tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post3058404582118646213..comments2024-03-20T02:49:17.606-07:00Comments on Between Fact and Fiction: Things I Strive For As A Writer: PerfectionNatalie Whipplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09978251567306345129noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-67180523322633825262010-05-28T07:16:40.048-07:002010-05-28T07:16:40.048-07:00We have to torture ourselves a little on the path ...We have to torture ourselves a little on the path to betterment, whatever the field. Whether it's athletics or weight loss or video game playing. <br /><br />I totally agree though. When you realise that perfection is impossible, and stop aiming for the sky, it isn't long before you realise how easy it is to just lay on the floor.Claire Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14354840714847021685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-28826027338715871232010-05-27T07:10:48.033-07:002010-05-27T07:10:48.033-07:00This is me on so many levels. I cheat one time on...This is me on so many levels. I cheat one time on a diet and throw in the towel, I don't write a perfect story the first time and I don't try a second, I fail and give up.<br /><br />I'm slowly realizing that imperfect doesn't mean it's a failure. I need to change my attitude.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing this. I need to "pick up the pen" and stop wasting years not writing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02853980637566992330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-60408953933360623382010-05-27T04:19:02.784-07:002010-05-27T04:19:02.784-07:00This is a really beautiful post! I feel inspired b...This is a really beautiful post! I feel inspired by it, because I'm in a similar situation. I, too, strive for perfection and have a massive inner editor telling me that I suck, so sometimes it's easier not to write, even though in retrospect it doesn't make me happy.Carolinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04672721013291961453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-90245116876715016892010-05-27T03:56:49.808-07:002010-05-27T03:56:49.808-07:00This is a wonderful post - I know that feeling. If...This is a wonderful post - I know that feeling. If I can't be great, if I can't be the best, if I can't write something everyone and their uncle will want to read, it's not worth it. But that fades quickly, for me, because I always remember what I ought to strive for. I don't strive for 'perfection.' I strive for my best, not a 'better than'.Bethany Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12829932931010851406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-5087629081619016932010-05-26T20:01:58.244-07:002010-05-26T20:01:58.244-07:00"Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you la..."Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you land among the stars." ~ Brian Littrell<br /><br />I have that on a lovely metal bookmark. :-DJosin L. McQueinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05751043333147850336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-50724647314387528422010-05-26T19:19:13.822-07:002010-05-26T19:19:13.822-07:00Beautifully said! Thanks for sharing. :)Beautifully said! Thanks for sharing. :)Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-86807331327607317542010-05-26T17:16:40.402-07:002010-05-26T17:16:40.402-07:00I understand what you're saying. Very admirabl...I understand what you're saying. Very admirable! And very well said. A good reminder to always try to best your last book. I've learn something with every book, and I hope I don't make the same mistakes. Time will tell. Thanks for writing this!Kathi Oram Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11959149321213743448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-73817554403316977382010-05-26T16:50:51.355-07:002010-05-26T16:50:51.355-07:00This is wonderfully put.
It is the same as the we...This is wonderfully put.<br /><br />It is the same as the well-worn saying, "Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars." :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-64070006119141580632010-05-26T16:32:02.005-07:002010-05-26T16:32:02.005-07:00Well said. It's all about your own, personal b...Well said. It's all about your own, personal brand of perfect.Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-21463753490278023082010-05-26T15:52:56.286-07:002010-05-26T15:52:56.286-07:00*sigh*
The need for perfection has kept me frozen ...*sigh*<br />The need for perfection has kept me frozen on many, many occasions. <br />Recently I've been reminding myself that there is actually no such thing as perfect.<br />I could think I've written a "perfect" book, but to someone else its garbage. Like everything else, perfection is subject to interpretation. <br /><br />I hope to reach the point where I no longer strive for the perfect book, but a book I can be proud of, because in the end that's all I can control.<br /><br />Hmmm... so really my struggle might be in giving up control...MeganRebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285116194891827858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-9982914106425868062010-05-26T15:47:33.055-07:002010-05-26T15:47:33.055-07:00"As much as pushing myself hurts at times, I&..."As much as pushing myself hurts at times, I've learned that I really like the results."<br /><br />Hear hear! Thanks, Natalie. It's been a tough week of pushing myself, but this is helping me to rally ('cause I'm not done yet)!Kristanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04771013578685419826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-49897161529130542562010-05-26T15:19:20.412-07:002010-05-26T15:19:20.412-07:00Thanks for sharing. It is so true. We have to aim ...Thanks for sharing. It is so true. We have to aim for the stars and strive for our dreams.<br /><br />I too want my work to be the best it can possibly be: Perfect. <br /><br />Good luck with that!Penhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06605428306080473273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-67722965715045228932010-05-26T14:56:41.058-07:002010-05-26T14:56:41.058-07:00This is a great post and so true! We have to walk...This is a great post and so true! We have to walk such a fine line between being happy with who we are and wanting to be better at the same time.<br /><br />It's just scaria. <br />(which is my verification word and I have vowed to use them in sentences from now on.)Marsha Sigmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11095210839900479297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-68694458211985832222010-05-26T14:54:24.156-07:002010-05-26T14:54:24.156-07:00And this is why I love your blog...excellent post....And this is why I love your blog...excellent post.Jamie Manninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12468645782406389500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-1636334233966144252010-05-26T14:50:28.386-07:002010-05-26T14:50:28.386-07:00I love this! So I'm really glad you're wri...I love this! So I'm really glad you're writing again!susie klinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06082880858882626496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-89386142123625468782010-05-26T14:49:58.294-07:002010-05-26T14:49:58.294-07:00Lovely.
Another quote I like that sums this post...Lovely. <br /><br />Another quote I like that sums this post up is "Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars."Abby Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06630840834227330806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5774363178370829558.post-158329465263680752010-05-26T14:41:30.181-07:002010-05-26T14:41:30.181-07:00I like the way you've explained this. At first...I like the way you've explained this. At first I didn't agree, then I realized you're saying exactly how I feel: I'll do my best work or go down trying.<br /><br />Here's to your perfect book!Caroline Starr Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04597510685273079757noreply@blogger.com