tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post1041089733075803043..comments2024-02-21T03:32:15.577-05:00Comments on Jill Kemerer: What the Publishing Debate Means to MeJill Kemererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-79320030079471595252012-02-06T09:38:05.335-05:002012-02-06T09:38:05.335-05:00Jenna: Thanks! And I don't know about you, but...Jenna: Thanks! And I don't know about you, but I just feel better when I'm supporting writers. :)<br /><br />Tiffany: How exciting!! You write a great genre for self-publishing, too! Let me know when you're getting ready to release it, okay?<br /><br />Stacy: I understand. At some point, I'm sure you'll "just know" what to do. That's usually how it hits me, at least! Good luck!<br /><br />Tameri: Take your time. There is no need to rush into any decision. I usually just have a gut feeling about something when I wait long enough. :)<br /><br />Paul: Like we needed more decisions, right? Ha! Actually, I like having choices. :)<br /><br />Susan: That's right! We should make T-shirts with that slogan. :)<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-55469834044668801862012-02-04T20:16:54.183-05:002012-02-04T20:16:54.183-05:00Bravo, Jill! In the publishing industry, one size ...Bravo, Jill! In the publishing industry, one size definitely does not fit all.Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-88087229897741102412012-02-04T11:23:21.850-05:002012-02-04T11:23:21.850-05:00Great post, Jill!!
Yes, each writer's journey ...Great post, Jill!!<br />Yes, each writer's journey is different. :-) I know the publishing climate is changing and there are many decisions to be made.....Paul Grecihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11340974339238587138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-53113662376101453272012-02-03T23:58:09.472-05:002012-02-03T23:58:09.472-05:00Excellent post, Jill. I read so many pro and con p...Excellent post, Jill. I read so many pro and con posts about this, but really it's like you said - each writer is different and needs to take the path that's right for them. I don't know which route I'll take, but I'm happy that I have a choice. Ultimately, whatever route my book goes, it need to be the best it can be or any type of publishing is moot.Tameri Ethertonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15300120277391852937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-10497627441347045102012-02-03T18:10:51.037-05:002012-02-03T18:10:51.037-05:00What a timely post for me. I'm currently tryin...What a timely post for me. I'm currently trying to decide between e-publishing and waiting for traditional, and the arguments from both sides are strong. I think, as others have said, we have to find what works for us. And that does involved a risk, no matter how much we prepare. Unless we have a crystal ball, at some point we have to jump in.Stacy Greenhttp://stacygreenauthor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-21251324428129723842012-02-03T17:42:06.270-05:002012-02-03T17:42:06.270-05:00Great blog post, Jill...
I really thought and had...Great blog post, Jill...<br /><br />I really thought and had every intention in the world to go the traditional publishing route. But after reading and reading about self-publishing, I decided that I wanted to take that giant leap and handle everything myself. Maybe it's because I'm a control freak? Or maybe because I'm impatient and didn't want to play the waiting game? I don't know, but it hit me in November that I was changing paths...Tiffany A Whitehttp://tiffanyawhite.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-81761713174300877282012-02-03T14:33:42.217-05:002012-02-03T14:33:42.217-05:00Jill, great post. Proud of you for staying with yo...Jill, great post. Proud of you for staying with your dream. And thanks for reminding us all that no matter the choices made, we need to support each other.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01786301620847405246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-82939329194958891172012-02-03T12:51:46.733-05:002012-02-03T12:51:46.733-05:00Stina: I like that--you have an open mind. Probabl...Stina: I like that--you have an open mind. Probably the most important thing we CAN have in this biz!<br /><br />Barbara: Exactly. It's good to have options!<br /><br />Ayda: Ha! You don't live in a bubble! I'm with you, though, supporting each other is key.<br /><br />PW: We have to be tactical. Great point!!<br /><br />Kristi: Maybe that's part of the problem? We want a template? :)<br /><br />Wendy: I know the feeling--ha! Thank you!<br /><br />Susan M: Yay! And I'm supporting you, too. :)<br /><br />Jennifer: That's right. We are in this together. :)<br /><br />Loree: I continually see things I missed. It keeps me on my toes and helps me improve. You're a very smart woman. :)<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-44667641360292637722012-02-03T12:44:04.323-05:002012-02-03T12:44:04.323-05:00This is a great post, Jill.
I've been writing...This is a great post, Jill.<br /><br />I've been writing, on and off, sometimes full time, sometimes part time, for nearly 10 years now. (I may have quit in there a few times too) - I don't waste anymore time with rash decisions. Once I started to really think about my career, I saw things that I had missed. I had to go back and study again.<br /><br />AND you are right - there are no guarantees.Loree Huebnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09845600356878587780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-38371236819920051452012-02-03T11:00:19.515-05:002012-02-03T11:00:19.515-05:00Exactly, there's no right or wrong answer here...Exactly, there's no right or wrong answer here because nothing is guaranteed no matter what avenue you choose. We still are all in this together. :)Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-65040505653603418522012-02-03T10:55:04.569-05:002012-02-03T10:55:04.569-05:00Here, here! I feel the exact same way as you do. I...Here, here! I feel the exact same way as you do. I'm not ready to give up my dream, but I do support others in whatever decision they make.Susan R. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-60200804368295817552012-02-03T10:37:41.817-05:002012-02-03T10:37:41.817-05:00I love your supportive spirit and I'm believin...I love your supportive spirit and I'm believing in the dream for you!<br /><br />Planning to read that article later in the afternoon when hopefully things slow down for me some (ha, like that'll happen).<br />~ WendyWendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-23595377270524725182012-02-03T09:56:59.978-05:002012-02-03T09:56:59.978-05:00I don't like all the in-fighting and contentio...I don't like all the in-fighting and contentiousness, either. One persons road shouldn't be the template for everyone who follows...appreciate you looking at both sides, Jill!Kristina Knighthttp://www.kristinaknightauthor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-80134994247709799642012-02-03T09:52:46.091-05:002012-02-03T09:52:46.091-05:00Excellent article Jill. My decisions were purely t...Excellent article Jill. My decisions were purely tactical. I am constantly evaluating what will be the best and making decisions based on that. There's a lot of give and take, a lot of balancing of the scales for each decision.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01046515540256155412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-69931985702389742402012-02-03T09:51:45.008-05:002012-02-03T09:51:45.008-05:00I live in such a bubble. I couldn't imagine pa...I live in such a bubble. I couldn't imagine passing judgement on someone because they chose a path that I'm not interested in, or don't know enough about pursuing. It's heartening that there are so many options for writers these days, and we should embrace them as well as each other.<br /><br />Thanks for this post, Jill.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-76296969124121862762012-02-03T09:30:56.313-05:002012-02-03T09:30:56.313-05:00The publishing industry is in upheaval right now; ...The publishing industry is in upheaval right now; who knows how it's all going to shake out in the end. I am nowhere near being ready to publish anything, but I like the idea of having options in case my manuscripts don't fit in with what traditional publishers think is selling. Whether we like it or not, epublishing and self-publishing are here to stay.<br /><br />But then. . . there's no reason to make a war out of it, as I see happening in the industry on some levels. I like to have an open mind.Barbara S. Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10786630474450496824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-30810812182486289722012-02-03T09:06:56.418-05:002012-02-03T09:06:56.418-05:00I'm with you, Jill. My first goal is tradition...I'm with you, Jill. My first goal is traditional publishing, but that doesn't mean I might never self publish. Just right now it's not the option I'm interested in. For some individuals, it's the perfect option for them.Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-37430638341176488922012-02-03T08:53:05.490-05:002012-02-03T08:53:05.490-05:00Good morning!
Laura: I think everything about pub...Good morning!<br /><br />Laura: I think everything about publishing is tough! Writing and revising are things I control, but ultimately, I can't control who buys my book--regardless of what path I take. Thanks for your insight. <br /><br />Katie: I get worried when I hear a writer take a side and bash the other. Just because I like Coke doesn't mean Pepsi is bad, you know? ;)<br /><br />Connie: Thanks, and I know you're even more rational than I am about all this! That's why I love talking to you. :)<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-86186682998226032542012-02-03T07:24:12.269-05:002012-02-03T07:24:12.269-05:00Jill, thanks for this smart, concise look at all t...Jill, thanks for this smart, concise look at all the options. I've been wrestling with these options, like most who are chasing the dream and appreciate you weighing the facts.Constance Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08602336159323404791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-54419688533209761682012-02-03T07:19:38.666-05:002012-02-03T07:19:38.666-05:00I love your heart here, Jill. You say a lot of wis...I love your heart here, Jill. You say a lot of wise things. You're right - I see so many authors disillusioned regardless of the path they choose. Ones not better than the other. They are just different. And we have to choose our own path and our own dreams. I admire you for sticking with yours.Katie Gansherthttp://www.katieganshert.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911314544674287828.post-40462827206321404902012-02-03T07:09:21.597-05:002012-02-03T07:09:21.597-05:00Making those decisions are tough. Really, each wri...Making those decisions are tough. Really, each writer has to come their own conclusion based on their career goals. I don't think there is a right or wrong path. Each writer just needs to make those decisions after research and understand the pros and cons of their decision. <br /><br />Nothing wrong with either route! I respect both.Laura Paulinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06503090226508079501noreply@blogger.com