tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post6214195450759594150..comments2024-03-23T04:19:04.366-04:00Comments on Are we there yet?: Conversations of a Writer - The BeginningAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15901684621715980573noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-38828945057821863742012-10-15T14:29:24.176-04:002012-10-15T14:29:24.176-04:00Now I'm curious what it is you told your frien...Now I'm curious what it is you told your friend you were writing. :)<br /><br />Some people forget that fiction writing is part of our creative selves, so when you tell them you are writing about a serial killer who removes his victims' vital organs while they are still alive, well it might throw up a few red flags. lol<br /><br />It gets easier, trust me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901684621715980573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-29455835118208422662012-10-15T11:59:06.050-04:002012-10-15T11:59:06.050-04:00I have to admit that I have asked some of the very...I have to admit that I have asked some of the very questions that non-writers do. Just out of ignorance. I am an aspiring writer and when I attended my first writers conference this year, I threw out a few doosies. I was just nervous and didn't know how to start the conversation. I don't tell many people I write anymore, simply because of one incident. I had a friend ask me what I was writing about. When I told her the story line, her reply was a one word sentence. "Oh." She then proceeded to talk to the person on the other side of her. It was very awkward after that. I'm still learning the etiquette of writers talk. LOL.Mary Andrewsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-66545178463235385462012-10-07T16:49:34.575-04:002012-10-07T16:49:34.575-04:00For you, I edited this post Deb! :)
I hope I have...For you, I edited this post Deb! :)<br /><br />I hope I haven't started any wars with the Nancy(s) out there. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901684621715980573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-63455846707886021492012-10-07T13:17:30.380-04:002012-10-07T13:17:30.380-04:00I don't even mention that I'm a writer bec...I don't even mention that I'm a writer because I've had people say things like, "You're a humor writer - say something funny!" I don't think people are trying to be insensitive they just don't understand. If you're not a rocket scientist how are you going to talk to one and understand what they go through? <br />P.S. I don't like the term "Debbie Downer!"Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14814382247648362550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-63109288731369491742012-10-07T10:00:11.354-04:002012-10-07T10:00:11.354-04:0050 Shades of Lisa? :D50 Shades of Lisa? :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901684621715980573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-52093368364412102272012-10-07T09:59:15.046-04:002012-10-07T09:59:15.046-04:00I hate when people do that, it's disrespectful...I hate when people do that, it's disrespectful. It's pretty snobbish for people to laugh at your work. <br /><br />Most of my friends and family know I write, but they hardly ask me about it anymore. However, when a stranger finds out about my writing passion, they almost always want to know more. Right now, I don't have a whole lot to say to them, but I just ask them to visit my blog. lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901684621715980573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-21436155055492972982012-10-07T09:23:41.993-04:002012-10-07T09:23:41.993-04:00I have to write some erotica for charity now, just...I have to write some erotica for charity now, just so I can answer, 'So, what did you raise?'Over 50 and under the hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03773514979981042587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-70414180570389642322012-10-05T20:39:10.444-04:002012-10-05T20:39:10.444-04:00I've experienced positive and negative respons...I've experienced positive and negative responses from the "Oh, so you're a writer?" conversation. The positive happened somewhat recently. I was at a group interview and I mentioned that I'm an "aspiring writer." All of a sudden people started asking me questions about my writing, tons of questions, but they were interested in what I had to say. I even learned about some other authors, recommendations, etc, so it was an encouraging experience. <br /><br />But I usually don't tell people that I'm a writer, because I've had too many other experiences with people who look down their noses at me. Supposedly, I'm not a real author because I'm not published. Or I don't get paid to write. Even though I used to work as a freelance writer, I still had some people laugh when mentioned my "work." *sigh* Oh well. Haters gonna hate, right? Lol.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-52393923821098029412012-10-05T12:01:12.373-04:002012-10-05T12:01:12.373-04:00Absolutely, randi! I think people don't realiz...Absolutely, randi! I think people don't realize how insensitive they sound, even if they are ignorant to the passion behind what we do. <br /><br />It was thoughtful of you to designate a charity for your proceeds.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901684621715980573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-92228542002263205632012-10-05T11:39:51.623-04:002012-10-05T11:39:51.623-04:00The whole "How successful are you?" line...The whole "How successful are you?" line of questions grind my gears. Writing, in my honest opinion, shouldn't be about head counts, it should be about doing something you love. <br /><br />When I published my book of poetry and short stories I added a 'selfless' incentive: ALL proceeds go to a scholarship fund for creative writers. Of course the first quarter of sales didn't do so amazingly well so I didn't raise loads of money. When someone asked me how much I'd raised, I told them. Response was a droll, "Oh." What does it matter how much I raised...any charity is charity, right? randi leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14207001299508931034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-9231887515916977222012-10-04T13:47:43.350-04:002012-10-04T13:47:43.350-04:00Burn! Yes, I can! lolBurn! Yes, I can! lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901684621715980573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-78529767605570597262012-10-04T13:42:28.259-04:002012-10-04T13:42:28.259-04:00@Diane, maybe you can answer, "this conversat...@Diane, maybe you can answer, "this conversation." ;Dundercoverwaitresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17935540465141253953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-87358968011551404852012-10-04T13:41:44.755-04:002012-10-04T13:41:44.755-04:00I LOVE sci fi!!! So, there! :-) Where would we be ...I LOVE sci fi!!! So, there! :-) Where would we be without greats like Ray Bradbury and D.H. Lawrence? Cthulu is coming after all those people who don't appreciate sci fi, and he will be arriving soon... undercoverwaitresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17935540465141253953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-883218759244842252012-10-04T07:40:49.156-04:002012-10-04T07:40:49.156-04:00My next answer to, "So, what are you writing ...My next answer to, "So, what are you writing about?":<br /><br />All the things God is telling me to write.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901684621715980573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-44417286496291230162012-10-04T07:38:14.358-04:002012-10-04T07:38:14.358-04:00So, so true! If a writer loves romance, they shoul...So, so true! If a writer loves romance, they should absolutely write romance. I can't imagine someone telling Edgar Allan Poe that he should write urban fantasy! <br /><br />Keep doing what you love best, L.G.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901684621715980573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-64509740384872372922012-10-04T07:35:49.335-04:002012-10-04T07:35:49.335-04:00I have 10 year old poetry I still hide! :)I have 10 year old poetry I still hide! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901684621715980573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-9682461727752659142012-10-04T06:46:13.975-04:002012-10-04T06:46:13.975-04:00When people ask an unpublished author about writin...When people ask an unpublished author about writing, they want one of two things; affirmation or an anecdote. Always assume the latter. And always have a story prepared, even if it's an outrageous lie. Nobody wants to really hear about the process or the product, just funny, witty, amusing anecdotes.Over 50 and under the hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03773514979981042587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-70186280915892743542012-10-03T21:06:24.378-04:002012-10-03T21:06:24.378-04:00I frequently have this problem. I get that reacti...I frequently have this problem. I get that reaction all the time when I tell people that I write science fiction. It seems a lot of people think all sci fi is silly and barely worth notice. Then, when I tried sending out a novel the first time and it was rejected, someone "kindly" suggested that I should try a different genre since the science fiction wasn't working for me. So many people don't understand just how much rejection a writer has to get through to establish themselves.L.G. Keltnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07624902347418621283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-91635335903665439882012-10-03T20:37:10.748-04:002012-10-03T20:37:10.748-04:00Every day for 25 years....Great post Diane! I work...Every day for 25 years....Great post Diane! I worked in advertising and watched the boasting writers unknowingly gloat....I made my choices and hid myself in shame. Intangible Heartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047040538015079182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-19317398755916379192012-10-03T20:23:57.564-04:002012-10-03T20:23:57.564-04:00Omg, you have to keep me posted on how that goes, ...Omg, you have to keep me posted on how that goes, Kelly! There's always another step in our growth and how we should deal with it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901684621715980573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-39760605025954397602012-10-03T20:00:36.463-04:002012-10-03T20:00:36.463-04:00Yes, so many! Before I got my first book deal, I f...Yes, so many! Before I got my first book deal, I felt that way all the time. I hated it. Now I'm waiting for the "How many books have you sold?" question. Grrr.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.com