tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post5302413251760184884..comments2024-03-12T05:11:42.096-07:00Comments on Write of Passage: Long-Haul Writing Career: What It Takes To SucceedLinda Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00464543671077860561noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-78266801710768001872013-01-09T09:09:18.035-08:002013-01-09T09:09:18.035-08:00Best of luck, Jamie! That is very exciting.Best of luck, Jamie! That is very exciting.Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00464543671077860561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-52480615741246592602013-01-02T13:31:40.565-08:002013-01-02T13:31:40.565-08:00Great list . . . having a business-like attitude r...Great list . . . having a business-like attitude resonates most with me right now with my debut novel coming out this month. I (and probably a lot of writers) struggle with that part b/c us creative types don't like to think about that side of it. But truth is, we have to in order to be successful. Everyone measure success differently, but I am hoping to do this for a living someday, so my new year comes with a business-like mindset~Cheers to 2013!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-90538488431734808022012-10-18T17:47:22.725-07:002012-10-18T17:47:22.725-07:00Each of them resonates with me, but particularly #...Each of them resonates with me, but particularly #3. It's vital for us to strive to learn and improve, no matter what stage we're at in our craft. Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-29718503759540009682012-10-18T08:30:53.125-07:002012-10-18T08:30:53.125-07:00Yes, to all of those items on your list!Yes, to all of those items on your list!Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-10261116972371682422012-10-17T11:10:09.763-07:002012-10-17T11:10:09.763-07:00:)):))Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00464543671077860561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-39839937084222945902012-10-17T08:33:53.984-07:002012-10-17T08:33:53.984-07:00TRUE.TRUE.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-40769492592842511442012-10-16T22:28:22.414-07:002012-10-16T22:28:22.414-07:00Oh, it took me years to develope The Rhino Skin, L...Oh, it took me years to develope The Rhino Skin, Lin! (and yes, it does deserve to be in all caps!). You've got the key, though--commitment to craft. Perfect (and don't let the fools get you down!!)Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00464543671077860561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-91029408681560546332012-10-16T22:26:52.236-07:002012-10-16T22:26:52.236-07:00I agree with you 110% Karlene! SO many people want...I agree with you 110% Karlene! SO many people want to write a book, but desire is only the beginning, even though it has to be a constant!Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00464543671077860561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-11794884535490657542012-10-16T22:25:26.922-07:002012-10-16T22:25:26.922-07:00So true, LM, these days writers have to know their...So true, LM, these days writers have to know their business inside out, even traditionally pubbed ones.Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00464543671077860561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-44368719972548377932012-10-16T22:24:38.888-07:002012-10-16T22:24:38.888-07:00That's wonderful, Em, thanks. Good to see you!...That's wonderful, Em, thanks. Good to see you!Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00464543671077860561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-51939546418483777032012-10-16T22:24:04.336-07:002012-10-16T22:24:04.336-07:00You'd love this book, Natalie.You'd love this book, Natalie. Linda Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00464543671077860561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-52778436726522115752012-10-16T07:50:09.277-07:002012-10-16T07:50:09.277-07:00All of these resonate with me. I have the most tro...All of these resonate with me. I have the most trouble with rhino skin, because I'm easily discouraged by criticism. My output has lessened because of that. But commitment to the craft means being willing to learn from criticism, which takes having rhino skin.LinWashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13041832821260168483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-52561630655872804932012-10-15T19:00:22.568-07:002012-10-15T19:00:22.568-07:00Linda, this is a powerful post. And all resonate. ...Linda, this is a powerful post. And all resonate. But the one that stands out the most is "desire." Because...desire alone won't create greatness...or even a book. How many people say they want to write a book and don't? Without dedication, discipline and commitment they just won't get the book written. <br />Thanks for a great post. And a reminder on all that we need to do. Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-25219818166786761412012-10-15T04:53:58.224-07:002012-10-15T04:53:58.224-07:00Yes, and I'd add - NOW YOUR BUSINESS - as a wr...Yes, and I'd add - NOW YOUR BUSINESS - as a writer nowadays you have to know publishing just as well as your publisher. Understand your markets and build a plan to market yourself and focus on your audience.LM Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624508396760965680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-61681479749567486592012-10-15T04:17:50.212-07:002012-10-15T04:17:50.212-07:00Oh...forgot to say I'm going to refer her to y...Oh...forgot to say I'm going to refer her to your blog so she can read these for herself.Karen Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01522178275164058849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-47212175306628445422012-10-15T04:17:02.642-07:002012-10-15T04:17:02.642-07:00Great points. I'm going to be talking with an ...Great points. I'm going to be talking with an aspiring writer today, and these are great to run by her. Karen Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01522178275164058849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377741836634273944.post-57635125352605001952012-10-15T02:41:47.016-07:002012-10-15T02:41:47.016-07:00These are all great points. I really like James Sc...These are all great points. I really like James Scott Bell's books. I hadn't heard of this one.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.com