tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post5434161456115724495..comments2024-03-18T06:16:18.802-05:00Comments on A Newbie's Guide to Publishing: Konrath's Resolutions For WritersJA Konrathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08778324558755151986noreply@blogger.comBlogger107125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-726270244178126282013-02-15T07:19:50.448-06:002013-02-15T07:19:50.448-06:00Amen! I love your advice! Just a question for you ...Amen! I love your advice! Just a question for you or any of the other wonderful writers on this blog post. What are your feelings about Smashwords versus Amazon sales? I felt certain that Amazon would be my vehicle but turns out I've had more sales on Smashwords? I agree that they have upped the ante but it still appears Amazon is king? <br />Thoughts?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10896895564005301579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-17627669132633479742013-01-21T13:23:00.130-06:002013-01-21T13:23:00.130-06:00Joe, any comment on Amazon's recent removal of...Joe, any comment on Amazon's recent removal of its tags system and some algorhythmic ranking changes which are by many accounts hurting (or even completely halting) sales for independent authors?English Teacher Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16566898470803597937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-80126394477602775222013-01-19T05:49:11.947-06:002013-01-19T05:49:11.947-06:00Nice post and helpful for the writers.
nizamNice post and helpful for the writers.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.pool-safety-inspections.com.au/" rel="nofollow">nizam</a>nizamhttp://pool-safety-inspections.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-20246111603463182222013-01-18T23:29:41.738-06:002013-01-18T23:29:41.738-06:00A long journey. As you say, a marathon.A long journey. As you say, a marathon.Maddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05828186178060722812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-82408284623549608692013-01-18T16:20:21.464-06:002013-01-18T16:20:21.464-06:00I can't tell you what a relief it is to see a ...I can't tell you what a relief it is to see a professional author downplaying social media! <br /><br />I'm not the biggest fan of it all. I'm on Google Plus because I have real-life friends there. I'm on Facebook because everyone else is...but I rarely ever post. And Twitter? I can never remember what was on Twitter. It's all so distracting and unnerving!<br /><br />I gave up forum 'discussions' [i. e., arguments] because I realized I was wasting all my words, energy, and time on stupidity that could be better spent on my fiction, or my blog. <br /><br />I think there's a great deal of pressure out there for the up-and-comings to use social media to the point of distraction...but I don't think I can do it. I'd rather just write my books and stories, and see what happens without all that stuff. Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03156894009534737734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-51278732185159330332013-01-18T16:13:03.127-06:002013-01-18T16:13:03.127-06:00Wonderful post, Joe. You've inspired me to tak...Wonderful post, Joe. You've inspired me to take control of my own writing career, rather than leaving it up to others who are merely doing a job and who don't necessarily have the same passion for my work.Notti Thistledorehttp://www.chatswoodspooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-80492695630402041802013-01-15T21:22:43.417-06:002013-01-15T21:22:43.417-06:00I'm new to your blog (and to you as well) but ...I'm new to your blog (and to you as well) but I have been reading it here and there and love it. This was a great post and I hope to have my own success in 2013. Thanks for all your encouraging words.R.L. Vogelerhttp://www.rlvogeler.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-49941861336824324652013-01-11T22:33:56.584-06:002013-01-11T22:33:56.584-06:00Joe, excellent piece for 2013. My only question i...Joe, excellent piece for 2013. My only question is can an unknown write a masterful book but receive no recognition for not having a name even with self-publishing? For the beginning author, shall he do more than just write his book? I suppose I just asked two questions.<br /><br />Regardless, I appreciate your advice, and I agree, the most important thing for a writer to do is to write.<br /><br />I have more.<br />Regibald Inkling<br />http://regibaldinkling.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04963100031953111993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-7216394518215036292013-01-08T23:43:59.460-06:002013-01-08T23:43:59.460-06:00Happy 2013 Joe! I really treasure your advice. Th...Happy 2013 Joe! I really treasure your advice. Thank you!!Nelynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-6227851551151463562013-01-08T05:32:30.125-06:002013-01-08T05:32:30.125-06:00There's a lot of good advice here. But read so...There's a lot of good advice here. But read some of the earlier advice before you read his latest and you stop tweeting and using Facebook and writing your blog. He encouraged it in the past and now is at a point he doesn't have to worry about it. Most of us need to spend a certain amount of time promoting ourselves. <br /><br />I see some who say they will stop doing those things. I hope that's only the successful ones. Don't take advice out of context and he also says earlier to listen to advice and then follow what works for you.BobBlickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10948765779758090282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-7449727672601161902013-01-07T09:30:15.171-06:002013-01-07T09:30:15.171-06:00Very inspiring! Thanks for saying this, and I agre...Very inspiring! Thanks for saying this, and I agree with you 100%. I recently the advice of some agent somewhere: "a writer MUST have a website/blog...and keep it updated." I'm a writer. I write BOOKS. How am I supposed to do this if I'm spending all my writing time writing blog posts? Happy 2013!Frank Anthony Politohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08139682405274095334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-88136198075477950852013-01-06T00:06:25.816-06:002013-01-06T00:06:25.816-06:00In 2012 I finally realized my dream of becoming a ...In 2012 I finally realized my dream of becoming a writer as a full time job, and I have your advice to thank for it. <br /><br />Want to know the secret? <br /><br />Write a good book. <br /><br />That't it, and that's all. <br /><br />Thanks Joe! You Rock!James N Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12095813877966402074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-70319736128359759642013-01-06T00:04:54.238-06:002013-01-06T00:04:54.238-06:00I followed your advice, and now, I'm a success...I followed your advice, and now, I'm a successful writer earning a living doing what I love. What's the secret? <br /><br />Write a good book.<br /><br />That's it, and that's all. <br /><br />Thanks Joe! You rock!James N Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12095813877966402074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-82620818911836542442013-01-05T17:53:16.304-06:002013-01-05T17:53:16.304-06:00Joe,
I read your blog last year and I listened. Th...Joe,<br />I read your blog last year and I listened. Then I acted. For the first time in 40 years I self-published my 16th and 17th novels and was astounded to see that my 16th novel alone DINOSAUR LAKE outsold all of my other 15 traditionally (small-press) published novels COMBINED by triple. I'm amazed and grateful. For the first time in 20 years I'm making good money (good to me anyway). Now I'm doing what you said...self-publishing every book I can get my rights back to. In the next three years I'll slowly get all those other 15 back and do the same. THANK YOU SO MUCH JOE! I can't say it enough. Warmly, author Kathryn Meyer Griffith Kathryn Meyer Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05034564063539239120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-81672868820571966682013-01-05T15:24:02.288-06:002013-01-05T15:24:02.288-06:00I may not agree with everything you say/advise, bu...I may not agree with everything you say/advise, but I respect you. As far as your resolutions for 2013 - I could not agree more. Just. Write. Is my motto.<br />Here's to a new and improved 2013.Julia Rachel Barretthttp://juliarachelbarrett.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-71963258270664886772013-01-05T14:21:48.398-06:002013-01-05T14:21:48.398-06:00Although we've not spoken in over 8 years - wo...Although we've not spoken in over 8 years - wow, that workshop in Peoria was a long time ago - I still appreciate your candor and your talent. <br /><br />I primarily use social media for contacts for my freelance. It isn't as important for the novels.. of which I've let slide.<br /><br />But that is changing. I find as I HAVE to spend more time on the craft, I have less time for the other. <br /><br />Creative Blessings<br />Kelly Henkins <br />(formerly Peoria now hiding in the Ozarks) <br />aka Angela DrakeAngela Drakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08881839119097552967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-64579986486888961482013-01-04T21:04:26.110-06:002013-01-04T21:04:26.110-06:00Thank you, thank you, thank you for writing all of...Thank you, thank you, thank you for writing all of this! I feel like I came upon a treasure trove of hope as I read through your past years' resolutions, and where you are now, and all the benefits there are to self-publishing. I'm gearing up to self-publish my very first novel, and have probably questioned myself countless times whether I am doing the right thing by totally bypassing the pain of attempting to go through a traditional publisher. Voices like yours only cement my confidence that I really am doing the right thing. But just in case I waver again, I am bookmarking this post to look at for both reference and motivation. Congratulations on your success, and thanks for helping us little people out who are just beginning in this crazy world of book writing. Cheers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-86355013582491512592013-01-04T17:31:31.585-06:002013-01-04T17:31:31.585-06:00The old adage, "the teacher appears when the ...The old adage, "the teacher appears when the student is ready" certainly applies to me. I have just read your full post and the illuminating comments that followed. <br />I've been stuck at the crossroads of legacy publishing (ebooks agented or made available by the original publisher who wouldn't release the rights). I have been published under two pseudonyms. Like the proverbial horse that can be led to water...I have tasted social media and am allergic to it. <br /><br />I do want to blog about issues I believe in like mental health, aging boomers, etc. I want to write a new novel. <br /><br />But guilt, for not doing what I SHOULD be doing to promote my books, strikes and eventually I freeze into writing next to nothing. No thing, more accurately. The pressure of earning enough to pay my rent, etc. freezes rather than frees me. <br />So I grow excited about an idea for a novel, but put it on "tomorrow" or "as soon as time and energy" converge. You know the rest.<br /><br />I've lost faith and thus courage. Even before the world of Indie Publishing, ebooks, social media.<br /><br />The force of your words--that echo what I so want to believe-- bring me solace and courage, Joe. <br /><br />Thanks for being "the teacher." Thank myself for seemingly "be ready."<br /><br />And thanks to everyone else who commented. <br /><br />Btw, Joe, I receive posts the antiquated method--email at AOL of all places. I thought I'd been receiving your posts that way, (when you were posting regularly), but just in case that isn't so, my personal email address is Deerdock@aol.com.<br /><br />Happy and Healthy 2013 to all!Eileen Deerdockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08758733133287533844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-37924923119053895682013-01-04T15:22:36.022-06:002013-01-04T15:22:36.022-06:00Great resolutions. It was cool to read your goals ...Great resolutions. It was cool to read your goals in 2007 and how they've changed/updated over the years. Here's to an amazing 2013. RaShelle Workmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582252557500502186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-71990267118493626082013-01-04T13:38:52.415-06:002013-01-04T13:38:52.415-06:00This a fabulous mini writing course. I just read ...This a fabulous mini writing course. I just read from 2007 to present, and loved the evolution. Beautiful.<br /><br />Here's to success for all us Indies in 2013!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-86030252587804209192013-01-04T13:16:36.807-06:002013-01-04T13:16:36.807-06:00What a relief to know that stopping use of social ...What a relief to know that stopping use of social media didn't impact your sales. I have not been terribly active and have not seen any positive results from my website, blogging, or tweeting. Since I have a full-time day job and write in the evenings and on weekends, this frees me to concentrate on getting that next book done! I'm sure others will disagree, but knowing that you have been more successful than many, I'm happy to take your advice!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08770745219200009406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-75763780616163660052013-01-04T09:55:50.399-06:002013-01-04T09:55:50.399-06:00All the very best to you Joe, in 2013!All the very best to you Joe, in 2013!Jacqueline Howetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13522485407848765933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-83692741763636904442013-01-04T07:46:54.789-06:002013-01-04T07:46:54.789-06:00If at first you don't become a household name,...If at first you don't become a household name, book club sensation, eBook celebrity, NY Times/Amazon/USA Today bestseller, or Oprah 2.0 or 3.5 book club pick...Write. Edit. Rewrite. Edit. Relax. Publish. Again. <br /><br />If at second you don't...you get the picture...<br /><br />At least until you can quit your "day job." Once you've mastered the new budget and are writing full time. WRITE MORE! <br /><br />Happy storytelling!Shawnedahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04089646682108732138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-40100476660053885572013-01-03T23:47:54.984-06:002013-01-03T23:47:54.984-06:00Excellent list. Thank you!Excellent list. Thank you!Troy Wormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06544953925910205966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-67006009498523830642013-01-02T14:36:46.186-06:002013-01-02T14:36:46.186-06:00I'll add my thanks and a Happy New Year.
I rea...I'll add my thanks and a Happy New Year.<br />I realized as I read your resolution that I'll benefit from your less frequent blogging as I will have one fewer distraction from writing.<br />But I have learned a ton from you and Eisler, so thanks for that.<br />JoePoguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13409647154858339444noreply@blogger.com