Believing In The Unbelievables: From Aspiring Writer to Published Author
October 10, 2012 in guest blogs, Personal | Tags: August McLauglin, creative thinking, daydreaming and creativity, finding a way to do something, how to daydream, mind wandering, positive planning, visualizing success
As I’m finishing up revisions on my manuscript, I needed a shot of August’s infectious positivity. This is one of my favorite posts by her and I’ve wanted to share it for a while. Please enjoy:
http://augustmclaughlin.wordpress.com/2012/09/13/daydreams-really-do-come-true/
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October 10, 2012 at 10:03 am
Carrie Rubin
What some consider daydreaming, I consider necessary thought processes. Daydreaming is where so many of our ideas come from! It was a great post. Thanks for sharing it.
October 10, 2012 at 11:34 am
Kourtney Heintz
It really resonated with me and boosted my spirits. Made me realize all that time daydreaming was really how I laid out how to get where I wanted to be. Even now, it helps.
October 10, 2012 at 10:14 am
Cat Forsley
That’s so lovely of You K
Going to read right now ………
thinking of you during revision time
and don’t stop believin babe xx
C
October 10, 2012 at 11:35 am
Kourtney Heintz
Thanks Cat! I plan to submit it next week. Can’t believe it’s only 1 week away. Wow revision time flew by. And even if this revision doesn’t get me an agent, it got the book to a far far better place and that’s time well spent.
October 10, 2012 at 11:37 am
Cat Forsley
I know my sweet ……………..
lol
it will all work out the way IT SHOULD – 
xoxoxoxo
I have the shoes on
Thinking of you and you know what
October 10, 2012 at 8:40 pm
Kourtney Heintz
Thanks Catherine! Hope so. It’s weird when it was 10 weeks away it felt so much less scary. Now that it’s only 5 days away, it feels so real.
XOXO
October 10, 2012 at 9:19 pm
Cat Forsley
It has always been real my friend xxx just focus xxxx
i have so much faith in you! just focus and rest up xx
much love xo:) xo
October 10, 2012 at 9:43 pm
Kourtney Heintz
Very true. I’m really happy with how book turned out. Thanks for all the faith.
Love ya back!
XO
October 10, 2012 at 9:46 pm
Cat Forsley
It’s a beautiful Journey K
what dreams may come 
wooohoooooo 
soooooo grateful to be on it with You xxx
you know
xx
Cat
October 10, 2012 at 11:38 pm
Kourtney Heintz
Thanks C. It’s been a wonderful couple of years. So happy to have met you along the road and be traveling forward together.
Wonderful sentiments. Thanks for always being the best cheerleader.
Hugs,
Kourtney
October 10, 2012 at 11:58 am
August McLaughlin
How sweet are you, Kourtney? Thanks so much for the shout out and support. Positivity is the only thing I’d hope to infect you with. LOL
Best of luck with those revisions! Sure you’ll rock ‘em.
October 10, 2012 at 8:42 pm
Kourtney Heintz
It was yet another amazing blog post.
And it’s only positivity and greater self-awareness that you’ve infected me with. 
I’m proofreading this week and sending out on Monday. Really excited and really nervous.
October 10, 2012 at 12:09 pm
Running from Hell with El
Good on you Kourtney–keep going with those revisions–and I’m always happy to read about daydreaming and to read August’s well-crafted words.
October 10, 2012 at 8:43 pm
Kourtney Heintz
Thanks! I’ve been meaning to repost this and last night I got slammed with revisions so I decided August to the rescue!
October 10, 2012 at 7:04 pm
jmmcdowell
This was a great, inspiring post.
And I’m sending positive thoughts your way on your revisions. You’ve got a great attitude toward them, and I hope they do result in representation for you!
October 10, 2012 at 8:46 pm
Kourtney Heintz
August is one of my favorite bloggers. I always feel like I walk away better for having read her posts.
Thanks so much for the positive thoughts. I’m in the final 5 days, it’s suddenly really scary. Because it’s no longer something on the horizon but just a few steps in front of me. Representation is the dream, but these are the best notes/feedback I’ve ever received on a manuscript. It was a pleasure to work through them and it gave me an idea of what revisions are like with an agent/editor. It was an invaluable experience. And I’m really really happy with how the manuscript came out. Fingers crossed I get to keep working with this agent!
October 11, 2012 at 12:15 am
char
Thanks Kourtney for guiding me to August’s post. That was great to read about–I’m not a spacey daydreamer. I’m being good!
October 11, 2012 at 12:42 am
Kourtney Heintz
Glad you enjoyed it Char! I’ve often daydreamed about changing my life or even started building a story world. Some of the best things came out of those daydreams.
October 11, 2012 at 12:03 pm
Cat Forsley
Love and beutifullllllllllll wishes to You xo
October 11, 2012 at 4:34 pm
Kourtney Heintz
Thanks! I’m a huge fairytale fan. And I love this song.
Thanks so much for brightening up my afternoon!
Hugs+Happy Weekend!
Kourtney
October 11, 2012 at 4:49 pm
Cat Forsley
You Too
xo
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
your welcome xxx
and it’s the sweetest song in the universe
October 11, 2012 at 5:28 pm
Kourtney Heintz
I’m loving the show Once Upon A Time.
Hugs,
Kourtney
October 11, 2012 at 5:33 pm
Cat Forsley
never seen it
watched “Gossip girl ” the first episode ….
not so into it anymore ,……
xx
c
October 11, 2012 at 5:54 pm
Kourtney Heintz
LOL. I never got into Gossip Girl, though I am hooked on The Vampire Diaries. Can’t wait for the season premier tonight!
Hugs,
K
October 11, 2012 at 6:20 pm
Cat Forsley
LOLOLOLOLOL
it’s tonight ! eeeeegads ………..
i guess i can watch online > ? i will check …….
thx for the info
i don’t have tv – all online shows
October 11, 2012 at 9:18 pm
Kourtney Heintz
It was soooo goood. I watch a lot on the internet too. I have a tv but no dvr. There are very few shows I’ll arrange my night around.
October 12, 2012 at 9:04 am
Cat Forsley
Good morning
the vampire diaries in on tonight ,……….
just checked muchmusic – they air it there
last night —— zonked out at 9 !!!!!!!!!!!
sore muscle cat !
it’s all good though xx
Have a great Friday xxx
October 12, 2012 at 10:02 am
Kourtney Heintz
I caught it on the tv. SOOOOO good! Hope you like it. Sounds like you needed the sleep though. Always best to heed the body.
Hugs,
Kourtney
October 12, 2012 at 10:21 am
Cat Forsley
It was
Good – will watch it tonight 
xx
i like Damon ……
of course i do right ? Lol
yes – heed the body for sure ….xo
lots o love xx
C
October 12, 2012 at 12:51 pm
Kourtney Heintz
Damon is so intriguing. I can’t decide who I want Elena with but I’d like to see her with Damon for a while just to be able to compare.
Hugs,
Kourtney
October 12, 2012 at 1:32 pm
Cat Forsley
I think they are dating in real life right ?
last i read …… ?
it makes sense
have a great weekend honey xxx
C
October 12, 2012 at 11:43 pm
Kourtney Heintz
I remember reading that too. They have awesome chemistry. Though it’s not so much acting when you feel it in real life and pretend it on tv.
Have a star-gazing weekend!
Kourtney