Comments on: Writing Takes Time

By: Dena Dyer

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 21:22:00 +0000

Kimberlee, I think you are so wise. We only have so much time, and you are using it the way He is showing you. I applaud you! And I look forward to that book. Praying for you, and so glad we were able to meet in person at Laity Lodge…

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By: Kimberlee Conway Ireton

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 20:49:00 +0000

Thanks, Amy, for your enthusiasm about the book. I’m pretty excited, too!
Like you, I keep having to return to that word “slow” and respect that I can’t do everything I want to do, that I am simply not able to keep up with the lightning-fast pace of the ether. And I’m learning to be okay with that, to say, I like the solidity and slowness of a book. Blogs have their place, of course (or I wouldn’t write one), but at least for me, it’s a much smaller place than the place of book time and family time and even just the-stuff-that-must-be-done (like dishes) time Us slow people should stick together for mutual encouragement

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By: Amy Anderson

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 11:30:00 +0000

I respect the thoughtfulness you bring to your decisions. I relate to the slowly part quite well. Interestingly, that is my word for the year, but while reading this post I realized how slow I already am! I think the issue is how fast life tries to make me, so I chose the word because I needed to focus on respecting the pace God has for my path.
I am an unpredictable blog poster, depending on the season, though I would like to be more steady with my plan. Returning to my home obligations this fall has proved challenging time-wise, and kept me away from blogging as much for now. We’ll see what the future holds. I do know this: I’m thrilled you’re writing another book!! I’ll pray for you and be happy for me that I’ll get to read it. WhooHoo from Missouri:)

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By: Kimberlee Conway Ireton

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 13:47:00 +0000

Diana, I doubt it’s laziness! And I think being overwhelmed is a completely legitimate reason to write less (or read less or interact less or whatever less). As someone who feels easily overwhelmed, I find it hard to even keep up with 5-day-a-week bloggers, let alone be one of them Cutting back is good. (That’s what I tell everyone, except, of course, myself…)

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By: Kimberlee Conway Ireton

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 13:47:00 +0000

Kris, I’m so so so glad this helped you think about your priorities. How gracious of God to use something I thought was purely informational to spark ideas for others (you!) to mull over. Thank you for telling me!

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By: Sarah Webber

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 12:53:00 +0000

A new book. Cool. I guess that’s what published authors do, is write more books?

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By: Kimberlee Conway Ireton

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 06:28:00 +0000

The instant satisfaction of blogging is so alluring, though, isn’t it, Dianne? I find I think differently (and often better) when I’m writing on paper than when I’m writing at a keyboard, though I confess I do compose a fair number of blog posts right where I’m sitting now–at the keyboard :} Thanks for affirming my decision here

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By: Kris Camealy

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 18:57:00 +0000

I so appreciate your heart behind this, Kimberly. You’re giving me something to consider very seriously. I keep kicking the idea around–this notion of cutting back but it’s been hard to make the commitment to do less of this, so I can do more of that…. I’m going to be mulling this over today. Thanks for that.

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By: pastordt

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 17:26:00 +0000

Well thought out, beautifully expressed. I’ve been cutting down a bit, too. But I have not good rationale for doing so, other than laziness and overwhelm. Better work that through, I guess…

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By: Dianne

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:41:00 +0000

An understandable decision, and wise too. Love your thoughts about depth – they resonate with me. Seeing your handwritten notes, etc. inspires me . . . I tend to work things out better on paper. I need to get back to that (and quit settling for the instant satisfaction of blogging). Thanks for your honesty!

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