tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post6008603807221555829..comments2024-03-25T05:17:05.202-05:00Comments on Writing In The Crosshairs: IF HELL IS OTHER PEOPLE_WHO ARE WE?Roland D. Yeomanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-29560259317228396072011-02-28T23:04:17.108-06:002011-02-28T23:04:17.108-06:00Michael : Thanks for feeling outraged on behalf of...Michael : Thanks for feeling outraged on behalf of my friend. She is debating whether to place her dreams of writing on the shelf. I tell her that she would tell her students not to give up on their dreams -- so she should not give up on hers.Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-61652813278709281732011-02-28T18:31:59.585-06:002011-02-28T18:31:59.585-06:00That is horrible. No one and i mean no once has th...That is horrible. No one and i mean no once has that right.... We ALL deserve respect no matter how bad our writing is or anything else for that matter.<br /><br />We are all human beings. We are designed to be compassionate and caring people. NO EXCUSES!<br /><br /><br />MichaelMichael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-77215169404707230602011-02-28T00:50:15.052-06:002011-02-28T00:50:15.052-06:00Medeia : We unsolicited writers are a lot like hun...Medeia : We unsolicited writers are a lot like hungry kittens who walk up to us on a dark street. Yes, we are under no obligation to feed them. But what does it say about us if we kick them?<br /><br />I like your attitude. Improve our craft, our queries, and our manuscripts. <br /><br />Just think about all those agents who said NO to JK Rowling? Do you imagine them thinking now how wealthy they would now be if they had only said YES?<br /><br />Have a great new week, RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-8972461275385838812011-02-28T00:38:00.608-06:002011-02-28T00:38:00.608-06:00Ouch. I came across a few rude agents myself and ...Ouch. I came across a few rude agents myself and feel for your friend. <br /><br />Whenever someone was cruel to me, I wanted to prove them wrong, so I improved my queries and manuscripts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-84139968474054613812011-02-27T21:30:28.208-06:002011-02-27T21:30:28.208-06:00You're welcome, Kitty. And the great thing abo...You're welcome, Kitty. And the great thing about cyber-gumbo? No calories! LOL.Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-3755204427188423312011-02-27T19:49:07.198-06:002011-02-27T19:49:07.198-06:00Thanks, Roland, you're such a sweetie for info...Thanks, Roland, you're such a sweetie for info here and on my blog. *sends big bowl of gumbo*Kittie Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756250649095903317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-22953195447497163702011-02-27T19:30:15.038-06:002011-02-27T19:30:15.038-06:00Kittie : Most agents I have found to be truly gene...Kittie : Most agents I have found to be truly generous, professional people. My best friend, Sandra, tells me however that many people are only as good as their options : if they have the ability to vent their spleen with impunity, they will do so. Sigh.<br /><br />Thanks for taking up for my friend. She appreciates it deeply.<br /><br />How you change a format to an already written email is that you copy the email and paste it in your Yahoo notepad. That will immediately remove all formatting.<br /><br />Then, you copy the email from the notepad entry and paste it as is in another email box. Your email should now be without format and non-offensive to even the most delicate of tempers. LOL.Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-50069942628097698192011-02-27T19:03:32.710-06:002011-02-27T19:03:32.710-06:00Hi, Roland,
How that agent treated your friend is...Hi, Roland,<br /><br />How that agent treated your friend is horrible, just horrible. Rejection is a part of life that affects everyone at one time or another, including agents. I'm totally flabergasted that an agent or anyone would treat another caring, trying human being in such a callous manner. This is socio-pathetic behavior that begs for counseling.<br /><br />There is absolutely nothing wrong with your friend. I am totally clueless as to how one changes a format and feel as though your friend's insult is my insult (Hey, it's the Louisiana in me!) Please, please tell your friend to shake it off, consider the miserable source and move on with her life. She's a beautiful person who deserves better than that agent!<br /><br />And, er, when you get a chance, would you drop me a comment as to how one changes a format??? Thanks!Kittie Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756250649095903317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-26738574125113439832011-02-27T18:31:39.920-06:002011-02-27T18:31:39.920-06:00Imagery Imagined : Actually Old Spice is of my ste...Imagery Imagined : Actually Old Spice is of my step-father's generation, too. I first met Bruce Campbell in the classic, ARMY OF DARKNESS, a camp horror/adventure movie. I love it so that I have an autographed copy of the movie poster hanging on my wall with everyone's autograph from Bruce Campbell to Sam Raimi (the director) to the lovely Bridget Fonda (she played a fast cameo at the start).<br /><br />I'm glad you liked the resources on this post. I try to be helpful. Have a great new week, RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-19632308632359682842011-02-27T18:10:47.832-06:002011-02-27T18:10:47.832-06:00A lot of resources on this post. Bruce Campbell v...A lot of resources on this post. Bruce Campbell video was funny, but I've never heard him before this post and Old Spice commercials reminds me of my Father's era... not to sound disrespectful here.imagery imaginedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07291852147832887334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-59553452643461671392011-02-27T17:31:04.676-06:002011-02-27T17:31:04.676-06:00Thanks, Wendy. And my friend thanks you as well fo...Thanks, Wendy. And my friend thanks you as well for feeling outraged for her.<br /><br />Respect. A little word. But we should never be too big to show it, even to those the world might not notice. Especially to those.<br /><br />What is the address to your website, if you don't mind me asking? I wish you luck on your new enterprise. We Bruce Campbell fans should stick together! RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-84965479811765663182011-02-27T16:45:22.403-06:002011-02-27T16:45:22.403-06:00I can't tell you how insensed I feel at what h...I can't tell you how insensed I feel at what happened to your friend. I don't care how high the pedestal, that is an agent your friend can do without. If you can't show respect in a simple email or letter, why would anyone trust you in a business relationship?<br /><br />Funny, I just finished hitting the "publish" button on my new wbsite not more than a few minutes before stopping by your blog. I had some trepidation as my finger hovered above my keyboard. Who did I think I was? After reading your post, I know I've made the right decision for myself.<br /><br />I used to think I was too old to wait around for someone to accept my writing, now I'm just too old to wait to be respected. The blinders and the "meat necklace" have come off. I've got a new boom stick and its name is self respect.<br /><br />Great post.<br /><br />P.S. My sons and I are Bruce Campbell fans from way back.Wendy Tyler Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10841984342368861282noreply@blogger.com