tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post5559986764659575520..comments2024-02-12T02:28:12.317-05:00Comments on The Writers' Group: Ten (Give or Take) Things I've Learned (So Far) About PublishingLynne Griffin and Amy MacKinnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11107479565926998943noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-19519974843922514432007-12-20T14:36:00.000-05:002007-12-20T14:36:00.000-05:00I was at Grub stuffing envelopes, and we were all ...I was at Grub stuffing envelopes, and we were all chattin' it up :)<BR/><BR/>I stand by my comments about the picture! :) I'm wondering what they have to top that!<BR/><BR/>Momohanley5https://www.blogger.com/profile/15661471734563580359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-2989975230106898642007-12-20T08:50:00.000-05:002007-12-20T08:50:00.000-05:00Oh, Mo, you're far too kind, but thank you. I tho...Oh, Mo, you're far too kind, but thank you. I thought my ears were ringing...Did you take a class at Grub? I love their classes.<BR/><BR/>One thing, though, that's not my cover. It's one of two images I long imagined my cover to be like. That's a picture I took of my daughters. Sorry if I confused anyone on that point. No, thefolks at Crown have a much different, cleaner idea.<BR/><BR/>AmyLynne Griffin and Amy MacKinnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11107479565926998943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-8727740454970018662007-12-20T08:14:00.000-05:002007-12-20T08:14:00.000-05:00Amy, You are obviously a gifted writer, one who ap...Amy, <BR/>You are obviously a gifted writer, one who appreciates the gift and works with great diligence to produce work of the highest quality. I see that from your posts, your commitment to your writers group and your involvement in literary events (and Grub. <BR/><BR/>Further, you are a gifted teacher. I'm not sure if you, Hannah, Lisa and Lynne even know just how many people have learned from you. What is most commendable, is that none of you had/have to do what you do here. Every post seems heartfelt and for the benefit of the readers. Thank you collectively, for all you have taught me.<BR/><BR/>Also, the cover is just amazing. I hope your book gets great placement on the shelf, because I can see customers being immediately drawn to it. There's something about the girls' posture that is both vulnerable yet determined, and, along with the title, just so interesting.<BR/><BR/>And last, (sorry for the ramble here) I was at Grub the other day, and we were talking about how much we enjoy your blogs, and how happy we are for your successes.<BR/><BR/>Momohanley5https://www.blogger.com/profile/15661471734563580359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-39461337124896241252007-12-19T14:43:00.000-05:002007-12-19T14:43:00.000-05:00Thanks Amy! You made my day! :) And I DEFINITELY...Thanks Amy! You made my day! :) And I DEFINITELY agree one has to put in the work too.Carleen Bricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433203126527081458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-26594039198108031022007-12-19T13:45:00.000-05:002007-12-19T13:45:00.000-05:00Thanks, Ello. You can't believe the hours (months...Thanks, Ello. You can't believe the hours (months, years) I spent looking for this sort of information while I was toiling away on my manuscript. When writers shared their experiences, especially bloggers I "knew" before they were published, it gave me hope that I could someday do it, too. The very fact that you want to read about the minutiae of the business just goes to show how dedicated you are to your craft.<BR/><BR/>AmyLynne Griffin and Amy MacKinnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11107479565926998943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-7106231332191286192007-12-19T12:33:00.000-05:002007-12-19T12:33:00.000-05:00This was very interesting and insightful. It defin...This was very interesting and insightful. It definitely does seem to be moving at a fast pace for you, which is great! And this is all great advice which I hope to use one day!<BR/><BR/>And thanks Amy for posting this as it is so fascinating to follow a writer through the publishing cycle.Ello - Ellen Ohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18311917335471167591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-46342912753917257612007-12-19T12:00:00.000-05:002007-12-19T12:00:00.000-05:00Carleen, aren't you grateful to have chatted with ...Carleen, aren't you grateful to have chatted with that editor first to know -- even if the offer had been more -- that you wouldn't have gone with her/him? And you have very talented friends, plus you have a good face and that hair. Mine terrain is a bit more challenging for the camera. As for serendipity (I call it Fate), that does a play a role, absolutely, but I agree we wouldn't find ourselves in a place to accept it without having put in the work.<BR/><BR/>SS, You SHOULD start a We Shall See folder. It's a great way help you envision and plan for your dreams coming true. Make it happen.<BR/><BR/>AmyLynne Griffin and Amy MacKinnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11107479565926998943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-41417911312604897412007-12-19T11:56:00.000-05:002007-12-19T11:56:00.000-05:00I need to amend my comment. I fear it makes it so...I need to amend my comment. I fear it makes it sound like good promotion and marketing are a bad thing. That's NOT what I meant. I was trying to say that sometimes serendipity and grace allow us to be in the right place at the right time.Carleen Bricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433203126527081458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-5864806995686183152007-12-19T11:37:00.000-05:002007-12-19T11:37:00.000-05:00Thanks for this Amy. I think I'm going to start a ...Thanks for this Amy. I think I'm going to start a We Shall See folder, too. Great idea, Lisa! Carleen, also appreciated your input! Funny how things work. K.Sustenance Scouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12980573661955592633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-88135017388049839512007-12-19T11:02:00.000-05:002007-12-19T11:02:00.000-05:00I have a somewhat different experience. I receive...I have a somewhat different experience. I received 2 offers. One editor I chatted with before her offer. She was great, but her offer was pretty low and our conversation was sort of discouraging. Basically, she was making sure I knew how difficult it was going to be and would I really be able to churn out 1 book a year, etc. The 2nd editor, I didn't talk with until after I accepted the offer (it was a much, much better offer), and it was SUCH a different experience. We clicked on every level, including when to release. Later I met her and enjoyed her even more.<BR/><BR/>Sometimes things happen as they're meant to happen. In fact, the energy around my book is all energy that is non-manufactured, if you know what I mean.<BR/><BR/>But I also let friends take my author photos, so what do I know? :)Carleen Bricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433203126527081458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-39453885552735185002007-12-19T06:35:00.000-05:002007-12-19T06:35:00.000-05:00Therese, what a great post and such amazing news f...Therese, what a great post and such amazing news for you! It's onething to know you're going to be the lead, but then to see the catalog --oh, my goodness. Frame it. It just re-enforces the fact that you need a good photo.<BR/><BR/>Usman, oh, I hear such a familiar tone in your voice. Keep going, every step counts. You're closer than you think.<BR/><BR/>AmyLynne Griffin and Amy MacKinnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11107479565926998943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-68642624625221485512007-12-19T01:52:00.000-05:002007-12-19T01:52:00.000-05:00Will have tp pray and wait for the day before i ca...Will have tp pray and wait for the day before i can use this list.<BR/>Seems like you have a dream team with you. Great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-32524931207883836462007-12-18T20:40:00.000-05:002007-12-18T20:40:00.000-05:00The photo's fabulous. Patient girls indeed.Can't ...The photo's fabulous. Patient girls indeed.<BR/><BR/>Can't wait to see your cover, and my money's on them keeping TETHERED, which I love, so I may be prejudiced.<BR/><BR/>It's fun to read this as I've got one foot in my pre-pub days and one in my next-pubbed days to come. What will my next cover be? Will they want to change my title? (There was some talk, very early, of changing SOUVENIR, btw.)<BR/><BR/>Yes, yes, yes to the importance of interviewing one's potential editors when possible! My editor and I have such well-aligned sensibilities, and her editing style is such a good fit for my writing/revising style.<BR/><BR/>Oh, and I've mentioned your photo advice in my post tonight, as it turned out to be especially pertinent...Theresehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01915740239016736614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-82004065326777548002007-12-18T16:01:00.000-05:002007-12-18T16:01:00.000-05:00P.S. Those lovely girls in the photo are my very p...P.S. Those lovely girls in the photo are my very patient daughters. Very patient...<BR/><BR/>AmyLynne Griffin and Amy MacKinnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11107479565926998943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-75978422837634642402007-12-18T15:42:00.000-05:002007-12-18T15:42:00.000-05:00Lisa, I LOVE your folder and, yes, you will need i...Lisa, I LOVE your folder and, yes, you will need it. I can't wait until I read about your sale!<BR/><BR/>Moonie, where do you think the inspiration for this one came from?<BR/><BR/>AmyLynne Griffin and Amy MacKinnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11107479565926998943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-60196810260984269322007-12-18T15:37:00.000-05:002007-12-18T15:37:00.000-05:00thanks for this. you've inspired yet ANOTHER post....thanks for this. you've inspired yet ANOTHER post.moonrathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06294151043419378509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-22027933300140051582007-12-18T13:01:00.000-05:002007-12-18T13:01:00.000-05:00This is such great information and advice. I've go...This is such great information and advice. I've got it bookmarked in my "we shall see" folder. Yes -- I have one :) Thank you so much for taking the time to share this with us.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00665632105920753931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-50631886013529087272007-12-18T12:47:00.000-05:002007-12-18T12:47:00.000-05:00Lisa, oh, your time will come. I've no doubt. No...Lisa, oh, your time will come. I've no doubt. None.<BR/><BR/>Yay, Judy! Great attitude!<BR/><BR/>Larramie, it is fascinating, isn't it? I've so much more to learn and wonderful people to guide me. I'm so glad you're taking this journey with me.<BR/><BR/>AmyLynne Griffin and Amy MacKinnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11107479565926998943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-25589983727563667742007-12-18T12:24:00.000-05:002007-12-18T12:24:00.000-05:00This was a fascinating behind the-scenes look at t...This was a fascinating behind the-scenes look at the nitty-gitty details, Amy. As a reader, I've learned so much about the publishing journey this past year. Thank you all.Larramiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788910637361812265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-80706816133608324862007-12-18T11:52:00.000-05:002007-12-18T11:52:00.000-05:00Amy, thanks for the positive thoughts. Yes, I'll ...Amy, thanks for the positive thoughts. Yes, I'll let you all know . . . but I have a hunch you'll hear my screams (either way, I suppose!).Judy Merrill Larsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06675069484490433295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-25624542200181442442007-12-18T09:34:00.001-05:002007-12-18T09:34:00.001-05:00Thanks, Amy. I think I'll print it and save it fo...Thanks, Amy. I think I'll print it and save it for when my time comes!Lisa Marnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12235497373498278277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-89878004697150460452007-12-18T09:34:00.000-05:002007-12-18T09:34:00.000-05:00Judy, you're going to do so well! And thanks for ...Judy, you're going to do so well! And thanks for confirming that it was your experience too, you never know. You'll let us know pronto, right?<BR/><BR/>AmyLynne Griffin and Amy MacKinnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11107479565926998943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37180398.post-55557715083387420262007-12-18T08:59:00.000-05:002007-12-18T08:59:00.000-05:00Amy, thanks for this . . . it's spot-on (in my exp...Amy, thanks for this . . . it's spot-on (in my experience) and wonderful advice even for those of us who've gone through the process before. I'm gearing up for submission right after the first of the year, and you have no idea how good these reminders were for me.Judy Merrill Larsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06675069484490433295noreply@blogger.com