tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post5426409690020578988..comments2023-10-08T03:29:16.941-05:00Comments on Aaron Polson: Works Not in Progress ThursdayAaron Polsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15173267932358617304noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-9333882951547162242010-09-24T07:20:15.418-05:002010-09-24T07:20:15.418-05:00I echo one through three. Oh, and I need to check ...I echo one through three. Oh, and I need to check out Kelly Link's stories.Cate Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634397106201021055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-73029883758782752422010-09-24T03:42:35.648-05:002010-09-24T03:42:35.648-05:00Hi Aaron. I'm definately in the same place at ...Hi Aaron. I'm definately in the same place at the minute. Got about 5 short stories I keep picking at but I never seem to finish them. <br />I posted my thoghts on option #3 on my blog the other day too! It must be a common problem. If and when I do finish a story, you just want the best possible home for it. It's like when your kid leaves home! hahaha<br /><br />Hope you get the mojo back soon!craighallamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06750533664277457466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-84583657902788831062010-09-24T01:17:27.201-05:002010-09-24T01:17:27.201-05:00My vote is for 2 and 3. Its also my problem lately...My vote is for 2 and 3. Its also my problem lately. I wrote a story that just...eh. A year ago, I would have sent it out. Now I'm going to shred it.Fox Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05487359877190292039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-8247590918543190872010-09-24T00:30:49.118-05:002010-09-24T00:30:49.118-05:00I think you're just starting to expect more fr...I think you're just starting to expect more from yourself which is good on the one hand and downright frustrating on the other. Taking it up to the next level is a good thing, right?Danielle Birchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11796467053451208102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-73820240970408678522010-09-23T16:29:28.900-05:002010-09-23T16:29:28.900-05:00Kara - I know they will. Thanks for the encourage...Kara - I know they will. Thanks for the encouragement.<br /><br />Samantha - I have Magic for Beginners on order...I'm going straight for "The Hortlak". ;)Aaron Polsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15173267932358617304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-15471480446324471502010-09-23T16:00:36.577-05:002010-09-23T16:00:36.577-05:00kelly link is wonderful. shes one of those writer...kelly link is wonderful. shes one of those writers who i always forget just how many of the stories i read in the past that i liked were writen by her. if that statement makes any sense. <br /><br />love the hortlak. don't reread it often bc of the whole animal shelter/dead dog beginning. also love some zombie contingency plans.Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18189862726313948541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-70742506467680412682010-09-23T15:56:06.298-05:002010-09-23T15:56:06.298-05:00Aaron, I think we all go through those little hill...Aaron, I think we all go through those little hills and valleys. Take heart and heed, it's only transitional. You are an amazing writer and there is no way you've lost "it" those bugs are harder to lose than a belly button, my friend. Keep plugging away (and I know you will anyway) set those other ones aside and come back to them in a few days, months, whenever the call snags ya! The endings will be there for you, waiting :)Kara McElhinnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10013577325689856288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-77018298752041123272010-09-23T15:27:19.416-05:002010-09-23T15:27:19.416-05:00Andrea - It's one of those boats which gets cr...Andrea - It's one of those boats which gets crowded, I'm sure.<br /><br />Milo - Good advice, really. I'm taking the weekend off. ;)<br /><br />Katey - Never.Aaron Polsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15173267932358617304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-12777449504061677602010-09-23T15:07:35.542-05:002010-09-23T15:07:35.542-05:00I get to that point sometimes, at least with short...I get to that point sometimes, at least with short fiction. With novels I just shove through to the end, but short fiction, I'm a lot more--I don't know. Finicky? I'll give up easily if it doesn't come out in a day or two, and I'll recycle the idea later when I think of a way to keep myself interested.<br /><br />Maybe it's one of those things. For me, I think it might be all three :/Kateyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05727622678452936037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-9474655729865630472010-09-23T15:00:48.968-05:002010-09-23T15:00:48.968-05:00My advice, whether you want it or not: Take a litt...My advice, whether you want it or not: Take a little break -- just for a bit. Do something entirely different, then return with a fresher outlook.Milo James Fowlerhttp://www.milo-inmediasres.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-63600626395588027042010-09-23T12:25:02.170-05:002010-09-23T12:25:02.170-05:00I always seem to get this "eh" feeling a...I always seem to get this "eh" feeling around this time of the year. Maybe you're in the same boat?Andrea Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14702322027393523509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-70054704648883888472010-09-23T11:59:14.678-05:002010-09-23T11:59:14.678-05:00K.C. - I can usually count on the start of fall sp...K.C. - I can usually count on the start of fall spookiness to chase the end of summer doldrums...but you're probably right.<br /><br />Tony - We're finicky, aren't we?Aaron Polsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15173267932358617304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-78365286567799494982010-09-23T11:17:40.752-05:002010-09-23T11:17:40.752-05:00I'm feeling the same way lately. I started th...I'm feeling the same way lately. I started this year off real strong, writing (and editing) a story per month or so. <br /><br />Now, not so much.<br /><br />And I totally agree on your feelings about markets to send work to.Anthony Rapinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11581208296144295224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-43396478153427805752010-09-23T10:37:34.318-05:002010-09-23T10:37:34.318-05:00#1 is not possible for you, so you can just strike...#1 is not possible for you, so you can just strike it off your list. I suspect a bit of #2, and maybe some end-of-summer doldrums.K.C. Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12467201304235217944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-44743317755946192842010-09-23T10:31:57.258-05:002010-09-23T10:31:57.258-05:00Shadow - Rubber chickens are good. I'll look ...Shadow - Rubber chickens are good. I'll look into that option...<br /><br />Daniel - I hope the best of 'em can find homes. Some of mine should probably stay in that desktop folder...<br /><br />Barry - Boo, indeed.Aaron Polsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15173267932358617304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-21934482753987831362010-09-23T10:18:49.052-05:002010-09-23T10:18:49.052-05:00I know the feeling...it's almost like all the ...I know the feeling...it's almost like all the other ideas I had just got lazy when I finished my novel earlier this month. Boo!Barry Napierhttp://www.barrynapierwriting.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-90731705635645260352010-09-23T09:43:15.539-05:002010-09-23T09:43:15.539-05:00Hi Aaron,
I can sympathize. I'm no great shak...Hi Aaron,<br /><br />I can sympathize. I'm no great shakes for sales or exposure, but I'm starting to expect more of myself and I'm holding myself to different standards. The shrinking pool of venues means an overstuffed file folder on the desktop. That said, I think they'll all find a home at some point.<br /><br />At least, I hope they do. Just keep writing, and keep working on those conclusions. I think the best stories stay with the reader because they end well...Daniel Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17773792243682789399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5604033530537822263.post-17553506519983326812010-09-23T09:33:42.475-05:002010-09-23T09:33:42.475-05:00Do you have anyone else reading your work and boun...Do you have anyone else reading your work and bouncing an idea off of? That sometimes helps a lot.<br /><br />Otherwise I do not think #1 is probable. <br /><br />Option #2 and option #3 are your problems. <br /><br />Maybe go get a rubber chicken, chase kids around the park and have fun with your writing again?<br /><br />I'll look up Kelly Link. Always looking for more to read.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com