tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post4971387766159845374..comments2023-10-30T05:46:59.343-04:00Comments on The Doubting Writer: A Pep TalkJeffOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07947660745120963286noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-83645729036265259452012-11-18T09:01:10.059-05:002012-11-18T09:01:10.059-05:00Hey, who let Joe Konrath in the room?
Just kiddin...Hey, who let Joe Konrath in the room?<br /><br />Just kidding. Thanks for commenting, as always. You're 'warning' has sparked a little something that maybe we'll see tomorrow.JeffOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947660745120963286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-71001359763709431562012-11-17T11:42:15.633-05:002012-11-17T11:42:15.633-05:00WARNING: Being unafraid and writing what you reall...WARNING: Being unafraid and writing what you really want to write, and being unabashed about that, may mean you end up self-publishing.<br /><br />BONUS ADDENDUM TO WARNING: You will then find yourself able to quit your day job and write full-time, like me. Surprise!<br /><br />Which is all a way of saying, I agree with Jeff. Write what you know you must, not what you think you must, and don't be shy.Libbie H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16366896974551157202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-88443170076591101952012-11-17T11:41:06.480-05:002012-11-17T11:41:06.480-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Libbie H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16366896974551157202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-39818378977773554952012-11-15T14:40:09.557-05:002012-11-15T14:40:09.557-05:00What a shame. If the grittier elements are already...What a shame. If the grittier elements are already written into the story, the agent needs to know they are there. This is what determines the type of book and audience who cares to read it. Not everything should be bold and gritty, but if it is . . .<br />Thanks for the post.Renae Weight Mackleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02118785786700033749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-24652244365669010682012-11-14T12:11:44.602-05:002012-11-14T12:11:44.602-05:00Great advice! It's tempting to hold back, but ...Great advice! It's tempting to hold back, but when I think about it, the authors I like to read don't. Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-2095604977933173452012-11-13T18:10:25.379-05:002012-11-13T18:10:25.379-05:00Great to read this!Great to read this!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-52169469358645278752012-11-13T00:05:27.761-05:002012-11-13T00:05:27.761-05:00I needed this pep talk, thanks. :)I needed this pep talk, thanks. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11126045634012702114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-8952473357913121232012-11-12T18:13:05.899-05:002012-11-12T18:13:05.899-05:00Yes, absolutely, take risks when writing. Don'...Yes, absolutely, take risks when writing. Don't be afraid! It won't harm you. It will most likely benefit you!<br /><br />Great post, Jeff! :)Livia Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059335917756643684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-21786649303914863142012-11-12T14:22:37.375-05:002012-11-12T14:22:37.375-05:00I was like that when I first started writing my qu...I was like that when I first started writing my query. I thought the horrible incident would turn agents off when it was the most intriguing part of the story. DOH!<br /><br />BTW - I will be able to start critiquing BW this week. Yay, finally!!Nancy Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05735642863696266005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-20337976722219243622012-11-12T09:50:10.133-05:002012-11-12T09:50:10.133-05:00Amen!Amen!Lisa Reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12899014095250160853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-21807339873037092692012-11-12T09:46:11.215-05:002012-11-12T09:46:11.215-05:00Hey Jeff, first time visitor. Almost follower numb...Hey Jeff, first time visitor. Almost follower number 100 too. I do like those big round numbers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com