tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post4017693490516267920..comments2024-03-18T16:37:30.718-04:00Comments on Insecure Writer's Support Group: Five Key Questions for Hybrid Author, Catherine Ryan HowardAlex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-28676715028065185272016-11-01T19:10:17.670-04:002016-11-01T19:10:17.670-04:00This is really great information for writers consi...This is really great information for writers considering publishing their own works. I actually thought about it but then I haven't figured out what I need to focus on writing. :)<br /><br />Thanks!Lux G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00557863683608790087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-53184363947096913402016-11-01T10:43:26.554-04:002016-11-01T10:43:26.554-04:00I've never heard of a hybrid author before. I ...I've never heard of a hybrid author before. I need to get out more. Thanks for a great, informative post!Valerie Cappshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12693254213178477800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-53437532451132941332016-10-31T14:03:11.470-04:002016-10-31T14:03:11.470-04:00Wonderful interview!Wonderful interview!Doreen McGettiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11691803968607905576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-42361820138758947862016-10-31T05:17:55.822-04:002016-10-31T05:17:55.822-04:00Lots to think about.
Knowing the nuts and bolts AN...Lots to think about.<br />Knowing the nuts and bolts AND having a business plan in place...that about sums it up.<br />Seems like hybrid authors are on the rise. Interesting and exciting times for writers!<br />Thanks for the tips, Catherine!Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-14445662279915650802016-10-26T10:56:31.360-04:002016-10-26T10:56:31.360-04:00Until I started reading some of the authors via bl...Until I started reading some of the authors via blogging I never knew all the work and knowledge needed to self publish. Or just to write. I've learned so very much.<br /><br />Have a fabulous day. ☺Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-46447869081356161572016-10-26T00:57:38.173-04:002016-10-26T00:57:38.173-04:00I'd never heard the term "Hybrid author&q...I'd never heard the term "Hybrid author" until now and I want to say thank you. It make me kind of reconsider my approach for publishing. Currently, I haven't done any "big" works, but with my current book "Xenophobia", I've been debating what I'm going to do for publishing. Thank you for your insight.H.R. Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01462784064936801201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-47802181177669392372016-10-25T09:46:55.806-04:002016-10-25T09:46:55.806-04:00Thank you, Catherine! I appreciate your tips. Thank you, Catherine! I appreciate your tips. Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-17398989501837656692016-10-25T04:21:45.471-04:002016-10-25T04:21:45.471-04:00Thank you, Catherine. I agree with all you have sa...Thank you, Catherine. I agree with all you have said. Self-Publishing is not easy and many go into self-publishing thinking it is easy street and they find out differently. Thanks for your honesty also about traditional publishing. <br /><br />Shalom aleichem,<br />PatPat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-64632160188128973372016-10-24T16:47:45.863-04:002016-10-24T16:47:45.863-04:00"all the information I wish I had..." Th..."all the information I wish I had..." That's as honest as one can get - I love it! And not overthinking it. <br />I like the idea of Hybrid. It even has a nice ring to it ;-)diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-7583700359081415672016-10-24T16:47:39.164-04:002016-10-24T16:47:39.164-04:00Great advice - thanks! :)Great advice - thanks! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-68984600526086430332016-10-24T14:52:56.512-04:002016-10-24T14:52:56.512-04:00Wonderful advice. A lot of things to think about w...Wonderful advice. A lot of things to think about with both self-publishing and regular publishing. I haven't tried self-publishing yet, but am considering it. This will helpBeverly Stowe McClurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176195451841801819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-30583178237966596942016-10-24T14:26:17.077-04:002016-10-24T14:26:17.077-04:00Great advice. I like the idea of being an hybrid ...Great advice. I like the idea of being an hybrid author. <br /><a href="http://www.junetakey.com/posts/category/blog-life-happens/" rel="nofollow"> Juneta @ Writer's Gambit </a><br />Juneta keyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815758043024184034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-43614940335483911942016-10-24T13:48:43.004-04:002016-10-24T13:48:43.004-04:00Catherine, I hope you'll consider coming to Ca...Catherine, I hope you'll consider coming to Canada one day. We need your experience and knowledge. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-10931886986059298462016-10-24T12:03:12.413-04:002016-10-24T12:03:12.413-04:00Being a hybrid would be nice. Even though I've...Being a hybrid would be nice. Even though I've self-published 3 books I'm still ignorant and could use more help.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-11889402506949882722016-10-24T11:50:57.839-04:002016-10-24T11:50:57.839-04:00I like being a hybrid, too. Loved this post.I like being a hybrid, too. Loved this post.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-87655631174157352992016-10-24T10:55:26.506-04:002016-10-24T10:55:26.506-04:00Hi Alex and Catherine ... being true to who we are...Hi Alex and Catherine ... being true to who we are, being unique, being honest and consistent ... and keeping straddled in both publishing arenas if possible ... opening up doors as they come to you ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-16321597231290065852016-10-24T10:46:51.607-04:002016-10-24T10:46:51.607-04:00Some great advice, Catherine. My advice to people ...Some great advice, Catherine. My advice to people who want to self-publish is to take a workshop from someone who has done it. Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-17616940009163117052016-10-24T09:42:04.077-04:002016-10-24T09:42:04.077-04:00That's close to how I started doing publishing...That's close to how I started doing publishing workshops. And I do tell attendees I hope to help them avoid all the pitfalls I fell into.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-7446177819710588612016-10-24T09:05:37.473-04:002016-10-24T09:05:37.473-04:00I think your take on social media is spot on. You ...I think your take on social media is spot on. You have to enjoy it and be authentic. People will know if it's the real you or not that you're putting out there. Cheers - EllenThe Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-13657126048342416622016-10-24T09:02:20.076-04:002016-10-24T09:02:20.076-04:00Great interview! I agree with Catherine that there...Great interview! I agree with Catherine that there are ups and downs of both paths, and it's important to know what you want.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-90185754262047620492016-10-24T08:48:49.759-04:002016-10-24T08:48:49.759-04:00Very true, you can so tell the ones that hate doin...Very true, you can so tell the ones that hate doing social media, as there is no enjoyment in it what so ever, for them or the reader.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-66220428869046217642016-10-24T08:19:33.494-04:002016-10-24T08:19:33.494-04:00Thank you, Catherine!Thank you, Catherine!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com