tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889983057537109989.post616953444476087752..comments2023-10-18T11:39:48.998-04:00Comments on NADJA NOTARIANI : An Author's Adventures: Exciting Times......Nadja Notarianihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01339595239944177531noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889983057537109989.post-14680117833421572712011-08-11T12:30:07.415-04:002011-08-11T12:30:07.415-04:00Jamila ~ I thought that was a cute image, too. My...Jamila ~ I thought that was a cute image, too. My office had a sign up that remains, to this day, my favorite. It had a frazzled woman at a desk with piles of work loaded in heaps everywhere...and it said, "I can only please one person per day. Today's not your day. Tomorrow's not looking good, either." I still laugh at it. <br />Rebecca ~ I'm also hoping that I will use 'reverse psychology on myself...Ha! If I'm not supposed to work on my novella, I'll surely be swamped with creative inspiration. And yes, there's nothing like snuggling with my pup. He's a heater! I'm looking forward to that warmth come winter - since he always likes to plop down on my feet....<br />Deniz ~ Thanks! Nineteen days left!! Oh, boy. <br />~ NadjaNadja Notarianihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01339595239944177531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889983057537109989.post-67482780980010952352011-08-11T06:02:36.632-04:002011-08-11T06:02:36.632-04:00It can be hard to set aside other goals to work on...It can be hard to set aside other goals to work on one thing only, but it can be easier and less stressful that way. Well done :)<br /><br />Also, dogs are awesome for snuggling lolDarkWyvernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04055457321532181508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889983057537109989.post-10725428207272278412011-08-11T02:02:26.102-04:002011-08-11T02:02:26.102-04:00Aww, SMART goals - the last office I worked at use...Aww, SMART goals - the last office I worked at used those for all of our training techniques and whatnot.<br /><br />The countdown to P-Day sounds so exciting! Can't wait to read it when it's all done!jamilajamisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09343161298632681693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889983057537109989.post-15448800261140323492011-08-11T00:05:13.788-04:002011-08-11T00:05:13.788-04:00Those SMART goals are great, it really helps organ...Those SMART goals are great, it really helps organize everything.<br />Congratulations on starting the countdown!Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889983057537109989.post-53456132167214001312011-08-10T16:21:06.211-04:002011-08-10T16:21:06.211-04:00Exactly, Julius! By the way, I truly enjoyed yor ...Exactly, Julius! By the way, I truly enjoyed yor first chapter. Setting the hook......check. ~ NadjaNadja Notarianihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01339595239944177531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889983057537109989.post-36585045700611331722011-08-10T15:52:28.068-04:002011-08-10T15:52:28.068-04:00I'm happy for you! And I think that's an e...I'm happy for you! And I think that's an excellent idea to acquire a beta reader who is pretty well oblivious to your 'voice'. A kind of blind study, if you will.Julius Cicerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02427230227865439672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889983057537109989.post-88693060000843923942011-08-10T14:33:17.167-04:002011-08-10T14:33:17.167-04:00Thanks, Gene. I'm glad you appreciate my '...Thanks, Gene. I'm glad you appreciate my 'hatchling' love...ha!<br /><br />I have a few betas who I know, and I wanted to add someone who is 'once-removed', if you know what I mean. Someone who hasn't been with me, hearing about the characters as they developed or the scenes as they came to life, and someone who doesn't know me as well....and, therefore, doesn't know my 'voice'. I'm hoping this will give me a clear reader's perspective, as this beta doesn't have the background on any of the process and has no 'foreknowledge' of the story or characters.<br />Anyway, have a great week, yourself! ~ NadjaNadja Notarianihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01339595239944177531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889983057537109989.post-83765378176761336522011-08-10T13:23:57.581-04:002011-08-10T13:23:57.581-04:00I think taking the 20 days to polish your first pr...I think taking the 20 days to polish your first precious egg is a great idea. Best of luck!<br /><br />Not sure what to suggest on beta readers, all of mine are people I know at this point, so I'm interested to see what others have to say as well.<br /><br />Have a great week Nadja!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com