tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post3225648207752427232..comments2024-03-19T08:27:25.565-04:00Comments on Miki's Hope: Guest Post-The Life of a Writer-Christine Amsden (Author of the Cassie Scott series )MikiHopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07640367299991736503noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-48556777890724490602014-07-30T09:25:41.553-04:002014-07-30T09:25:41.553-04:00That advice stands true for so many things. I wor...That advice stands true for so many things. I work a job that I dislike because it funds a life that I love. Thank you Christine.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00502248025628310503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-56504370626507776862014-07-24T18:32:17.783-04:002014-07-24T18:32:17.783-04:00You really have to love writing in order to do it ...You really have to love writing in order to do it , if it doesn't come naturally then it's a waste of time. Christine, you are inspirational :) Many more successes !!Momzcuizinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18166663886802326287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-4651161158262509762014-07-23T14:22:46.285-04:002014-07-23T14:22:46.285-04:00Christine Amsden sounds inspirational. To love wh...Christine Amsden sounds inspirational. To love what you do is key to a happy live and happy career. When you enjoy doing what you do it shows in your work. You will than be noticed and admired by people. Thanks for sharing.Rebecca Swenorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16443501344157166003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-86199414602117302212014-07-23T03:13:51.197-04:002014-07-23T03:13:51.197-04:00I think everything she described is basically all ...I think everything she described is basically all the things that make up a truly great writer. You certainly have to have the passion! Lexie Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05421469897295610199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-75415475595994874442014-07-22T17:59:41.730-04:002014-07-22T17:59:41.730-04:00It must be fantastic to follow your dreams and do ...It must be fantastic to follow your dreams and do what you love. I'm happy just plodding along hoping people like what I have to say. xSarah Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16823490298372794653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-16444859953050627102014-07-22T12:56:54.175-04:002014-07-22T12:56:54.175-04:00The most writing I do is for my blog. It is good t...The most writing I do is for my blog. It is good to follow your dreams sometimes many lead to success!Mama to 5https://www.blogger.com/profile/05540239844969629644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-3314920667784706362014-07-22T11:44:02.687-04:002014-07-22T11:44:02.687-04:00Honesty is so important with writing. If people ar...Honesty is so important with writing. If people are telling you 'good job' and it's not really...it's no fun at all when the time comes to try and get published. Good for you for being an honest writing coach!mail4roseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850985344834209198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-11627273796168993712014-07-22T11:24:46.674-04:002014-07-22T11:24:46.674-04:00I love writing, its my way of releasing my thought...I love writing, its my way of releasing my thoughts, pain, happiness, etc.. the money does not matter. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12460400746849589555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-83765773113336517992014-07-22T10:59:46.130-04:002014-07-22T10:59:46.130-04:00All of this is great advice. I tried writing once...All of this is great advice. I tried writing once and sadly I was HORRIBLE at it lol Being a dyslexic writer didn't work out to well for me<br />I love how you say Only write if you love it. I think that can be said for a lot of things in life. Things come more naturally if you love doing itSavannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16259796528536483355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-75563936553480284192014-07-22T08:33:30.151-04:002014-07-22T08:33:30.151-04:00This is such a great post, especially for those wh...This is such a great post, especially for those who love writing! Alyssa Collazohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07506831581606941328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-91098288614915990172014-07-22T08:28:27.120-04:002014-07-22T08:28:27.120-04:00I love that you take your summers of! I suffer fro...I love that you take your summers of! I suffer from writer burn out quite a bit! Housewife Eclectichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14097805751136960208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-50343708461499725472014-07-22T07:41:04.801-04:002014-07-22T07:41:04.801-04:00Love the advice that she gave at the end - if you ...Love the advice that she gave at the end - if you want to be a writer, then write. :)Czjaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934247802138336293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-13801765416836569302014-07-22T06:30:36.548-04:002014-07-22T06:30:36.548-04:00Wonderful post, thank goodness for those who are p...Wonderful post, thank goodness for those who are passionate about writing.Dan from Platter Talkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14564759851958000467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-7422790715704281162014-07-22T05:37:47.577-04:002014-07-22T05:37:47.577-04:00A great post and an honest portrayal of the realit...A great post and an honest portrayal of the reality of a writer's life. Thanks, Christine. Personally I find the process of writing both fascinating and addictive, and don't see how I'll ever quit the habit, no matter what happens! Teagan Kearneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13864654573656208478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-54061173907826483402014-07-22T01:52:03.126-04:002014-07-22T01:52:03.126-04:00My boyfriend is a writer, and he definitely does i...My boyfriend is a writer, and he definitely does it for the love of writing. He sure isn't making any money at it!Liz Mayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13960276167677132860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-63955888193460420542014-07-22T01:39:00.374-04:002014-07-22T01:39:00.374-04:00As long as you keep writing you will keep getting ...As long as you keep writing you will keep getting better. Stephen S.http://www.abackpackerstale.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-56935281803507676002014-07-21T21:29:43.282-04:002014-07-21T21:29:43.282-04:00I absolutely love writing - it's so interestin...I absolutely love writing - it's so interesting to hear what others think of writing as a job too. You really have to love it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17293896775996335753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-49615277097576177992014-07-21T21:29:40.380-04:002014-07-21T21:29:40.380-04:00The advice "if you want to be a writer be a w...The advice "if you want to be a writer be a writer" is sound, and applicable to any dream.valmg @ Mom Knows It Allhttp://valmg.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-37381739108137958272014-07-21T19:58:51.575-04:002014-07-21T19:58:51.575-04:00I can certainly understand running out of things t...I can certainly understand running out of things to write about when you've been doing it for so long. Great write up Christine. So good to know a bit about you.Amanda Love - Growing Up Madisonhttp://www.growingupmadison.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-28306919669126942232014-07-21T18:24:59.571-04:002014-07-21T18:24:59.571-04:00The life of a writer is a difficult one, I complet...The life of a writer is a difficult one, I completely understand.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02984733882985971056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-44481228723102064342014-07-21T18:22:29.795-04:002014-07-21T18:22:29.795-04:00I agree if you want to write just do it. First do...I agree if you want to write just do it. First do it for yourself. Nobody needs to see it until you are ready.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10442315164781947448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-75839534056797708952014-07-21T18:01:28.046-04:002014-07-21T18:01:28.046-04:00She sounds like a neat lady! Thanks for introducin...She sounds like a neat lady! Thanks for introducing us to her!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08306390505502630791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-17799916321896507352014-07-21T17:07:09.619-04:002014-07-21T17:07:09.619-04:00That is a great interview/write up i know a few pe...That is a great interview/write up i know a few people who aspired to be writers but gave up cause they had to pay the bills, and i also know another person who became a hollywood screen writer.. i always say never give up on your dreams, but sometimes they need to be put to the side.. glad her dreams are working out for her.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16243313944914526357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-55865063454102341832014-07-21T15:54:16.403-04:002014-07-21T15:54:16.403-04:00Thanks so much for hosting! And thanks for your re...Thanks so much for hosting! And thanks for your responses. :)<br /><br />I think there's something different that drives me to write and drives me to publish. I write because I have to. I publish because ... well, I just love it when readers connect with my stories. I know not everyone does, but they're not the point. :)Christine Amsdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13327295619351946706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539168354110016201.post-55880541893107238952014-07-21T15:10:23.664-04:002014-07-21T15:10:23.664-04:00Good advice. One of my friends writes her own nove...Good advice. One of my friends writes her own novels and self publishes them. It doesn't pay a lot, but I think she does it for the satisfaction of getting her thoughts on paper. If others like it, great. If not, no big deal. She just keeps chugging along like that.Theresa Mahoneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10709965543595065306noreply@blogger.com