tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post6149096251318256151..comments2023-09-18T12:14:59.476+00:00Comments on First Draft Cafe: Hit The Ground Running - And Keep Going! Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-76592807488777548102017-01-12T15:40:24.010+00:002017-01-12T15:40:24.010+00:00Inspiring stuff as usual, Maria - especially as I ...Inspiring stuff as usual, Maria - especially as I know you weren't feeling a hundred percent. Glad you found your new hat too! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-21527453210102510612017-01-11T00:38:31.993+00:002017-01-11T00:38:31.993+00:00Hi Nicola, I love Joanna Penn's podcasts, you ...Hi Nicola, I love Joanna Penn's podcasts, you have reminded me I am overdue for a catch up. <br />Best for 2017 Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-8643194864313412742017-01-11T00:36:45.610+00:002017-01-11T00:36:45.610+00:00Thank you Anita, best of luck to you too. Thank you Anita, best of luck to you too. Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-41832130907749456472017-01-11T00:36:15.166+00:002017-01-11T00:36:15.166+00:00Hello again Rosemary. :-) Hello again Rosemary. :-) Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-19734794014235291652017-01-11T00:34:48.791+00:002017-01-11T00:34:48.791+00:00Aww, thank you Teresa, I love the hat, it's pu...Aww, thank you Teresa, I love the hat, it's purple and has a big fluffy pom pom. Was very upset when I left it behind in a changing room locker. <br />Luckily, a member of staff recalled seeing me wearing it and put it somewhere safe until I came back for it. Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-7523841777343101852017-01-11T00:31:53.448+00:002017-01-11T00:31:53.448+00:00You'll get back on track Ingrid. Hope things s...You'll get back on track Ingrid. Hope things settle quickly. Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-82551082790335167482017-01-11T00:29:48.269+00:002017-01-11T00:29:48.269+00:00Hey Julia, that is a good idea. Happy hunting... :...Hey Julia, that is a good idea. Happy hunting... :-) Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-40554046367351948952017-01-11T00:28:56.924+00:002017-01-11T00:28:56.924+00:00Every little helps Carol - have a good week. :-) Every little helps Carol - have a good week. :-) Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-53602430757462222252017-01-11T00:28:24.462+00:002017-01-11T00:28:24.462+00:00Thank you Stuart :-) Thank you Stuart :-) Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-55508519985077726192017-01-11T00:27:50.021+00:002017-01-11T00:27:50.021+00:00Vikki, great to see you here. Happy 2017, hope you...Vikki, great to see you here. Happy 2017, hope you can get back into the stride quickly. Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-59128246830161248472017-01-11T00:26:53.477+00:002017-01-11T00:26:53.477+00:00Hey Linda, hope you get your goals sorted. Hey Linda, hope you get your goals sorted. Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-10689582668494161452017-01-11T00:26:15.113+00:002017-01-11T00:26:15.113+00:00That is my hope Patsy. That is my hope Patsy. Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-61639456855709884832017-01-11T00:25:48.163+00:002017-01-11T00:25:48.163+00:00You'll soon catch me up Rosemary! :-)You'll soon catch me up Rosemary! :-)Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-58200104957848120122017-01-11T00:25:16.693+00:002017-01-11T00:25:16.693+00:00I'm not sure what I'll spend it on yet, bu...I'm not sure what I'll spend it on yet, but yes, I will put off using it until I get something big achieved. Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-22172377695592314332017-01-10T07:25:16.995+00:002017-01-10T07:25:16.995+00:00Sounds like you are organised, Maria! My writing g...Sounds like you are organised, Maria! My writing goal is to be more efficient - Joanna Penn (my motivating Guru)has guided me in the right direction with her stone analogy (super podcast for planning). Wishing you lots of success throughout the year, Maria.Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14674648154579013578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-35933445674201472172017-01-09T19:09:26.327+00:002017-01-09T19:09:26.327+00:00I love your writing goal posts, Maria-very inspiri...I love your writing goal posts, Maria-very inspiring! I hope to complete my work in progress in 2017 and start another, we'll see. Best of luck with your writing goals in 2017 :)Anita Chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08643609708390860371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-59118177457265981902017-01-09T13:36:03.512+00:002017-01-09T13:36:03.512+00:00Thought I left a comment yesterday but obviously n...Thought I left a comment yesterday but obviously not! You're making a very good start, Maria, and I do hope 2017 is a happy, healthy and successful year for you.Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-47105325496037887222017-01-09T11:54:37.154+00:002017-01-09T11:54:37.154+00:00You certainly have hit the ground running, Maria! ...You certainly have hit the ground running, Maria! I think breaking things into smaller, more manageable chunks is a great idea. Glad your found your hat :-)Teresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-91839830439980798612017-01-09T08:59:15.122+00:002017-01-09T08:59:15.122+00:00I can't complain! Have made progress towards g...I can't complain! Have made progress towards goals. But today will be a R&R day following a shock yesterday. Need time to come to terms with it. It is a legacy in a will from a recently deceased relative. But no matter what, tomorrow is back to normal! I always give myself 24 hours to deal with emotional shocks, then got to get going again. All too easy to wallow.<br />Ingrid Senger-Perkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12956134093040963581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-8241981642326377972017-01-09T07:28:29.924+00:002017-01-09T07:28:29.924+00:00I have a folder of 'stuff' labelled: Stil ...I have a folder of 'stuff' labelled: Stil To Be Placed Somewhere. I'm going to send at least one item somewhere every week - because nobody's going to publish stuff that is still on my computer. Good luck with your targets, and enjoy the meditation. Julia Thorleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00485301135194085398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-90856596761635608312017-01-08T18:01:35.145+00:002017-01-08T18:01:35.145+00:00You've done quite a bit in that week, Maria.
...You've done quite a bit in that week, Maria.<br /><br />It's been a slow week with various appointments and disruptions, so only a little writing done. But I'm determined to get on this coming week.Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-54687546715282960572017-01-08T17:33:39.218+00:002017-01-08T17:33:39.218+00:00Well done Maria. Sounds like a great first week! I...Well done Maria. Sounds like a great first week! I have fewer goals this year. I completely agree about the value of touching on the novel little and often - it keeps the momentum up. Keep on keeping on!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-22020766100093720002017-01-08T16:44:42.484+00:002017-01-08T16:44:42.484+00:00Great post, Maria. I am trying to get back my crea...Great post, Maria. I am trying to get back my creative discipline and I love the 15 minute burst of writing your novel idea - I think I will adopt this one myself! Best of luck with your writing goals throughout 2017Vikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08039838691449950827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-41597845165210576922017-01-08T16:01:43.471+00:002017-01-08T16:01:43.471+00:00What a great start to the New Year. Small steps i...What a great start to the New Year. Small steps is definitely a good idea. As is breaking things down month by month so that it is achievable. Am off to follow your good example.<br />Lindawannabe a writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06692361757891220849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-33095361670631216012017-01-08T14:58:31.396+00:002017-01-08T14:58:31.396+00:00Breaking each goal into smaller steps is a great i...Breaking each goal into smaller steps is a great idea, I think. Something such as 'finish the novel' won't be accomplished in a day, but you might be able to divide it into sections which can be.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.com