tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post1310940538967342194..comments2023-08-16T07:15:32.801-04:00Comments on BookingIt: Learning from WritersJessica Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-19390694211093515042009-07-30T20:56:27.896-04:002009-07-30T20:56:27.896-04:00Awww, that is so sweet! I think she's just a r...Awww, that is so sweet! I think she's just a really knowledgeable, smart person. Thanks for sharing. :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-30636406433210308782009-07-29T23:36:55.991-04:002009-07-29T23:36:55.991-04:00Lady Glamis at 'The Innocent Flower' actua...Lady Glamis at 'The Innocent Flower' actually offered some advice to me once and it turned into a situation where we e-mailed back and forth a few times. She gave me extensive advice on my book, and influenced a major change I made. She became sort of a "mentor" in my head, and I still have that respect and thankfulness for her today. She's the C.S. Lewis to my Tolkien, and it meant A LOT! I've thanked her before, but I'm sure she doesn't know the extent to which she influenced me. I'm so glad u did this post--I need to go thank her again. :)Pen Penhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18443147029903410419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-67131332415168743002009-07-28T08:38:37.468-04:002009-07-28T08:38:37.468-04:00Kara,
What a great story! Thank you for sharing.
...Kara,<br />What a great story! Thank you for sharing. <br />The interesting thing about publishing is that tearing others down will only get so far. It's a small world and eventually people will catch on.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-24165669483659521652009-07-27T23:26:36.526-04:002009-07-27T23:26:36.526-04:00I agree!
One author took some of us under her wi...I agree! <br />One author took some of us under her wing and even helped us form a crit group and was available for lunch etc. Several other published writers from the area have been just as helpful. One I had just met introduced me to an editor and told him how great I was. <br />It's really neat that everyone wants to help and doesn't feel the need to tear each other down to get ahead.Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03925811510913201292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-29159563800326956602009-07-27T19:45:52.253-04:002009-07-27T19:45:52.253-04:00T. Anne,
That's so sweet. :-)T. Anne,<br />That's so sweet. :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-86405209330166046142009-07-27T19:44:55.109-04:002009-07-27T19:44:55.109-04:00Hi Jill,
I love mine too! :-) Telling trade secret...Hi Jill,<br />I love mine too! :-) Telling trade secrets, that's a great point!Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-52674858210353593912009-07-27T16:06:48.986-04:002009-07-27T16:06:48.986-04:00Writers ARE the most generous people, so true! I&#...Writers ARE the most generous people, so true! I'm glad you had a great time. I love reading blogs on writing, I learn so much everyday, mostly that I really love writers.Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-21462180524625116782009-07-27T15:08:53.315-04:002009-07-27T15:08:53.315-04:00Generous--yes, that's exactly what I've le...Generous--yes, that's exactly what I've learned writers are. They'll tell you trade secrets, be kind when you're obviously misinformed, and they're just fun to be with! I love my writer's groups!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-61809230976162960512009-07-27T14:05:46.946-04:002009-07-27T14:05:46.946-04:00LOL Robyn. You're right, sometimes people (lik...LOL Robyn. You're right, sometimes people (like our hubby's) can see more objectively than us. I like that advice alot and can totally relate to feeling overwhelmed by crits. Sounds like you got a man with a good head on his shoulders. :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-13067036310509314762009-07-27T13:26:35.598-04:002009-07-27T13:26:35.598-04:00Jessica, I think the most important advice I was e...Jessica, I think the most important advice I was ever given about writing was this. Stay true to yourself. I had felt overwhelmed about all the critiques I had gotten on a story. Didn't know which way to go. These words helped me to see that I needed to make the final decision. Who said them? My hubby. He's not even a writer. Go figure! :)Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-3310219813368909702009-07-27T13:07:38.893-04:002009-07-27T13:07:38.893-04:00That's wonderful advice Jen. Seek Him first an...That's wonderful advice Jen. Seek Him first and he takes care of the rest, right? :-)<br /><br />Yes, it was a wonderfully exhausting day. LOLJessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-34288726028185698862009-07-27T12:41:30.506-04:002009-07-27T12:41:30.506-04:00Ooooh, I'm so happy for you that you got to do...Ooooh, I'm so happy for you that you got to do this, Jessie! What a fun day!<br /><br />The most important thing I've learned from a pubbed author is write to please your <br />Audience of ONE, that is God, and He will honor you whether you publish traditionally or otherwise. He will make sure your words get into the right hands. <br /><br />The interesting thing is, since I've taken this attitude, more opportunities have arisen for me than ever. <br /><br />Jen, Audience of ONEJeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-8483903694971512142009-07-27T12:12:45.541-04:002009-07-27T12:12:45.541-04:00Thanks Kate. :-) I'm excited to blabber away!Thanks Kate. :-) I'm excited to blabber away!Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-20288539832087425722009-07-27T12:11:19.086-04:002009-07-27T12:11:19.086-04:00Genny, so true that we cheer each other on. Even i...Genny, so true that we cheer each other on. Even if someone seems "ahead" most writers are happy to see others succeed. I know that when I see first sales I feel hopeful. If it's possible for someone else, than it's possible for me.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-43446806454318663312009-07-27T11:30:34.299-04:002009-07-27T11:30:34.299-04:00My crit group has shown me time and time again the...My crit group has shown me time and time again the generosity of other writers. <br /><br />Glad you had a nice meeting - can't wait to hear more about it!Kate Karyus Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15581176126578915929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-60050035409045680202009-07-27T10:11:08.254-04:002009-07-27T10:11:08.254-04:00I agree--I have experienced so much generosity in ...I agree--I have experienced so much generosity in the writing world. I think there is a mutual understanding (with both published and unpublished writers) of how difficult the industry can be, and there is such a feeling of cheering each other on. I love it!Gennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05977090214116084952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-62359446892126018252009-07-27T10:04:19.724-04:002009-07-27T10:04:19.724-04:00Oooh me, me! LOL I'll read it! Send it my way....Oooh me, me! LOL I'll read it! Send it my way. I'm not an expert or anything but I can look it over.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-79319078118061144602009-07-27T10:03:43.545-04:002009-07-27T10:03:43.545-04:00Oh my goodness, Jessie! That is an Awesome complim...Oh my goodness, Jessie! That is an Awesome compliment! I definitely wouldn't forget that either. :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-88510654662302772952009-07-27T09:38:49.856-04:002009-07-27T09:38:49.856-04:00I think writers as a whole are a very generous gro...I think writers as a whole are a very generous group. I can't wait to hear what all you learned! Remind me sooner about the next one and maybe I will go:)<br /> Ok--now I need someone- some wonderful writer to read my query? Hint? Hint? LolTerri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-5647841279017246722009-07-27T09:34:30.976-04:002009-07-27T09:34:30.976-04:00Oooh, I did have a published writer tell me I writ...Oooh, I did have a published writer tell me I write beautifully. Not something I'll soon forget. Hopefully they weren't just being nice... I agree with you that it is a generous profession. Even though we are sort of in competition with each other we all want to help each other be the best we can be.Jessie Oliveroshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06232456334069794107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-42287703386564549152009-07-27T07:26:00.650-04:002009-07-27T07:26:00.650-04:00Hi Eileen,
Thanks for commenting. Sometimes I thin...Hi Eileen,<br />Thanks for commenting. Sometimes I think writers, and maybe others in the arts, need extra perseverance since the arts by definition are subjective. They can't necessarily be measured in a concrete way like other professions.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-5965213777849839732009-07-27T07:09:34.873-04:002009-07-27T07:09:34.873-04:00Perseverance is probably the biggest thing I'v...Perseverance is probably the biggest thing I've learned. And you're right, writers are the most generous people!Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-67022297477758040192009-07-26T21:51:56.966-04:002009-07-26T21:51:56.966-04:00Wow, that is an incredible gift! How kind and swee...Wow, that is an incredible gift! How kind and sweet of those authors. Thank you for sharing that! Another reason for me to look at the pubbies with awe. LOL!Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-47763803815567191922009-07-26T21:42:40.745-04:002009-07-26T21:42:40.745-04:00I've been blessed in so many ways by the gener...I've been blessed in so many ways by the generosity of other writers, both published and not-yet-published. I've had a published author offer to give me an endorsement when I sell, another offer to show my first chapter to her editor and yet another invite me to her hotel room at RWA Nationals last year and spend a half hour talking with me about writing. And these are but a few examples of tremendous, unexpected gifts I've been given.Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-7489031618870739922009-07-26T21:36:45.378-04:002009-07-26T21:36:45.378-04:00Hey Katie,
Oooh, a mentor. That does sound nice. L...Hey Katie,<br />Oooh, a mentor. That does sound nice. LOL!Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.com