tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post360178407771304915..comments2024-03-25T17:56:01.825-04:00Comments on Insecure Writer's Support Group: From Agentless to Four Book Releases in One Year - Author Medeia SharifAlex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-71194370014278623002015-02-03T17:54:22.435-05:002015-02-03T17:54:22.435-05:00Great advice, Medeia! Whether you write books, art...Great advice, Medeia! Whether you write books, articles, or something else, it is always a good policy to have more than one thing going. Being prepared is the way to go. You are an inspiration. :) Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-52498046550968526792015-02-01T17:22:40.475-05:002015-02-01T17:22:40.475-05:00You're taking great advantage of what's av...You're taking great advantage of what's available to authors these days! Congrats on being savvy and moving on with your writing career. I have so many writing friends who are still looking for their agent, parting with their agent, nudging their agent and they're not publishing. Yet, two are amazing writers...so much stronger than many "well-published" ones. I shake my head. cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-72641107611669469242015-02-01T11:21:04.302-05:002015-02-01T11:21:04.302-05:00Medeia, YOU ROCK IT, woman! I love your writing. I...Medeia, YOU ROCK IT, woman! I love your writing. I'm one of your number 1 fans. (There are many.) :-) So happy for you. I have decided that I don't want an agent headache. So, I'm subbing to publishers. Hopefully, it WILL happen for me too. Hug hug hug!Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-31295899866017561182015-01-31T09:10:36.682-05:002015-01-31T09:10:36.682-05:00I'm so thrilled for you, Medeia!!! I've ha...I'm so thrilled for you, Medeia!!! I've had 3 agents, 3 publishers, and now I'm also agentless and down to 1 publisher. Some days feel tougher than others. But you're so right. Never stop writing and never stop believing in yourself! Bravo! You can tell by the amount of ! how exciting I am for you. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-27595653732918111882015-01-31T02:26:33.154-05:002015-01-31T02:26:33.154-05:00congrats Media :)congrats Media :)dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-85621191545534623362015-01-30T13:01:40.739-05:002015-01-30T13:01:40.739-05:00What an inspiring post, Medeia! Congratulations o...What an inspiring post, Medeia! Congratulations on your success with your books, and all the best in writing this year!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-27380177414727156372015-01-30T09:32:00.419-05:002015-01-30T09:32:00.419-05:00Congrats on taking charge of your career and good ...Congrats on taking charge of your career and good luck. This is awesome advice!Shell Flowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08127004188099765270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-27986593296988164392015-01-29T22:07:11.917-05:002015-01-29T22:07:11.917-05:00Smart lady....Smart lady....Linda Williams Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14647596295112510383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-22825515329449836962015-01-29T18:27:25.508-05:002015-01-29T18:27:25.508-05:00You found what worked for you Medeia and I'm h...You found what worked for you Medeia and I'm happy for all your success. My 2015 will be busy too and I think both of us are better for it.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-42183792841422485762015-01-29T15:30:00.845-05:002015-01-29T15:30:00.845-05:00What an inspiring post, Medeia. And so True! Nowad...What an inspiring post, Medeia. And so True! Nowadays, an agent isn't necessary. I have 3 books & a 4th coming out Feb. 7 all with small presses, and I'm happy. I also had a very nice agent, though, like you, she couldn't sell my book. The traditional route is fine, I'd be fibbing if I didn't say, I'd like to see my book on a shelf in Target or Barnes & Noble. Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-25918089900907187312015-01-29T15:14:13.212-05:002015-01-29T15:14:13.212-05:00Thank you for sharing your story. I'm not a wr...Thank you for sharing your story. I'm not a writer, but I'm equally inspired by your post :)Leahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11858597624646950763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-87356318289531187222015-01-29T15:04:31.478-05:002015-01-29T15:04:31.478-05:00I love the fact you forged your own way and succee...I love the fact you forged your own way and succeeded without an agent. I'm ashamed to say I didn't write for about a year after I got my agent, and then wrote something I decided to trunk. But I finally got my head on straight and really love my new WIP. (Though I wish you could send some "speed writing" pixie dust my way 'cause I'm waaay slower than you. lol) Thanks for the honest and inspiring post, Medeia!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-38590927257796375642015-01-29T14:22:43.983-05:002015-01-29T14:22:43.983-05:00What an amazing and inspiring journey!
I don't...What an amazing and inspiring journey!<br />I don't know much about small presses, so thank you for sharing this info.<br />Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-24045550145775042532015-01-28T20:54:51.158-05:002015-01-28T20:54:51.158-05:00I so relate. I've had agents too, and now I...I so relate. I've had agents too, and now I'm with small publishers who are great! Your journey is inspiring.Catherine Stinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08131569196977321229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-2128963574093968862015-01-28T20:32:45.438-05:002015-01-28T20:32:45.438-05:00Excellent advice. Thanks. Excellent advice. Thanks. LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-48756590316028088992015-01-28T20:27:18.858-05:002015-01-28T20:27:18.858-05:00Great post Medeia and well done!Great post Medeia and well done!Nashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-66023248529313780702015-01-28T20:09:50.429-05:002015-01-28T20:09:50.429-05:00Well done, Medeia, You work hard so this is well d...Well done, Medeia, You work hard so this is well deserved and your path will be inspiration to many.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-63344318100002493582015-01-28T18:51:24.567-05:002015-01-28T18:51:24.567-05:00All I can say is, good for you! Congratulations. A...All I can say is, good for you! Congratulations. All your hard . Work is paying off.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-12851441649621969722015-01-28T18:26:01.424-05:002015-01-28T18:26:01.424-05:00Michelle Wallace - I’ve nominated you for the Very...Michelle Wallace - I’ve nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. Check it out at <a href="http://donna-mcdine.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Write What Inspires You Blog</a><br /><br />Best,<br />Donna <br />Donna McDinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959673932828354020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-6553978407910257652015-01-28T18:19:46.930-05:002015-01-28T18:19:46.930-05:00I've nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blog...I've nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. Check it out at <a href="http://donna-mcdine.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Write What Inspires You Blog</a><br /><br />Best, <br />Donna Donna McDinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959673932828354020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-49701844146765502222015-01-28T16:47:51.762-05:002015-01-28T16:47:51.762-05:00Thank you for sharing this. I've been curious ...Thank you for sharing this. I've been curious about small presses for a while, so it's helpful to read about your journey.Jocelyn Rishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18141176507423961390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-15827417986366860352015-01-28T16:45:54.659-05:002015-01-28T16:45:54.659-05:00Excellent advice: 1) Keep writing 2) Keep submitti...Excellent advice: 1) Keep writing 2) Keep submitting. Also a great tip to pay attention to what publishers are producing work like yours Anne R. Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02420000168356370825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-45072978514478407092015-01-28T16:44:25.104-05:002015-01-28T16:44:25.104-05:00This is so refreshing to hear. I've been on th...This is so refreshing to hear. I've been on the query train to agents for years. I'm still hopeful to get one one day, but I have started submitting to small presses. I have been writing while doing this so hopefully one day. <br />congrats on all your books!!Christine Danekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00979611961825725350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-39693520999833784212015-01-28T16:35:43.801-05:002015-01-28T16:35:43.801-05:00Thank you, everyone. I'm glad this resonates w...Thank you, everyone. I'm glad this resonates with many. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-22078638026068688542015-01-28T13:09:18.309-05:002015-01-28T13:09:18.309-05:00Authors are wise not to wait. Thanks for your post...Authors are wise not to wait. Thanks for your post!Notes Along the Way with Mary Montague Sikeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17417679983279135001noreply@blogger.com