tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post2897806466105277514..comments2023-06-10T22:42:19.087+10:00Comments on Australasian Christian Writers: Investing in WritingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-8174185592725807412017-03-26T15:17:39.509+11:002017-03-26T15:17:39.509+11:00Ah, yes, it can be hard convincing family. We do w...Ah, yes, it can be hard convincing family. We do what we can. Thanks Raelene. Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-65030167341225083352017-03-25T18:37:51.020+11:002017-03-25T18:37:51.020+11:00Thanks Jenny. Time and Money. Perhaps when the M...Thanks Jenny. Time and Money. Perhaps when the Money starts coming in, the family will appreciate the Time I put in!? A good reminder too to keep praying and to keep putting our Lord and Creative Master at the centre of it. Raelene Purtillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09316816228739648286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-1522599864863315012017-03-24T18:52:15.187+11:002017-03-24T18:52:15.187+11:00Yes, always a challenge :) Glad you are encouraged...Yes, always a challenge :) Glad you are encouraged Mazzy. Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-91201767700553197902017-03-24T18:51:48.432+11:002017-03-24T18:51:48.432+11:00Thanks Elaine :) Thanks Elaine :) Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-17263549263816683172017-03-24T18:51:31.798+11:002017-03-24T18:51:31.798+11:00Yes! That might be how we start, but not how we ke...Yes! That might be how we start, but not how we keep going. Thanks Paula.Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-45124745743051426612017-03-24T18:50:45.928+11:002017-03-24T18:50:45.928+11:00You're welcome Linsey. I don't think you a...You're welcome Linsey. I don't think you area alone. Many writers feel the same, that somehow writing is frivolous or an indulgence, yet I think it is vital to reach and inspire the imagination of this generation. It's hearts and minds that change the world.Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-17373701654813536412017-03-24T17:20:35.421+11:002017-03-24T17:20:35.421+11:00Timely encouragement ... and challenge.Timely encouragement ... and challenge.Mazzy Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03945841786696357456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-29984431179352956612017-03-24T17:07:27.399+11:002017-03-24T17:07:27.399+11:00Love it, Jeanette! Very clever and great advice. Love it, Jeanette! Very clever and great advice. Elaine Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15724607299832750567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-9535779972099419292017-03-24T13:13:52.514+11:002017-03-24T13:13:52.514+11:00Great call, Jenny. It's not just a matter of t...Great call, Jenny. It's not just a matter of typing at your computer and expecting fans and income to roll in without the investments a life of writing calls for. Good list to start off with too.Paula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-56971096480049067302017-03-24T12:54:28.062+11:002017-03-24T12:54:28.062+11:00Thanks for the post Jenny, really appreciated what...Thanks for the post Jenny, really appreciated what you said about investing in what God has given us. One of my biggest challenges is allowing myself the time and finances to invest. I love reading and I think books are so important but why don't I think it's okay for me to spend time and money in learning how to write well and make connections with other writers etc? I'm still working on that particular anomaly. Thank you for the encouragement and challenge.Linseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15238030299971383153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-17252829740569577092017-03-24T12:13:35.441+11:002017-03-24T12:13:35.441+11:00Thanks Leila. It can be a struggle but I think wha...Thanks Leila. It can be a struggle but I think what you say is true 'I need to use what God has given me so need to make the time.' All the best with your writing :) Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-45915796397022058072017-03-24T12:11:46.393+11:002017-03-24T12:11:46.393+11:00Thanks Ian :) Thanks Ian :) Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-64788937079863578392017-03-24T11:16:31.058+11:002017-03-24T11:16:31.058+11:00Great post! It's a great perspective on using ...Great post! It's a great perspective on using our gifts and talents. My biggest challenge is actually finding time to write and join groups/conferences etc but I need to use what God has given me so need to make the time. Thanks for sharing! Leila Halawehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00727515198209745876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-34920968852393639432017-03-24T11:13:28.560+11:002017-03-24T11:13:28.560+11:00Love this, Jenny. And how true it is, making that ...Love this, Jenny. And how true it is, making that commitment to improving our storytelling and writing abilities. Ian Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00192687613923596829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-6401172945420696252017-03-24T11:09:12.062+11:002017-03-24T11:09:12.062+11:00Thanks Nola. I've done a lot of courses too an...Thanks Nola. I've done a lot of courses too and each one has honed my talent or helped me understand the market or inspired me to keep writing. Well worth it. And as you say, there is so much that is available in groups like ACW or CWD or Omega Writers, or online or in books and manuals etc. all available for no or quite reasonable costs. I think the best thing is to start and to do what we can. Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-6500508777876503932017-03-24T11:02:24.243+11:002017-03-24T11:02:24.243+11:00That's such an excellent post, Jenny. Love th...That's such an excellent post, Jenny. Love the retelling of the parable of the talents. I've been thinking too about what we invest in writing. I've done lots of courses, gone to conferences etc, and sometimes it seems like a lot of money is going out without it coming back in (and also time etc). But every cent and minute has been worthwhile because everything helps us hone the craft. Not everyone might be able to afford courses etc, but that's why this group and other writing groups are so good. You can get so much info on the internet these days. Thanks for an inspiring post :)Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-14360527762393999352017-03-24T10:45:41.887+11:002017-03-24T10:45:41.887+11:00Thanks Meredith :) Thanks Meredith :) Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-21551630714454788412017-03-24T10:40:04.490+11:002017-03-24T10:40:04.490+11:00Thanks Iola. Yes, it always seemed to me that the ...Thanks Iola. Yes, it always seemed to me that the third servant burying the money was because he was scared he'd lose it - rather than just being lazy or heedless (though maybe that came into it too.) And I've noticed that Randy endorses Margie in his e-zine. Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-77420690232195864212017-03-24T08:06:06.770+11:002017-03-24T08:06:06.770+11:00Great retelling of Jesus parable. Excellent though...Great retelling of Jesus parable. Excellent thoughts.Meredith Rescehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13119649437940781847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-27660974099847778772017-03-24T06:31:14.879+11:002017-03-24T06:31:14.879+11:00I like your writerly take on the parable of the ta...I like your writerly take on the parable of the talents. I'd never thought of it as encouraging us to take risks, but you're right. Investing in anything is a risk, but I guess it's one we have to take.<br /><br />I know Randy Ingermanson is a Margie Lawson fan, and that shows in his three factors of success - and you've followed his alliteration. Good thoughts - thank you.Iolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17199141868703826943noreply@blogger.com