tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post1311154102942826982..comments2024-03-28T02:00:11.260-05:00Comments on A Newbie's Guide to Publishing: A Writer's Serenity PrayerJA Konrathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08778324558755151986noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-9743597986943621442011-08-03T05:55:01.752-05:002011-08-03T05:55:01.752-05:00Thanks for the awesomeness of this. Keep the good ...Thanks for the awesomeness of this. Keep the good stuff coming!Christine Ashworthhttp://christine-ashworth.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-22790925908826797072011-08-02T11:35:18.663-05:002011-08-02T11:35:18.663-05:00I've been following your blog for most of this...I've been following your blog for most of this year and you catch a lot of shit from people who don't "get" what you are about.<br /><br />This post, from 2010, sums it up nicely for me.<br /><br />Thanks again for sharing your journey.Eloheim and Veronicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13516061229820200875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-50234986224757667482011-08-02T08:51:07.003-05:002011-08-02T08:51:07.003-05:00Well said.Well said.Mark Edward Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09348437062900925019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-61611456858454608602011-08-02T07:17:12.981-05:002011-08-02T07:17:12.981-05:00Joe said: "The only aspect of my career that ...Joe said: "The only aspect of my career that I have complete control over is my writing. If I don't love that, I should do something else with my time."<br /><br />This is the #1 reason I fired my agent. He was so heavy-handed with the editing that it wasn't my work anymore and I didn't love it.<br /><br />I still listen to my betas and I adore my freelance editors, but in the end, the story has to be mine.<br /><br />Thanks for this.Margaret Yanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464624057491288244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-50201706896550026322010-07-11T05:36:25.885-05:002010-07-11T05:36:25.885-05:00I enjoy reading your posts. Keep up the good work...I enjoy reading your posts. Keep up the good work.ebookPublishersWeekly-UrbaneBooksPublishing-UrbanbooksPresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13032287950947739247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-3215666766721279982010-06-16T20:34:57.193-05:002010-06-16T20:34:57.193-05:00I needed this today -- thank you!I needed this today -- thank you!Karen Cantwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08816080274154836206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-64204352230082597722010-06-16T17:46:39.590-05:002010-06-16T17:46:39.590-05:00Love it!
"No right to be anything but happy&...Love it!<br /><br />"No right to be anything but happy" - something I really try hard to remember. Not least because staying in a place of gratitude facilitates my writing. And there's really nothing I'd rather do! :)<br /><br />p.s. thanks for the comment on Nathan's blog about your agent, and the need for them - I thought you were spot on!Susan Kaye Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07348197999397141067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-55015483310591358542010-06-16T09:44:26.554-05:002010-06-16T09:44:26.554-05:00Great thoughts, Joe. Why people think they're...Great thoughts, Joe. Why people think they're 'entitled' is beyond me. <br /><br />Thanks for a great blog.Peggy Bechkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16237136250763362974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-4545223201871872102010-06-16T07:10:45.591-05:002010-06-16T07:10:45.591-05:00Any person's greatest legacy is not the result...Any person's greatest legacy is not the result of work or career. Your greatest legacy will be how you spent time with your loved ones and the memories of you they take from that time.<br /><br />Take vacations. Step away from the computer. Learn to relax and enjoy yourself because no one is out there doing it for you.Mark Feggelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13378318592424889688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-78636691909196958842010-06-16T01:19:59.196-05:002010-06-16T01:19:59.196-05:00I seriously need to print this post and stick it t...I seriously need to print this post and stick it to my wall. Thank you.Anassahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11554524219883438465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-63602839193475721602010-06-15T15:56:36.323-05:002010-06-15T15:56:36.323-05:00Hard work does pay off, that's for sure. I lik...Hard work does pay off, that's for sure. I like when you said "If I'm not making mistakes, it means I'm not taking chances". Having just received a rejection on a partial today, that was something that brought me peace. I'll definitely learn from temporary setbacks. Thanks for the inspired post!Kathryn Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05270893925385208665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-15748333429036800062010-06-15T12:22:36.698-05:002010-06-15T12:22:36.698-05:00I pirated this Prayer.I pirated this Prayer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-55517690747547752802010-06-15T09:32:00.479-05:002010-06-15T09:32:00.479-05:00Really liked them all except for "the worst d...Really liked them all except for "the worst day writing..."<br /><br />When I'm having a bad writing day, I often just walk away to do something else, and just as often have great days doing other things than writing -- writing is something I love to do, but it's not the only thing I love to do. ;)<br /><br />Also, we all need to complain some days -- writing is hard, everyone needs a "poor baby" day now and then. ;) <br /><br />Maybe add, "Perspective is everything?" or "Writing is something you do. It shouldn't be all that you do." ;)<br /><br />SamSamantha Hunterhttp://www.samanthahunter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-71565807998774337082010-06-15T08:00:51.154-05:002010-06-15T08:00:51.154-05:00"Everyone has an opinion. All opinions are va..."Everyone has an opinion. All opinions are valid. But that does not mean all opinions have to matter to me."<br /><br />A while back I changed my life by wrapping my head around that very idea. It's amazing how much more joyful and productive your life becomes when you can hear yourself think. <br /><br /><br />Great post Joe.<br />:0)Karen from Mentorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03685540761526680384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-87122152575880275962010-06-14T14:18:47.227-05:002010-06-14T14:18:47.227-05:00"If I can live my dream and make a buck doing..."If I can live my dream and make a buck doing so, I have no right to be anything other than happy."<br /><br />Preach on, brother.Café Lopezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00356527115662788903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-91436210194563167692010-06-14T12:43:45.690-05:002010-06-14T12:43:45.690-05:00Oh, I totally agree that you can't please ever...Oh, I totally agree that you can't please everyone. Just keep being you and I'll keep following this blog. You are a wonderful resource and much appreciated.LM Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624508396760965680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-6931483246584445312010-06-14T11:42:09.444-05:002010-06-14T11:42:09.444-05:00I seriously want this on a poster to remind myself...I seriously want this on a poster to remind myself of these truths. :) The "all opinions" part struck home with me. It's like the song cause in the end: you can't please everyone, so you have to please yourself.Joanie Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09923353641823849082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-5216799630951117902010-06-14T09:43:14.376-05:002010-06-14T09:43:14.376-05:00Great thoughts, every one of them. Thanks for shar...Great thoughts, every one of them. Thanks for sharing.Richard Mabryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15993592219849830777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-34258285607393146352010-06-14T09:39:29.043-05:002010-06-14T09:39:29.043-05:00Step away for a few months and you blow up even mo...Step away for a few months and you blow up even more. Congrats Joe, I remember that it wasn't that long ago that you were around AFO.Harker2099https://www.blogger.com/profile/13537742018563854882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-60817847587354835602010-06-14T09:32:11.023-05:002010-06-14T09:32:11.023-05:00This is a great prayer, Joe. Well said. Especially...This is a great prayer, Joe. Well said. Especially about comparing oneself to others. That way lies madness.<br /><br />I would only take issue with one sentiment. Not all opinions are valid. Many are ill informed and held with more emotion than reason. While everyone has the <i>right</i> to hold an opinion, that does not automatically render anything spouted as, ipso facto, valid. Just tune in to any talking head news show at random, and you'll find guests aplenty (not to mention hosts) who babble on without any facts to back them up. <br /><br />Thanks for a great post.James Scott Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00676794013514302359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-71448245154289559472010-06-13T22:48:29.016-05:002010-06-13T22:48:29.016-05:00Writer's write. Amen.
I don't write for o...Writer's write. Amen.<br /><br />I don't write for others. I write to perfect my art, the art of storytelling. The 6 yo doesn't care if it's grammatically correct. He cares if it is entertaining and draws him in. He cares if it makes sense...and if it doesn't, if it gets explained later on.<br /><br />I started writing because it was the only way to make sense of this crazy world....and then, I learned, I could make it whatever I wanted it to do.<br /><br />Would I love a fan base? Yes. But you know what? The voices who take over to help get the story on the page, tend to be more important.<br /><br />It's just latching onto the right way to tell the story so others get it.<br /><br />Thank you for being such a strong influence for us all!Stacia Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06041665903048254553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-19057621176028865992010-06-13T16:53:49.794-05:002010-06-13T16:53:49.794-05:00Lots of good thoughts here to mull over. Thanks!Lots of good thoughts here to mull over. Thanks!Carol J. Garvinhttp://careann.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-29478043407681916752010-06-13T14:37:55.010-05:002010-06-13T14:37:55.010-05:00I recently discovered your blog while looking into...I recently discovered your blog while looking into publishing on Kindle. I find all of your posts so helpful and instructive - as Nicole said, it is definitely influencing me! Thanks for giving all of the working writers out there a source of inspiration and support.Evon Hawkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13692802725112807978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-55332178423569137652010-06-13T13:51:39.032-05:002010-06-13T13:51:39.032-05:00How do pirates make their money?
Pirates don'...<i>How do pirates make their money?</i><br /><br />Pirates don't make money. The point of piracy is to share, not to make a profit.<br /><br />The sites that host file sharing make money through advertising (torrent sites) or through subscriptions (file lockers.) But file lockers also make free downloads available.JA Konrathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08778324558755151986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-77263034121393420692010-06-13T03:03:00.129-05:002010-06-13T03:03:00.129-05:00joe I have a question. your other comment list is ...joe I have a question. your other comment list is so long, it's impossible to read easily. How do pirates make their money? Is there such a thing as a pirate book site where you dont have to pay a fee? The range looks like 1.99 to 39.00 per month. Can that be right? Is that how they make their bread? thanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com