tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318840210070768346.post3967493206902530880..comments2023-12-10T19:04:26.773-08:00Comments on Author2Author: Sell, Sell, SELL!!Emily Marshallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073350248209507278noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318840210070768346.post-85692393013793759672008-07-28T06:07:00.000-07:002008-07-28T06:07:00.000-07:00DeenaML: Not giving up. :)For my first novel, it t...DeenaML: Not giving up. :)<BR/><BR/>For my first novel, it took me two years to write. I finally got it done, showed it off to a friend who promptly hated it, tore hugs holes in it, and basically told me it would never work. So, after pouting for a bit, I rewrote it. Made it a fantasy instead of urban fiction, expanded on it, and then got it accepted and printed. Pretty damn happy with that.<BR/><BR/>(... then the company went out of business, but oh well, I had my second goal then.)D. Moonfirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09219249033378321750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318840210070768346.post-17304558284982926552008-07-26T07:27:00.000-07:002008-07-26T07:27:00.000-07:00Maybe we all need to do posts on what being a Succ...Maybe we all need to do posts on what being a Successful Author means to us. I'd be interested to hear others' opinions!DeenaMLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01093257361683249174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318840210070768346.post-85101259260537248592008-07-25T20:00:00.000-07:002008-07-25T20:00:00.000-07:00Julie - it is SO hard not to obsess. Most days I d...Julie - it is SO hard not to obsess. Most days I do okay, but some days...<BR/><BR/>Em - You are right. I remind myself everyday there is only one thing I can control, and that's the writing. <BR/><BR/>Jody - Hooray, HOORAY, I'm not the only crazy one. :)<BR/><BR/>Kate - yes, my obsessing will be split. Oh joy.<BR/><BR/>Jess - whatever you can do to NOT obsess, do it. Trust me, DO IT!<BR/><BR/>DM and Rachel - you're right, we have to just keep dreaming and working toward our goals and just do the best we can. That's all we really can do, isn't it?Lisa Schroederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10677227681455190084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318840210070768346.post-81763004822103638252008-07-25T19:03:00.000-07:002008-07-25T19:03:00.000-07:00I think our definitions of success change as we su...I think our definitions of success change as we succeed. When you reach one goal, there is always another to strive for. Right now, I would be happy to have a book published. Heck, I'm happy when I get a personal rejection! <BR/><BR/>Keep dreaming big and working hard. I'm sure your determination will take you far!Rachel Hambyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04605342341301209886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318840210070768346.post-5278757560115867272008-07-25T10:46:00.000-07:002008-07-25T10:46:00.000-07:00Heh, I know exactly what you mean. When I worked o...Heh, I know exactly what you mean. When I worked on my first book, I was just happen it was published. Then, I learned there is a different between being published and being published well. So my next goal was to be properly published. Still working on that one, apparently its harder than just getting a book out.<BR/><BR/>But, I think you should always work toward a goal. And there is always some point where you can keep on moving. Writing a second, third, or more book is just one way of getting there.<BR/><BR/>But, its still great that you got where you are. So, also be happy for the success you did do. Its easy to lose that when you work on #2, 3, or beyond.D. Moonfirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09219249033378321750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318840210070768346.post-87458667851484625662008-07-25T09:38:00.000-07:002008-07-25T09:38:00.000-07:00What a timely post. I'm ALREADY obsessing over thi...What a timely post. I'm ALREADY obsessing over this... <BR/><BR/>:)Jessica Burkhart https://www.blogger.com/profile/01392565903843981091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318840210070768346.post-11049986863500729522008-07-25T08:19:00.000-07:002008-07-25T08:19:00.000-07:00Great post, Lisa! You're right, we want to be succ...Great post, Lisa! You're right, we want to be <B>successful</B> published authors by our own definitions. If it's publishing a book people love and recommend to others, you're successful! <BR/><BR/>I think I'd want to know my next books have a chance and that editors will continue to be interested in me, so I could keep getting my books to readers. Your sale of the second novel is so awesome, I can't wait for it to come out. Then your obsessing can be split up!Kate Fallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12856887940900664692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318840210070768346.post-2062740000440944722008-07-25T07:22:00.000-07:002008-07-25T07:22:00.000-07:00Okay, Lisa. Did you come pull the thoughts out of ...Okay, Lisa. Did you come pull the thoughts out of my head when I wasn't looking? Then expose them for all the world to see?<BR/><BR/>Signed,<BR/>Your Obsessed FriendJody Feldmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17258212443433040236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318840210070768346.post-64134774779350336902008-07-25T07:00:00.000-07:002008-07-25T07:00:00.000-07:00I think the fact they already bought a second book...I think the fact they already bought a second book is a definite measure of success for you, Lisa. I can't imagine what I'd be like worrying all the time about my book. But I think moving onto the next ones is good advice. It's hard not having control over sales, so I guess you have to grab onto those things you can control. <BR/><BR/>And I have no doubt you will have a successful career as an author! You have already achieved so much. Hang in there!Emily Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07073350248209507278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318840210070768346.post-37965539759490695362008-07-25T06:13:00.000-07:002008-07-25T06:13:00.000-07:00Thanks for bringing this up, Lisa. I think it's so...Thanks for bringing this up, Lisa. I think it's something we all think about, and I'd be the exact same way (trying unsuccessfully not to obsess about my book's success). For the record, though. It's a great book, and I think it'll be around for a long time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com