tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post3112481774220665803..comments2024-03-18T16:37:30.718-04:00Comments on Insecure Writer's Support Group: 10 Signs You Might Be a Professional WriterAlex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-62584237623807618422014-02-28T23:03:59.513-05:002014-02-28T23:03:59.513-05:00is so interesting. good advice thanks for this . g...is so interesting. good advice thanks for this . good post<br />+followDamonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10855065954787383085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-78634088771875881092014-02-28T06:20:58.732-05:002014-02-28T06:20:58.732-05:00Good advice, Susan. Keeping track of what we'r...Good advice, Susan. Keeping track of what we're sending out is good advice, so is making sure that we're actually writing. J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-90120185368232753402014-02-28T01:56:52.228-05:002014-02-28T01:56:52.228-05:00I doubt I'm in danger of becomming a professio...I doubt I'm in danger of becomming a professional writer; I'm even questioning my status as hobby writer, lol. But, I do continue to learn about the craft, and occasionally finish a long term writing project. I do nothing to gather followers just to have them, but I've managed to cultivate some writing/critique partners through the exchange of favors<br /><br />.....dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-56228380542189394122014-02-27T17:09:24.031-05:002014-02-27T17:09:24.031-05:00I published a book in 2007 under a pen name. One o...I published a book in 2007 under a pen name. One of the things I learned the hard way is to have an attitude of cool politeness until one actually gets to know people. By befriending anyone who praised my work, I ended up with some not very nice people in my life. I also learned the hard way that not all writers are nice people, and that rather than having an attitude of "we're all in this together," some of them have a less than altruistic agenda.Ornery Owl of Naughty Netherworld Press and Readers Roost https://www.blogger.com/profile/07596105116325246476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-39613820520181785162014-02-27T08:54:16.042-05:002014-02-27T08:54:16.042-05:00Great advice! Thanks Susan. I try to stay on cours...Great advice! Thanks Susan. I try to stay on course with regards to planning out stories, writing, re-writing. I stumble at the writing. But I push on. :) <br /><br />shahwharton.comShah Whartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04997125261145672115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-83506388665474763452014-02-25T20:59:17.515-05:002014-02-25T20:59:17.515-05:00Great list! Every once in a while I forget to reco...Great list! Every once in a while I forget to record a submission or payment. Working on getting better at that. Thanks for sharing! :)Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-55792887428360556322014-02-25T03:58:04.269-05:002014-02-25T03:58:04.269-05:00I'm a career pantser and while I'll never ...I'm a career pantser and while I'll never be the perfect planner I have learned that I need to buckle down on some goals if I plan to achieve them this year. Namely getting my MG done in time to enter it in October in a competition to get it published by Chicken House. I wouldn't delete any of the pointers all of them have their strong suit.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-11509517469168907672014-02-24T23:01:48.009-05:002014-02-24T23:01:48.009-05:00Excellent list! My biggest thing is planning a tas...Excellent list! My biggest thing is planning a task and following through. Not always easy when working through difficult edits or a tough scene. But we're pros, right?Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-91618825117515736642014-02-24T21:33:13.624-05:002014-02-24T21:33:13.624-05:00Good for you, Stephanie!
Lynda, I'm surprised...Good for you, Stephanie! <br />Lynda, I'm surprised you don't have them all checked off but a few extras besides.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-43411741965957519532014-02-24T20:25:56.113-05:002014-02-24T20:25:56.113-05:00Fabulous list and I can almost tick off every one....Fabulous list and I can almost tick off every one... almost ;)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-38311740804323329102014-02-24T18:42:45.631-05:002014-02-24T18:42:45.631-05:00I write fiction and freelance projects--so I make ...I write fiction and freelance projects--so I make a full-time living, for certain--but it definitely requires discipline! I don't work 8-5 hours...and I have to keep track of billing, invoicing, and managing multiple deadlines at once. I wouldn't trade it for anything!Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-25577627853307424342014-02-24T17:46:19.052-05:002014-02-24T17:46:19.052-05:00Yeah, Christine, another list lover.
I always obey...Yeah, Christine, another list lover.<br />I always obey #6, Silvia. I stopped following an author on facebook because all he posted about was politics.<br />Glad the list was useful for you, Michelle.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-42838565557800098202014-02-24T15:55:05.207-05:002014-02-24T15:55:05.207-05:00I've worked out my strengths and weaknesses fr...I've worked out my strengths and weaknesses from the above list.<br />And I know that I need to work on a plan... a solid one.<br />Thanks Susan. Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-37809502874751428382014-02-24T15:03:59.503-05:002014-02-24T15:03:59.503-05:00Great tips. Always good to be reminded of what'...Great tips. Always good to be reminded of what's at stake. Networking, I'm learning more and more, is so important. I agree that number 6 is extremely important. <br /><br />Silvia @ <a href="%E2%80%9D/silviatomasvillalobos.wordpress.com/%E2%80%9D" rel="nofollow">SilviaWrites</a>Silvia Writeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14437144517262211712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-88750476581049250332014-02-24T14:55:35.798-05:002014-02-24T14:55:35.798-05:00Fantastic advice. I've gotten much better at k...Fantastic advice. I've gotten much better at keeping lists and organizing. Along with keep records of your work, keep more than one back-up too! I've heard way too many writers learn that the hard way.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-17290974306701303692014-02-24T12:34:18.921-05:002014-02-24T12:34:18.921-05:00Thanks for stopping by, Lexa. I think you are mana...Thanks for stopping by, Lexa. I think you are managing your money if you haven't spent more than you make. Don't you love those lists.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-51663615203772085872014-02-24T10:22:44.582-05:002014-02-24T10:22:44.582-05:00Hi Susan! This is a perfect list. I'm so glad ...Hi Susan! This is a perfect list. I'm so glad to see the emphasis on craft, and I'm fan of lists too! The only one that I can't identify with is number 10 - Manage You Money. What money? Although I've managed not to spend on my writing career and publishing my book, I haven't seen any income. Considering my sales, I'm unlikely to... :P<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-34282901929430728332014-02-24T10:22:09.320-05:002014-02-24T10:22:09.320-05:00Pat, I would really like to read one of your posts...Pat, I would really like to read one of your posts where you demand a raise from your demanding boss.<br />Stephen, thanks for the tweet. You're a great example of taking charge of your own career.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-63539981072868814572014-02-24T10:20:22.143-05:002014-02-24T10:20:22.143-05:00I write by the seat of my pants too Elsie, but I r...I write by the seat of my pants too Elsie, but I run the business side with a plan. Thanks for visiting.<br />Alex, you are the expert on networking.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-45471486635517514682014-02-24T10:19:05.627-05:002014-02-24T10:19:05.627-05:00Julie, as busy as you've been over the past fe...Julie, as busy as you've been over the past few years I would be amazed if you had a plan. And I knew someone who ordered aprons.<br />SA, you sound like you could have added a few things to the list.<br />Diane, I know you know all about being your own boss.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-47580459244787043452014-02-24T09:17:02.392-05:002014-02-24T09:17:02.392-05:00And this is worth a Tweet!And this is worth a Tweet!Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-75604186685882366352014-02-24T09:16:47.265-05:002014-02-24T09:16:47.265-05:00You're the boss! I love that one. This is why ...You're the boss! I love that one. This is why I self publish and have respectfully thanked and declined offers to sign on with a small press.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-84907151218740745202014-02-24T09:12:18.045-05:002014-02-24T09:12:18.045-05:00I like being the boss, too bad I can't give my...I like being the boss, too bad I can't give myself a pay raise though hahaPat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-47645390214985299382014-02-24T09:09:46.434-05:002014-02-24T09:09:46.434-05:00Networking and being professional are key!
Elsie,...Networking and being professional are key!<br /><br />Elsie, thanks!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-24305608431159393652014-02-24T08:42:31.861-05:002014-02-24T08:42:31.861-05:00I just came back from How To Write Shop. Great po...I just came back from How To Write Shop. Great post, Alex! And, thanks to Lori for letting him take over her blog for the day.<br /><br />I admit, I don't always have a plan when I write. I do it by the seat of my pants =P<br /><br /><a href="http://elsieiswriting.com" rel="nofollow">Elsie</a><br /><a href="http://frodofrog.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">AJ's wHooligan in the A-Z Challenge</a><br /><br />Elsie Amatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14531633490964827363noreply@blogger.com