tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post1189671805712154963..comments2024-03-25T17:56:01.825-04:00Comments on Insecure Writer's Support Group: Litmus TestAlex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-59679015088812113092014-04-16T13:13:52.338-04:002014-04-16T13:13:52.338-04:00I felt successful when my 2nd book came out. My fi...I felt successful when my 2nd book came out. My first was so surreal, nothing felt real. But now I'm in the clutches of a publisher who thinks of me as just another writer and I must fight the urge to agree with him. Such an important message, Susan. Thanks!Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-48303980748292756572014-04-16T06:50:41.796-04:002014-04-16T06:50:41.796-04:00My first lofty goal was to get something published...My first lofty goal was to get something published. Succeeded twice.<br /><br />My next lofty goal was to get a novel commercially published. Succeeded once.<br /><br />Now my next lofty goal is to simply continue being published, which in this case is being self-published at least once a year.<br /><br />A-Z Challenge at <a href="http://gbmjrflashy.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Father Nature's Corner</a>G. B. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09783331838434598963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-74636557371742305192014-04-16T03:25:50.224-04:002014-04-16T03:25:50.224-04:00For me, l wrote and self published for theraphy. T...For me, l wrote and self published for theraphy. That was success, then when l held my paperback, l cried. A few also got back to me and said they were glad they read it and that crowned it. I am just awakening to the marketing and sales saga but that's another world right?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13707328441950103561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-83598160742397148522014-04-15T18:56:34.785-04:002014-04-15T18:56:34.785-04:00I agree . . . I did this to make my daughters prou...I agree . . . I did this to make my daughters proud :-) My 13yo doesn't compliment me to my face, but she wrote about her mom as her favorite author for a school assignment!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-57929542688745382942014-04-15T09:12:26.462-04:002014-04-15T09:12:26.462-04:00Of course, signing the contract/getting published ...Of course, signing the contract/getting published seems appropriate for a litmus test, but for me, it will be being featured on my favorite creative blog.... then I will know. :D Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08397400242153470523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-36800175145891574182014-04-14T23:04:35.051-04:002014-04-14T23:04:35.051-04:00There is a big scale for me. Just getting positiv...There is a big scale for me. Just getting positive comments on my stories is a big "A" for me on the low end. In the middle would be publication in The Mag of F&SF, Analog, Asimov's, and/or Alfred Hitchcock's (and maybe Ellery Queen Mystery Mag as well). Near the end is getting a novel traditionally-published. The very end is being awarded a Hugo both as an editor and as a writer on multiple occasions. I'll be content if I reach the middle of the scale by the time I die.Patrick Stahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690555802232025818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-42331139560887687092014-04-14T19:59:59.285-04:002014-04-14T19:59:59.285-04:00Hey Susan,
Ah yes, here I am at the IWSG aka &quo...Hey Susan,<br /><br />Ah yes, here I am at the IWSG aka "I Was Seeking Gary" tribute page.<br /><br />I measure my success by how much I have understood when Penny the Jack Russell dog and modest internet star teaches me about writing techniques. She's an acclaimed pawblisher.<br /><br />Gary :)klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-84994746542281849302014-04-14T19:23:09.665-04:002014-04-14T19:23:09.665-04:00I'm part of a tough writing critique group. A ...I'm part of a tough writing critique group. A compliment from them is worth its weight in goldSamantha Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-61995788327008672142014-04-14T18:03:43.068-04:002014-04-14T18:03:43.068-04:00I felt I'd passed that Litmus test when a publ...I felt I'd passed that Litmus test when a publisher said yes. Nowadays, my sales are dismal because I'm not doing any promoting so I suppose the next feeling of achievement will come when I get moving again and see some results. J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-16602129866783163052014-04-14T17:44:13.306-04:002014-04-14T17:44:13.306-04:00I think having that first book published will be a...I think having that first book published will be a pretty significant moment. And, yeah, it would be cool for all these years of my writing to finally culminate in a physical book I can show my son. :)Luanne G. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762881276976395955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-45302402018518132422014-04-14T15:32:48.936-04:002014-04-14T15:32:48.936-04:00As the writing journey progresses, the goal posts ...As the writing journey progresses, the goal posts shift, so I'm not sure there is a Litmus test... and anyway, I believe that the journey never ends! <br />The series of small successes at different points in the journey... that's quite important... <br />Having said that, a paperback of my creation in my hands = Lofty goal!Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-19736482537794314962014-04-14T14:51:31.649-04:002014-04-14T14:51:31.649-04:00Getting published this year in any fashion (not se...Getting published this year in any fashion (not self publishing though; not that there isn't anything wrong with it, but it just isn't for me) will feel amazing.Nicole Pyleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06920135146911951755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-1744343352168926492014-04-14T13:38:01.165-04:002014-04-14T13:38:01.165-04:00Honestly? I don't know if I'll ever be sat...Honestly? I don't know if I'll ever be satisfied. Lately I've been feeling a big bipolar. Of course, that goes away when someone writes me an email or facebook post talking about how much they loved my book and asking after the next one. That's the best, isn't it?<br /><br /><a href="http://crystalcollier.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">True Heroes from A to Z</a>Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-85725510703202252772014-04-14T12:40:35.383-04:002014-04-14T12:40:35.383-04:00I think if I at least tried, even if I fail or no ...I think if I at least tried, even if I fail or no one knows but me I know that I was a success-I never gave upBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-22026508133173853222014-04-14T11:31:42.811-04:002014-04-14T11:31:42.811-04:00I think I'll feel that I've 'made'...I think I'll feel that I've 'made' it as a writer when I publish my first print novel. Right now I have one ebook available and another coming out later this year. I'm currently writing the story I hope will be that print novel. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-12409072528481392202014-04-14T11:07:32.160-04:002014-04-14T11:07:32.160-04:00So a million dollars in my bank account isn't ...So a million dollars in my bank account isn't a good one to hit? lolPat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-54885330121214894022014-04-14T10:32:17.690-04:002014-04-14T10:32:17.690-04:00I write primarily for my own enjoyment and would n...I write primarily for my own enjoyment and would not go anywhere with out my personal journal. have a monthly wrting circle and the blog challenge good reminder on need for consistent work.,,,here is my L..http://bonnieupnorth.xanga.com/2014/04/13/l-is-for-learning/Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456415771024480765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-75568163080745649112014-04-14T08:37:44.934-04:002014-04-14T08:37:44.934-04:00My litmus test has changed over the years, as I ha...My litmus test has changed over the years, as I have, as the publishing industry has. I'm trying to focus on living a more creative life, focusing on and improving my craft.<br /><br />Madeline @ <a href="http://MadelineMora-Summonte.com/" rel="nofollow">The Shellshank Redemption</a><br />Minion, Capt. Alex's Ninja Minion Army <br /><a href="http://a-zchallenge.com/" rel="nofollow">The 2014 Blogging from A-Z Challenge</a>Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-68443113936685792862014-04-14T08:06:44.459-04:002014-04-14T08:06:44.459-04:00I've not really thought about it. I have given...I've not really thought about it. I have given your blog a shout our from my letter L today.//rosieamber.wordpress.com/ Rosie Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05814740525740666516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-16572198497866883942014-04-14T08:03:29.174-04:002014-04-14T08:03:29.174-04:00Having my first story published in a magazine (and...Having my first story published in a magazine (and being paid for it!) made me feel successful. Keeping up that feeling of success is another thing altogether! I don't think my kids ever remember to brag about my writing - although I did hear my son once say : "My mum thinks she's a writer," so that was... heartening!Linda Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08845487317521150618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-71768478028825839742014-04-14T07:47:41.338-04:002014-04-14T07:47:41.338-04:00I hit it when my first book was published. Everyth...I hit it when my first book was published. Everything that has followed has been gravy.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-64114525037826423722014-04-14T07:28:27.531-04:002014-04-14T07:28:27.531-04:00I'm with Frank. My immediate goal is writing s...I'm with Frank. My immediate goal is writing something that I feel is good enough to submit to my short story writing tutor as my first assignment. Keith Channinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06400352101352294048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-13290302500716996282014-04-14T06:57:20.714-04:002014-04-14T06:57:20.714-04:00Being new to writing fiction I'm willing to sh...Being new to writing fiction I'm willing to share, right now my test is writing something I feel confident enough it to actually submit. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485560337642781628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-55747524795169309152014-04-14T05:32:12.150-04:002014-04-14T05:32:12.150-04:00I think having readers who aren't friends or f...I think having readers who aren't friends or family who really like my work would make me feel success.<br /><br /><a href="littlecely.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">LittleCely's Blog</a>LittleCelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929712751778309698noreply@blogger.com