tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post8040132407708869072..comments2024-03-12T05:11:42.096-07:00Comments on Write of Passage: Breaking Into PublishingLinda Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00464543671077860561noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-52880083928520210972011-06-03T21:36:29.462-07:002011-06-03T21:36:29.462-07:00Those are such great suggestions for increasing ou...Those are such great suggestions for increasing our chances in this difficult market, Heather, thank you for the reminder! (And sorry for such a late comment . . . Could Not Get On with Blogger the last few days . . . grrrr.)Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18001433214194860481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-9495248172559185762011-06-03T07:09:42.041-07:002011-06-03T07:09:42.041-07:00Nice pep talk! I needed it, LOL! :DNice pep talk! I needed it, LOL! :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-14302444095458470452011-06-03T07:05:29.600-07:002011-06-03T07:05:29.600-07:00I agree with you, it's a long slog and not giv...I agree with you, it's a long slog and not giving up is key. I admire your ability to write something completely different whilst your book was on submission - I could only write short stories, not another novel. I simply couldn't give up on my book and thank goodness my stubborn efforts weren't misplaced.<br /><br />Something I'm coming to realise is that publication is only one tiny stepping stone when in the past, it seemed like the only mountain to climb. Stamina is key, isn't it?Emma Newmanhttp://www.enewman.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-66148922921977578912011-06-02T20:42:40.481-07:002011-06-02T20:42:40.481-07:00Heather, this is excellent advice. And you're...Heather, this is excellent advice. And you're proving that writers can pave their own paths these days. I love it!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-80081488566004868972011-06-01T15:01:40.159-07:002011-06-01T15:01:40.159-07:00Keep trying. Keep trying. Keep trying.
It's s...Keep trying. Keep trying. Keep trying.<br /><br />It's something we know, but some days it's all but impossible, you know? But I love the phrase about publishers looking for the next outstanding. YAY for that.<br />ericaerica and christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13074820593371226159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-89790901983321875512011-06-01T13:03:22.092-07:002011-06-01T13:03:22.092-07:00Karlene, I'm touched, thank you!
Matthew, tha...Karlene, I'm touched, thank you!<br /><br />Matthew, thank you for your link. It sounds like a great blog. And you're so right, I couldn't agree more. First we must really and truly know what we're getting into and that takes time.<br /><br />Michael, thank you. A positive attitude is the key!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-56845484415390509982011-06-01T12:23:09.301-07:002011-06-01T12:23:09.301-07:00Hi, Heather,
This is such good advice. We all get...Hi, Heather,<br /><br />This is such good advice. We all get into funk every now and then when things don't go our way. But having a positive attitude, caring and thoughtful blogger friends who post insightful and excellent advice, and honing ones craft will hopefully get us where we want to go.... Man that was a mouthful...LOL<br /><br />Thanks Heather!Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-40355178076001933472011-06-01T12:02:11.040-07:002011-06-01T12:02:11.040-07:00Thanks for sharing this. As a writer and someone w...Thanks for sharing this. As a writer and someone who works in the publishing industry, I couldn't agree more. There are lots of people out there publishing and it is important to take these steps outlined. We see too many people want to cut out editing, or proofreading, refuse to read other books or to know what is on the market. As well as a focus on improving writing, the marketing is a big fear factor for many authors, and there is no way around it. You need to get to know all sides of the business. Get educated and focus on improving. Avoid the overhwhelm of needing to know it all now, but know that things improve over time with practice. I think you will find some valuable articles pertaining to all areas of this on the FriesenPress blog.<br /><br />http://www.blog.friesenpress.comMatthewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18348146582084652354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-4502065836855567112011-06-01T10:13:57.312-07:002011-06-01T10:13:57.312-07:00Heather, this is excellent advice. I've learne...Heather, this is excellent advice. I've learned so much in the few conferences I've attended and the books I've read. So many more to read, so much to learn, and so much wisdom to gather at conferences. You've been an inspiration for continued improvement. Thank you.Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.com