tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post8199960475344688545..comments2023-10-30T03:57:36.471-07:00Comments on Creepy Query Girl: One TravelerCreepy Query Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18115161057496086972noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-7234921813669456312014-03-26T14:21:41.235-07:002014-03-26T14:21:41.235-07:00I love how with all the frantic "ahhh! Eeep! ...I love how with all the frantic "ahhh! Eeep! Let me do this the right way!" you came up with Robert Frost at the end. When does Robert Frost NOT fit, afterall?<br /><br />Seriously!<br /><br />This is my first visit here (Blog Blitz sent me) and I feel like we could be long lost friends.<br /><br />I'm going to follow you around and it looks like you may have something to do to A to Z also. :-)<br /><br />Makes me smile!<br /><br />Happy Blitz Day!<br /><br />Julie Jordan Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06558015761690505791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-18467343107697463482014-03-26T12:16:15.659-07:002014-03-26T12:16:15.659-07:00Great post. But I'm on the selfie side. I do a...Great post. But I'm on the selfie side. I do at least 4-5 drafts before handing it to beta readers, and then, and only then, do I seek the help of an editor.<br />I agree that writers should check their work thoroughly before putting it out there. But then I've also read books by well known authors who still have typos etc.<br />As for the industry as a whole, all we can do is write the best damn book we can, and hope someone out there likes it.<br /><br />Posting from Blog Blitz.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12379636692623907729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-71303798133016195562014-03-26T10:15:31.775-07:002014-03-26T10:15:31.775-07:00As a late-arriver to the world of writing for publ...As a late-arriver to the world of writing for publishing, at the ripe old age of 59, I also wonder if the dust will ever settle. And where will it settle when it does? Susie - Walking Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11372339217547326555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-53886902780181989842014-03-10T20:47:09.680-07:002014-03-10T20:47:09.680-07:00I'm staying on the traditional route of queryi...I'm staying on the traditional route of querying agents. As far as choosing the genre, write a novel a year in a few genres or sub-genres you like, that way you'll have something that will match a best-selling genre (or even a flooded genre, if yours is original enough) when things cycle around. <br /><br />Have I been published yet? Nope. But that's the same result as other people who go through more drama.Mark Muratahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562597698193306363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-50206689933232622102014-03-10T16:36:35.004-07:002014-03-10T16:36:35.004-07:00The times, they are constantly changing. Perhaps i...The times, they are constantly changing. Perhaps it's because my paying gig is in an industry where change is the only constant that the changes swirling in the publishing industry aren't as mind-bending for me.<br /><br />I've had to learn to roll with the punches (a few of them gut-punches) with my job so the wonky, wild world that is publishing is ever intriguing.<br /><br />The formula to success varies from author to author. Just a matter of treading the waves and currents to find what works best for you. Angela Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324366495151363782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-42471572984240572932014-03-10T15:58:35.493-07:002014-03-10T15:58:35.493-07:00I wouldn't listen to half of what you've m...I wouldn't listen to half of what you've mentioned in your post. Successful publishing is about how each author defines it, not what other industry professionals or best selling authors say. At the end of the day, if you're not happy, then you're not successful.<br /><br />If the path ahead is confusing, it's the perfect time to be creative and figure out what is best for you, as an individual. I love that we can now choose so many different avenues towards our publishing futures. Agency is always good.<br /><br />If you're a creative professional, then this should be easy. You already know how to access your creative powers, so use them to blaze your own trail! Cathy Keatonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18356112948372149785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-46696058759135157982014-03-10T15:56:43.793-07:002014-03-10T15:56:43.793-07:00Yes. Lol. All we can do is keep writing the books ...Yes. Lol. All we can do is keep writing the books we want to read, throw them up (whether traditionally or on WattPad or by self-pubbing) and see what sticks. <br /><br />I look forward to the day you get published, which ever way it happens :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07880519621346027131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-55702623634922262452014-03-10T12:48:54.613-07:002014-03-10T12:48:54.613-07:00The last one's the ticket, and I can say that ...The last one's the ticket, and I can say that because I'm a hybrid author. Things are indeed moving incredibly fast, and with ever more traditionally published authors now self-publishing also, the quality is going up and it's getting hard to get visibility.<br /><br />Becoming an author who makes a living from their craft has never been easier, but it's also never been harder. The contradiction is in the method: fewer bookshops and publishers means fewer new trad' contracts: a massive Indie market means newcomers are swamped.<br /><br />All you can do is keep going and never quit, because just like before those that succeed are those that don't quit.Dean Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05592445123854138758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-13437669008501228372014-03-10T07:36:04.932-07:002014-03-10T07:36:04.932-07:00It's like trying to hit moving target. Not fo...It's like trying to hit moving target. Not for the faint of heart. The roller coaster of emotions is taking its toll, but I'm learning a lot.Jay Noelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04757777693161610861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-77574011679881754302014-03-10T06:42:34.845-07:002014-03-10T06:42:34.845-07:00I like how you capsulized the trends in a few shor...I like how you capsulized the trends in a few short paragraphs! Too many choices paralyzes the shopper-- which is why Costco limits what they sell-- it's easy to see now why writers feel paralyzed by all the choices out there. Good luck and keep writing! Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-20493439164718227802014-03-10T06:32:52.401-07:002014-03-10T06:32:52.401-07:00Brilliant post I can really identify with. This is...Brilliant post I can really identify with. This is one of my favourite poems and sometimes I feel I am actually trying to take both roads at once... splitting myself in two and losing sight of the other half. Nice to know other authors feel the same!Jane Westwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06983053002180679463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-17110775195643902322014-03-10T06:20:10.073-07:002014-03-10T06:20:10.073-07:00Well, at least you are in good company...ehWell, at least you are in good company...ehAuthor R. Mac Wheelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15679108828353499313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-9488515545277693372014-03-10T05:48:25.265-07:002014-03-10T05:48:25.265-07:00I think I just got motion sickness from digesting ...I think I just got motion sickness from digesting this. LOL The constantly changing times can be a little nauseating. Even the positives of the changes can make one's head spin. So, I believe each writer must find his/her grounding source, whatever that may be. A place, both physically and emotionally (could be family, a book, painting, house cleaning, etc...), he/she can rest within the regroup the brain and forge ahead. I find I have to do this daily. LOL S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-18459420599657214532014-03-10T04:38:07.332-07:002014-03-10T04:38:07.332-07:00There are so many options now it would make your h...There are so many options now it would make your head swim. (Don't forget finding a publisher without an agent.)<br />I'm happy on my path and hope I don't have to choose a new one anytime soon.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-85738733325763963182014-03-10T04:29:53.623-07:002014-03-10T04:29:53.623-07:00I'm glad there are more options out there for ...I'm glad there are more options out there for writers now. It's great that those who can't get published traditionally and have honed their craft have options now. <br /><br />But it is overwhelming with the number of books coming out now that they are also being self-published. Like Dianne says, people need to hone their craft and be sure their books are ready before sending them out in the world.<br /><br />For me, I hope to get published traditionally some day but I'm getting okay with writing for the enjoyment of it. I realize that it's not going to support my family and me so I'm glad I have another fulfilling career.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-67000718576493189122014-03-10T04:11:24.574-07:002014-03-10T04:11:24.574-07:00First of all, the spam comment above makes me groa...First of all, the spam comment above makes me groan and slap my head. Idjit.<br /><br />Secondly, yes -- the new paradigms are mind-boggling, and in my opinion, the ease of self-publishing has resulted in an explosion of ebooks that aren't ready to be out yet. I'm not trying to be snobby about this, but I recently finished a first draft on the same day a fellow (unnamed) blogger finished a first draft. Our celebratory posts were quite different. I was planning to write 3-4 revised drafts over the next 3 months before letting an editor see it. She was planning to fix up the editing and have it uploaded to Amazon in 2 weeks.<br /><br />I don't care HOW you publish your books, but please, please, please take honing your craft more seriously than to think that a first draft is ready to publish after you check the spelling!! Argh!Dianne K. Salernihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459839567235304842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-90376227829593957082014-03-10T04:01:23.160-07:002014-03-10T04:01:23.160-07:00I feel totally out of the publishing pulse at the ...I feel totally out of the publishing pulse at the moment! LOL!! I'm also an old dinosaur and will always do things the old fashioned way but I'm also happy that there are choices for others who are far more with it and far more determined and focused than me! I doubt the dust will ever settle - things are always moving and changing!<br /><br />Oh but I love this poem! Thank you! Take care<br />x Old Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-91070658471578310702014-03-10T03:28:59.364-07:002014-03-10T03:28:59.364-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Steve Finnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12863026367048527526noreply@blogger.com