tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post4202007692618664934..comments2023-10-20T04:44:55.665-05:00Comments on Ink in the Book: Insecure Writers GroupInk in the Bookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03117718811407968345noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-19138122352230904352012-11-08T08:41:33.788-06:002012-11-08T08:41:33.788-06:00Now, that's the spirit! Love the IWSG message ...Now, that's the spirit! Love the IWSG message in your post. You're right. Every agent has their own specific reading interests. You just have to find the right one. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02691497935668743387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-84362294868339645392012-11-08T07:20:34.723-06:002012-11-08T07:20:34.723-06:00Your last line shows me that you will be just fine...Your last line shows me that you will be just fine! <br />But I hear you. This is the same thing I wrote for IWSG a couple months ago. :) It's hard to not worry. But I honestly believe that if you keep learning and keep working, it'll happen. Eventually. ;)Rachel Schieffelbeinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01629400142880123520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-59759404590786804792012-11-07T23:35:19.369-06:002012-11-07T23:35:19.369-06:00I'm glad you're never going to give up... ...I'm glad you're never going to give up... too many people do. I've only known one person in real life to ever get a publishing offer and it went south. It was a sad affair and that person completely stopped trying. For me, it's less about getting published and more about getting my story out of my head and onto the page. Since I'm so far away from seeking publication, I can't even imagine the stress you're going through... but self publishing online does seem to be opening a lot of doors for aspiring writers. With your blog style being so entertaining, I can't imagine your books not being the same. Good luck!Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17997742235984864574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-26470915657340260562012-11-07T23:20:23.992-06:002012-11-07T23:20:23.992-06:00Wow. I love your story...well the one I have read ...Wow. I love your story...well the one I have read a little bit of, like the firs couple of pages or so. But still, I love what I've read. I know you are going to find an agent or publisher someday and I hope it is soon!Ink in the Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03117718811407968345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-5385749185679760682012-11-07T23:13:09.902-06:002012-11-07T23:13:09.902-06:00You can d it Debra! I know you can! We can be inse...You can d it Debra! I know you can! We can be insecure buddies and cheer each other on when times get bleak...Ink in the Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03117718811407968345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-88861072534411181102012-11-07T23:12:20.351-06:002012-11-07T23:12:20.351-06:00Thanks for visiting my blog! It's so nice to m...Thanks for visiting my blog! It's so nice to meet you:)<br /><br />Thanks for the words of encouragement. I appreciate you kind words:)Ink in the Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03117718811407968345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-15806229705730078442012-11-07T23:06:32.581-06:002012-11-07T23:06:32.581-06:00And don't forget about the enemies! Some of th...And don't forget about the enemies! Some of the characters in my stories really scare me...<br /><br />Keep writing, and keep trying. You can do it!Ink in the Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03117718811407968345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-44056521616008220412012-11-07T23:05:19.935-06:002012-11-07T23:05:19.935-06:00That's an awesome attitude and as long as you ...That's an awesome attitude and as long as you keep it up, you'll see your dream realized, just like me!Ink in the Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03117718811407968345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-82935166981613143292012-11-07T23:04:26.881-06:002012-11-07T23:04:26.881-06:00I REALLY want to publish traditionally. I hope it ...I REALLY want to publish traditionally. I hope it will happen soon. If not, I know there are other options I'll consider sooner or later:) Best wishes to your success, too:)Ink in the Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03117718811407968345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-66945637566628413202012-11-07T22:57:47.100-06:002012-11-07T22:57:47.100-06:00Thank you LG! I'm glad you enjoy reading Ink i...Thank you LG! I'm glad you enjoy reading Ink in the Book.<br /><br />I'm thinking about self publishing, but just not 100% sure right now. I have thought about it though.Ink in the Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03117718811407968345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-74092161357903280962012-11-07T22:56:27.520-06:002012-11-07T22:56:27.520-06:00Don't worry, I'm not giving up! I hope I&#...Don't worry, I'm not giving up! I hope I'll be sending you a copy of my first book soon...Ink in the Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03117718811407968345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-2795334044801745272012-11-07T22:55:36.886-06:002012-11-07T22:55:36.886-06:00Thanks for the idea! I will look into these publis...Thanks for the idea! I will look into these publishers!Ink in the Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03117718811407968345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-68112430754496853692012-11-07T22:55:07.892-06:002012-11-07T22:55:07.892-06:00That's my plan, Cherie. Just keep writing, wri...That's my plan, Cherie. Just keep writing, writing, writing... I love writing so much, I couldn't give it up if I tried. I tried one time, abut it lasted all of like an hour. Then, an awesome idea struck me, and I forgot about quitting:)Ink in the Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03117718811407968345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-28101260502325665232012-11-07T22:53:33.031-06:002012-11-07T22:53:33.031-06:00Yes, I have highly considered self publishing. But...Yes, I have highly considered self publishing. But I had a really, really bad experience with a self publishing company and I'm very cautious about it.Ink in the Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03117718811407968345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-12467916325291874252012-11-07T22:52:59.072-06:002012-11-07T22:52:59.072-06:00Keep trying! Not all agents will be a good match,...Keep trying! Not all agents will be a good match, or open to your type of story. I had three agents in a past pitching contest tell me I wasn't a very good historical writer (based on a freaking six-line pitch) and that the pivotal midway point in one of my books shouldn't even be there because it didn't happen often, while a lot of other people have told me they love the concept of that book.Carrie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810154378449825641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-57282909557640609922012-11-07T22:52:27.148-06:002012-11-07T22:52:27.148-06:00I know, but it sure is hard waiting and wondering....I know, but it sure is hard waiting and wondering. I'm still hoping and working. Oh, and writing too!Ink in the Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03117718811407968345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-50718987329608521042012-11-07T22:51:26.405-06:002012-11-07T22:51:26.405-06:00I am hoping for that. Dreams come by a multitude o...I am hoping for that. Dreams come by a multitude of business, so I have far to go!Ink in the Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03117718811407968345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-62541008203841288782012-11-07T22:18:54.936-06:002012-11-07T22:18:54.936-06:00Keep at it! I'm sure you'll get it in the...Keep at it! I'm sure you'll get it in the right hands eventually. kjmckendryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534751311630921447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-50486113322560464242012-11-07T18:50:43.589-06:002012-11-07T18:50:43.589-06:00My post was very similar today! It's hard to ...My post was very similar today! It's hard to keep going, but we need to. Getting an agent and/or published happens at different times for everyone. Keep writing and someday you'll find someone who loves your book just as much or more than you. :)Krista McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09230770035490273428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-4514085599971993282012-11-07T14:41:15.318-06:002012-11-07T14:41:15.318-06:00Wow! Your words mirror my own insecurities lately....Wow! Your words mirror my own insecurities lately. Thanks for sharing! Hang in there and things will work out. Suggestion, have you considered self-publishing your first book to get your name out there? Good luck and remember to believe in your unique voice and story!M. R. Buttarshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10254667852244186938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-19605689662980940172012-11-07T14:31:15.240-06:002012-11-07T14:31:15.240-06:00You have a great attitude. No one every became a p...You have a great attitude. No one every became a published author by not writing. Alex is right, timing is everything and you just have to keep writing and querying. Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-26673756564906698262012-11-07T13:19:28.487-06:002012-11-07T13:19:28.487-06:00I agree with Alex, there are small publishers who ...I agree with Alex, there are small publishers who may take a chance on your stuff. I went that route for two of my books (and also did some self-publishing). Some small presses that are good: Gypsy Shadow, Muse It Up, Entangled, Inkspell, Carnia Press, Samhain...there are more but those are the ones I know. Make sure to check the ones you are interested in on Preditors and Editors and on Absolute Write Water Cooler. And, if they are on Querytracker, you know they're all right. I also use Agent Query to find potential agents. My insecurity is that I won't find an agent and I feel like I need one to get to the next step *imagines movie deal and being on NYT bestseller list* At this point I've queried so many agents and I get close but no offers. Do I give up? Nope. I keep going and every time I get a reject I send out another query. The trick is to keep writing NO MATTER WHAT. Kathleeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06087009456072956020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-90696055348540670432012-11-07T12:36:29.791-06:002012-11-07T12:36:29.791-06:00Timing is everything! And finding the right person...Timing is everything! And finding the right person. I know a lot of small presses specialize in the unique stuff, so maybe that's another option? Don't give up yet!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-86702816320665344222012-11-07T11:50:03.388-06:002012-11-07T11:50:03.388-06:00Definitely keep trying! I have similar fears mysel...Definitely keep trying! I have similar fears myself, so I can relate. Maybe your distinctive writing is what will ultimately set you apart from the rest. I'd say it's a good idea to try your hand at multiple things to see what fits you best. Who knows what discoveries you might make? And if editors never warm, up to you (sometimes that which is different can make them nervous!)you can self-publish and try to find your audience that way.<br /><br />If it helps, I always LOVE reading your posts!L.G. Keltnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07624902347418621283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261136679185070760.post-27544696136434293832012-11-07T11:24:26.976-06:002012-11-07T11:24:26.976-06:00Love this post, Ink. I totally relate. That is the...Love this post, Ink. I totally relate. That is the big question - Will I ever get published or not? I think with so many options today - self publishing, traditional, etc. - there's no need to fear NOT publishing :) Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18076907708483883575noreply@blogger.com