tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post9209395974120704241..comments2024-02-21T03:32:15.577-05:00Comments on Jill Kemerer: Writers, Time, and Social NetworkingJill Kemererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-59360976198855374632012-07-05T06:51:23.912-04:002012-07-05T06:51:23.912-04:00Well good work.I like your postWell good work.I like your postsocial network servicehttp://www.inquitech.com/social-networks-development/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-65981186918440799932012-03-25T08:01:37.057-04:002012-03-25T08:01:37.057-04:00I find myself struggling with the time suck of soc...I find myself struggling with the time suck of social media, but it does have its perks and benefits (friendships being one of the biggies). And I hope when the time comes to publish my own novel it will have been worth the effort. I think it will.<br />Jill, your list of other professions, and the reminders of the tasks they perform in order to be successful at what they love is eye-opening. Thanks for laying that out. It helps put all we do as writers into perspective.Cynthia Robertsonhttp://www.cynthiarobertson.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-10925985587324555392012-03-24T13:13:59.529-04:002012-03-24T13:13:59.529-04:00I've been a bit stressed since I signed my con...I've been a bit stressed since I signed my contract and realized I've got to write a new book, because once it gets closer to release time I'm going to be really busy. And it's hard to figure out how to budget not only my time but WHICH social media to focus on, as we've discussed. <br /><br />Great post, Jill.Stacy Greenhttp://stacygreenauthor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-84685856624565258672012-03-23T15:25:10.902-04:002012-03-23T15:25:10.902-04:00What it has boiled down to for me is - first I hav...What it has boiled down to for me is - first I have to have that great food. All that advertising isn't going to help me if my restaurant is serving crappy meals, and if the advertising is taking away from my ability to prepare those meals, it's time to cut back on the one to focus on the other.<br /><br />So, when social media starts to flood the time I need to hone my writing skills, that's when I step back and cut down. Get the writing the best I possibly can FIRST, and then I can worry about putting myself out there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-50041947940972151712012-03-23T13:19:37.579-04:002012-03-23T13:19:37.579-04:00I consider blogging and social media integral aspe...I consider blogging and social media integral aspects of my job as a writer. I wrote for two years in isolation. Had I sold a book back then, I'd have had no clue how to promote it--or even that I was expected to help promote it.<br /><br />Only by connecting online did I learn what was expected of a published author today. The added bonus was the many wonderful friendships I've formed. I can't get over how many people are awaiting the release of my book this summer and want to help spread the word. That's what it's all about: friends helping friends.Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-75440794796345256862012-03-23T13:04:21.673-04:002012-03-23T13:04:21.673-04:00This is really great stuff, Jill! I do consider th...This is really great stuff, Jill! I do consider the time I spend online part of my "career." but yeah it can get overwhelming. I find I'm able to enjoy those non-writing things when I see it as relationship-building. Writing can feel solitary sometimes do all those things help turn it into a social experience. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17620457068731162013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-32662665656167669102012-03-23T12:28:08.042-04:002012-03-23T12:28:08.042-04:00Was it just me, or was the writer's list the l...Was it just me, or was the writer's list the longest?? ;)Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05536293384635588296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-14980894640701355472012-03-23T12:05:20.026-04:002012-03-23T12:05:20.026-04:00I've just come to accept that it's all par...I've just come to accept that it's all part of the deal of being a writer. Excellent comparisons.Loree Huebnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09845600356878587780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-24737183766472901652012-03-23T10:31:58.143-04:002012-03-23T10:31:58.143-04:00Jill, using your chef analogy, I used to think tha...Jill, using your chef analogy, I used to think that since I hadn't opened the restaurant yet I didn't need to advertise. But now that I've begun to blog, twitter and FB, I realize how important those social networks are. And when I become published, it will be wonderful to have those in place. Great post!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01786301620847405246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-61876904045698764842012-03-23T10:23:47.659-04:002012-03-23T10:23:47.659-04:00Teachers just want to teach. They do much more. Th...Teachers just want to teach. They do much more. They grade papers, create lesson plans, deal with parents.<br /><br />Amen to that one! I don't know how many times when I was teaching that I complained, "I wish I could just TEACH!" But there are so so so many other things we have to do.<br /><br />Excellent comparisons, Jill.Katie Gansherthttp://www.katieganshert.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-33186137635428535692012-03-23T10:01:13.923-04:002012-03-23T10:01:13.923-04:00Good morning!
I woke up to no Internet--again! So...Good morning!<br /><br />I woke up to no Internet--again! So I'm at our beautiful library right now. What a pretty view! The river, geese, ducks, and a historic brick building are directly across from the huge expanse of glass I'm in front of. I should work here all the time!<br /><br />Jessica P: I am so with you! Anything I can do in yoga pants in the comfort of my own home is fine by me!<br /><br />Lindsay: I do too. There have been times over the years where I've needed to back away either due to time or my mental state, but I aim for consistency. Social media blesses me!<br /><br />Wendy: Oh, thanks! I think we need to continually remind ourselves that we are a business. My business is me--my author name, all of my books, and all of the way I get my name out there. :)<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-88417092172273770112012-03-23T09:23:14.077-04:002012-03-23T09:23:14.077-04:00I want people to eat my food.
Yes, I see how the ...I want people to eat my food.<br /><br />Yes, I see how the intention of connecting with others--seeing it in that light can truly impact how our work will sell.<br /><br />And like you, I've spend a good deal of time understanding social networking as a part of my career of choice.<br /><br />You are a champion, Jill. Through and through!<br />~ WendyWendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-70299866672760492542012-03-23T09:20:20.570-04:002012-03-23T09:20:20.570-04:00Yep, I think all of those have helped ME to discov...Yep, I think all of those have helped ME to discover new writers, so they're great venues for me to use to build my own platform. Of course, I'll really see how much it all "worked" if and when I have a book published. <br /><br />I actually enjoy social media; it's actually difficult to tear myself away and tell myself to write (even though I love writing too). To me, "building a platform" is fun, not work. But you know what they say about too much play...<br /><br />Happy Friday!Lindsay Harrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09379628592162011068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-78258969810993522062012-03-23T09:15:35.060-04:002012-03-23T09:15:35.060-04:00I think if we're going to have to market ourse...I think if we're going to have to market ourselves, we're living in a great age to do it. No door to door, no paper trails really. I can make connections, build friendships, interact with people all over the world...in my PJ's. Uh, that's a sweet deal! :)Jessica R. Patchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13614501794157211301noreply@blogger.com