"You're a writer," I hear. "You should write about me. My life has been so interesting." My answer? "Sorry. I don't write fantasy."

Kidding. I hate those folks - especially the literati types who don't (sniff) "read genre fiction" who claim they could create a Pulitzer Prize winner, between dropping off their dry-cleaning and hitting the next wine tasting - if they really wanted to. At that point I either hit the bottle, or hit *them* with the bottle.

Butt. In. Chair. Every. Damn. Day. Write. Write. Write. That's the real advice, Toni, you hit it on the head today :) Thanks for showcasing the glamorous side of this business...

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. This was EXACTLY what I needed to read, PRECISELY at this moment on this day. Truer words may have been spoken at some other point in time, but none ring truer to me than these right now. I will press on through more writing, reading, writing and revising. Cheers.

Thanks Lori & Callie. I've seen a few others floating around the 'net which were good, too, but a lot more detailed. Butt in chair. Pretty much the only way. ;)

It amazes me when I actually follow the BIC advice how much I get accomplished, not only word count wise, but with plot and characterization stumbling blocks, and it makes me remember how much I like the process of writing (instead of the flip side "having written"). Even if it gets tossed in the trash, I've made forward progress and I can usually create something that works.

Lori, that is so perfect. So absolutely true. I find that when I've been working and creating and solving problems, delving deep into the characters and trying to find a way to make them really work and be memorable, I end up with such a satisfying feeling.... much more than just seeing the pages pile up or seeing something in print. It's an accomplishment that's mine, and I know how hard it was to get there. It may not be perfect. Hell, it may not even be good, but it's me moving forward, and that's what makes it worthwhile.

I envy people who can write and just seem to flow effortlessly across pages. I read anything I can get my hands on.. How does one keep from plagarizing due to reading SOOOO many books. How does one stay original? I imagine that it can be hard..