It's all about seizing the moment, being ready for opportunity and willing to take a chance, which is useful no matter what you do. My life has been stressed and chaotic of late, so I'm trying to carve out time here and there to write and keep up with all you lovely people.
There is a great quote attributed to Thomas Edison: "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work."
I intend to get out my tools (I have a new book THE PLOT WHISPERER WORKBOOK that will be a lot of work, without doubt, but also may take my rewrite to a new level.) That's what I'm striving for: the big wave.
Lastly, please check out my last post about the release of THE SECRET UNDERGROUND by Natalie Bahm if you haven't and consider buying a copy to help the family of a very sick little boy. Jayden, poor wee thing, is back in the hospital again. Thank you.
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You are SO right about seizing the moment. I've heard great things about The Plot Whisperer Notebook. It's on my list.
One day at time. Breathe in, breathe out.
Love that Edison quote - that may just have to go up in my classroom!! :)
I love your analogy of seizing the moment!
Great quote. Though it is sad that people shy away from opportunity because they don't want to work.
Bish: The moments keep eluding me! I have so much to do right now that it's a struggle to carve out writing time, but I'm going to...
Jemi: I adore that quote. It says sooooo much.
Thank you, Karen!
Eagle: Sad and disturbing. I don't know if it's apathy or what, but how different the world would be if everybody jumped in and tried their best.
Here's to putting on our overalls and getting down to it!
I love that quote, especially since my dad at 92 still likes to put on his overalls, even if he's just watching others work!
I, too, have been feeling like there's little time to write and keep up with lovely people like you. But we forge ahead, ready to seize the moment.
Have a great week, Tricia.
Donna: I don't think I've ever owned a pair of overalls, but I do have jeans and do intend to get down to it! ;)
Yvonne: What a great tidbit to share about your dad. Makes me want to shake his hand and sit a spell on your porch with you guys.
I hope you have a wonderful week,too!
That is a most awesome quote! Im going to order my copy today!
Hi, Lisa, and thank you!
I love your wave metaphor. I'm about to hop back onto my revision board too. Happy surfing!
*waves at Sarah* May our revisions be swift and sure.
Love the picture.
I've been wondering about the workbook. I have so many, I'm not sure I need yet another one. But oh, the temptation is there to add this one. :D
Absolutely! Life needs to be seized - it passes all took quickly. Thanks for the reminder!
Stina: I haven't dived deep enough into the workbook to tell you yet. Life keeps yanking on my sleeve to take care of other stuff. *sigh*
Talli: At the moment, I'm feeling like it's spinning by!
Oh, I can't wait to track down The Plot Whisperer! I have been needing a plot nanny desperately! Or Mary Poppins. Or both.
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