tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post3246381300268054377..comments2024-03-25T23:18:33.325-04:00Comments on Coffee on the Porch with Me: Writing - You'll Never Know Until You Trycoffeeontheporchwithmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-68710300453238594032017-09-04T13:01:57.869-04:002017-09-04T13:01:57.869-04:00Well, I may know a little bit about this subject s...Well, I may know a little bit about this subject since publishing my first storybook over 10 years ago. My reason for doing it was similar to yours, there was so much junk out there...but my main focus wasn't the writing, it was the artwork. Because I believe storybooks should be beautiful, I set out to create just that, beautiful books. I agree that you should write for the love of it, and not expect much from the mainstream "PUBLISHING" outfits. We self-published from the start,we have about 60 thousand books out there in the world.Although we haven't sold millions of books, we do sell about 5000 books a year. It's worth looking into self-publishing, but if that's not your cuppa tea, I suggest looking into the smaller publishing houses. DO your homework on publishing, there is a lot of information out there. Keep writing, it will be good for your soul, even if you never publish a thing. You Are a good writer, in my opinion.jerilandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-55320048032860033592017-09-02T12:31:23.169-04:002017-09-02T12:31:23.169-04:00I have no advice...but I have loads of support and...I have no advice...but I have loads of support and encouragement to offer! Go for it!!Silver in AZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12501467853392916885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-23395261059752591342017-08-30T18:00:06.672-04:002017-08-30T18:00:06.672-04:00I agree with your husband - go for it! I've at...I agree with your husband - go for it! I've attended writing classes and am now in a writing group. I find both stimulating and helpful. Someone in the group reads out your work which is then discussed. We started out with a tutor but now meet in each others' houses on a weekly basis and it is good for creating a regular writing pattern. I wish you success.Share my Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08817611851604816123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-7037423761510054102017-08-30T08:26:16.924-04:002017-08-30T08:26:16.924-04:00Thanks, Mary-Lou. Thanks, Mary-Lou. coffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-29544907651634607852017-08-30T06:49:30.583-04:002017-08-30T06:49:30.583-04:00Have you thought of enrolling in some of the night...Have you thought of enrolling in some of the night classes or workshops for creative writing, you could make some wonderful contacts. Contesgo College has campuses close to you or try Waterloo Univ. There's a grassroots group of writers that meet yearly in the Eden Mills Writer's Fest - which is coming up soon. Here's the link; http://edenmillswritersfestival.ca/ ... Mary-LouPatio Postcardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04491809927236242223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-35759804337099111772017-08-29T21:20:27.478-04:002017-08-29T21:20:27.478-04:00Thanks Martha. You are tres cool! (sorry, don'...Thanks Martha. You are tres cool! (sorry, don't know how to put the accent over the e)coffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-27235525004767772422017-08-29T21:12:50.461-04:002017-08-29T21:12:50.461-04:00Thanks Jenn (another Jenn) I am about to click on ...Thanks Jenn (another Jenn) I am about to click on it now.coffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-76343807849268623382017-08-29T18:56:18.555-04:002017-08-29T18:56:18.555-04:00I am totally with your husband on this. Just write...I am totally with your husband on this. Just write. The rest will sort itself out. And come to your blog for encouragement. You know how cool your blogging friends (like me 😇) are. We support one another. This is exciting! Looking forward to hearing more about this adventure.Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09262406079948479112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-71773449588892819932017-08-29T10:46:29.470-04:002017-08-29T10:46:29.470-04:00I self-published, this post might help. Since then...I <a href="https://mymuskoka.blogspot.ca/2009/09/publishing-book.html" rel="nofollow">self-published, this post might help</a>. Since then, I've done <a href="https://mymuskoka.blogspot.ca/search?q=photobook" rel="nofollow">some photobooks</a>, too! You have to hire a publicist, though. Jenn Jilkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-58074015165645172692017-08-29T08:52:16.096-04:002017-08-29T08:52:16.096-04:00I knew there would be someone out there in bloglan...I knew there would be someone out there in blogland who had some experience with this sort of thing. That's very neat that you wrote a monthly column! coffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-73409431902236984882017-08-29T08:50:26.521-04:002017-08-29T08:50:26.521-04:00Thanks Barbara!Thanks Barbara!coffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-47954186844091785122017-08-29T08:15:10.381-04:002017-08-29T08:15:10.381-04:00Years ago when we reeeealllly needed some extra in...Years ago when we reeeealllly needed some extra income, I tried writing and submitting my work to various publications. The wall over my desk was papered with rejection letters, but I'm still writing because I like to do it. (Although not actively seeking publication.) <br /><br />I was asked to write a monthly column for a local women's publication which I did for a few years. My submitted copy always came back from the editor/publisher with scads of edits (which I made) and I learned a lot from her expertise.<br /><br />Here in the States we have a publication called Writer's Market which explains how to get published. That might be helpful to you.<br /><br />I agree with other comments and your husband's . . . if you enjoy writing (and you ARE good at it as we all can see), just write, write, write. If you truly have a desire to be published, it will happen. Remember that James Herriot was said to have submitted his first book "All Creatures Great and Small" to something like 17 different publishers before one picked it up.<br /><br />Wishing you all the luck in the world and let us know how the process goes. It's exciting!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-51321825752670187072017-08-29T05:22:36.937-04:002017-08-29T05:22:36.937-04:00While I don't have any practical words of advi...While I don't have any practical words of advice, I do want to encourage you to "go for it" and keep writing.<br />It would be fabulous to see your name on the cover of a book!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03599739740886087571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-36946567464427586352017-08-28T23:23:22.290-04:002017-08-28T23:23:22.290-04:00Thanks Maggie. It is exciting to get comments. I w...Thanks Maggie. It is exciting to get comments. I wonder if the bloggers who get hundreds of comments (Do you read Going Gently?)still get excited?coffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-11904488502633755672017-08-28T23:21:56.780-04:002017-08-28T23:21:56.780-04:00Yes, taking that first step. What is that famous s...Yes, taking that first step. What is that famous saying? The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step?coffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-48170124943451616482017-08-28T23:21:02.028-04:002017-08-28T23:21:02.028-04:00I did attend one writing workshop a few years ago....I did attend one writing workshop a few years ago. I don't live in a very populated area, so these sorts of things are few and far between unfortunately. Great idea, though. Thanks!coffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-59399989957592646452017-08-28T23:19:32.385-04:002017-08-28T23:19:32.385-04:00I've never been to the National Gallery, but I...I've never been to the National Gallery, but I do want to visit some day. Thanks for coming over to my blog!coffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-19588186555285403412017-08-28T23:18:42.942-04:002017-08-28T23:18:42.942-04:00You are a perfect example of that, Joanne!You are a perfect example of that, Joanne!coffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-39759485578382758552017-08-28T20:41:32.921-04:002017-08-28T20:41:32.921-04:00While the only writing I have done was years ago f...While the only writing I have done was years ago for weekly newspapers, I agree that the most important task is to get started and somerimes that is the hardest thing to do.Beatrice P. Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281239556392874979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-55878298663093187302017-08-28T18:14:37.586-04:002017-08-28T18:14:37.586-04:00Go for it and have a go!
I am always surprised th...Go for it and have a go! <br />I am always surprised that anyone reads my blog and I am ecstatic when they comment!Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06013731736768963395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-28182616249251308152017-08-28T17:55:44.199-04:002017-08-28T17:55:44.199-04:00I agree with your husband. Just write. But what ab...I agree with your husband. Just write. But what about taking a writing class? We have writing classes here either though the university or Parks & Rec. Having other people around you learning to do the same thing is encouraging and fun!Birdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03479872783727855901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-14978856951144166232017-08-28T17:52:15.786-04:002017-08-28T17:52:15.786-04:00Just keep writing. When you've got something y...Just keep writing. When you've got something you feel is right, have others read it- we writers are too close to our own work to see mistakes.<br /><br />I saw your comment over at Karen's blog. The Thomson original version of the Jack Pine is displayed here at the National Gallery in Ottawa.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-30386565295749262582017-08-28T14:10:53.379-04:002017-08-28T14:10:53.379-04:00I know nothing about writing for publication. I do...I know nothing about writing for publication. I do know it's possible to do anything you set your mind to, so do it.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-41419233246638143782017-08-28T13:46:01.289-04:002017-08-28T13:46:01.289-04:00Thanks Jeanie. You are absolutely right. Thanks Jeanie. You are absolutely right. coffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2372726504543914139.post-2141974482034875372017-08-28T13:45:39.476-04:002017-08-28T13:45:39.476-04:00Thanks for the comment. It is encouraging!Thanks for the comment. It is encouraging!coffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.com