tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post3859936731998445196..comments2024-03-25T05:17:05.202-05:00Comments on Writing In The Crosshairs: HOW TO PAY THE TUITION OF REJECTION WITHOUT GOING BANKRUPTRoland D. Yeomanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-69184332401517315562011-02-26T21:00:16.495-06:002011-02-26T21:00:16.495-06:00Imagery Imagined : Truly, we must write from the t...Imagery Imagined : Truly, we must write from the truths inside us. We will ring authentic that way. We may not sell, mind you, but if we do, then we continue to write. If we pander, soon the ability to write will leave us. Good thoughts you have there.Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-17613459807916856112011-02-26T20:51:02.166-06:002011-02-26T20:51:02.166-06:00I think the best advice I'd received about wri...I think the best advice I'd received about writing is to "just write." Someone told me, "just write your heart out, and never mind about what others will think or everything else. Then when you're done telling your story, start cleaning your house, before you let others read it." <br /><br />In other words, write without any inhibitions, as your best stories will come from this raw point of view, and then clean out the paragraphs that don't pull the story together.<br /><br />It's interesting how you pull different analogies into your point of view.imagery imaginedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07291852147832887334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-33731986898473868022011-02-26T00:08:58.010-06:002011-02-26T00:08:58.010-06:00Thanks, Michael : Be careful tomorrow, and thanks ...Thanks, Michael : Be careful tomorrow, and thanks even more for liking that last part of my post. It is a hell of a trip, isn't it? RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-41162590588194834662011-02-25T21:07:36.510-06:002011-02-25T21:07:36.510-06:00Hi, Roland,
I love the last bit at the end. And y...Hi, Roland,<br /><br />I love the last bit at the end. And you are absolutely right about researching the agent and it is a long road ahead.<br /><br />One agent told me that perseverance will get your novel published.<br /><br /><br />MichaelMichael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-30024871259454350532011-02-25T20:43:28.482-06:002011-02-25T20:43:28.482-06:00Michael : Like Renaissance painters of old, we wri...Michael : Like Renaissance painters of old, we writers must sell our worth, first to the agent, then to the editor, and nowadays to the purchasing agent for the publisher. Ouch. Thanks for liking my post.<br /><br />PAMO : I'm glad my post helped you in some small way today. Don't be a stranger. Roland<br /><br />Nutschell : Thanks for enjoying my post. I try not just to point out problems for we writers, but to suggest something constructive we can do about them. Have a great end of week, RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-8993821742912651152011-02-25T20:38:20.614-06:002011-02-25T20:38:20.614-06:00Stephanie : Isn't that particular Calvin and H...Stephanie : Isn't that particular Calvin and Hobbes poignant? And that excerpt from Arthur Golden seemed too dead-on for we writers in our relationship with writing, living, and agents. Thanks for liking my post, RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-26106518656735808152011-02-25T18:52:22.652-06:002011-02-25T18:52:22.652-06:00I love that Calvin & Hobbes comic- I use it in...I love that Calvin & Hobbes comic- I use it in my classroom. And Arthur Golden is one of my favorite authors- Memoirs of a Geisha is my all-time favorite book. <br /><br />Great post!Stephanie Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17437077559099315853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-68299894067298711882011-02-25T18:13:27.152-06:002011-02-25T18:13:27.152-06:00What an inspirational post and the solutions you p...What an inspirational post and the solutions you provide are just so helpful. :P Thanks for this!nutschellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967710710805174781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-49013675266893069082011-02-25T17:12:54.405-06:002011-02-25T17:12:54.405-06:00WOW- I needed this today. Thank you. I have never ...WOW- I needed this today. Thank you. I have never submitted writing as I'm still learning the craft, but your words encourage and speak to me today.<br />Thank you again! I'm following.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-8100887693336456192011-02-25T16:35:58.626-06:002011-02-25T16:35:58.626-06:00Great post. Published authors are first and foremo...Great post. Published authors are first and foremost salesman and second they are writers. That's just my opinion but I stand by it. Sell Sell Sell...if you aren't used to selling, then no one will buy, and that is the bottom line...money. I just wish more aspiring authors would realize that. "I want to get an agent to be published," is such an innocent statement. X-ray vision shows that it should really read, "I want to get PAID." If you disagree...I dare you to ask any agent if they would take a well written and well plotted book and represent it, knowing that it wouldn't sell. How is that possible? Audience. If you're selling erotica to Catholic Nuns...it probably isn't going to fly off the shelf...no matter HOW well it is written.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-16124650587674548002011-02-25T13:54:48.965-06:002011-02-25T13:54:48.965-06:00Jules : Yes, the best part in life is to help thos...Jules : Yes, the best part in life is to help those you pass, making good friends along the way.<br /><br />Debra She Who Seeks : Shame on you for that! LOL.<br /><br />Kitty : Gypsy says she'll be impressed when I get published -- until then, she just yawns. Feline princesses! You take care, too.<br /><br />Christopher : I know your writing ability - cliches are not your style! And thanks for the congrats. Now, to the harder round! Ouch.<br /><br />Jai : I admire your attitude. Rejections still sting me -- a lot. Gypsy just snickered at me again. LOL.<br /><br />Heather : I voted for your story. It is nerve-wracking to put yourself out there for all to see. But Victor just turns to me, laughing, "Chill, Roland. This is me they're reading about. Of course, they'll love me!"<br /><br />Hart : Yes, it is strange chasm we writer all attempt to cross, daring to dream but not ceasing life waiting for it to dawn. Thanks for the congrats. For those of my friends who didn't make it, I kept a low profile about it to let the sting die a bit. I know from too many experiences how it feels for judges to have the lack of vision to reject me. RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-35686752393275856372011-02-25T12:05:41.086-06:002011-02-25T12:05:41.086-06:00It's funny, isn't it... this mental metamo...It's funny, isn't it... this mental metamorphosis we make where at first we think it is the agent who has it wrong, then we come to realize we just have a lot to learn... I like that contrast between failing to live in the present because we are waiting, and failing to live because we have nothing we are striving for.<br /><br />And I offer congratulations to you for passing to ABNA round 2 (yes, I saw you there--well done!)Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-45567650989714463432011-02-25T11:10:50.626-06:002011-02-25T11:10:50.626-06:00Another great post! I'm off to look for Victor...Another great post! I'm off to look for Victor's story. I hope you'll drop by and read The Secret Of Spruce Knoll and vote if you enjoy it. It's kind of nervewracking having your friends finally read your work. I don't know how you do this all the time! LOL!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-11107213747343979592011-02-25T10:43:38.595-06:002011-02-25T10:43:38.595-06:00I like to focus on the purpose of my story and my ...I like to focus on the purpose of my story and my characters. Rejections are a part of the business but they're not the only part and they're certainly not the most important part.<br /><br />JaiJai Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858987106548357551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-24946958742241529832011-02-25T10:24:48.516-06:002011-02-25T10:24:48.516-06:00Roland, these are wise words. Thank you for sharin...Roland, these are wise words. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this. Writing is a challenging art and it's important not to get lazy about developing our art and our skills. Well said. <br /><br />Big congrats on getting through to the next round of ABNA. Well done!Tony Bensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06798586432645889182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-4730945093235225742011-02-25T09:07:48.712-06:002011-02-25T09:07:48.712-06:00I'm with Debra. lol. Congrats on making it pas...I'm with Debra. lol. Congrats on making it past the first round at ABNA. Good luck.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995267172282765794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-72181121567311393582011-02-25T08:28:46.411-06:002011-02-25T08:28:46.411-06:00Just popped in quickly to say a big congratulation...Just popped in quickly to say a big congratulations with making it to this round of the ABNA!! Yay!!!!!!! I hope Gypsy is most impressed too!! :-) Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-83237360783462074672011-02-25T07:46:30.376-06:002011-02-25T07:46:30.376-06:00I'm off to lick my finger and stick it in a li...I'm off to lick my finger and stick it in a light socket!Debra She Who Seekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845703092794695023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-56640956407501661192011-02-25T07:27:51.830-06:002011-02-25T07:27:51.830-06:00You have such great insight and needed advice. But...You have such great insight and needed advice. But my favorite part was the last, help the fallen :)<br /><br />Have a great weekend Roland.<br /><a href="http://fragilemouse.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow</a>Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136045025997662057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-90839525803636486342011-02-25T02:37:07.499-06:002011-02-25T02:37:07.499-06:00Glad you stopped by tonight, too, Jo. My email add...Glad you stopped by tonight, too, Jo. My email address is in my profile. If you need to vent or be just to know you're being heard by someone that gives a damn. I'm here. Thanks for coming and talking. You'll always find a friend here, RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-70517484438782085802011-02-25T02:12:43.097-06:002011-02-25T02:12:43.097-06:00Had to visit a friendly blog tonight. Thanks for y...Had to visit a friendly blog tonight. Thanks for your comment on mine the other day. You are a good friend and a compassionate person.<br />This is a good post with great advice. Glad I stopped in. (=Jo Schafferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11514820971898568397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-7999975855774293432011-02-25T00:24:08.749-06:002011-02-25T00:24:08.749-06:00Melissa : I'm so happy that my post could be o...Melissa : I'm so happy that my post could be of help. All who won the first round of ABNA are celebrating, but I couldn't help but think of those who perhaps were still stinging that the judges lacked the vision to see the worth of their pitches. Have a great end of week, RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-6165356352340207712011-02-24T23:39:32.890-06:002011-02-24T23:39:32.890-06:00Let me start this again. :) Great, great post. Thi...Let me start this again. :) Great, great post. This is something that I so exactly needed to hear/read right at this moment as I struggle with a story that has been particularly problematic for me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04443736284850057306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-85195131440566521272011-02-24T23:35:19.709-06:002011-02-24T23:35:19.709-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04443736284850057306noreply@blogger.com