tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858340566254161761.post6337085931007633670..comments2023-11-03T04:51:41.087-04:00Comments on Anything for Material: This Writer's Life: Two Julies and JuliasJulie Owsik Ackermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11583691214627281052noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858340566254161761.post-12885575550232116262009-10-27T14:30:30.878-04:002009-10-27T14:30:30.878-04:00This is so cliche, but "the journey of a thou...This is so cliche, but "the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step." I wasn't consciously aware of this when I began the Cape Cod Marathon on Sunday, but often when I run long distance I try to just focus on the mile I am in - if I can finish this mile, I can finish the next mile. During the marathon, I found myself saying at the 13th mile, "Great! Let's go for another 13 mile run." At mile 20 I said, "Hey just a nice five mile jog ahead of me." Before I knew it, the marathon was over.<br /><br />Writing your book has definitely been a marathon - ultra / super / uber marathon.<br /><br />By focusing on today - what can I do today - you'll soon find you've accomplished a lot. You've written a book! I read it. I really liked it. You started with three readers. The first three steps. Just like the first three pages. Soon you'll have many more!Mr. Ackermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02541605885596367452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858340566254161761.post-50912587755384973912009-10-19T23:14:41.286-04:002009-10-19T23:14:41.286-04:00Wow... nice little connection there.
I read the b...Wow... nice little connection there.<br /><br />I read the book and saw the movie, and honestly I didn't like either. I found Julie to be a bit obnoxious and self-centered. And her tantrums were too much for me. Okay... I also took offense at negative portrayals of Queens. I get defensive about the borough.<br /><br />However, the Julie that I know has her head on her shoulders, is good to her friends and husband, and isn't going to be a flash-in-the-pan author. All in due time, my dear.sulu-designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14997610829986070303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858340566254161761.post-66128022981053576712009-10-19T06:23:08.530-04:002009-10-19T06:23:08.530-04:00HI, Julie. I'm reading your manuscript and lo...HI, Julie. I'm reading your manuscript and loving it! Hard to put down. I thought you'd be glad to hear that about now. Thanks for letting me be a reader.<br />Love, ClaireBlithe Spirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00428648550293581181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3858340566254161761.post-29872163582331227372009-10-17T11:48:53.248-04:002009-10-17T11:48:53.248-04:00All artists have their own development cycle with ...All artists have their own development cycle with different time frames. The best you can do is keep working on your craft and trying to improve. I spent the better part of 15 years working at music and eventually became frustrated with the process. <br /><br />You have to do the work for the work's sake while at the same time patiently waiting for your break.<br /><br />When I look at some of the drummers that I admire they all had different time frames to their careers.<br /><br />Tony Williams was playing with Miles Davis and already a genius at 16. Steve Gadd never came into his own until after a stint in the army. Carter Beuford didn't get his break with Dave Matthews until he was in his late 30's.<br /><br />Part of me wishes I had this perspective when I was younger and just kept plugging away.<br /><br />Sure there are plenty of stories of overnight success. Some deserved, some just dumb luck with no real talent to back it up.<br /><br />Just keep plugging away and develop your craft.Gregnoreply@blogger.com