tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post2013419846182753544..comments2024-03-13T06:31:17.010-04:00Comments on Susan Says: IWSG: August 2021Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-7409751375061621482021-09-01T15:11:03.926-04:002021-09-01T15:11:03.926-04:00I didn't see this post last month. Save the Ca...I didn't see this post last month. Save the Cat! Writes a Novel is my go-to book. Laurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16213364449885082332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-424096580147383872021-08-09T17:59:08.386-04:002021-08-09T17:59:08.386-04:00I enjoyed Save the Cat.
I wish our state would hi...I enjoyed Save the Cat. <br />I wish our state would hit the herd immunity numbers. 😕<br /><br />Did anyone from your area win at the Olympics this year?<br />Joe Kovacs, my from neck of the woods (Bethlehem-- east side of the state), won silver for Shot Put Throw. J Lenni Dornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961335286982498158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-61380846901610713262021-08-05T17:23:27.160-04:002021-08-05T17:23:27.160-04:00After so many people praised Jessica Brody's b...After so many people praised Jessica Brody's book in their answers to this month's question, I ordered it from my library. If I like it, I might buy it. Olga Godimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00358026814685611301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-2141859284420123232021-08-05T14:43:12.776-04:002021-08-05T14:43:12.776-04:00Hi, Susan! I thought I commented yesterday, but I...Hi, Susan! I thought I commented yesterday, but I've been having trouble with comments. Regardless ~ Good luck in your new home. I hope you have a new and satisfying spot to write. Happy August!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-39313543204655243442021-08-05T12:23:10.528-04:002021-08-05T12:23:10.528-04:00I've gone out more, wearing a mask. Our RWA ch...I've gone out more, wearing a mask. Our RWA chapter is moving back to in-person meetings plus keeping Zoom for those of us who can't make it to meetings. Good to have options.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-50785985110901881452021-08-05T09:57:02.921-04:002021-08-05T09:57:02.921-04:00Hi Susan -- I'm keeping my writers group on Zo...Hi Susan -- I'm keeping my writers group on Zoom for now, and I'm not signing up for any conventions/conferences. At my age, and even though vaccinated, I choose not to take any unnecessary chances. These are challenging times.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-21846633789793948082021-08-05T04:10:37.280-04:002021-08-05T04:10:37.280-04:00Hi Susan - 'Save the Cat' seems a popular ...Hi Susan - 'Save the Cat' seems a popular choice. I found this book recently - which I haven't read, but looked interesting: 'Writing Talk - Conversations with top writers of the last fifty years' by Alex Hamilton. <br />We're getting out and about a bit more ... but still being sensible - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-31846323432022164392021-08-04T18:51:25.249-04:002021-08-04T18:51:25.249-04:00Save the Cat is one amazing book on the writing cr...Save the Cat is one amazing book on the writing craft. So glad you mentioned it today. cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05614478740889477584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-3411343451626359652021-08-04T17:25:38.000-04:002021-08-04T17:25:38.000-04:00Congratulations on your move, Susan. I live in a ...Congratulations on your move, Susan. I live in a townhome, and the groundskeepers are moving my grass right now! Acres are lovely, but I'm happy not to take care of any. Yes, I've met a few friends recently, and my husband and I are going to chance a trip shortly. Thanks for the craft writing book recommendations. Have a good one!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-34876137822937674222021-08-04T17:24:53.757-04:002021-08-04T17:24:53.757-04:00Congratulations on your move, Susan. I live in a ...Congratulations on your move, Susan. I live in a townhome, and the groundskeepers are moving my grass right now! Acres are lovely, but I'm happy not to take care of any. Yes, I've met a few friends recently, and my husband and I are going to chance a trip shortly. Thanks for the craft writing book recommendations. Have a good one!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-13034052154612319972021-08-04T16:17:42.175-04:002021-08-04T16:17:42.175-04:00Such resources can be a life-saver, i'm sure.
...Such resources can be a life-saver, i'm sure.<br /><br />We have too much of a good thing going on here, the virus is running rampant and we are back to mask mandates.messymimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649529601786689712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-89585061308670711222021-08-04T16:08:55.391-04:002021-08-04T16:08:55.391-04:00So I guess that's a version of Save the Cat fo...So I guess that's a version of Save the Cat for novel writing, unless I'm being dumb. That sounds useful.<br /><br />I hope your con goes ahead in person. There's more and more events going ahead over here.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-43839990610600958822021-08-04T13:50:34.834-04:002021-08-04T13:50:34.834-04:00I hope you can be face to face this fall. After wh...I hope you can be face to face this fall. After what I saw this past weekend, people are desperate to get out again.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-1710149414732798862021-08-04T12:22:49.419-04:002021-08-04T12:22:49.419-04:00Glad you're settled into your new home. I real...Glad you're settled into your new home. I really like Save the Cat Writes a Novel and recommended it today.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-78865707039511234062021-08-04T12:18:16.622-04:002021-08-04T12:18:16.622-04:00I cut the cable cord two years ago because of the ...I cut the cable cord two years ago because of the insane cost. I'm happier without cable. <br /><br />I had one writer's meeting in person last month, but since things are getting bad in Florida again, we're going back to virtual to be on the safe side.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-10864146587596615432021-08-04T11:04:10.608-04:002021-08-04T11:04:10.608-04:00Save the Cat - the classic. :) I have read The Com...Save the Cat - the classic. :) I have read The Comic Toolbox.H. R. Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715450637785127208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-46814280224106172882021-08-04T11:02:29.518-04:002021-08-04T11:02:29.518-04:00Hi,
I have Save the Cat and Romancing the Beat. I ...Hi,<br />I have Save the Cat and Romancing the Beat. I haven't finished Romancing the Beat but I think it is because it reminds me of The Writer's Journey which I have sitting on my desktop. <br />All the best. <br />Shalom aleichem,<br />Pat G @ <a href="http://patgarciaandeverythingmustchange.com/" rel="nofollow">EverythingMustChange</a><br />Pat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-27646739074176956982021-08-04T09:50:05.465-04:002021-08-04T09:50:05.465-04:00Hi Susan, thanks for the craft books recommendatio...Hi Susan, thanks for the craft books recommendations.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-45716187268209527502021-08-04T08:52:22.801-04:002021-08-04T08:52:22.801-04:00I read the first Save the Cat but not that one yet...I read the first Save the Cat but not that one yet.<br />Glad you are settled into your new home.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-54423491467214288262021-08-04T08:51:26.726-04:002021-08-04T08:51:26.726-04:00We cut the cord a few years back, and we only use ...We cut the cord a few years back, and we only use a few streaming services. And I still can't keep up with everything!<br /><br />Congrats on a successful move!Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-72218128519624689032021-08-04T07:56:26.289-04:002021-08-04T07:56:26.289-04:00Resources for writers (and everything else) are pl...Resources for writers (and everything else) are plentiful, and there are great writing books.<br /><br /> I'm mowing my .75 acre and it's too much. :) Plus, I'm helping my daughter mow her 2.5 acres. <br /><br />Teresa T. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-53840527547257230092021-08-04T07:20:30.139-04:002021-08-04T07:20:30.139-04:00I'm looking forward to getting all sorts of id...I'm looking forward to getting all sorts of ideas for books on craft this month. Haven't dared cut the cable cord yet, and give you credit for doing so! I too, live on a busy road. It was more of a "country" road when I moved here almost 30 years ago. Now I drive to other locations to get a safe walk in.Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.com