tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post8425028437769840471..comments2024-03-07T02:53:47.674-06:00Comments on Bish Denham : Why Bother?Bish Denhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-13650988765028384672010-03-31T13:15:58.746-05:002010-03-31T13:15:58.746-05:00I love this video. I will never give up :)I love this video. I will never give up :)Sherrie Petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11670339498152684137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-28102941614099789112010-03-29T18:33:35.271-05:002010-03-29T18:33:35.271-05:00Bish, your post and that video are just what I nee...Bish, your post and that video are just what I needed after a long day that's left me feeling a bit why bother-ish. Thank you!!!Cynthia Chapman Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408985785062180536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-70277948011326180682010-03-29T16:55:11.812-05:002010-03-29T16:55:11.812-05:00I think we all go through times where writing fict...I think we all go through times where writing fiction just doesn't seem important enough. I mean, my friend the RN makes a difference in life-and-death crises, and who's really going to care if I publish another novel? I have to think about how much I love reading, how much particular stories and characters can really shape people, or even assuage loneliness, and how much storytelling is really a basic part of human nature. For me, keeping going is a lot about keeping my eyes on the big picture.Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10006966091789130047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-74863012281263128232010-03-28T18:44:33.952-05:002010-03-28T18:44:33.952-05:00Thanks for sharing your doubts, Bish. I go through...Thanks for sharing your doubts, Bish. I go through stages of wanting to give up and it's comforting to know I'm not alone. Great video! I'm saving the address.MG Higginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03584010470283038023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-19826122899156690262010-03-28T09:29:24.475-05:002010-03-28T09:29:24.475-05:00Yes, I share the why bother voice with you all. In...Yes, I share the <em>why bother</em> voice with you all. In some ways it's the most defeating one in my head.sarahjayne smythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589820347348973092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-41284355307099955542010-03-28T09:13:33.820-05:002010-03-28T09:13:33.820-05:00That was awesome - thanks for sharing! Michael Jor...That was awesome - thanks for sharing! Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team? Unbelievable! Sometimes I totally feel like "why bother?" even though I know I could never give up writing - it's too much a part of me. But it does get so darn discouraging sometimes.Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-58514083788211799172010-03-27T19:47:50.531-05:002010-03-27T19:47:50.531-05:00This is one of my fav motivational vids!This is one of my fav motivational vids!Angela Ackermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808259088625142389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-41313343501204799452010-03-27T19:44:02.547-05:002010-03-27T19:44:02.547-05:00I know that why-bother voice well. I'm trying ...I know that why-bother voice well. I'm trying to remember that this should really be about the love of doing it, the hope of reaching someone with it.<br /> That video is great and shows that even the amazingly talented struggled to get there.Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-83301626726390797142010-03-27T19:36:24.820-05:002010-03-27T19:36:24.820-05:00I've published a lot, and when there are diffi...I've published a lot, and when there are difficult days, or when a story is just not taking shape, I often say out loud even, "Why do I do this? Who really cares about any of this anyway?"<br /><br />Then there are other days when I can't wait to get my fingers on those keys and work some more.<br /><br />Bipolar writing style I guess.<br /><br />And great video ---Anne Spollenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12915171740680350711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-49494582975540587062010-03-27T16:37:36.767-05:002010-03-27T16:37:36.767-05:00Fixed the video!
Christina, I'm glad I'm...Fixed the video! <br /><br />Christina, I'm glad I'm not the only one who gets to feeling like packing it in.<br /><br />And you're right Julie, it's not the writing it's the rest of it that wears a writer down.<br /><br />Yat-Yee, Thanks!<br /><br />And Erva, What would I do with all those notebooks and writing implaments?<br /><br />(I think I can, I think I can....)Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-33210749274821256622010-03-27T15:03:01.135-05:002010-03-27T15:03:01.135-05:00With all those blank pieces of paper, empty notebo...With all those blank pieces of paper, empty notebooks, fabulous wrting implements, and all that available computer memory, giving up on writing would be the same as sending a "removed" or blank YouTube spot. You made your point! Great metaphor!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00132086654825417341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-67800603057382034392010-03-27T10:40:27.036-05:002010-03-27T10:40:27.036-05:00These feelings of wanting to give up can be so per...These feelings of wanting to give up can be so pervasive and STRONG. But you are STRONGER!<br /><br />The video was removed.Yat-Yeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04028075516122778317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-11974873014873290822010-03-27T07:44:13.049-05:002010-03-27T07:44:13.049-05:00I totally know this feeling! I'll always keep ...I totally know this feeling! I'll always keep writing but the whole polishing, revising, and seeking publication is what I want to give up on occasionally. ugh! Its hard.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06004818838544105847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8433839509609523237.post-68560419803098468412010-03-27T07:03:24.388-05:002010-03-27T07:03:24.388-05:00I don't know why, but when I clicked on the vi...I don't know why, but when I clicked on the video, it said it was removed. Anyway, I was feeling the SAME thing last night! Weird! I was telling my husband that maybe I should spend all this time relaxing or reading or something else. But today I had a great writing day so I got over the hump. I hope you have a great writing day. Hang in there!Christina Farleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03459203755170266842noreply@blogger.com