Comments on: Catching Dreams

By: dorraine

dorraine — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:37:37 +0000

A pleasure on this end too, Terry. Glad you finally got your feet wet. Next year come early or stay late. We learned. Thanks for stopping in, and great to meet you.

By: Terry Rodgers

Terry Rodgers — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:37:30 +0000

Dorraine:

It was a pleasure meeting you at the Retreat. And what a Retreat it was. I did get to put my toes in the water for a few minutes, but that was about it. I was so busy writing and networking with others I was wondering why have a Retreat in Hawaii when you can’t enjoy it. But after the Retreat was over and before the Conference started I was finally able to get out and enjoy the water. Wow! I hope to see you next year. Take care.

By: dorraine

dorraine — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:06:57 +0000

Thanks, Paige. Oh, but of course, regarding pictures. I’ll post a few as I go along.

By: Dorraine

Dorraine — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:21:51 +0000

Well, Deanna, truth be told the “holy crap” was not what came to mind when I realized just what I was in for with the rewrites. I cleaned it up for the post. But yes, I do like using it for lesser things. Glad you liked it. And thank you. Sharing what I’ve learned makes it all worthwhile.

I knew this novel needed something which is why I brought it. For some reason I was clinging onto the original way I’d written it four years ago. I’d just finished rewriting the whole thing this year, but it still was not quite there. To have someone (Anne) see it for what it could and should be was a blessing beyond words. Remind me of this when I’m spending months rewriting, would you?

Now, I’m not great at writing non-fiction, so I admire you for that. I’m much too windy and delight in making up stuff, which is perfect for what I do.

And I think if they called it a writing intensive it would scare people off, but that is exactly what most of us need. Keep catching your dreams, Deanna!

By: Paige

Paige — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:44:45 +0000

Glad you had a good experience. you did take pictures of this beautiful state?

By: Deanna Schrayer

Deanna Schrayer — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:02:57 +0000

Dorraine, every blog you post makes me realize more and more why I like you so much. Any woman who says “holy crap!” is a friend of mine. Gosh, I can’t imagine having to rewrite an entire novel. Heck, I can’t imagine having to write one in the first place. I’ve tried, really I have, but not with the discipline I put towards my nonfiction. I know if I just forced that to life I could do it. I guess I’m just afraid, and I’m sure you know that feeling. You’re right. We can dream and dream, or we can dream and do something about it.

I’m so glad you enjoyed the retreat, (and why do they call it a retreat anyway when you have to work so hard?) I can’t wait to hear your translation of the lessons. Thanks for sharing your experience.