tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post7469437300741707370..comments2023-10-30T05:46:59.343-04:00Comments on The Doubting Writer: On Full DisclosureJeffOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07947660745120963286noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-19212651696093544732015-02-03T19:24:00.860-05:002015-02-03T19:24:00.860-05:00Some interesting--and strong!--reactions here. Jus...Some interesting--and strong!--reactions here. Just a couple of points:<br />1. I agree, nobody needs to know what I make (or what I will make when I'm a bestseller, hah ha) or who I know, for that matter.<br />2. That said, it can't hurt to be honest. "I admit I am in a financial situation where I can afford to devote myself to writing full-time." This can then be turned around to talk about what people might want to do if they don't have that luxury. Connections might be a little harder to work on. "However, every year, new writers are published and have bestsellers without having any contacts at all."<br />3. If you're trying to encourage new writers, then you would certainly downplay those things. Again, I think there's a way to be honest about your situation without either rubbing the collective noses of the audience in it or discouraging people. That would be the thing to aim for, I think.<br />4. Thinking about the original article again, I don't know if the author really brought her point home. It felt kind of ...incomplete.<br />Thanks as always, everyone.JeffOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947660745120963286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-88361120745850881742015-02-02T16:55:49.921-05:002015-02-02T16:55:49.921-05:00As I'm neither rich nor connected, I'm alw...As I'm neither rich nor connected, I'm always glad to hear others aren't either :)<br />And it'll be very satisfying when we 'make it' to those shelves!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-82365601361960702992015-01-31T12:46:29.670-05:002015-01-31T12:46:29.670-05:00I say... I didn't tell people how much I made ...I say... I didn't tell people how much I made BEFORE I became an author, so why should I start now? <br /><br />What business is it of ANYONE's how you earn your living? Even while writing? It isn't. And for people to ask, it's just plain rude.Stacy McKitrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898731847653710759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-69758371873318343522015-01-31T00:09:46.185-05:002015-01-31T00:09:46.185-05:00Oh, and thanks for commenting on my blog. For 10 y...Oh, and thanks for commenting on my blog. For 10 yrs I lived and worked in NYC. I miss it... Best food in the world and always something fun to do.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-23178826722670518802015-01-31T00:06:12.260-05:002015-01-31T00:06:12.260-05:00I'm a big fan of truth, as long as it isn'...I'm a big fan of truth, as long as it isn't construed as going on FB to rant about your ex, your politics, religion, or bra size. I loved Ender's Game more before I became aware of OSC's religious beliefs... There's such a thing as TMI, and it'll just lose you friends, fans, and potential buyers. But admitting being well off, connected, or just plain lucky is honest and they shouldn't lose the regard of others for that. Now, If they said that was the only way to succeed in publishing and the rest of us should just give up now, that's another matter -- it's untrue. Thanks for the link to the Salon article. I enjoyed it. Have a wonderful weekend! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-29191478188943903052015-01-30T23:48:51.036-05:002015-01-30T23:48:51.036-05:00This was discussed this week over on the YA Writer...This was discussed this week over on the YA Writers Reddit forum. That article sure made me mad. One writer is not a spokesperson for everyone. The vast majority of writers juggle writing with full time employment and family. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8281000668036619727.post-52999884365745910492015-01-30T21:23:23.810-05:002015-01-30T21:23:23.810-05:00It's rather arrogant to make assumptions about...It's rather arrogant to make assumptions about everyone based on your own circumstances. Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.com