tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post8968748623083140072..comments2023-10-30T03:57:36.471-07:00Comments on Creepy Query Girl: The Secret to LongevityCreepy Query Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18115161057496086972noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-75371607840619460182012-02-08T18:56:56.038-08:002012-02-08T18:56:56.038-08:00The writer needs to be able to produce work in dif...The writer needs to be able to produce work in different genres or formats AND have an obsessively loyal fanbase.Steven E. Belangerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11029874769975843685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-33552084293038824902012-02-07T09:07:04.378-08:002012-02-07T09:07:04.378-08:00I think a good story will sell, regardless of genr...I think a good story will sell, regardless of genre, but it certainly helps to have an established name and track record. :)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-74082494258424082982012-02-07T05:43:56.495-08:002012-02-07T05:43:56.495-08:00I think that change is the number one reason for h...I think that change is the number one reason for how some authors and other creative people continue to captivate audiences. Madonna is a good example--it seemed like she changed from album to album. Some of her stuff stuck and some of it didn't. But listeners as a whole seemed to always be interested in her work because they wanted to know what she was going to do next.<br /><br />Writers who challenge themselves are always better for it. Even if the individual work produced isn't that great, attempting to do different things (topics, styles, etc.) allow writers to grow.REINHARDT!https://www.blogger.com/profile/01809613551100700183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-24171916408041657802012-02-07T05:09:51.292-08:002012-02-07T05:09:51.292-08:00Good question. I think authors have to grow and al...Good question. I think authors have to grow and always be willing to break down barriers. And of course, they have to write a good story. Sorry, I'm not much help, am I?<br /><br />I missed Madonna and the Super Bowl too. :(Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05938431508430656253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-9950641991026274292012-02-06T18:12:41.056-08:002012-02-06T18:12:41.056-08:00I agree that authors need to be able to write diff...I agree that authors need to be able to write different sorts of books to achieve any longevity. You have to grow and change, and keep up with the trends. As some people have said, too, it involves a lot of luck as well.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-36035718558343236662012-02-06T14:01:10.429-08:002012-02-06T14:01:10.429-08:00Whoah.
Wait.
You live in FRANCE?Whoah.<br /><br />Wait.<br /><br />You live in FRANCE?Charlie N. Holmberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546802577363686054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-61723389588816777032012-02-06T13:37:52.086-08:002012-02-06T13:37:52.086-08:00I could've watched the Super Bowl, but didn...I could've watched the Super Bowl, but didn't. I've never watched a single one, and hope never to be forced at gunpoint to do so!<br /><br />As for authors, I agree that after reading several by the same author, I tend to get bored and move on to somebody else. I guess the trick to longevity is either to explore multiple genres ... or target an audience who likes reading what you write, no matter how many times you write it, lol!Dianne K. Salernihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459839567235304842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-86197620591682993322012-02-06T13:20:16.497-08:002012-02-06T13:20:16.497-08:00Funny! I was JUST wondering how she does it the ot...Funny! I was JUST wondering how she does it the other day! I donno. I got nothin. But it's very cool, and If anyone finds out let me know cause that seems the way to go! Unless you do something CRAZY amazing like Rowling and then you just never have to do anything else for the rest of your life. You're set. (though I'm sure she probably does still write, cause really, what writer could just stop?)Colene Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086195075690893194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-56772797607256258372012-02-06T12:06:51.231-08:002012-02-06T12:06:51.231-08:00I think there are a lot of factors but it all come...I think there are a lot of factors but it all comes down to the writing itself.Nicole Zoltackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07464800543376449290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-17748521565332580332012-02-06T11:42:33.964-08:002012-02-06T11:42:33.964-08:00Here's the reality: they make it on their writ...Here's the reality: they make it on their writing. And eventually, they've created such a following, that they live on their name for awhile. <br /><br />Which is liberating because at that point, what else is there to prove? So writer's can take chances and venture into other genres they normally wouldn't try (i.e. Stephen King writing a baseball book).Jay Noelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04757777693161610861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-62188849135134108012012-02-06T11:07:17.660-08:002012-02-06T11:07:17.660-08:00The secret to longevity? Keep swinging!The secret to longevity? Keep swinging!Dr. Mohamedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13673867214475179890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-41720082791799911532012-02-06T09:30:49.128-08:002012-02-06T09:30:49.128-08:00I don't think Meg Cabot has kids. Seriously, I...I don't think Meg Cabot has kids. Seriously, I think kids take a lot out of you.<br /><br />Other than that I think it's all drive and determination (and of course a little god-given talent).Johanna Garthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515478890074610814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-75342875096908161852012-02-06T09:27:43.905-08:002012-02-06T09:27:43.905-08:00Such a good question! I guess it all come down to ...Such a good question! I guess it all come down to writing kickass books, no matter the genre. If you can do that, you can sell across the market.Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00462382909938737612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-74774434737648040302012-02-06T08:55:08.110-08:002012-02-06T08:55:08.110-08:00Interesting post. To me, I don't mind repetiti...Interesting post. To me, I don't mind repetition in a genre, but when someone breaks that mould (like the helpless, beautiful heroine in romance novels), then I perk up and pay attention. Even in writers I love I see repetition across their character types, and I think we as readers look for those patterns. Because they reflect the patterns in our own lives of people we know who remind us of other people we know.JEMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04043891292719086478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-45319448874193318842012-02-06T08:01:09.954-08:002012-02-06T08:01:09.954-08:00I think it's a combination of things. Some aut...I think it's a combination of things. Some authors do a great job of genre shifting. Others don't do as well BUT they make it based on their name (James Patterson, for eg...he has written for EVERY age category). <br /><br />PS - I did watch Madonna and thought she was amazing.Dawn Iushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01546425873531022196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-69763783764397429212012-02-06T07:53:55.208-08:002012-02-06T07:53:55.208-08:00I'm not really sure. Sometimes I think it'...I'm not really sure. Sometimes I think it's more about the way a writer tells a story than what actually happens.Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-79429874673485699082012-02-06T07:18:48.412-08:002012-02-06T07:18:48.412-08:00Well I love Terry Pratchett and he's been goin...Well I love Terry Pratchett and he's been going on for years (and long may he carry on despite his illness!). I think it's the world he created. Discworld is a whole planet so many characters emerge, hence their many stories yet to come!<br /><br />Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-63963309687813947482012-02-06T07:13:27.449-08:002012-02-06T07:13:27.449-08:00Shakespeare was a writer for all time because his ...Shakespeare was a writer for all time because his characters and situations, when divorced from the Elizabethan language, resonate across times and cultures instead of only being written about things that would've concerned people of his own time and milieu. Just look how wonderfully Akira Kurosawa was able to recast MacBeth and King Lear as tales of feudal Japan in Throne of Blood and Ran, respectively. <br /><br />It helps to not write to trends and just write in the genre you want to write in, with an authorial voice and style that's unique to you. A lot of books today seem so short and formulaic, like they were written for mass popularity and appeal instead of written for all time, not caring what people with short attention spans think of books with a slower pace and greater length.Carrie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810154378449825641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-38806654252900647842012-02-06T06:49:28.902-08:002012-02-06T06:49:28.902-08:00I know some authors write in different genres unde...I know some authors write in different genres under different pen names. It'd be weird if an author wrote MG and also erotica under the same way. <br />I think longevity has to do with perseverance and really loving what you do. <br />I cannot imagine writing and not loving it. It does not feel like a job at all:)Marta Szemikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16100791404636754754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-37838485265393307022012-02-06T06:34:27.721-08:002012-02-06T06:34:27.721-08:00Name definitely helps, but I think you just have t...Name definitely helps, but I think you just have to keep putting out good stuff. I mean, Madge's songs are not always great, but she has a good ratio of not great to great songs, which keeps her going. Plus she's a great entertainer.<br /><br />I didn't watch the SB either... For me football season ended (til Sept) on Jan. 9~ :D <3LTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-45875328427898233982012-02-06T06:26:59.757-08:002012-02-06T06:26:59.757-08:00They must have good quality writing to keep at it,...They must have good quality writing to keep at it, and also very versatile. And if they don't write with they love, reader would be able to tell. Great post - great questions Katie!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10581876204776919003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-73785310156539354422012-02-06T06:24:00.170-08:002012-02-06T06:24:00.170-08:00I missed the Madonna fiasco, too. I didn't eve...I missed the Madonna fiasco, too. I didn't even know the SB was on this weekend!<br /><br />That's a great question. I wish I knew! I think it has to do with being able to take risks and being with an agent/ publisher who allows you to do that. Sometimes authors want to write something different and aren't able to.Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-47044564464845681172012-02-06T06:06:52.869-08:002012-02-06T06:06:52.869-08:00I think it is a little bit of luck, their name &am...I think it is a little bit of luck, their name & straight up perseverance. Plus, I think it is good to not follow trends...do what speaks to your heart...not what someone is telling us. :-)Tracy Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14578915029993861396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-45229841049221834082012-02-06T06:04:18.237-08:002012-02-06T06:04:18.237-08:00secret to longevity is adaptation, right?
who know...secret to longevity is adaptation, right?<br />who knows?<br />i'll tell you another author who knows!<br />mr. neil gaiman (collective sigh) the rockstar of writing himself. wildly unique ideas- many different mediums... that guy. sheesh. amazing.vic caswell https://www.blogger.com/profile/01218698236837610704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5691193709206281737.post-54369117726817381732012-02-06T05:24:56.059-08:002012-02-06T05:24:56.059-08:00I agree jumping genres definitely gives (especiall...I agree jumping genres definitely gives (especially) romance writers a break from their formulaic writing. Those who strictly write the same kinds of romance end up writing the same kinds of romance.<br /><br />Susan Wiggs and Lisa Kleypas are just two romance authors who jumped into women's fiction, and I think their later romances were a lot better than the first.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.com