tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791370181970390465.post4503756119292499852..comments2023-09-29T05:00:23.551-05:00Comments on ~ The Borrowed Book ~: Natasha Kern Talks About Talent vs. PerseveranceElizabeth Ludwighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00056509500051387657noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791370181970390465.post-62809909352865983732011-03-21T19:18:31.525-05:002011-03-21T19:18:31.525-05:00Natasha,
As one who switched from writing non-fi...Natasha, <br /><br />As one who switched from writing non-fiction to fiction, I've been amazed at how difficult it is to write good fiction, at times wondering if I'll ever "get it." <br /><br />Thanks for your statement:<br />"I think it can be helpful to pick out one aspect of the craft to master in each book."<br />That encourages me that I don't need to be perfect in Book One, that I can learn and grow as a writer until my dying day. Bless you!Julie Surface Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08816455913513287823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791370181970390465.post-5945283543509842142011-03-11T11:55:19.094-06:002011-03-11T11:55:19.094-06:00Mary's not normal.
I am.
And I keep telling ...Mary's not normal.<br /><br />I am.<br /><br />And I keep telling myself that!<br /><br />Natasha, what a keeper. The list of people whose perseverance paid off... Don't you just love that, the success stories??? And like Tina and Pam, I'm too stubborn to quit, which ended up being a good thing!<br /><br />So glad I saw this!<br /><br />RuthyRuth Logan Hernehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550734775151341968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791370181970390465.post-4134928944230785792011-03-11T09:47:25.021-06:002011-03-11T09:47:25.021-06:00Natasha, thanks so much for the encouraging words!...Natasha, thanks so much for the encouraging words! You have so much knowledge in this business that when you speak, the world just seems to make sense.<br /><br />I'm glad that I have an agent who knows how to hang in there and get the job done for her clients! You're the best...Vanessa Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16711146639640470520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791370181970390465.post-18453685856220667612011-03-10T21:28:26.061-06:002011-03-10T21:28:26.061-06:00I'm with Tina. Just too stubborn to quit! lol
...I'm with Tina. Just too stubborn to quit! lol<br /><br />Stubborn.<br /><br />Perseverance.<br /><br />Mental.<br /><br />Yep. I've got it!<br /><br />Oh, wait, Mary said mentality, not mental.Pam Hillmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604636348596615139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791370181970390465.post-41171086781032006412011-03-10T20:54:32.713-06:002011-03-10T20:54:32.713-06:00I used to coach softball (a town team...trust me t...I used to coach softball (a town team...trust me they were desperate for help) And one of my standard pep talks was that the very BEST batters in the major leagues were batting .300. That meant that they were STRIKING OUT seven out of ten times they got to bat. And these were the STARS of the athletic world. I'd tell my girls they needed to get up there and take a change, go in swinging and do NOT be afraid to strike out.<br />Because they would.<br />But they'd get some hits too and that was the game they'd signed up to play.Mary Connealyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09598386111251769803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791370181970390465.post-74834498863563730182011-03-10T20:48:22.354-06:002011-03-10T20:48:22.354-06:00Natasha,
Great blog! Lots of inspiration! Thank...Natasha,<br /><br />Great blog! Lots of inspiration! Thanks for sharing. When you speak, I always listen.Debby Giustihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09463321611980242375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791370181970390465.post-659621726010178292011-03-10T15:39:20.325-06:002011-03-10T15:39:20.325-06:00Excellent and interesting post, Natasha.
I persev...Excellent and interesting post, Natasha.<br /><br />I persevere because I am too stubborn not to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791370181970390465.post-14996131840611213452011-03-10T14:46:19.397-06:002011-03-10T14:46:19.397-06:00So glad Julie pointed me to this blog! I'm als...So glad Julie pointed me to this blog! I'm also one of Natasha's clients, which makes me feel like I've won the lottery! <br /><br />I totally agree with what Mary said about the writing mentality. You'd better love spending hours alone at your computer making up stories and living out of your own head--and I do! <br /><br />Of course I've always known I wasn't "normal." But look at the great company not being normal has landed me in!Myra Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06765951683632426856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791370181970390465.post-43399512091090178472011-03-10T13:57:27.343-06:002011-03-10T13:57:27.343-06:00Thanks for your responses everyone. I am so glad ...Thanks for your responses everyone. I am so glad that my clients persevered in expressing their talents so we could all enjoy their stories. They are creators of entertainment and sources of inspiration for thousands of readers. That elusive thing called 'voice' is how their talents are expressed.<br />NatashaNatasha Kern - Literary Agenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11932718404982809202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791370181970390465.post-84576800094613138862011-03-10T13:09:17.785-06:002011-03-10T13:09:17.785-06:00Thanks for posting, Natasha. Great food for though...Thanks for posting, Natasha. Great food for thought.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791370181970390465.post-33672698063305846502011-03-10T13:08:45.256-06:002011-03-10T13:08:45.256-06:00I loved this! I've been wrestling so much with...I loved this! I've been wrestling so much with insecurity over my writing lately. Even in my sleep. Last night, I had this crazy dream that I'd decided to try out for a soccer team. You have to understand, in real life the only thing I know to do when I see a ball headed my direction is duck and scream. Anyway, I still decided I'd go to a practice just to see. At practice I struck up a conversation with another player, who immediately seemed annoyed that I spoke to her. When I told her I was a writer, she sneered in disbelief and then started laughing. I have issues. <br /><br />Thanks for this encouraging post, Natasha.Shawna K. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08538451429568528446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791370181970390465.post-57016160588875416512011-03-10T12:56:38.722-06:002011-03-10T12:56:38.722-06:00What a wonderful post, Natasha.
Thanks for sharing...What a wonderful post, Natasha.<br />Thanks for sharing the encouragement and wisdom.<br />I write because I can't get these imaginary people out of my head otherwise. And it's so much fun to create!<br /><br />It's not easy to etch out time within a busy schedule, but I guess that's where the perseverence comes in.<br /><br />(snicker) Mary? Not normal? <br />Sigh.<br />Must be why I love her so much!Pepperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02771295798003844102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791370181970390465.post-17247481149790904262011-03-10T12:37:48.279-06:002011-03-10T12:37:48.279-06:00Thanks Natasha for the great post!! :)Thanks Natasha for the great post!! :)Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791370181970390465.post-29277977656643917752011-03-10T12:32:37.244-06:002011-03-10T12:32:37.244-06:00Wonderful post. I'm so, very, very fortunate t...Wonderful post. I'm so, very, very fortunate to have Natasha as my agent. Her words are always golden.Margaret Brownleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12083440011924979594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791370181970390465.post-45256467717671495242011-03-10T11:45:08.042-06:002011-03-10T11:45:08.042-06:00Great post, Natasha and Sandra! I think that even ...Great post, Natasha and Sandra! I think that even though publication may take a long time, God will give us encouragement along the way, directing us to keep trying. I know I had lots to learn, and hit lots of bumps along the way. But God kept me going.<br /><br />Mary, you're not normal?? ;)Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791370181970390465.post-78728106680223246642011-03-10T11:22:04.611-06:002011-03-10T11:22:04.611-06:00Natasha, thanks for an inspiring reminder of livin...Natasha, thanks for an inspiring reminder of living out Colossians 3:23! People should remember that old E.F. Hutton commercial and pay attention:)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />PattiPatti Lacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00687666130404407814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791370181970390465.post-24080061782132827832011-03-10T10:46:38.862-06:002011-03-10T10:46:38.862-06:00I've always believed that there are two main s...I've always believed that there are two main skills to being a writer.<br />1) Writing skills<br />2) Writing mentality<br /><br />The writing skills you can learn.<br />The mentality, the personality type that can sit alone for long hours makin' stuff up, I think you're either born with it or you're not. It's not exactly NORMAL.Mary Connealyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09598386111251769803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791370181970390465.post-56986909179923566112011-03-10T10:20:49.305-06:002011-03-10T10:20:49.305-06:00Thanks for stopping by, Glynna and Julie. You are ...Thanks for stopping by, Glynna and Julie. You are so right. I learn something from Natasha every time I talk with her or receive an email from her. <br /><br />Sandra RobbinsSandra Robbinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09489601049140737500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791370181970390465.post-8710479188072365912011-03-10T09:31:13.931-06:002011-03-10T09:31:13.931-06:00WOW!!! WHAT A POST, NATASHA AND SANDRA -- THAT LIT...WOW!!! WHAT A POST, NATASHA AND SANDRA -- THAT LITANY ABOVE OF INCREDIBLE SUCCESS STORIES BLOWS MY MIND. But then, so do you, Natasha -- over and over again!! Sandra and I are blessed to be your clients.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JulieJulie Lessmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406395645316139292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3791370181970390465.post-29356061743725464462011-03-10T09:01:22.870-06:002011-03-10T09:01:22.870-06:00Good morning Sandra and Natasha! I always love an ...Good morning Sandra and Natasha! I always love an opportunity to get Natasha's "take" on things. I learned so much from her even before I became one of her clients. The wonderful thing about being a writer is there's always room for growth--for learning and applying what you learn to your writing. It's a very rewarding, ongoing adventure!Glynna Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11914006944057671962noreply@blogger.com