tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post8844572922180245903..comments2024-03-25T05:24:31.357-04:00Comments on Constantine: INSECURE WRITER'S SUPPORT GROUP #IWSGCathrina Constantinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-90469083610601310862014-07-04T15:15:10.999-04:002014-07-04T15:15:10.999-04:00Well if Dr Seuss was rejected then definitely hang...Well if Dr Seuss was rejected then definitely hang in there! I loved reading him to the kids :) Keep at the submissions but maybe pick up something different for a few weeks to help you re-focus :)<br />Suzanne @ <a href="http://www.suzannes-tribe.blogspot.co.uk" rel="nofollow">Suzannes-Tribe</a><br />xSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15210964582774377295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-13313591557173856832014-07-03T10:31:26.700-04:002014-07-03T10:31:26.700-04:00Hart, thank you.Hart, thank you.Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-27400202364739815762014-07-03T10:06:56.960-04:002014-07-03T10:06:56.960-04:00I'd give them to a couple people you trust, ma...I'd give them to a couple people you trust, maybe people who write in the genre, for feedback as to why it might not be working. AND I'd go visit Sarah Ahier--she got an agent and a book deal recently, but if you read her post on just HOW MUCH submitting and feedback she needed to GET THERE it will give you heart.<br />Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-61455009536250959712014-07-03T08:27:58.557-04:002014-07-03T08:27:58.557-04:00Lynda, good advice, thank you.Lynda, good advice, thank you.Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-89586525666918134842014-07-03T08:27:38.266-04:002014-07-03T08:27:38.266-04:00Good Idea, Christine.Good Idea, Christine.Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-58211758056250518102014-07-03T08:27:18.573-04:002014-07-03T08:27:18.573-04:00Thanks Krista.Thanks Krista.Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-87305890657328529852014-07-03T08:27:00.776-04:002014-07-03T08:27:00.776-04:00Trying Lara, thanks.Trying Lara, thanks.Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-90556347976031640152014-07-03T08:26:39.420-04:002014-07-03T08:26:39.420-04:00It would make life easier...It would make life easier...Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-87187518067228838202014-07-03T08:26:23.760-04:002014-07-03T08:26:23.760-04:00You're absolutely right, CLYou're absolutely right, CLCathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-70529566309963100372014-07-03T08:26:01.313-04:002014-07-03T08:26:01.313-04:00Thanks, RolandThanks, RolandCathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-39833386941874950922014-07-03T08:25:37.259-04:002014-07-03T08:25:37.259-04:00Thanks, Lexa.Thanks, Lexa.Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-37093729796778599922014-07-03T08:24:53.179-04:002014-07-03T08:24:53.179-04:00Thanks for the caps, Nana!Thanks for the caps, Nana!Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-50752969376451691832014-07-02T23:49:38.001-04:002014-07-02T23:49:38.001-04:00I'm a slow writer too, so I feel your pain. I ...I'm a slow writer too, so I feel your pain. I recommend you don't ditch your work. Not altogether. You might just need a little break from it.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-62639035063251000692014-07-02T22:35:23.534-04:002014-07-02T22:35:23.534-04:00Don't scrap anything. You can take ideas and b...Don't scrap anything. You can take ideas and bits and pieces from them later on. I've done it! Good luck and have a great rest of the week.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-19883129724077487602014-07-02T20:46:23.006-04:002014-07-02T20:46:23.006-04:00Doubt can be really hard to deal with. I have an e...Doubt can be really hard to deal with. I have an entire folder of shelved books. I tried, but they weren't picked up and I'm okay with that. Sometimes you do have to shelve a book and write another and another. Each one gets better. You can do it!Krista McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09230770035490273428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-25735172143362743322014-07-02T20:02:42.897-04:002014-07-02T20:02:42.897-04:00Hang in there!Hang in there!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700737187405826842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-80297738607377396702014-07-02T19:44:17.676-04:002014-07-02T19:44:17.676-04:00Since I don't believe in the traditional publ...Since I don't believe in the traditional publishing model, I wouldn't query at all.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-35652156420518919362014-07-02T18:10:43.475-04:002014-07-02T18:10:43.475-04:00You're entering publishing at a great time for...You're entering publishing at a great time for writers. You have a lot of choices. Of course, that adds to your work. You have a lot of research to do so you'll choose wisely for yourself. I'm sure you'll do just that and I'm sure you'll be shouting out about your debut novel. cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-72560626861922115762014-07-02T17:30:17.839-04:002014-07-02T17:30:17.839-04:00I'm with the others - try the small presses. I...I'm with the others - try the small presses. I'm with one and I know a lot of excellent writers that are published by small presses.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05211156469712432177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-84567731355186887572014-07-02T16:03:49.358-04:002014-07-02T16:03:49.358-04:00I've been where you are. First, don't stop...I've been where you are. First, don't stop querying. I queried almost 150 agents and half rejected before I got a yes. I'm a very slow writer too and revise things into the ground. It takes me a year to get a novel into pristine condition - and I'm retired so all I do is write, every day. Don't give up hope. But you also have to realize the big pubbers want "high concept" novels with very big stakes, so when choosing a new project, try to choose the one you think is most commercial. Good luck!! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-44714149403857224802014-07-02T15:48:47.850-04:002014-07-02T15:48:47.850-04:00DO NOT SCRAP THEM! Yes I used caps. Should I repea...DO NOT SCRAP THEM! Yes I used caps. Should I repeat it too. There is a place for your books. Look at Thomas Edison with all of his rejections. Refer back to my first four words, now bold it in your head.Nana Prahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12854685637338591856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-40027224136961773682014-07-02T15:07:06.847-04:002014-07-02T15:07:06.847-04:00I'm not sure that I'm qualified to give ad...I'm not sure that I'm qualified to give advice but if everyone loves it then maybe shelving it doesn't really do anything because the problem is not with the novel, just with the market and target publisher. I say go for small press too or maybe even consider self-publishing? Whatever you decide, good luck! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-33387687303077169462014-07-02T14:43:58.344-04:002014-07-02T14:43:58.344-04:00Wow, I think you're all in the same frame of m...Wow, I think you're all in the same frame of mind, and I like it!!!Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-33742675933909900482014-07-02T14:43:30.770-04:002014-07-02T14:43:30.770-04:00Aww...you're too sweet Julie, thank you!Aww...you're too sweet Julie, thank you!Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3481323769336692447.post-62416452512044724372014-07-02T14:42:58.898-04:002014-07-02T14:42:58.898-04:00Still waiting for that charger...Still waiting for that charger...Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.com