tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post708778944542527535..comments2024-03-28T02:00:11.260-05:00Comments on A Newbie's Guide to Publishing: Brain-CheckJA Konrathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08778324558755151986noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-45235013304233201992008-09-14T14:16:00.000-05:002008-09-14T14:16:00.000-05:00This is one of the best posts I've read in a long ...This is one of the best posts I've read in a long time, and the comments are great, too! Numbers 4 and 5 are my biggest stumbling blocks. I can't even get to number 6, but I'm working on it :-)<BR/><BR/>Thanks for a great blog, JA.<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>MarieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-60608941415041147232008-08-29T13:07:00.000-05:002008-08-29T13:07:00.000-05:00This is a great post. Love the thoughtfulness.I'll...This is a great post. Love the thoughtfulness.<BR/><BR/>I'll definitely send some folks on over.<BR/><BR/>:) ChristinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-74325992225201065392008-08-28T20:10:00.000-05:002008-08-28T20:10:00.000-05:00"People will screw you." One-star amazon reviewers..."People will screw you." One-star amazon reviewers are the classic example. Where do these freaks come from?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-47770453093499824882008-08-25T23:04:00.000-05:002008-08-25T23:04:00.000-05:00That's a great list Joe. I also think it's importa...That's a great list Joe. <BR/><BR/>I also think it's important to celebrate those victories and those goals you do achieve. Sometimes writers get so focused on the goals that they forget to stop and celebrate that completed first draft.Roman J. Martelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09545497713474664555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-39616746494222289942008-08-23T22:54:00.000-05:002008-08-23T22:54:00.000-05:00I loved all your points, Joe, truly loved them... ...I loved all your points, Joe, truly loved them... then I read the comments... WOW! Those were all fantastic too! This is a great blog with great comments too...for my addition, would just like to add... yes, yes, yes to Stacey's comment 'find what people need', and to remember also that needs do change... so be open to change as a writer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-14256403496220722272008-08-23T14:32:00.000-05:002008-08-23T14:32:00.000-05:00Excellent list. Everyone else's additions were pr...Excellent list. Everyone else's additions were pretty helpful, too.<BR/><BR/>Yeah, I took notes. :)Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11705320883615938075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-69098141282131569152008-08-23T09:26:00.000-05:002008-08-23T09:26:00.000-05:0013. Be nice.It's amazing how you can advance your ...13. Be nice.<BR/><BR/>It's amazing how you can advance your writing career by just being a nice person.Joe Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00028401465567502250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-91750456107007995852008-08-23T03:07:00.000-05:002008-08-23T03:07:00.000-05:00This comment has nothing to do with your pots, but...This comment has nothing to do with your pots, but I have to write it. <BR/>I am Spanish, but I've lived in California for seven years, I came back two years ago. When I was there, I use to buy "Writer's Digest", and when I saw your blog -I don't even know how I stumbled upon it-, I inmediately recognized your books from a couple of articles featured in it. Yesterday I picked one of my back issues at random (I brought them all with me, that's how much I like the magazine) and I found an article -more of a diary, really- written by you. <BR/>Sometimes coincidences amaze me. It's a pleasure to have found you, and know that I follow you from across the seas. Buying your books is not going to be that easy, especially given that I hate to read translations and they only sell best-sellers in the original version, but I'll make an effort. <BR/>Kudos, Mr. Konrath.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05355715233955562177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-57065506797964508712008-08-22T22:19:00.000-05:002008-08-22T22:19:00.000-05:00I agree with the additions to your list by Jude Ha...I agree with the additions to your list by Jude Hardin and Astonwest.<BR/><BR/>I would also include <BR/><BR/>12. Be a part of your local writing community.<BR/><BR/>Writing is by definition a solitary activity and non-writers simply don't understand our need to create just the right turn of phrase. Or why when we are in the middle of composing something - even an email - that we hate to be interrupted.<BR/><BR/>It is therefore necessary to periodically get together with other writers who share our obsession and will give us the pat on the back, boost in the arm, or kick in the pants that we need depending on the level of effort we are putting forth on our craft and career.Linda C. McCabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11554730334838454885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-68793715610314673852008-08-22T22:08:00.000-05:002008-08-22T22:08:00.000-05:00Don't forget the old adage that works for writing ...Don't forget the old adage that works for writing and for life in general.<BR/><BR/>10. Don't burn your bridges.<BR/><BR/>You never know when an editor for a small press or magazine may be the one looking over your submission for a major publisher or a contest in the future. Don't piss someone off without cause (and sometimes, don't piss them off, even with cause). Follow their guidelines to the letter, and be polite, even in the face of rejection.T. M. Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04315726033990784930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-70708472015007169002008-08-22T12:34:00.000-05:002008-08-22T12:34:00.000-05:00Terrific post! I especially like "Forgive". It's...Terrific post! I especially like "Forgive". It's easy to get caught up in anger and frustration, and it's good to be reminded of this.<BR/><BR/>Best wishes to you for a great day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-48589880273956450372008-08-21T19:04:00.000-05:002008-08-21T19:04:00.000-05:00Good post. I'll add one more - See rejection as a...Good post. I'll add one more - <BR/><BR/>See rejection as a detour not a roadblock. No simply means "no" at this moment in time for this specific idea with this specific entity. It doesn't mean it isn't a good idea, won't sell somewhere else, or isn't worth pursuing. Only you can decide when you're ready to move on; never let a rejection make that decision for you.Lisa Abeytahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12737286452019702002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-44632335865507214252008-08-21T18:18:00.000-05:002008-08-21T18:18:00.000-05:00Some very good additions here. Thanks!Some very good additions here. Thanks!JA Konrathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08778324558755151986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-63595858435230593902008-08-21T17:23:00.000-05:002008-08-21T17:23:00.000-05:00That's a very good list. Thanks.That's a very good list. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-54903587358964115392008-08-21T13:36:00.000-05:002008-08-21T13:36:00.000-05:00Great list. The only thing I would add is to write...<I>Great list. </I>The only thing I would add is to write what you're passionate about and what you love - otherwise you end uo wasting a lot of effort and time, even just in studying markets you're not going to stick with.<BR/><BR/>-ACreative Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02960292977608812418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-62237607576540652632008-08-21T13:27:00.000-05:002008-08-21T13:27:00.000-05:009. Pay it forward.Whenever you have the opportunit...9. <B>Pay it forward.</B><BR/><BR/>Whenever you have the opportunity and the time, give a fellow writer a helping hand. Or, boost his/her ego with a deserved compliment. It's good karma, and it'll make you feel good.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for all you do for new writers, Joe. We appreciate it.Jude Hardinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09994813046526310594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-88624419352983436982008-08-21T13:19:00.000-05:002008-08-21T13:19:00.000-05:00Well said Joe. I'm in the middle of the "Bust you...Well said Joe. I'm in the middle of the "Bust your Ass" phase...actually it seems that's a constant through out all phases. I would add one more to the end of the list...<BR/><BR/>Repeat all these steps endlessly until all goals are reached.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13152540665352170999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-41073344231584673622008-08-21T12:52:00.000-05:002008-08-21T12:52:00.000-05:00A wonderful post. Thank you for sharing your thou...A wonderful post. Thank you for sharing your thought on this. Numbers 4 and 5 are so true and so often ignored. Great!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02378547566593756176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-53237397827161691492008-08-21T10:57:00.000-05:002008-08-21T10:57:00.000-05:00Thanks for writing this - it was helpful to me at ...Thanks for writing this - it was helpful to me at this point in time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-65367709916390093282008-08-21T10:53:00.000-05:002008-08-21T10:53:00.000-05:00I like your list, Joe, because it's not just appli...I like your list, Joe, because it's not just applicable to writing - it's perfect life instruction also.Joan Reeveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17622809465767116747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-19562758946772700342008-08-21T10:36:00.000-05:002008-08-21T10:36:00.000-05:00Great list, great post... I love this new JA Konra...Great list, great post... I love this new JA Konrath "tone," btw.<BR/><BR/>I would only add to this list: Search for what people need, and if the need is not being met, then meet it.<BR/><BR/>Meeting your audience's needs is huge. The truly successful folks in any business are able to discover something that people need at a time when the need is not being met by others... and they capitalize on this.<BR/><BR/>We as writers tend (by our nature) to be self-absorbed, but if you can think about what others need first, you'll be received much more enthusiastically than if you're always thinking of yourself first.Stacey Cochranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14128613653591282474noreply@blogger.com