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Re: A Conversation on Interviews and Networking

josie — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:27:29 -0000

I think there is a long tradition of great artists being reclusive and exclusive. Many in the business of publishing still fixate on the mystical appeal of the author.

You can make your client aloof and stir a bit of intrigue with the public but that will only take you so far and in this day and age it will be a much longer drive to the bank.

The competition for readers is staggering. Most the books I read are either suggested by friends or something I read an interesting review on by an online friend.

That nobody from the cyberhood just sold me on a book and saved the publisher a lot of $$ in ads.

Writers need to be accessible or they'll just get shoved to the back of the line.

Re: Surviving the Odds as A Debut Novelist

josie — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:26:56 -0000

Sorry Mr. Rice. I owe you one o'them farting rainbow sliding unicorn emoticons after that mix-up!

Re: Surviving the Odds as A Debut Novelist

josie — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:28:26 -0000

Not too much to ask at all, JE. There was a time when we practiced a little thing called social graces. Simple things like thank you cards have gone the way of many written traditions but the contruct of etiquette is meant to engineer relationships that extend farther than we can perceive. The practice may be waning but the value of social graces is still ever present.

It is precisely that which keeps me from typing out a long line of vulgarities at Blogger for attempting to edit my comments... apparently Blogger thinks I'm too wordy. Can you imagine that? ;)

Thanks for sharing that Dan. I feel encouraged to pursue my literary career interests after reading your comment.

I'm not a writer either but I have a lifetime of reading under my belt and several years now of cruising the literary cyber-hood, rubbing shoulders with writerly types, and connecting with blogging readerships. Add to that the wealth of info from those teaching and promoting the art and field of published works ... and boy have I learned a lot.

Re: Surviving the Odds as A Debut Novelist

josie — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 14:38:35 -0000

Pt4)Politicians shake hands and kiss babies and writers must blog and comment in the thread.

As always, looking forward to more of your insights, JonE. Soon as I figure out how to send you a farting unicorn emoticon sliding down a rainbow for a humpday celebration I'll send it right over.

Literary groupie lovin',

Josie

lol - See this is what happens when you let laypeople comment!

Re: Surviving the Odds as A Debut Novelist

josie — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 14:37:13 -0000

Pt3)A lousy writer can have success if s/he has enough social appeal. Everyone knows this and the "serious writers" feel like their work should speak for them that they shouldn't have to make nice for the crowds. It's a strange cocktail of insecurity and arrogance that keeps them from building a large following.

I've been thinking about book promotion a lot because I think I'd be good at that game and I was glad to see that many of my ideas are echoed here and in the links I found in this blog. It feels like a shared vision or at least mutual consensus.

There are more writers and wanna-be-writers than ever before. What will make the difference in whom has success and whom does not lie wholly in the readership they build first hand - not through company ads.

Nash is right, Twitter won't save publishing but it damn well may save an author from perpetual anonymity in the literary realm.

Re: Surviving the Odds as A Debut Novelist

josie — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 14:35:32 -0000

Pt2)And yet still I find that readers are not respected in literary circles. Writers will shmooze over one another but dismiss the common reader in the comment thread. "They're not a writer. What do they know."

When I cruise through the blog communities and I see a writer comment to other writers in the thread and leave the stranger un-replied to, the one that says something like, "I've been reading here for ages but never left a comment but today I had to comment to say how great this was" I always think... that writer just lost a dozen sales, maybe hundreds.

I tell my writer friends to reply to EVERY comment. “Make shit up. You’re a writer for cryssake!”

Re: Surviving the Odds as A Debut Novelist

josie — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 14:33:55 -0000

So many things I want to say after reading this blog. First - thanks for all the valuable personal insight. So much of getting published is mysterious, ya know? It's like a fluke of nature or something. Nice to see how the game works from various personal experiences.

I've been following the writers in online communities for years now and I tell writers regularly - You must participate in the comment box, aloof won't cut it.

I tell them writers only do half the work. Without readers writers have no value. That isn't something a writer, isolated in work, sweating blood and emotional angst on the page day in and day out wants to hear but it's the truth. Writing is a team effort folks! Once the book is written - it's only a half baked thing. Only when a work is read is it truly complete. And it is always the number of readers that dictates the level of success.

Re: Surviving the Odds as A Debut Novelist

josie — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 14:26:51 -0000

them from building a large following.

I've been thinking about book promotion a lot because I think I'd be good at that game and I was glad to see that many of my ideas are echoed here and in the links I found in this blog. It feels like a shared vision or at least mutual consensus.

There are more writers and wanna-be-writers than ever before. What will make the difference in whom has success and whom does not lie wholly in the readership they build first hand - not through company ads.

Nash is right, Twitter won't save publishing but it damn well may save an author from perpetual anonymity in the literary realm.

Politicians shake hands and kiss babies and writers must blog and comment in the thread.

As always, looking forward to more of your insights, JonE. Soon as I figure out how to send you a farting unicorn emoticon sliding down a rainbow for a humpday celebration I'll send it right over.

Literary groupie lovin',

Josie

Re: Jonathan Evison has something to say

josie — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:41:00 -0000

Beans are soooo last century. I agree with you J-man, time to step it up a notch and break from the mold. The big houses that do this will set the direction and pace for the field as we come out of this slump. The ones who take up your challenge will reap great rewards . . . and so will the readers!

Re: http://www.fairyblogmotherblog.com/2009/07/mcklinky-weekly-blog-hop-photos.html

josie — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:06:19 -0000

Wow! Those are all pretty neat!

Re: Thanks

josie — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:04:00 -0000

We had to buy ours already so they would get off my back about it! They dress up first thing in the morning- little batman and bat-girl and pretend to fight crime. Its pretty cute actually...

Re: http://michellesfamilyjournal.blogspot.com/2007/10/its-time-for-giveaway-thanks-to-shannon.html

josie — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 22:30:00 -0000

I love cookbooks!

Re: http://michellesfamilyjournal.blogspot.com/2008/04/bloggy-giveaway-spring.html

josie — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:02:00 -0000

I'd love to win!

Re: http://michellesfamilyjournal.blogspot.com/2008/10/blogger-giveaway-time.html

josie — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:30:00 -0000

I love cookbooks!

Re: http://blazeandcrochet.blogspot.com/2009/10/mcklinky-blog-hop-what-makes-me-happy.html

josie — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:05:58 -0000

Beautiful, especially all the things you make!! I am your newest follower! I hope you will stop by my blog and say hi! http://raisingbabycheap.blogspot.com Have a great day! :)

Re: http://blazeandcrochet.blogspot.com/2009/10/pray-for-stellan-please.html

josie — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:54:07 -0000

I sure will keep his family in my thoughts and prayers!

Re: http://gitzengirl.blogspot.com/2008/08/god-is-awake.html

josie — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:25:00 -0000

So wise you are...

Re: Rub a Dub Dub

josie — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:46:00 -0000

okay, I think we are on the same schedule since I always seem to be stalking the night when your posts come up (lol)...and you always seem to write about something that I just spoke with my family about..ie: the tub. It's amazing how tough those "normal" things can be when all your "parts" don't work like they used to. Congrats on the new water digs.

Re: http://igorandandre.blogspot.com/2008/07/blogging-world.html

josie — Sun, 31 May 2009 07:11:34 -0000

Cool blog! I love your drawings!
I wished, i had a awsome drawing on my blog!

Re: 7 Ways To Kill Yourself With Technology

josie — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 16:59:13 -0000

god damnit im so jealous of vicky. i want to become a stripper

Re: 7 Ways To Kill Yourself With Technology

josie — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 17:02:33 -0000

pyro is my life!!!!

Re: 7 Ways To Kill Yourself With Technology

josie — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 17:07:22 -0000

dont let me put u down

im surew ull be great

at wt ever ur job will be

just kno God J. is always with you

Re: 7 Ways To Kill Yourself With Technology

josie — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 17:13:09 -0000

i have schisophrannia!!! fedbjrfpsjbfrspdjbfs!!!!

Re: De La Cruz dethrones Cordova in Bernalillo County Commission race

josie — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:09:19 -0000

WAY TO GO ART!!!!!!!!!!!
WE NEEDED AN HONEST PERSON IN CHARGE...U GO NOW..MAKE US PROUD :)

Re: De La Cruz dethrones Cordova in Bernalillo County Commission race

josie — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:09:19 -0000

WAY TO GO ART!!!!!!!!!!!
WE NEEDED AN HONEST PERSON IN CHARGE...U GO NOW..MAKE US PROUD :)

Re: We Need Young People to Get Re-Engaged In Our National Politics Beyond Campaign 2008

josie — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 09:24:00 -0000

Susannah, you are exactly right! Young people need to run for Congress -- especially young women -- in order to protect the long-term interests of the country, stand up for young families, and bring 21st century attitudes about tolerance and diversity to the Congress. Keep up the good work.

Re: How To Get Notified Via Email When Someone Post A Reply To You On Twitter?

josie — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:23:00 -0000

Thanks I will be letting my members now about this. I created TweetMeet with twitters needs in mind. As a matter of fact one of the members has a group called Fans of Kid Tech Guru.

Re: Florencius & Sheena’s Wedding

josie — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:42:00 -0000

amazing job anderson. Congrates to Inchutt and Nunut....
haiya..missed the aramaitii session wo....

Re: Eco-Tip in Email Signature: Help us Start a Meme!

josie — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 12:14:13 -0000

Just did it! Great idea. Keep em' coming!

Re: http://www.crimene.ws/2007/05/texas-teen-arrested-for-myspace-threat.html

josie — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:44:28 -0000

omfg...thats messed up!(0_o) -love-

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josie — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 16:28:16 -0000

You don't think a professor is an expert? I do know Chris personally, and he would be one of the first people I talk to if I need an expert's opinion. I would think that a person who is not in the middle of the fray would have a less biased opinion.

Re: http://verypurplestuffs.blogspot.com/2009/06/madras-dress.html

josie — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 02:07:49 -0000

Hi,
I recently discovered your blog and I really enjoy it. I've nominated you for a 'lovely blog' award. You can pick it up at my blog - www.josiesews.blogspot.com.<br />Cheers
Josie

Re: http://www.weekinrewind.com/2009/05/one-month-giveaway-ipod-touch.html

josie — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:07:58 -0000

really hope I win my iPod just died....may it rest in peace =(

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/06/ask-it.html

josie — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:47:26 -0000

I know it's been asked, but I'd love to know how you get your pictures so big!

Re: http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/2009/05/firsts.html

josie — Mon, 25 May 2009 23:19:49 -0000

Love the pictures! How did you get them to post so big? Have you changed formats?

Thanks!

Re: http://thisisemilykate.blogspot.com/2009/06/another-anthropologie-inspiration.html

josie — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 02:09:12 -0000

Hi Emily Kate,
I recently discovered your blog and I really enjoy it. I've nominated you for a 'lovely blog' award. You can pick it up at my blog - www.josiesews.blogspot.com.<br />Cheers
Josie

Re: http://supahmommy.blogspot.com/2009/09/nurse-purse-petal-pouch-giveaway-with.html

josie — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:40:25 -0000

Love the petal pouches! ANd the bibs are great ideas! (1)
I follow you now! (20)
I put your button on my blog (20)

Re: http://vgen.blogspot.com/2009/04/gen-y-are-about-more-action-and-less.html

josie — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:26:00 -0000

I totally agree with you guys! I'm very sick of being labelled as a Gen Y and felt pretty offended when reading Chris Bergs article. I hope your sending this into the Age as a response?

Re: http://vgen.blogspot.com/2009/02/josie-hits-media.html

josie — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:33:00 -0000

thanks for the suggestions guys, my MP meeting is not until mid April, was the first time he was available, but I'll definately ask him about writing in the local paper, or even in his newsletter

Re: http://vgen.blogspot.com/2009/02/dolly-girl-gets-her-local-mp-to-help.html

josie — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:04:00 -0000

this is really awesome and has motivated me to finally get off my butt and book a meeting with my MP! thanks steph and eleanor :)