tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post2910598136670186598..comments2024-03-27T04:44:56.042-04:00Comments on A Word of Encouragement: My Writing Journey - Three Lessons I've LearnedLaura Hodges Poolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03922456545952355890noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-2461017576627701872012-06-05T18:42:48.549-04:002012-06-05T18:42:48.549-04:00Thanks, Paul. God bless you and your work.Thanks, Paul. God bless you and your work.Laura Hodges Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03922456545952355890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-82324768219167923762012-06-05T18:40:11.761-04:002012-06-05T18:40:11.761-04:00Thanks, Esther. I don't enjoy the marketing as...Thanks, Esther. I don't enjoy the marketing aspect, either, but it's a necessary part of writing. God bless.Laura Hodges Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03922456545952355890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-90344592110832822452012-06-05T09:32:54.305-04:002012-06-05T09:32:54.305-04:00Wisdom! Thank you.Wisdom! Thank you.Blind in Damascushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14154407659767970651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-81291598276539418582012-06-02T09:26:47.268-04:002012-06-02T09:26:47.268-04:00Very informative! I tend to want to write, but un...Very informative! I tend to want to write, but until I entered the blogging world didn't enjoy marketing. I probably need to get together with other writers as you suggested.Esther Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12129643709319136198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-58539990270657255212012-06-02T08:58:40.900-04:002012-06-02T08:58:40.900-04:00You're welcome, Glenda. I'm glad you were ...You're welcome, Glenda. I'm glad you were encouraged! Always good to hear from you. God bless you.Laura Hodges Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03922456545952355890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-74923209373990539062012-06-02T08:57:43.219-04:002012-06-02T08:57:43.219-04:00You're welcome, Wendy. You have a cool blog. T...You're welcome, Wendy. You have a cool blog. Thanks for stopping by. I look forward to hearing from you again. God bless.Laura Hodges Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03922456545952355890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-65469319858764041292012-06-01T17:28:52.287-04:002012-06-01T17:28:52.287-04:00Laura,
Thanks for sharing some of your history as ...Laura,<br />Thanks for sharing some of your history as a writer. Both informative and encouraging!Glenda Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102443947585205127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-43078824573259153662012-06-01T12:34:24.351-04:002012-06-01T12:34:24.351-04:00It is lovely to read you testimony re: being publi...It is lovely to read you testimony re: being published and the history and hard work behind such. <br /><br />Also, thank you for the lovely comment you left on my blog today. You encouraged my heart.Wendy @ ECTaShttp://www.each-card-tells-a-story.blogspot.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-58305982232287315962012-06-01T12:18:52.048-04:002012-06-01T12:18:52.048-04:00Thank you, Gail. I appreciate all the encouragemen...Thank you, Gail. I appreciate all the encouragement you give me. Hope your leg is better today! God bless you.Laura Hodges Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03922456545952355890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-85359506082838801772012-06-01T12:17:50.607-04:002012-06-01T12:17:50.607-04:00You're welcome, TC. I didn't mention it, b...You're welcome, TC. I didn't mention it, but one reason for being involved on several fronts is the little successes you experience as you're working on the bigger projects. Writers are artists and as creative beings, we need positive feedback to fuel our creativity and lessen our frustrations. Hang in there! God bless you.Laura Hodges Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03922456545952355890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-78090760887888563502012-06-01T12:13:28.516-04:002012-06-01T12:13:28.516-04:00So true, Lori. I've written about the importan...So true, Lori. I've written about the importance of prayer in a Christian writer's life in previous posts. Thanks for mentioning it here again.Laura Hodges Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03922456545952355890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-65591773275430894372012-06-01T12:00:43.064-04:002012-06-01T12:00:43.064-04:00It was great hearing your writing history, Laura. ...It was great hearing your writing history, Laura. It's apparent that God intended to use your gift and keep using it. Thanks for sharing and for linking up with Bible Love Notes. I pray that God will encourage you this week as you've encouraged other writers.Gail @ http://biblelovenotes.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17462629145629813283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-16855748991450149942012-06-01T11:52:30.697-04:002012-06-01T11:52:30.697-04:00Laura, thanks for a thoughtful, hope-inspiring pos...Laura, thanks for a thoughtful, hope-inspiring post. I would add a thought that compliments yours -- pray open-mindedly. Several years ago I prayed, "Lord, help me to be published in other places." When an opportunity came that I wasn't expecting, I knew it was God's answer to my prayer, even though it wasn't what I expected. "Be flexible" needs to be the mantra of the free-lance writer!Lori Hatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11675180460653949981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-52149798374281029622012-06-01T11:03:50.219-04:002012-06-01T11:03:50.219-04:00Thank you so much for sharing your journey. I need...Thank you so much for sharing your journey. I needed to hear this. Lately I've been feeling overwhelmed and confused. I feel as if I don't have enough time and that I am spinning my wheels. <br />I know God is in control, but sometimes it seems this giant is too big!<br />Thank you for reminding me that God works in many ways, not just one. I need to be open and embrace all opportunities. <br />God bless you!TC Aveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01686886257486186821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-73145944410204773612012-06-01T10:44:28.475-04:002012-06-01T10:44:28.475-04:00Thanks, Kristina. I'm glad you found the post ...Thanks, Kristina. I'm glad you found the post helpful. I lean toward being an introvert, so it took me a while to embrace attending workshops and conferences. Thanks for stopping by. I look forward to hearing from you again.Laura Hodges Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03922456545952355890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-14661791109826205082012-06-01T10:41:39.764-04:002012-06-01T10:41:39.764-04:00Thanks, Kathy. Zoning/development issues can get i...Thanks, Kathy. Zoning/development issues can get intense. I don't have a problem with well-planned development. The bulldozed lot sits between our neighborhood and the highway and served as a protective berm. Six years later, it still sits empty and is an eyesore. It looks like a deserted mining site. Sorry your husband had to deal with those issues. I think people should be able to disagree without getting ugly. Apparently, others don't.Laura Hodges Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03922456545952355890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-70843976025015817782012-06-01T10:29:44.203-04:002012-06-01T10:29:44.203-04:00Laura, my late husband was a planning and zoning a...Laura, my late husband was a planning and zoning attorney. The neighbors dislike for the positions he represented was intense. They even voted him off the school board because of the developers he represented. P&Z issues are very emotional. I know the relief you felt when the hornets disappeared. Congrats on your writing successes, and I know you'll have more to share. Blessings, KathyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14368689959446235121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314337119339520012.post-37851249409774890122012-05-31T22:37:51.827-04:002012-05-31T22:37:51.827-04:00I think that's some good advice. "Go wher...I think that's some good advice. "Go where writer's gather" is one I just recently realized I need to do.Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07912518380859086951noreply@blogger.com