tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16175404.post6917812010054431056..comments2023-01-08T13:48:58.890-08:00Comments on The Sound of Butterflies: Real-life conversations.Rachael Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07690377694600952816noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16175404.post-68169770939381182942008-10-08T14:19:00.000-07:002008-10-08T14:19:00.000-07:00I'm new to your space, and just wanted to echo eve...I'm new to your space, and just wanted to echo everybody's thanks and encouragement. Looking forward to coming back here for more!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16175404.post-85422210254644640432008-10-08T01:13:00.000-07:002008-10-08T01:13:00.000-07:00Interesting Rachael - I don't talk 'novels' with a...Interesting Rachael - I don't talk 'novels' with anyone consistently although I do talk 'writing' with writer friends when we meet up adn we sometimes get to novels. The hard yards of novels - the structure, the editing, the bit by bit slog - I don't regularly discuss with anyone. Hence the blog-watching. I really value novelists' blogs most especially your blog, Gondal Girl's, Emma Darwin's, Vanda's - all people who write novels and are generous enough to share the process. So thanks. And don't stop GG!Mary McCallumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07482261103185786111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16175404.post-19570342710402211302008-10-07T23:13:00.000-07:002008-10-07T23:13:00.000-07:00I read a lot of writers blogs, such as this, and p...I read a lot of writers blogs, such as this, and participate in Zoetrope, as that is my only recourse to 'fellow' writers. There are none in my face to face life, and ... I don't truly know if I would want them. But that could just be the hermit talking.<BR/><BR/>I've been away a couple of weeks, and managed to completely nut out my plot (first novel). It seems I've decided to write such a parochial novel that only I, my wife and my mother will understand it. So, I'll have a readership of two (if I include pictures of Massey Harris tractors, then I could claim three with my father.) Which brings to mind the 'men and books' thread somewhere.<BR/><BR/>The depressing part is, I don't know when I will have time to write it. (Or the nerve - as you say, in my head it's perfect, right up until I begin the actual job, no doubt, of writing, which will be inviting ruination). Anyway, there's work, and there's <A HREF="http://libertarianz.org.nz/candidates/" REL="nofollow">electioneering</A>. :) Pity I look like a crim, but never mind.<BR/><BR/>Is it worse, Rachael, writing your second novel (compared to your first)? After all you've set a high standard, do you feel you have to beat it? Or does it not operate like that at all?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07707604974739887751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16175404.post-7086892089838974572008-10-07T17:57:00.000-07:002008-10-07T17:57:00.000-07:00Thanks for all your comments - good to know people...Thanks for all your comments - good to know people feel the same way I do. Gondal-girl - don't kill the blog! Take a break if you have to - post a 'gone fishing sign' - but I for one enjoy your blog and you being part of our little community!Rachael Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07690377694600952816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16175404.post-39860523538102898682008-10-07T17:43:00.000-07:002008-10-07T17:43:00.000-07:00was about to kill my blog - thinking I could use t...was about to kill my blog - thinking I could use that time for the powers of getting on with it - but then I read your post and my blog has a reprieve....reminding me why the blog is such a writers telegraph wireAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16175404.post-17911273155036455502008-10-06T03:58:00.000-07:002008-10-06T03:58:00.000-07:00I started blogging because I was in a small town a...I started blogging because I was in a small town and disconnected from the writing community - then I moved to Melbourne and could suddenly talk to people about literature. Amazing! But I still find my online connections and conversations an essential part of the writing/literary life. So many different voices - and from different countries, backgrounds, etc.<BR/>AngelaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16175404.post-24029158599324001122008-10-06T01:56:00.000-07:002008-10-06T01:56:00.000-07:00Ha! I'm not the only one who forgets what I've sai...Ha! I'm not the only one who forgets what I've said in real life and what I've said in this strange second life.<BR/><BR/>I'm all for sitting around talking about writing (I think I'm addicted to writing groups/workshops... maybe I should join a group for it!) but every now and then I think to myself "Why don't I just write instead of talking endlessly about writing?". Then I sign up for another workshop...<BR/><BR/>I value what other writers have to say about my work and it is way easier to pitch an idea to a bunch of people you know rather than a theatre full of (ticket buying) strangers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16175404.post-3427819394590801832008-10-05T21:58:00.000-07:002008-10-05T21:58:00.000-07:00I totally agree. I've found blogging has, surprisi...I totally agree. I've found blogging has, surprisingly, been wonderful for building a sense of community for me - not just an online one, but a 'real' one. But the spark, quickness and energy of real life conversations can't quite be replicated online. I guess a blog post can be good to help you figure out something by having to analyse it while you write it, but in a conversation you have help - you can figure things out together.Helen Rickerbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10652318704387476082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16175404.post-16703469425110024282008-10-05T21:03:00.000-07:002008-10-05T21:03:00.000-07:00Hey, there are some 'real life' writers who'd love...Hey, there are some 'real life' writers who'd love to be your friends in Christchurch, they might just be a little overawed by your 'publishednessis" (if you know what I mean)...you know where to find us. Not that I'm talking about anyone in particular!Estherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01696857445999360662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16175404.post-160525463850890722008-10-05T15:38:00.000-07:002008-10-05T15:38:00.000-07:00I so agree. the internet keeps me going but those ...I so agree. the internet keeps me going but those real life chats are pricelessAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com