tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post8494388456186552298..comments2024-03-20T08:27:29.290+11:00Comments on .W.I.P. It: How to Get a Foot in the Publishing DoorLynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-46150314219052113622011-05-29T07:33:14.210+10:002011-05-29T07:33:14.210+10:00Going to conferences is a great way. Also, get a f...Going to conferences is a great way. Also, get a few short pieces or articles published on the way to finishing your novel (and finding a home for it), then you'll have a bit of a track record and profile.Jan Markleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08317561950719847803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-60880246003525841622011-05-28T01:00:12.341+10:002011-05-28T01:00:12.341+10:00cool tips.
smiles.
Check out our short story sla...cool tips.<br />smiles.<br /><br /><br />Check out our short story slam today,<br /><br />We love creativity, your input is valued.<br /><br />Cheers.<br />Happy Friday!<br />Hope to see you in!Bluebell Books Twitter Clubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02346482636849975765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-57244178083344676322011-05-27T10:13:16.984+10:002011-05-27T10:13:16.984+10:00I must agree that having a complete manuscript is ...I must agree that having a complete manuscript is the number one key here. What's even the point of an agent, editor, or publisher if you don't have a finished manuscript?<br /><br />And, I'd like to add that simply schmoozing up to people isn't fun nor is it very helpful. My advice is to just make friends and things will go from there. When it comes to getting to know presenters at conferences, ask questions.TA Demingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07208290063433622691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-17208096570768456892011-05-27T08:37:37.005+10:002011-05-27T08:37:37.005+10:00Charmaine, it was a really good one, although I th...Charmaine, it was a really good one, although I think the one we both attended was the best of all of them.<br /><br />M Pax, hmm, I'm wondering how many comments I'm missing out on because of Blogger...Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-81900058392906111762011-05-27T03:10:50.707+10:002011-05-27T03:10:50.707+10:00Let's hope I can comment. Blogger is driving m...Let's hope I can comment. Blogger is driving me crazy ... Grrr.<br /><br />Great suggestions.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-5838724559519562552011-05-26T19:47:46.491+10:002011-05-26T19:47:46.491+10:00Great list - wish I'd been able to attend that...Great list - wish I'd been able to attend that workshop!<br /><br /><a href="http://clancytales.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Wagging Tales - Blog for Writers</a>Charmaine Clancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06642615452680721583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-39766725721750686602011-05-26T16:44:48.461+10:002011-05-26T16:44:48.461+10:00J L Campbell, so true. No matter how much you work...J L Campbell, so true. No matter how much you work, or how 'lucky' you are, you won't gain publication if you haven't written a great story.<br /><br />LynNerd, yes, oh yes. Prayers are an amazing help.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-22466558790392036122011-05-26T13:28:13.297+10:002011-05-26T13:28:13.297+10:00These are all great suggestions. Sounds like you g...These are all great suggestions. Sounds like you got your money's worth at the conference. Doesn't hurt to say some prayers, too!LynNerdKelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04167392990015741278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-59479515357007278922011-05-26T12:25:01.629+10:002011-05-26T12:25:01.629+10:00At the outset, I was foolish enough to think that ...At the outset, I was foolish enough to think that I didn't want to get published through a connection to a friend of a friend. javascript:void(0)<br /><br />Now I know better. My ms won't make it if it can't stand on its own - even if I have the links to a publisher. <br /><br />Sometimes I do look at the credits in novels to see who was the agent, particularly if the book is similar to any of mine.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-85506687020741393802011-05-26T08:23:58.551+10:002011-05-26T08:23:58.551+10:00Rachna, that's also a good point. Building up ...Rachna, that's also a good point. Building up our writing credits is also a great way to catch the eye of publishers.<br /><br />Laura, none of it is easy or guaranteed, unfortunately.<br /><br />Clarissa, yep, contests are brilliant.<br /><br />Susanne, :)<br /><br />Talli, actually, that might seem funny, but it's true. Number one way to catch the eye of publishers is to have a good story well told.<br /><br />Carol, yes, exactly!<br /><br />Mark, well, there's hassling, and then there is grabbing an opportunity while remaining professional. ;)<br /><br />D U Okonkwo, yes, having a top notch query is helpful.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-25840341582146323172011-05-26T08:17:45.897+10:002011-05-26T08:17:45.897+10:00Terri, Thank you. That means a lot.
Emily, :)
Ka...Terri, Thank you. That means a lot.<br /><br />Emily, :)<br /><br />KarenG, in the last 18 months the changes for self-pubbing is astronomical. <br /><br />Alexia, absolutely<br /><br />TA Demings, yes, networking is so helpful<br /><br />LTM, Not giving up is definitely a good tip! I know so many writers who have given up and it's tragic.<br /><br />Deborah, it's probably easier to mix at conferences if you go on your own.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-45431969481660936742011-05-26T05:49:21.184+10:002011-05-26T05:49:21.184+10:00Great advice, here - and don't forget the one ...Great advice, here - and don't forget the one and only effective query letter - a foolproof and tested method! :o)D. U. Okonkwohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12900694425526387930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-44720765534080932632011-05-26T04:00:22.070+10:002011-05-26T04:00:22.070+10:00Getting the personal connections seems key, but ho...Getting the personal connections seems key, but how to go about it without being a leech? I'm open to ideas, but I don't like to shmooze just for the sake of it:)Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793077012143289985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-77731851599362387602011-05-26T01:21:23.064+10:002011-05-26T01:21:23.064+10:00LOL, Talli's suggestion. Yep, write the best b...LOL, Talli's suggestion. Yep, write the best book you can. But also, there are so many agent contests around the blogosphere, and you can make a great contact that way. I know people who have!Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-63856985384440607022011-05-26T00:06:21.957+10:002011-05-26T00:06:21.957+10:00Great suggestions. Writing a good book also helps....Great suggestions. Writing a good book also helps. :) Easier said than done, hey? Hope you had a great time at the conference!Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-941519543799134212011-05-25T23:40:30.155+10:002011-05-25T23:40:30.155+10:00Thanks for the tips.Thanks for the tips.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-27746281371629765552011-05-25T21:22:22.347+10:002011-05-25T21:22:22.347+10:00I got my publisher by entering a contest. I love c...I got my publisher by entering a contest. I love contests!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-87449562692522433552011-05-25T20:56:55.987+10:002011-05-25T20:56:55.987+10:00Sounds so easy. Just self publish and the agent wi...Sounds so easy. Just self publish and the agent will come to you. It rarely happens that way. Great list though.Laura Paulinghttp://www.laurapauling.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-38628744142863078832011-05-25T17:56:12.177+10:002011-05-25T17:56:12.177+10:00We don't have conferences and agents in India....We don't have conferences and agents in India. But, the other points are true for writer's everywhere. Most of us (in India) start our writing careers by contributing for newspapers. It helps in getting us visibility.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-5796110495891648462011-05-25T15:01:33.343+10:002011-05-25T15:01:33.343+10:00Good points, I really should start going to confer...Good points, I really should start going to conferences. But I need a conference buddy -- note to self-- stop being feeble.Deborah Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10120928766455872439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-65860042898063103062011-05-25T12:58:52.508+10:002011-05-25T12:58:52.508+10:00persistence? Not giving up? I don't know. I...persistence? Not giving up? I don't know. I'm feeling like I'm not the best one for this advice... but all that you've said is perfect! :o)LTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-14761093599835504902011-05-25T11:01:40.274+10:002011-05-25T11:01:40.274+10:00I think the best thing to do is network. Definitel...I think the best thing to do is network. Definitely go to conferences and ask questions of every editor/agent you meet there. And the best thing you can do after the conference is to send a thank-you card to those editors/agents and show how much you appreciate the time they took to talk to you or to give a presentation or whatever it is. Most conference attendees get special priority when submitting to an agent or editor who was at the conference. <br /><br />http://tademings.blogspot.com/TA Demingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07208290063433622691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-79089147156485458262011-05-25T11:00:25.659+10:002011-05-25T11:00:25.659+10:00Great list! Self publishing is definitely differen...Great list! Self publishing is definitely different these days.alexiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07122487552931794871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-85533005925013835682011-05-25T10:40:57.828+10:002011-05-25T10:40:57.828+10:00I like the tip about self-publishing. This totally...I like the tip about self-publishing. This totally cracks me up, because such a short time ago the word was that self-pubbing or even going with a small press was death to your career. Even a year ago I read a post by an aspiring author saying she wouldn't go with a small press because it could hurt her chances to find an agent. Funny how things can change so fast.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-63782064465275144242011-05-25T09:57:44.527+10:002011-05-25T09:57:44.527+10:00These are great types - thank you!These are great types - thank you!Emily Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15173337813628626227noreply@blogger.com