tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post7900118139742950265..comments2024-02-21T03:32:15.577-05:00Comments on Jill Kemerer: Aspiring Authors DO Have Something to OfferJill Kemererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-54430412705382633482011-02-25T18:51:19.572-05:002011-02-25T18:51:19.572-05:00Wonderful post! The way I see it, every published ...Wonderful post! The way I see it, every published author was at one time unpublished. Thanks for sharing this!____https://www.blogger.com/profile/15998491890518228876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-76076140157218823662011-02-21T21:41:35.617-05:002011-02-21T21:41:35.617-05:00Thanks for sharing this.Thanks for sharing this.Entrebathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06871699757558135414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-2204946114446470162011-02-21T09:10:20.000-05:002011-02-21T09:10:20.000-05:00Jody: True! We always have something to offer--no ...Jody: True! We always have something to offer--no matter where we're at.<br /><br />Lynn: I always enjoy your blog! Don't let those sea legs stray too far. Your posts inspire me!<br /><br />Carol: The majority of people who read our blogs are intimidated or time-crunched and won't leave a comment. Few comments does not mean we aren't connecting to readers--good point!<br /><br />Rachel: You're right--I learn so much along the way. And when I read blogs, I'm focusing on writing in general, and that helps me in less tangible ways!<br /><br />Susan JR: True! I love how you put that!<br /><br />Catherine: I feel the same way. Everything about this business takes confidence, so it's pointless to assume we'll be failures before we even start something. <br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-24852709215808057982011-02-20T10:55:10.890-05:002011-02-20T10:55:10.890-05:00Absolutely! How sad that somebody would actually t...Absolutely! How sad that somebody would actually think that! My blog buddies have been sitting in my cheering section for years. Now that my dream is actually coming true, they're cheering even louder - it's almost like you're setting yourself up for failure by think you wouldn't have anything to offer by blogging. I really hope there aren't too many future authors who really feel this way.Catherine Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16075571140881352399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-38605650533273800072011-02-19T19:22:32.042-05:002011-02-19T19:22:32.042-05:00Hi Jill -
The five-year-old child can help his li...Hi Jill -<br /><br />The five-year-old child can help his little brother learn his letters. The toddler writer can teach a scared, confused newbie what he's learned.<br /><br />We all have something to offer. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-17128865461417940012011-02-19T09:30:12.549-05:002011-02-19T09:30:12.549-05:00Thanks Jill, a great encouragement for a 'newb...Thanks Jill, a great encouragement for a 'newbie' blogger like me! I made a conscious decision to start blogging, even though I'm at the very start of my writing journey. I love generating more traffic on my blog and I do my best to achieve that goal, but in the end it's more about the people I encounter than anything else. So the whole 'community aspect' several commenters mentioned before me, that's my main motivation to do this. And let's not forget that I learn tons of stuff along the way that I would not have learned otherwise!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-74003765127446973952011-02-19T01:30:22.514-05:002011-02-19T01:30:22.514-05:00Before I began blogging I didn't consider what...Before I began blogging I didn't consider what I would blog about so much as who would find my blog and/or care to read it. Now, almost three years later, I'm surprised at the number of daily visitors to my blog. I realize it's partly because I also visit and respond to other bloggers. Only a small percentage of the visitors comment, but I've made several cyberfriends because of it, and I love the connections and new relationships.<br /><br />I hope my posts are meaningful to readers, but I have no way of knowing. Regardless of how they are received, at least the posts provide a writing exercise for me. :)Carol J. Garvinhttp://careann.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-16283234892669353502011-02-18T23:17:26.716-05:002011-02-18T23:17:26.716-05:00Thank you for the inspiration, Jill. My 'sea l...Thank you for the inspiration, Jill. My 'sea legs' tend to travel to different waters searching for that warm spot. But you've inspired me to keep going. And I'm so blessed to have met many new writers. I look forward to reading about how to manage time and off to visit Jody's post now. Thanks for the link!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-77815344582820804922011-02-18T22:14:31.581-05:002011-02-18T22:14:31.581-05:00Hi Jill,
Thank you for the shout out! I love your ...Hi Jill,<br />Thank you for the shout out! I love your list and your encouragement! No matter where we're at in our journey's we can all really share out of our experiences in our unique ways!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-30922552974594230552011-02-18T21:18:00.847-05:002011-02-18T21:18:00.847-05:00Lauren: You're welcome! It takes time. Some bl...Lauren: You're welcome! It takes time. Some bloggers have a knack for the whole process, while others like myself take quite a while to find our sea legs! <br /><br />Tana: Well said! Warm, caring bunch indeed!<br /><br />Cassandra: Weird! I'm so sorry. Blogger gets wonky sometimes. Let me know if the problem continues, okay?<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-32960448758256921252011-02-18T18:57:54.785-05:002011-02-18T18:57:54.785-05:00Great post! I got a weird notice about more than o...Great post! I got a weird notice about more than one person editing my comment when I tried to post it. HUH?<br /><br />Let me know if you didn't get the first comment.Cassandra Frearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16564236561567663914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-8589311511107602032011-02-18T17:16:13.490-05:002011-02-18T17:16:13.490-05:00Oh gosh, I agree! Unpubbed authors have as much to...Oh gosh, I agree! Unpubbed authors have as much to contribute as do pubbed. I believe that because both have passion and determination to go after their heart's desires. Almost all of the blogs I visit are of unpubbed authors. We are a warm, caring, kind bunch. =)Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-72788212176067246222011-02-18T17:05:19.652-05:002011-02-18T17:05:19.652-05:00Thanks for the encouragement and kind words for th...Thanks for the encouragement and kind words for those of us who are stil working on "breaking in!"<br /><br />http://laurenspathtopub.blogspot.com/Lauren F. Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934796581125939821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-25104538255773029052011-02-18T15:45:08.134-05:002011-02-18T15:45:08.134-05:00Sarah T: I started out the same as you described, ...Sarah T: I started out the same as you described, for building a presence. But I quickly learned that was just the icing on the cake. I want a potluck too! I'll bring cheesy-potatoes!<br /><br />Georgiana: God does give us each a unique way of putting things. Good point! <br /><br />Loree H: Well, it depends on what you want out of it. If new bloggers expect to hit the Julie & Julia bonanza, they're likely to be disappointed. If they want a great way to showcase their personality, attract followers, hone their writing skills, and build a platform--yeah, they should absolutely start a blog. I've recently found 7-8 brand new blogs and I love them! <br /><br />Jenna: It is wonderful to share the ups and downs with other writers. By far, that's my favorite part about blogging!<br /><br />Keli: Same here. And I get pumped up about reading blogs by writers who once were aspiring authors and now are published (or soon to be) authors. It's exciting to share their journey--yours included!<br /><br />Lisa G: Me too! Bloggers rock!<br /><br />Heidi: Good! It took me a few months to even get the courage to add a "follow" button to my blog--I was pretty green--but I'm so glad I stuck with it. <br /><br />Susan Quinn: Yes! I love the community too! <br /><br />Katie: I'm grateful for those "different" perspectives, trust me. It's helpful to read about what happens between signing with an agent and getting the call, or how to deal with revisions, line edits and book signings. Very helpful!<br /><br />Nancy: I am too. You and I have been together a long time now!<br /><br />Ellie: Thanks for your "stones" too! I'm so glad you're back!<br /><br />Patti: Well, I'm not convinced your friend is right. I've read too many agent posts stating they expect unpublished authors to be actively building a platform. A blog is a good block in a platform!<br /><br />Thank you so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-82921442964713515122011-02-18T15:34:02.946-05:002011-02-18T15:34:02.946-05:00Jennifer: Yes, I find aspiring authors to be so en...Jennifer: Yes, I find aspiring authors to be so enthusiastic. They often share terrific information!<br /><br />Lesley: Blogging isn't for everyone, but if you enjoy it in any way, I urge you to continue. Oftentimes no one is reading our blog because we haven't made it easy for them to. We need to have "follow" buttons or "RSS subsription" buttons for them to read it in a reader. We need to make an effort and read (and comment on) other blogs. And we need to put our posts out there on our Twitter and FB pages. Readers will come!<br /><br />Wendy: I love how you put that! A writer waiting to be discovered!<br /><br />Paul: I agree. The writers I meet online keep me sane!<br /><br />Sarah: Thank you. We wouldn't discourage our youth, and we shouldn't discourage each other, either!<br /><br />Angela C: Same here. I continue to learn and grow from examples of social networkers who are doing it right!<br /><br />Tamika: So true. Everyone has their own take on popular topics. Never a dull post!<br /><br />Joanne: Yes, it's a community, and it isn't exclusively for those who've "made it."<br /><br />Karen: Thank you!<br /><br />Lisa: I've only known you from social networks a few weeks and you come across exactly how you put it. I'm thrilled we connected!<br /><br />Thank you so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-90475659354470683932011-02-18T15:24:16.837-05:002011-02-18T15:24:16.837-05:00I had a friend say to me that having a blog doesn&...I had a friend say to me that having a blog doesn't make a difference in getting published, but to me it makes a difference in the friendships I've made and the great advice I've read.<br /><br />Great post.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685341739870191402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-47501305645334855732011-02-18T14:35:03.925-05:002011-02-18T14:35:03.925-05:00I think each one of us has placed a stone in Blogl...I think each one of us has placed a stone in Blogland. Thanks for your stones. They're always enlightening! Enjoy your weekend.Ellie Kingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14711249217634726986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-51009605269155265362011-02-18T14:12:47.856-05:002011-02-18T14:12:47.856-05:00I learn something from all of the blogs I read. A...I learn something from all of the blogs I read. And you are right, friendship is one of the biggest draws. I am encouraged in life because of all of you.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163662759281341381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-42470524337785294902011-02-18T13:42:41.012-05:002011-02-18T13:42:41.012-05:00I agree with you one hundred percent! Not more, ju...I agree with you one hundred percent! Not more, just different. I really liked that.Katie Gansherthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09150375338556869812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-70535428540770569942011-02-18T12:37:22.703-05:002011-02-18T12:37:22.703-05:00What a wonderful perspective! And I think we all h...What a wonderful perspective! And I think we all have so much to offer, and so many do it so freely - it's what I love about this community! :)Susan Kaye Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07348197999397141067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-24503592132093056002011-02-18T12:33:56.960-05:002011-02-18T12:33:56.960-05:00Thanks for the reminder! :) Something I've bee...Thanks for the reminder! :) Something I've been thinking a lot about lately.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01901886302578503906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-65973411527275062892011-02-18T12:15:21.501-05:002011-02-18T12:15:21.501-05:00Aww, that's such a great thing to post about! ...Aww, that's such a great thing to post about! Absolutely unpublished writers have some of the best blogs I know!! I love this blogging community and all the people I've met.Lisa Gail Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03648323153868702165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-30473545159165773862011-02-18T12:06:52.057-05:002011-02-18T12:06:52.057-05:00Jill, I have many blogging buddies who are pre-pub...Jill, I have many blogging buddies who are pre-published novelists. In fact, the vast majority of blogs in my Google Reader belong to those awaiting their First Sale. I follow their blogs for the reasons you listed.<br /><br />Having recently received my first contract, I wholeheartedly agree with a point you made. I certainly don't feel like I have more to say now than before, although what I'm saying is sometimes different.<br /><br />I've told my husband I'm the same person I was before the contract. I still enjoy spending time with my cyber pals, celebrating their successes, offering support when they meet with disappointment, and learning more about the writing craft from them. We all have something to contribute at each stage of our journey.Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-66919057796758835862011-02-18T12:06:08.315-05:002011-02-18T12:06:08.315-05:00Jill, I used to believe that an unpubbed author li...Jill, I used to believe that an unpubbed author like myself had no business blogging about writing. But over the years, you have convinced me otherwise. Most of the blogs I have started reading are by struggling writers. It helps to be able to read the journeys of others trying to make it in the publishing world. Thank you for making me see the light!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01786301620847405246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-35205691823139746122011-02-18T11:42:03.029-05:002011-02-18T11:42:03.029-05:00Jill and everyone, I thank you for this post and a...Jill and everyone, I thank you for this post and all the comments. I understand the need and benefits of a platform, and have been seriously considering propelling myself into the blogsphere for some time now.<br /><br />I have been planning to start a blog in the very near future, but this week I was wondering if it was worth my time after reading a question and comments on another blog, "Have blogs peaked?"<br /><br />It seems some people think it's past it's prime and old hat now. Do you feel this is true? <br /><br />For over a month now, I have been planning and writing posts, in advance, before I actually start my blog. I want to give myself some space so it will not take time from my writing once I actually start blogging. <br /><br />I think your post and the comments helped me tremendously. I feel confident again and will be starting a blog very soon.<br /><br />Thanks a bunch everyone!Loree Huebnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09845600356878587780noreply@blogger.com