910428082017-04-12T00:01:34.644-05:002017-04-12T00:01:34.644-05:00Awwhh, you make me so happy, Jaclynn!
AHHH WHAT I...Awwhh, you make me so happy, Jaclynn!<br /><br />AHHH WHAT IS YOUR BOOK ABOUT? I WANT TO HEAR ALL ABOUT IT!! *bounces excitedly*<br /><br />Awwh. That's so awesome! It's one of the greatest things ever, so I'm glad you're feeling that way. :DKatie Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01867517507191129951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3445138433367622139.post-20940343416735208092017-04-12T00:00:11.905-05:002017-04-12T00:00:11.905-05:00YESS. It's so easy to want to just write first...YESS. It's so easy to want to just write first drafts all the time instead of taking the time and effort to edit. *gag* Oh well. With the good things come the bad things. xD<br /><br />Eeek, go you! I'll be editing for July, so we'll do a little switcheroo. :PKatie Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01867517507191129951noreply@blogger.com