Comments on: The Writers [Inner] Journey

By: Meredith Resnick - The Writer's [Inner] Journey

Meredith Resnick - The Writer's [Inner] Journey — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:33:21 +0000

Thank you so much for all the kind words – they help instill my faith.

By: Lori Erickson

Lori Erickson — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:45:50 +0000

What a lovely interview. I think writing is absolutely linked with faith. Both require a certain suspension of cynicism–the belief that this is worth thinking/doing, despite all the voices in your head that say no.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:27:36 +0000

One thing that Meredith wrote was about just allowing the process to be organic and not pushing it but also following threads without trying to force them loose. It reminds me of untangling a thin chain. Pulling at it never works, it’s always a process of gently nudging the thing apart. Thanks for the reminder!

By: Susan Cameron

Susan Cameron — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:34:49 +0000

Better a late response than never — The Writer’s Inner Journey is a wonderful place Meredith has created, and I love visiting there. Thanks, Jennifer, for getting a great interview with a fine writer who’s not afraid to take leaps of faith.

By: Meredith Resnick - The Writer's [Inner] Journey

Meredith Resnick - The Writer's [Inner] Journey — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:36:05 +0000

I love this blog and that I had the opportunity to share my self on it! Thank you, Jennifer–and all your readers for helping me feel so at home.

By: Kerry Dexter

Kerry Dexter — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 11:16:44 +0000

‘being reminded by close friends that the answers to what I should do next were already inside me if I was willing to listen.’ a fine reminder, and one which takes faith to hear. thanks, Jen and Meredith, for a fine story.

By: Kathy Summers

Kathy Summers — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:50:55 +0000

Inspirational post. I’d like to sign up for the “… enormous picture windows with views: one to look outside onto the world and other to see deep within the Self.” Love the imagery.

By: Alexandra

Alexandra — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:05:39 +0000

You have to have incredible faith in yourself, if I am to believe my own personal journey as a writer. A prestigious literary agent dropped my book after a summer of submission. I picked myself right up and contacted another agent who had shown interest the year before but had been too busy. She requested the manuscript. I loved her response: “I am sorry J. did not get you a deal…but that doesn’t mean it’s dead.” I don’t know whether she will offer representation, but how much better did this tiny bit of encouragement make me feel!

I, too, believe in “taking only the next indicated step” and listening to instinct.

Thanks for this interview.

By: debbie

debbie — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:20:05 +0000

What a fascinating interview! Thanks so much to you, Jen, and to Meredith!

By: Barbara Bietz

Barbara Bietz — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:27:07 +0000

I like Meredith’s notion of taking the next step … a reminder to slow down, take a breath, and think before acting. It’s good advice for writing, and for life. Thank you!