tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post7639918537964384610..comments2024-01-08T00:51:30.080-05:00Comments on Write Now: New Writers: 5 Tips for Answering Their QuestionsKaren Langehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-18650811830531626392017-03-01T10:21:19.034-05:002017-03-01T10:21:19.034-05:00Susan,
You are welcome! Glad you found it useful. ...Susan,<br />You are welcome! Glad you found it useful. I know it helps me to have something to reference them to as well. :)<br /><br />Jess,<br />I'm glad you liked it! :) There are no quick answers, so I thought it might be good to compile a list. Makes it easier for me rather than to go through the whole thing! lol<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-68696834481071610462017-02-26T22:02:02.216-05:002017-02-26T22:02:02.216-05:00What a great post! I know I get this question a lo...What a great post! I know I get this question a lot and I am sure others do too! This post (and comments) will be an awesome resource to refer people to in the future. Thanks! <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-20118251766037500672017-02-26T19:26:32.792-05:002017-02-26T19:26:32.792-05:00Hi Karen - Thanks for this post. Now, when someone...Hi Karen - Thanks for this post. Now, when someone asks one of those questions, I'll send them here. Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-34831083579538022392017-02-24T11:49:48.041-05:002017-02-24T11:49:48.041-05:00Susan,
Seventeen years - that's great! Still l...Susan,<br />Seventeen years - that's great! Still learning here too! Always something to gain or learn, isn't there? :) Just write - yup, that's the way to get going! <br /><br />Ceil,<br />Yes, reading is a great addition to the list! A tutor is another great suggestion. Some courses lean toward that - the ones I took from ICL offered great personal input in that regard. Thanks for adding to the mix here! :) <br /><br />Theresa,<br />Good to see you! :) Yes, starting out, there's so much to learn, isn't there? <br /><br />Jenny,<br />This is true. Good point. I guess it depends on what their goals are too, but even if they don't want to write a book, a blog is a good way to practice writing and gain friends and connections.<br /><br />Happy weekend,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-42928169755385767142017-02-24T01:17:26.299-05:002017-02-24T01:17:26.299-05:00I guess I would add that they should start writing...I guess I would add that they should start writing a blog to get followers. I think publishers like to see that someone already has an audience. Jenny Baranickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01279021611332864848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-533294761554693142017-02-22T22:04:10.642-05:002017-02-22T22:04:10.642-05:00Great tips. I've been at it so long, I forget ...Great tips. I've been at it so long, I forget how much I had to learn early on.<br /><br />I agree with Ceil--read! Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-31409266952020805032017-02-22T20:26:56.035-05:002017-02-22T20:26:56.035-05:00Hi Karen! I would add: Read. Read other authors an...Hi Karen! I would add: Read. Read other authors and writers. If you want to write for a publication, read that publication so you know what they publish and are looking for. I have been in several Chicken Soup for the Soul books, and I have done my homework for each one. <br />Writing courses are great, but I have also used a writing tutor. It was one-on-one with a writing teacher from a college not too far from me That was invaluable to challenging me to think more about my goals, and what I wanted to say. <br />I have flirted with going to a writing conference, but haven't gone to one yet. I think someday I will!<br />Blessings,<br />CeilCeilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06293917798735764739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-53643196969637454122017-02-22T08:05:19.363-05:002017-02-22T08:05:19.363-05:00I've done each of these, Karen. Still learning...I've done each of these, Karen. Still learning after almost 17 years of writing. Thanks for the links! And Lynda is right. Do start writing. LOL Susan Sundwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17747706680849311882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-49459134646043576042017-02-21T18:50:20.655-05:002017-02-21T18:50:20.655-05:00Hilary,
Ah, and then you found out you actually we...Hilary,<br />Ah, and then you found out you actually were a writer! And I'm glad you did take it up, for it's been so much fun to read your work. Wherever you go along that writing avenue or otherwise, I'm sure you will do well! :)<br /><br />Lynda,<br />Thanks so much. Yes, writing! How could I forget that part? lol Well, hopefully they will do that if I haven't scared them away. :)<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-68396773180970800662017-02-21T18:34:05.607-05:002017-02-21T18:34:05.607-05:00Great tips, all helpful. The only thing I'd ad...Great tips, all helpful. The only thing I'd add is start writing. Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-82897241003098721782017-02-21T10:58:38.398-05:002017-02-21T10:58:38.398-05:00Hi Karen - I'd never thought I was a writer .....Hi Karen - I'd never thought I was a writer ... but using the blog as a starter - it seems that I am. I've joined in a memoir course - just for others to write their memoirs ... I think I know which direction I'm going in ... and have lots of family information. Thankfully I'm 'ahead' because of all the blogging I've done ... and now I've written one tiny story! I feel comfortable with my voice - and that is an essential - get in your comfort zone ... and bloggers will encourage you along that route.<br /><br />I have to say I think I'd find a course intimidating and not useful ... but then I probably need one sometime! It's people find their way and utilising whatever is out there that helps ... Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-3056760838252928422017-02-20T22:46:41.727-05:002017-02-20T22:46:41.727-05:00Laurel,
I know, I hate to burst their bubble of ex...Laurel,<br />I know, I hate to burst their bubble of excitement! But the reality is that it doesn't happen overnight - not even close. :)<br /><br />Stephanie,<br />You're right, no quick fixes here. :) There's no such thing as microwave writing, is there? :) <br /><br />Linda,<br />Good writers rarely take the fast track, right? :) It all takes time and commitment, that's for sure!<br /><br />Cecelia,<br />Thank you. You're right, we could be busy with that kind of thing nonstop. Best to weigh things with what you feel you're called to do. :) <br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-65873959340237997322017-02-20T21:09:32.086-05:002017-02-20T21:09:32.086-05:00Karen: A great set of pointers. When people ask me...Karen: A great set of pointers. When people ask me to do something else, I have to weigh the options and, maybe, see if it's something I would benefit from or not.quietspirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086016141181470311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-39401064884749580092017-02-20T19:53:20.215-05:002017-02-20T19:53:20.215-05:00Newbies want the fast track. When I tell people I ...Newbies want the fast track. When I tell people I search for markets early in the morning, many say they don't want to do that. Ahem, neither do I, but it's part of the process. Great advice, Karen.Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-41289336965033228502017-02-20T19:53:14.187-05:002017-02-20T19:53:14.187-05:00Newbies want the fast track. When I tell people I ...Newbies want the fast track. When I tell people I search for markets early in the morning, many say they don't want to do that. Ahem, neither do I, but it's part of the process. Great advice, Karen.Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-68330711647898231672017-02-20T15:32:42.653-05:002017-02-20T15:32:42.653-05:00If I had a dime for every time someone asks me tha...If I had a dime for every time someone asks me that...and they don't want the truth, usually. How do you get published? You work and write and learn and network and work some more and research... It takes years. They want the "quick fix" answer.Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-54152365996015426482017-02-20T14:44:27.689-05:002017-02-20T14:44:27.689-05:00Great advice here. Too often I meet novice writers...Great advice here. Too often I meet novice writers who seem to get ahead of themselves, wanting to know how to publish a first draft. I always feel like such a killjoy suggesting that the next step is joining a critique circle to get feedback. The lifelong learner concept is an excellent way to frame it. Thanks!Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-7594411133894443592017-02-20T10:53:20.908-05:002017-02-20T10:53:20.908-05:00Natalie,
Thank you! Yes, there's always someth...Natalie,<br />Thank you! Yes, there's always something to learn, isn't there? :)<br /><br />Diane,<br />Yes, reading is a great addition! Appreciate you mentioning that. :)<br /><br />Happy writing,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-46672370687095620542017-02-20T07:26:44.439-05:002017-02-20T07:26:44.439-05:00All those things plus reading is a great way to st...All those things plus reading is a great way to start.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855485928545677951.post-14314244069275423612017-02-20T07:01:38.898-05:002017-02-20T07:01:38.898-05:00Great tips, Karen, and so necessary if a writer re...Great tips, Karen, and so necessary if a writer really wants to learn how to write and grow as a writer. Because we can all learn and become better writers no matter what stage we're at.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.com