tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post2196303606111508040..comments2024-03-25T05:17:05.202-05:00Comments on Writing In The Crosshairs: IS THERE ANY HOPE?Roland D. Yeomanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-55692845547651216432012-06-24T21:07:10.528-05:002012-06-24T21:07:10.528-05:00Richard:
You're right: no formula for success....Richard:<br />You're right: no formula for success. Bill Cosby said the same thing but added that the sure formula for failure was trying to please EVERYBODY!<br /><br />I've decided if I only truly lived on my days off, then most of my life would end up merely endured.<br /><br />How sad is that? So I have tried to find something of worth and enjoyment in each hour at work ... even if I have to provide the laughs myself.<br /><br />Oh, what did one snowman say to the other?<br /><br />Is it just me or do you smell carrots! LOL. Hey, at least it was free! :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-55763472893811959402012-06-24T19:44:55.118-05:002012-06-24T19:44:55.118-05:00Well said, but I'm not sure there's any fo...Well said, but I'm not sure there's any formula for success. Just write what you find inspiring and hope for the best. Sure, you can write for the markets, but it may not be inspiring work. And, what works for one person won't necessarily work for another. <br /><br />Working seven days in a row is hard. I've done it many times. Basically, you put your preferred life on hold.writing and living by Richard P Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814139767151989286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-29362925532686743502012-06-24T16:52:41.973-05:002012-06-24T16:52:41.973-05:00Thanks, Wendy:
There are times when I feel that I ...Thanks, Wendy:<br />There are times when I feel that I cannot handle my schedule! LOL.<br /><br />I am your friend. I love to point your amazing blog to others. Take care, RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-84340051900514570742012-06-24T15:44:30.690-05:002012-06-24T15:44:30.690-05:00Insightful post, Roland. Good advice. Thank you ...Insightful post, Roland. Good advice. Thank you so much for the mention. You are a great friend.<br /><br />I know it's useless to say, but try not to work too hard. I could never handle your schedule.<br /><br />Take car,<br />WendyWendy Tyler Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10841984342368861282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-69000867631253835122012-06-24T11:55:06.730-05:002012-06-24T11:55:06.730-05:00Alex:
I hope there will be a 4th book as well. A y...Alex:<br />I hope there will be a 4th book as well. A young MC with an older protagonist is as old as Aristotle and Alexander (had to throw that one in, Alex!) and Merlin & Arthur.<br /><br />The classic Western SHANE had the second approach as well. Thanks for visiting. And I have to keep telling myself that there is always hope. One day maybe my mantra will stick! :-)Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-10524518223236070702012-06-24T11:47:00.328-05:002012-06-24T11:47:00.328-05:00There is always hope!
I followed the first approac...There is always hope!<br />I followed the first approach exactly for my first book. And now that I think about it, the second and third will follow the second approach.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-8132348070314519572012-06-24T01:16:22.557-05:002012-06-24T01:16:22.557-05:00Hello, Michael:
I've been concerned, not heari...Hello, Michael:<br />I've been concerned, not hearing from you, hoping all was all right with you.<br /><br />Could it be that Ms. Meyers got picked up because she has prettier legs than mine as Sandra joked?<br /><br />I think you are right about the timing and the subject matter. Maybe lightning will strike for us both? We can only hope.<br /><br />I was surprised by THE LAST SHAMAN hitting #73 on the Amazon Best Sellers List. Perhaps Native American myth clashing with the modern world will be the new "IT" factor?<br /><br />Who determines the worth of your writing? The reader. So do not slight your own prose.<br /><br />Tomorrow will be my last day off for seven long, tiring days. I need a vacation!<br /><br />Be careful on your return trip home. Chicago has gotten even more violent of late. Thanks for the support, RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-63478138414254125692012-06-24T00:59:29.324-05:002012-06-24T00:59:29.324-05:00Surprise! Yes, it's your long lost writer Pal....Surprise! Yes, it's your long lost writer Pal. I am catching a quick literary breath.<br /><br />What a terrific post, Roland. Of course we all feel as you do! And especially about S. Meyers... I could barely get through the first book. <br /><br />It' s all about timing not talent. If you time it right, your book could make millions. Some "it" factor has to be in there. The prose truly doesn't matter, the subject does.<br /><br />Hang in there Roland. Writer's like you are gems. You're intelligence and literary knowledge is unsurpassed. I have LEARNED so much from you. Your soul and heart has nourished so many of us new-be writer's.<br /><br />But as you so strongly said, never give up. I might not be the best writer, but I am determined to struggle on this journey with my wonderful blogger friends. <br /><br />I hope you get some time to relax this weekend.<br /><br />Thankfully I should be leaving for home by July 2... I can't wait.Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-31087249512522068512012-06-23T23:46:46.389-05:002012-06-23T23:46:46.389-05:00Heather:
Lately, I have been struggling with the i...Heather:<br />Lately, I have been struggling with the issues that I wrote about. I thought if I were struggling, then there might be others out there in cyber-land.<br /><br />I wrote this for all of us struggling in the trenches. It means so much that you, not only enjoyed this post, but you are of a like mind as well, RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-83764336431168381862012-06-23T21:18:44.480-05:002012-06-23T21:18:44.480-05:00That's exactly what I see in Edward, not a spa...That's exactly what I see in Edward, not a sparkly vampire, a pedophile. *shivers* It's just wrong that such an attitude has become acceptable in fiction. However, I will admit that my attitude on the matter is colored by my profession. This is an excellent post filled with great ideas of a different route we as writers can take. Bravo to you my friend!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.com