(The bad news is I'm siiiiiiiiiick. Nasty stomach bug, but I'll survive. The worst thing is that I was flying through my chapters, doing much better than usual...until now. Send healing thoughts!)Today I'm celebrating Beverly Stowe McClure, a great author and always cheerful friend, whose last IWSG post contained a very honest opinion on writing that really resonated with me because although we try, we can't control the world, only ourselves.
"I've decided not to worry whether a publisher wants my new story or not. I've done the best I can. That's all I can do. So, I get busy on another story and another, and remind myself the past is the past. I've submitted the story, no point in worrying about it. The future is uncertain, and I don't know what will happen tomorrow. All I have is today. Today, I choose to write."
~ Beverly Stowe McClure
Today I choose to write too!!
(At least as soon as I recover.)
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50 comments:
I enjoyed Beverly's ISWG post. Wonderful quote you've showcased, Lexa.
I definitely send healing thoughts. I'm not sure that gummy purple is your color! Be well, (smile).
Feel better soon! A yucky tummy is the worst! I'm sending acres of healing thoughts and ginger ale.
What Beverly said resonated with a lot of people. We can't worry. Good choice, Lexa!
That's great what Beverly said. And we need to focus on what we can control in life in general. Have a great weekend!
Sickness always knocks us down. Hope you're feeling better soon. Will add you to my overflowing prayer list.
I did finish Soul Cutter and loved it!!
I like what Beverly had to say!!
I hope you have a speedy recovery. Great quote from Beverly.
I do hope that this bug you have will go away quickly.
I hope you're feeling better soon. It's no fun when you're under the weather. :(
Love the quote! Every time the publishing worries start sneaking in, I remind myself of exactly what she said. We didn't start writing to get published. We write because that's what we do.
Thanks for the reminder :)
Thanks for the link to Beverly's site. Her positive attitude is inspiring. Sending healing thoughts your way! Hope you feel better soon!
Phooey on stomach bugs. Take care of yourself, Lexa, and get well soon. Great news that your writing is going well.
Thanks for quoting me. I'm honored. Will be smiling all day. :)And tweeting and other.
Great outlook, Beverly. I've recently come to the same epiphany while subbing to agents and waiting to hear back. I can't control that part so I gotta let it go.
And feel better Lexa! Ugh, such a drag to have your progress thwarted like that.
Fantastic quote, and fantastic way to think about writing!
Hope you are feeling better soon, =)
Love love love this idea. Joined the blog hop!
I was sick a few weeks ago, back sinus infection. No productivity. Sending my healing thoughts your way.
Bzzzzzzzz....
Oh, yuck! I can't celebrate when you're sick. Maybe you can channel this for good. Write intense scenes today.
Whoops! I didn't mean to hit enter until I told you GET BETTER, LEXA!!
Oh no! I hope you feel better soon.
*sending healing thoughts* ♥
No doubt about it. Beverly is a voice to listen to. Sorry to hear you're sick. Sending healing thoughts. I put my back out on Monday. Still not moving too quick. Healing thoughts for both of us.
Her statement applies to life in general I believe. Once we have done our best and it is out of our hands, there is not much more one can do. I love that! For all the creative souls out there, do you best not to worry about something you have no control of. Glad you are writing:)
Bless you for bothering to post when you're feeling green. Take care and keep drinking the peppermint tea.x
I'm sending positive thoughts your way for a speedy recovery. Take care.
Love that quote from Beverly! I choose to write today, too.
Prayers, hugs, and healing thoughts headed your way, Lexa!
Oh man, stomach bugs are the worst! I hope you feel better soon Lexa and are able to enjoy your weekend!
Hope you feel much better soon Lexa! I love that quote you shared and agree with it wholeheartedly! I'm sending you thoughts of healing, success in your writing and enjoying the certainty of today!
Recover soon! Your stories probably can't wait for you to be better, also.
And by that i meant, be well so you can write them out. After i hit publish i realized that comment could be taken in a negative way that i do not mean at all!
Great quote from Beverly! Sorry you're seck, Lexa. I had migraines that led to a stomach bug that led to a cold. I'm so done with all this sickness. I just wish it were done with me.
Feel better!
Hope you feel better soon!
Feel better really soon!
Hope you are feeling better. Had the bug a few weeks back was ugly but the nasty thing was short lived.
Beverly is right...we only have today... we waste it when we worry.
love Beverly's quote..and I hope you feel better. I just got over a two week stomach bug as well! No fun!
That's a great attitude to adopt and it's pretty much mine nowadays. Every author looking to publish has insecurities and we can't control how others will receive our work. We just have to keep on writing. I believe those who truly never give up on starting that next project will eventually strike a chord with readers along the way.
Do feel better soon... being sick is no fun at all. Just keep up the liquids.
Feel better soon. I'm getting caught up on your chapters starting tonight, and I d hate to think some stupid virus or bug is sidelining their progress. :)
I hope you feel better. It stinks to be sick, especially over a weekend. I love Beverly's words.
Hope you get better quick! Good advice: I choose to write, come what may.
I hope you are feeling better! Lot of people around me are sick with all different things. I am doing my best to stay well.
Love the quote from Beverly. I think I should print it and hang it up. Wise words!
~Jess
Hi Lexa!
Hope you get well soon. Congrats to Beverly! Thanks for all the links.
No one could have said it better. Beverly's attitude is right on, but it shine through whatever she posts, doesn't it. She does her best all the time.
I hope you're feeling better!
xo
Feel better. I've got a flu bug. But not the stomach one. Thank God!
I hope you're feeling better by now!
I'm a bit late this time and posted today instead of Friday. Sorry you've been sick, and hope you are much better by now.
I hope you're feeling better by now, Lexa. Take care!
That sucks that not only were you sick but that the timing derailed your momentum. Hope you're feeling better now and are back on track! And thanks for sharing Beverly's quote - it really is important to remember that.
I hope you're feeling better by now! Stomach bugs are the worst. :(
Yeah, I loved Beverly's post too. Truly inspirational. Feel better!
Sorry to hear that you are sick. That stomach bug is going around. I'm hoping to outrun it. I sent you healing vibes!
I love the Beverly Stowe McClure quote. It made my eyes all shiny.
I hope you will be able to get back to writing soon. Take care!
I'm sorry you've been sick. Feel better. And get back to that story.
Great advice from Beverly, thanks for sharing. Get well soon Lexa!
Thanks for all these links.
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