tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999132639532480534.post515300388976784892..comments2024-03-18T00:15:53.183-07:00Comments on Louise Phillips Writer: What does being a novelist mean? A - K GuideUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999132639532480534.post-31966291766890347122013-02-14T03:56:35.701-08:002013-02-14T03:56:35.701-08:00Thanks LexRay!!!Thanks LexRay!!!Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05912071192179983603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999132639532480534.post-70836268302573048662013-02-14T01:37:47.127-08:002013-02-14T01:37:47.127-08:00Props to you 120 Socks or even 121 Socks . . . tee...Props to you 120 Socks or even 121 Socks . . . tee hee hee!LexReyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13514472400327855913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999132639532480534.post-65638411271519574442011-08-09T01:31:30.912-07:002011-08-09T01:31:30.912-07:00I bet they will be Cynthia! Another one I am not ...I bet they will be Cynthia! Another one I am not particularily fond of is the term, there is a novel in everyone! Thank you so much for the comment, and I am really glad you got something out of it! Keep Writing!Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05912071192179983603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999132639532480534.post-91348501329067371112011-08-08T20:08:04.133-07:002011-08-08T20:08:04.133-07:00And that despite everything, you are prepared to c...And that despite everything, you are prepared to cross that line of 'your dream becoming a reality', by finishing the thing and not languish in the surreal wonderful bliss of planning to do it someday!<br /><br />Honestly, this is my favorite, Louise...because if I had a dime for eveyone who, upon learning I write, has told me they would 'love to write a novel someday' well, I'd have at least three dollars and fifty cents. The next person to say that to me will be very unfortunate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999132639532480534.post-38877080512132790402011-06-12T02:56:49.397-07:002011-06-12T02:56:49.397-07:00Thanks Derek, yes writers first, all the others ar...Thanks Derek, yes writers first, all the others are just tag lines I guess.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05912071192179983603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999132639532480534.post-48821908919309294762011-06-11T14:06:31.318-07:002011-06-11T14:06:31.318-07:00If I can paraphrase your question, Louise. Are you...If I can paraphrase your question, Louise. Are you a novelist because you've sold millions of copies of your book and made millions of Euros (despite the fact that they're rubbish) or because you get up every day, and put word after word because you feel YOU have to (even if it never sees publication)? I often think of someone like Kafka who wrote all these books but in his will specified that they not be published. Was he a novelist? I think we should always call ourselves writers, whether we're published or not. Could write a thesis on it, but you did a great job in your post.Derek Flynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03320512675137285730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999132639532480534.post-50566063132866194922010-12-10T08:41:34.491-08:002010-12-10T08:41:34.491-08:00Thanks David, and yes I think I have learned a lot...Thanks David, and yes I think I have learned a lot by the process.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05912071192179983603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999132639532480534.post-11872345141011567812010-12-10T08:09:56.163-08:002010-12-10T08:09:56.163-08:00Great post Louise. I agree with you - it is a very...Great post Louise. I agree with you - it is a very personal process and you will have developed your skills and created something that has meaning for you - and that is more important than anything else that happens afterwards.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999132639532480534.post-20564134051782506222010-12-10T01:55:11.371-08:002010-12-10T01:55:11.371-08:00Thanks Kat, 120 socks came to be after a writers w...Thanks Kat, 120 socks came to be after a writers weekend with Various in september,who convinced me to start a blog and as I had only just written a piece about the floor in my sons bedroom that had disappeared because of the number of items on it, including 120 socks that were not all matching, when it came to picking a name, it just jumped out. I am very fond of it now, so thanks son!<br /><br />Thanks Titus, I am honoured to receive this comment from someone who has a dog that can not only drive a car, but a bus with crazy poets on it as well!<br /><br />Niamh, thanks and go for it girl, the perfect time is always now!Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05912071192179983603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999132639532480534.post-31424603991016090782010-12-10T01:05:58.052-08:002010-12-10T01:05:58.052-08:00Enjoyed reading this Socks!! Writing a novel is he...Enjoyed reading this Socks!! Writing a novel is heartbreaking but glorious in its "just doing it" purest essence and I think you've captured it there.<br />Almost makes me want to embark again... Thanks!Niamh Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06519443787482685320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999132639532480534.post-56241936277423402352010-12-10T00:55:08.119-08:002010-12-10T00:55:08.119-08:00Hats off! One hell of an achievement.Hats off! One hell of an achievement.Titushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16380213493011623153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999132639532480534.post-45185317808783549832010-12-09T17:56:44.292-08:002010-12-09T17:56:44.292-08:00Please tell me why you are called 120 socks. I'...Please tell me why you are called 120 socks. I've been dying to ask.Kat Mortensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877694888419628533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999132639532480534.post-70564185680141922712010-12-09T17:55:57.427-08:002010-12-09T17:55:57.427-08:00Oh, you are indeed a NOVELIST! Think of all those ...Oh, you are indeed a NOVELIST! Think of all those folks who are still saying they are going to do it and haven't even started and most likely never will. Well done, I say! Well done!<br /><br />KatKat Mortensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877694888419628533noreply@blogger.com