tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post6042982287320201547..comments2024-03-20T08:27:29.290+11:00Comments on .W.I.P. It: How to Get Published--Part 1Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-2933637660284464462012-02-08T03:02:24.464+11:002012-02-08T03:02:24.464+11:00lots of great points!
thanks for the follow and i ...lots of great points!<br />thanks for the follow and i look forward to reading more of your posts.Ainsley Shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03208927290109156913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-23347134380598707562012-02-02T07:35:41.053+11:002012-02-02T07:35:41.053+11:00Oh, this is GOOD stuff! All excellent things to pa...Oh, this is GOOD stuff! All excellent things to pay attention to, in a nice handy list. I like lists. :) Congrats on your awards, too!!Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-5240545594089867622012-02-01T19:56:39.776+11:002012-02-01T19:56:39.776+11:00Susan, yep, best kind of research :)
Rachna, yes,...Susan, yep, best kind of research :)<br /><br />Rachna, yes, I've picked up a lot of tips from watching what authors do for marketing.<br /><br />Mark, absolutely. It's important to stay true to the story inside you, but you can also make minor adjustments to make it easier to fit into a market.<br /><br />Mary, yes the BBQ was brilliant! I normally take a blogging break over the weekend, but not this time :)<br /><br />Nancy, that's the problem with trends. They die out. It's the trend-setters that will go a long way. Unfortunately they are a risk for publishers. More reason to persevere.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-77598995289468006352012-02-01T12:57:00.459+11:002012-02-01T12:57:00.459+11:00Books, authors, details, critique pals. . . all so...Books, authors, details, critique pals. . . all so helpful and wonderful in the journey to publication. Wonderful post, Lynda.Cynthia Chapman Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408985785062180536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-17939110080556604922012-02-01T11:58:24.791+11:002012-02-01T11:58:24.791+11:00The most difficult one for me is the one about boo...The most difficult one for me is the one about books like my own. My genre, which used to be the most popular, is becoming less and less so every year. It's hard to find comparable titles, at least current ones. *sigh*<br /><br />I have a hard time with the trends, especially in YA. Whether it's the vampire trend of 5 years ago, or the dystopian trend now, it all reads so similarly to me. So I'm sticking with the adult stuff, I think.Nancy Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05735642863696266005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-63198245519263048102012-02-01T11:34:20.893+11:002012-02-01T11:34:20.893+11:00Thank you for these tips. I am relatively new in ...Thank you for these tips. I am relatively new in my desire to write a book and find your blog so helpful.Shandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14337476167174497223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-41351846379498195112012-02-01T09:51:49.639+11:002012-02-01T09:51:49.639+11:00Excellent tips!
Definitely pay attention to the de...Excellent tips!<br />Definitely pay attention to the details!!!<br />Gotta go pay attention to my kids now ;)Kelly Polarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10968381456100611120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-37540359117343653422012-02-01T09:44:55.948+11:002012-02-01T09:44:55.948+11:00This network we've built on the blogs is fabul...This network we've built on the blogs is fabulous. Paying attention to my fellow writers has taught me a lot.<br /><br />Paying attention to how crit partners write & their feedback is a great learning experience, too. Every one of them has something of value to offer.<br /><br />The BBQ was a blast. Hope you had a great weekend.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-84360013153549595682012-02-01T04:59:23.342+11:002012-02-01T04:59:23.342+11:00I love how you talked about paying attention. For ...I love how you talked about paying attention. For me, that was the key to learning about the publishing world-- I had to pay attention to what was going on, and listen to the many helpful voices.Shalleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09907680428735740943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-74453550840474538752012-02-01T04:17:38.626+11:002012-02-01T04:17:38.626+11:00For marketing purposes I understand the need to ev...For marketing purposes I understand the need to evaluate trends, but from an artist's perspective I take this with a grain of salt. Yes, you want to read what fellow writers are writing, but at the same time you can only write what's true to you. Neat post:)Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793077012143289985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-37453471969454638662012-02-01T03:03:07.640+11:002012-02-01T03:03:07.640+11:00I love this post. Right now I am paying attention ...I love this post. Right now I am paying attention to other books in my genre and the way other writers are doing their marketing.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-2800587407864802962012-02-01T00:59:19.830+11:002012-02-01T00:59:19.830+11:00You make excellent points here. One of my favorite...You make excellent points here. One of my favorite parts of writing is reading other books like my own - now there's fun research!Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-89885250715177605312012-02-01T00:22:13.809+11:002012-02-01T00:22:13.809+11:00Great advice! I will be using these in the future....Great advice! I will be using these in the future.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-33304342822196088632012-01-31T21:58:19.990+11:002012-01-31T21:58:19.990+11:00Yeah, I have no idea what people want to read thes...Yeah, I have no idea what people want to read these days. I haven't really picked up a new release in ages...DWeihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01052727489537771147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-42221213219023059642012-01-31T19:56:43.949+11:002012-01-31T19:56:43.949+11:00Great points, Lynda! You have some awesome advice-...Great points, Lynda! You have some awesome advice- thanks for posting!Romance Reader https://www.blogger.com/profile/10633164931292182035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-8682184172865863122012-01-31T11:12:05.008+11:002012-01-31T11:12:05.008+11:00These are great. I'm going to save these.These are great. I'm going to save these.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-73176214462678364052012-01-31T10:38:01.423+11:002012-01-31T10:38:01.423+11:00Excellent points.I'm bookmarking this post too...Excellent points.I'm bookmarking this post too and remembering to pay attention!Southpawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539290964546504171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-19045218851788398132012-01-31T09:38:54.095+11:002012-01-31T09:38:54.095+11:00You hit the nail on the virtual head, although I w...You hit the nail on the virtual head, although I will add, Don't be too serious, have fun. This is a ride. Enjoy the journey. :)David P. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259276981865439853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-26646285127636997392012-01-31T08:27:17.364+11:002012-01-31T08:27:17.364+11:00momto8, welcome
Merrie, these are things I have t...momto8, welcome<br /><br />Merrie, these are things I have to remind myself about too ;)<br /><br />Joanne, I'm starting to find workshops less helpful these days. I've been to so many now that they are starting to sound all the same. But I still attend them because I like meeting new people.<br /><br />Stephen, I attached a link back to your blog too when you click the image of your book. These little things to help fellow bloggers go a long way.<br /><br />Tasha, another great point. I could phrase it: Don't pay attention to your fear.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-9227672358491253412012-01-31T08:21:42.495+11:002012-01-31T08:21:42.495+11:00Luanne, it's my favourite as well :)
Maria, y...Luanne, it's my favourite as well :)<br /><br />Maria, yes, pay attention to your gut is a great addition to the list.<br /><br />Marta, you are ahead of me. 'Be Patient' is part 2.<br /><br />Writing Hour, yes, negative reviews are interesting for that reason. I also like reading them. Not weird at all. <br /><br />Honey, I think I've been lucky. I've always been surrounded by people who love the new tech which has given me access to it when I probably would have avoided most of it.<br /><br />Suze, brilliant addition to the list: Pay attention to your heart. Love it.<br /><br />Denise, welcome home after what sounded like a fabulous holiday. I'm impressed you managed to post while away.<br /><br />Alyssia, yes, it IS a great point and very important to listen to your gut.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-13662951072624321702012-01-31T07:44:34.630+11:002012-01-31T07:44:34.630+11:00I think the other big idea is to get over fear and...I think the other big idea is to get over fear and put yourself out there. Seriously, what's the worse that could happen?Tasha Seegmillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11489911822054861132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-79624841317134834602012-01-31T07:26:36.428+11:002012-01-31T07:26:36.428+11:00This is really good stuff. Thanks for all of it!This is really good stuff. Thanks for all of it!Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-65478327333961671362012-01-31T06:00:14.558+11:002012-01-31T06:00:14.558+11:00Oh, and I read Open Minds too. Great book. I gave ...Oh, and I read Open Minds too. Great book. I gave it Five Stars.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-58475817726080727872012-01-31T05:59:32.797+11:002012-01-31T05:59:32.797+11:00Pay attention of people who help and encourage you...Pay attention of people who help and encourage you. And thanks for posting an image of OPENING on your sidebar! I greatly appreciate the support.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-30786895492274208292012-01-31T05:41:07.899+11:002012-01-31T05:41:07.899+11:00That's so true! Thanks for the reminder. :)That's so true! Thanks for the reminder. :)Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.com