tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post646409114573415577..comments2024-03-23T04:19:04.366-04:00Comments on Are we there yet?: B is for Bravery, Brevity, and BrandAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15901684621715980573noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-53479727811969319822012-07-29T19:36:58.152-04:002012-07-29T19:36:58.152-04:00Susan, I am super stoked that you stopped by! Supe...Susan, I am super stoked that you stopped by! Super Earthling is my hero of today. You are the brave and brand that we need in authors for our future. You know what they say, "What sticks is what you get!"<br /><br />You have bravery and brand. Verbosity isn't much a problem after that, because people don't mind spending time with you, because the importance of brevity has been replaced with the concept of entertainment, which isn't a "B" word! lol <br /><br />Thanks for commenting on my 3 Bs!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901684621715980573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-89196133370079460322012-07-29T19:26:07.314-04:002012-07-29T19:26:07.314-04:00Wow, thank you, Angela. I read some discussion not...Wow, thank you, Angela. I read some discussion not long ago about brand and writing different genres. I like to mention that James Scott Bell had a desire to write something totally outside his realm of christian fiction and he wanted to go into zombie mania. He totally kept his brand and started another persona under a pen name. Awesome!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901684621715980573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-57105177201922103832012-07-29T19:22:32.293-04:002012-07-29T19:22:32.293-04:00Thank you, Lara! I like your brand and I don't...Thank you, Lara! I like your brand and I don't notice your verbosity! I do like to feed your fish when I visit your blog. LOLAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901684621715980573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-76995472613604197412012-07-29T15:30:16.608-04:002012-07-29T15:30:16.608-04:00Another truly fabulous post, Diane (and not just b...Another truly fabulous post, Diane (and not just because you mentioned me--LOL)! <br /><br />Bravery: I’ve never really fit in. It bothered me when I was younger but with age and experience I’ve learned to embrace, celebrate, and make the most of my eccentricities. It’s made me a far better writer and artist. Being different can be tough at times but trying to please everyone puts a creative person on the fast track to obscurity.<br /><br />Brevity: My middle name should be Verbose. I have to edit the hell out of my manuscripts because I just go on and on and...I mean, seriously, Diane, just look at this comment! ;-)<br /><br />Brand: I’ve worked hard to develop a distinct brand/style/voice for my art and writing that’s as uniquely “me” as possible. I believe it’s one of the most important things any creative person can do to distinguish their work from that of the masses.<br /><br />Thanks so much for your kind words about my blog!Susan Bodendo/Super Earthlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10552499547660991944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-68885143436486637872012-07-29T02:20:39.719-04:002012-07-29T02:20:39.719-04:00Some really great thoughts here! I totally agree. ...Some really great thoughts here! I totally agree. I worry sometimes about brand, because I don't always write the same genre. I hope the bit of me I put into it is a big enough tie from story to story. :)<br /><br />Have a great weekend!Angela Ackermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808259088625142389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-18436668557088545462012-07-27T22:43:54.386-04:002012-07-27T22:43:54.386-04:00I am verbose and try really, really hard to be bri...I am verbose and try really, really hard to be brief! I'll often edit my comments - both on blogs and facebook - because I know I'm not always succinct with my point. Kind of like now! Great post, Diane!Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-90076906849571926352012-07-27T10:49:49.460-04:002012-07-27T10:49:49.460-04:00You are more than welcome to link back, randi!
Th...You are more than welcome to link back, randi!<br /><br />Thanks for your support and I'm happy to share. Post away! lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901684621715980573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-87516859470601130852012-07-27T09:58:28.986-04:002012-07-27T09:58:28.986-04:00Branding is SO important. It's what shows your...Branding is SO important. It's what shows your readers why they should want to read you. This is such an excellent post. I completely agree with your three Bs and want to link back to this in my next post. This one should be in a magazine, Diane. WTGrandi leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14207001299508931034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-25531451146950115782012-07-26T08:19:38.759-04:002012-07-26T08:19:38.759-04:00The best way to go about sharing your writing is t...The best way to go about sharing your writing is to believe nobody cares about what you write. Then write from your heart like you're in a bubble. It's the most gratifying feeling in the world. <br /><br />Eventually, someone will interrupt with, "Hey, what did you mean when you wrote..."<br /><br />And I'll just respond with, "STFU, I'm busy with my writing."<br /><br />It's not really how we are, it's just a defense mechanism so that we can press on and get our stories out without the guilt.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and commenting, Poppy. Keep writing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901684621715980573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-7326902773390344282012-07-26T08:12:26.989-04:002012-07-26T08:12:26.989-04:00Thank you, Lynn, for your feedback. I think braver...Thank you, Lynn, for your feedback. I think bravery comes first. Just the fact we jump out there and are honest, makes us ahead of the pack. :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901684621715980573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-23238128560488148942012-07-26T08:10:15.468-04:002012-07-26T08:10:15.468-04:00LOL, that would be like having bad sex. :PLOL, that would be like having bad sex. :PAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901684621715980573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-16358435692224489062012-07-26T08:06:44.439-04:002012-07-26T08:06:44.439-04:00The three B's. I like that. I mostly write s...The three B's. I like that. I mostly write short poetry (like haiku) and greeting card copy so brevity is not really a major problem with me. Bravery is. I am reserved about what I write if I think a close friend or family member will get their feelings hurt. I know I need to move past that, and I'm working on it. Brand? I write what I write so hopefully my brand of writing naturally falls into place that way. It may not though so I'll have to pay more attention. Good blog post!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14342537565447968674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-24002005928176076612012-07-26T06:21:34.025-04:002012-07-26T06:21:34.025-04:00I worry about my Brand sometimes. Am I without id...I worry about my Brand sometimes. Am I without identity because I shoot for variety? No, part of Bravery is to go for it. The Brand is there, it has to be- if you are genuine. Your Three B's are very helpful, Diane.Lynn Benoithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11602264087475847806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-86010332698244982822012-07-25T23:00:29.365-04:002012-07-25T23:00:29.365-04:00Great post! Can you imagine reading a thriller wit...Great post! Can you imagine reading a thriller without brevity? Oh my!Jason Runnelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16656622649601360477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-15530442939404838902012-07-25T10:28:19.719-04:002012-07-25T10:28:19.719-04:00I've done one or two book reviews which were s...I've done one or two book reviews which were short, but I sometimes tend to ramble on with the movies. :D<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and your feedback, Sharon! I enjoy your reviews and I don't mind when you gush about the alpha males. lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901684621715980573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-91121393916332973042012-07-25T10:17:30.378-04:002012-07-25T10:17:30.378-04:00I write reviews not books, but these same principa...I write reviews not books, but these same principals apply. If I see a review that is long, I just skip to the bottom to see the rating. I don't want a synopsis of the story, the author slaved over a blurb for that. I try to keep my reviews short and to the point, unless it is one of my favorites then I will gush shamelessly. Great points you made.Sharon Stognerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12732141088637958862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-87808589358574916932012-07-25T06:45:00.302-04:002012-07-25T06:45:00.302-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02922758516478496132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-70739981729716542882012-07-24T22:04:27.356-04:002012-07-24T22:04:27.356-04:00I love your blog, Tracie! Your sense of humor is s...I love your blog, Tracie! Your sense of humor is something I look forward to each time I notice "Crack You Whip" on my blog reader timeline as having a new entry. <br /><br />Coffee in hand...time for some Tracie! LOL<br /><br />Sorry if Tracie is not your real name, I just took it off the thousands of comments on your blog, chica!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901684621715980573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-32955253709019959812012-07-24T22:00:08.617-04:002012-07-24T22:00:08.617-04:00I love stories which cut the edge and make me thin...I love stories which cut the edge and make me think! That's what I want my readers to feel, eventually. I want them to feel what I feel when presented with the situation I imagine. It makes me feel real when they respond how I imagine I would respond.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901684621715980573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-90838735113683226912012-07-24T21:56:01.089-04:002012-07-24T21:56:01.089-04:00Yes! I think once you get the bravery down, you so...Yes! I think once you get the bravery down, you sort of need that consistency until people see a pattern in your presence and voice, enough that they see something which is "connected" and it's something they learn to like because it was brief enough and more meaningful that all the others.<br /><br />I'm brave, but I'm not consistent.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901684621715980573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-34071673701829029762012-07-24T21:15:45.745-04:002012-07-24T21:15:45.745-04:00I try to be brave. I know my work is different. ...I try to be brave. I know my work is different. It seems to be working somewhat, but I still tell very few friends about it.Crack You Whiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03071785490304845124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-82874151280606170992012-07-24T19:17:49.121-04:002012-07-24T19:17:49.121-04:00Loved the way you broke this down. I'm struggl...Loved the way you broke this down. I'm struggling with the bravery part. I have my moments when I start deleting words or sentences because I'm afraid they might offend someone. Funny enough, I love authors who's stories don't pull any punches. Thanks for the reminder ;)Auden Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484527377996130004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-34345214932344968332012-07-24T19:10:26.419-04:002012-07-24T19:10:26.419-04:00Diane, I totally agree about the bravery. That'...Diane, I totally agree about the bravery. That's why I wrote about Fiona this week because being fearless is something important in my manuscript.<br />"Consistency is the key."<br /><br />"It is the thing which makes you rise above the many others who do the same ole thing."<br /><br /> Isn't consistency the same ole thing? Just wondering. Intangible Heartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047040538015079182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-64247683563659952202012-07-24T18:14:42.625-04:002012-07-24T18:14:42.625-04:00Thank you, Lena! :)Thank you, Lena! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901684621715980573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4351235520870325177.post-2651624364316607112012-07-24T18:03:27.118-04:002012-07-24T18:03:27.118-04:00Great post! And this is great advice! Indeed, many...Great post! And this is great advice! Indeed, many writers fear the 'bravery' part, but if it is done it will make the reading so much better! Take care!Lena Winfrey Hayathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14897692630733792007noreply@blogger.com