tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531557973175364584.post1185230672996158094..comments2024-03-19T05:28:48.920-04:00Comments on Kristin Smith: IWSG December—The Good, the Bad, and the UglyKristin Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15119967346326579747noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531557973175364584.post-40088871833504529982014-12-05T08:46:44.918-05:002014-12-05T08:46:44.918-05:00LOL. Too funny. I LOVE your honesty, Tammy! Amazin...LOL. Too funny. I LOVE your honesty, Tammy! Amazingly enough, your words gave me a boost of confidence—I can do this. I'm gonna do it. WooHoo! Maybe I did need a good smack! :)Kristin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119967346326579747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531557973175364584.post-82721816054138882872014-12-05T02:09:57.401-05:002014-12-05T02:09:57.401-05:00my first thought was: I'm going to smack you. ...my first thought was: I'm going to smack you. then I thought that's too mean to type. but as you can see, I did anyways. publish it! it's genius for a reason!!! we don't want your pretty, we want your stellar!!! don't make us happy, make you happy. we will buy your happiness :DTammy Theriaulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128574900510175415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531557973175364584.post-61663307705946666872014-12-04T14:54:21.394-05:002014-12-04T14:54:21.394-05:00Well, it's not revealing in that way. It is de...Well, it's not revealing in that way. It is definitely a work of fiction, but something bolder than I've attempted before. Not sure how it will be received by those close to me.Kristin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119967346326579747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531557973175364584.post-91383287850311077082014-12-04T14:51:40.875-05:002014-12-04T14:51:40.875-05:00Haha! Well, I wouldn't say it's on the dar...Haha! Well, I wouldn't say it's on the dark side, just the vulnerable side. If that makes sense...Kristin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119967346326579747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531557973175364584.post-35557021626874951682014-12-04T14:28:49.986-05:002014-12-04T14:28:49.986-05:00Let it be! If that's what makes it great, then...Let it be! If that's what makes it great, then you need to leave it the way it is. Like has all ready been mentioned- pen name! =) And I am also intrigued. Kristin, sweet Kristin, wrote something on the dark side...? Oooh!! ;)Leandra Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00381034024025750992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531557973175364584.post-90999643335715326412014-12-03T21:42:39.553-05:002014-12-03T21:42:39.553-05:00Don't change a thing about the story!
If it&...Don't change a thing about the story! <br /><br />If it's too revealing, maybe covering up real names with fake ones and possibly using pen name for yourself would be the way to go. Could there be legal issues if you make a real life person look really bad? Could someone sue you for defamation if the book soars and becomes a best seller? I don't know. You might ruin a person's reputation. These are the first things that popped into my head when I read your post. It may not even be an issue, but something worth looking into. <br />Tanya Mirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993489244795453045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531557973175364584.post-48873636755420179932014-12-03T21:35:44.984-05:002014-12-03T21:35:44.984-05:00That might be an option...That might be an option...Kristin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119967346326579747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531557973175364584.post-77609781130272019142014-12-03T21:34:50.095-05:002014-12-03T21:34:50.095-05:00Very true! Thanks, Diane. :)Very true! Thanks, Diane. :)Kristin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119967346326579747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531557973175364584.post-22020659247775728932014-12-03T21:34:20.592-05:002014-12-03T21:34:20.592-05:00No, not really. It's...complicated.No, not really. It's...complicated.Kristin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119967346326579747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531557973175364584.post-37916365201759130482014-12-03T21:33:39.203-05:002014-12-03T21:33:39.203-05:00Thank you, SK! I think I am leaning toward a pen n...Thank you, SK! I think I am leaning toward a pen name.Kristin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119967346326579747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531557973175364584.post-56062354273271415052014-12-03T21:32:34.446-05:002014-12-03T21:32:34.446-05:00Beautifully said, Birgit. Thank you.Beautifully said, Birgit. Thank you.Kristin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119967346326579747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531557973175364584.post-75061992378690712142014-12-03T20:25:50.326-05:002014-12-03T20:25:50.326-05:00I vote for keeping it real and truth, the ugly is ...I vote for keeping it real and truth, the ugly is what most will probably relate to. Revising it for others is okay, but it has to be the story YOU want to tell. If it's not something you feel comfortable publishing for people in your life to read, then I say a pen name is a good idea. Good luck deciding! :)SK Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04601373778228160390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531557973175364584.post-46196132321568966102014-12-03T15:02:36.934-05:002014-12-03T15:02:36.934-05:00Never try to make other people happy because you w...Never try to make other people happy because you will have too long a wait. Let it all hang out, don't let fear take something away that you are proud of. Fear is usually found to be , well,...unfounded:) Embrace all and let it shine forth and others will be inspired by your courageBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531557973175364584.post-42752323740548483202014-12-03T14:59:34.724-05:002014-12-03T14:59:34.724-05:00Until you really expose yourself, you're not r...Until you really expose yourself, you're not really growing as a writer. Why can't you publish it under your name? Sometimes you should really take the leap and throw it out there. Those in your life who might be upset... perhaps you don't tell them about it?Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531557973175364584.post-86606243391901236492014-12-03T13:50:01.151-05:002014-12-03T13:50:01.151-05:00If revising it would make you unhappy, then don...If revising it would make you unhappy, then don't. Besides, life isn't always pretty.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531557973175364584.post-28596386804718112522014-12-03T12:57:24.680-05:002014-12-03T12:57:24.680-05:00Publish whichever way makes YOU happiest. Ultimat...Publish whichever way makes YOU happiest. Ultimately that will be what's best for you. Are you afraid that readers will think that this is how you are?Chemist Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531557973175364584.post-84338078918259688642014-12-03T12:48:06.025-05:002014-12-03T12:48:06.025-05:00Yes! I remember reading your post. You're prob...Yes! I remember reading your post. You're probably the one that got me thinking about the truth and ugliness of this novel! So, thank you! :)Kristin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119967346326579747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531557973175364584.post-81783574746525231532014-12-03T12:45:47.950-05:002014-12-03T12:45:47.950-05:00Good advice to remember! Thanks, Chrys! :)Good advice to remember! Thanks, Chrys! :)Kristin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119967346326579747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531557973175364584.post-42134003350188191672014-12-03T12:45:06.922-05:002014-12-03T12:45:06.922-05:00Thanks, Sheri, you're the best! Glad you got m...Thanks, Sheri, you're the best! Glad you got my message. :) I'll email you so we can discuss it further. Kristin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119967346326579747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531557973175364584.post-57978404988728809592014-12-03T12:40:49.669-05:002014-12-03T12:40:49.669-05:00I have thought about a pen name, but it makes me s...I have thought about a pen name, but it makes me sad to think I won't be able to "claim it" as my work. Does that make sense?Kristin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119967346326579747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531557973175364584.post-65498975319668050222014-12-03T12:40:09.678-05:002014-12-03T12:40:09.678-05:00Let the ugly show! I just wrote a post about this....Let the ugly show! I just wrote a post about this. Really. The ugly is you, and although it ain't pretty, it's part of who you are. And that's always good to show in your writing.Emily R. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892444969625637064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531557973175364584.post-58563305329637293062014-12-03T12:39:06.179-05:002014-12-03T12:39:06.179-05:00Yeah, that's the hard part—finding someone I t...Yeah, that's the hard part—finding someone I trust who is unbiased and won't think less of me.Kristin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119967346326579747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531557973175364584.post-36445700100649050082014-12-03T12:30:53.583-05:002014-12-03T12:30:53.583-05:00Thank you, Madeline! You asked some great question...Thank you, Madeline! You asked some great questions that got me thinking. I don't know if I'd be happy revising it. It's a great story. A believable story. But I probably wouldn't feel comfortable putting my name on it. Maybe a pseudonym is the way to go. Kristin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119967346326579747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531557973175364584.post-53409992257963531242014-12-03T11:34:21.106-05:002014-12-03T11:34:21.106-05:00If you think it's your best work DO NOT revise...If you think it's your best work DO NOT revise out the ugly parts. We need the ugly parts in books because life can be quite ugly. Keep all of that ugliness in and don't be embarrassed by it. Writers who dare to write that stuff are often celebrated by readers for being real.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531557973175364584.post-33080634818999913362014-12-03T10:33:37.263-05:002014-12-03T10:33:37.263-05:00No, no, no! Do not write to make others happy. Alt...No, no, no! Do not write to make others happy. Although some folks will never say it out loud, they want real. Yes, reading can be an escape for people, which is great. But they also want to know that the world they live in - with their problems, issues, and dysfunctions - aren't foreign or that no one else experiences them. Write for you and readers will come. (Here if you need to work some of it out. Just email me (salarsen71 (at) gmail (dot) com). Psst....I received you message on my website. I'm soooooooooo horrible with checking those messages. We'll chat. S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.com