tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post1017459449741659285..comments2023-10-23T12:40:22.672-07:00Comments on The Writers Alley: Preparing for Publication Part 3: The Valuable LadderSherrinda Ketchersidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-20645583992166629092013-07-03T06:45:15.239-07:002013-07-03T06:45:15.239-07:00You just spoke to my heart and where it's head...You just spoke to my heart and where it's headed....<br />I've recently finished my first book.<br />I'm going to the ACFW Conference in Sept.<br />I'm terrified of making my appts (and have not hit 'finalize' b/c I'm still selecting agent preferences).<br />I'm NOT bold.<br /><br />But bless you, your attitude is what I strive for. May I be as bold and confident as you, happy for feedback no matter the outcome. That's how I hope to respond, anyway....~cjoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10435581940217387304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-82865576408420151662013-06-27T21:14:14.391-07:002013-06-27T21:14:14.391-07:00This is such a great post, Krista! I know I'm ...This is such a great post, Krista! I know I'm late commenting, but I just wanted to say how valuable I think this blog is. Rejection is SO hard. Thank you for sharing your story.Ashley Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15448862585766728595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-14444028211178360082013-06-27T19:31:27.612-07:002013-06-27T19:31:27.612-07:00Oh my goodness, you always bring a smile to my fac...Oh my goodness, you always bring a smile to my face. I am NOT bold...at all. EVER. :) Makes me wonder if I really have what it takes in this writing gig. Sherrinda Ketchersidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-32465168608329937292013-06-27T12:42:22.575-07:002013-06-27T12:42:22.575-07:00Loved this, Krista. Thanks for the honesty, and th...Loved this, Krista. Thanks for the honesty, and the chuckle. :) You're right, it takes boldness in being willing to put yourself out there. It's. Not. Easy. I was so nervous in my first agent and editor pitch sessions last year. I'm hoping this year I'm not quite as nervous. :) Before being agented, it feels like it's the necessary step, and like so much rides on those appointments. I'm learning I need to just relax and not worry about impressing the people I may get to meet with.<br /><br />After I manage to stand up on the "agent" rung, it'll be interesting to see what God has to teach me for the rung above it. :)Jeanne Takenakahttp://jeannetakenaka.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-9869143906673957042013-06-27T09:37:14.212-07:002013-06-27T09:37:14.212-07:00Great advice!!
I'm heading to ACFW this fall,...Great advice!! <br />I'm heading to ACFW this fall, but I'm taking a defibrillator, oxygen and a bucket of ice to each agent meeting.<br />Oh, and a gurney so my friends can get me out of there.<br />Oh and one of the verification words? HELP.Jennifer Majorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12696261499182486196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-71582516515079520502013-06-27T08:25:24.864-07:002013-06-27T08:25:24.864-07:00I sent a cold email query to an agent and told her...I sent a cold email query to an agent and told her that "Karen Kingsbury had sent me" ... because her website and noted who her agent was and suggested getting an agent first.<br /><br />In my defense... I put in the query "how" she had referred me... but still. it was not my finer moment.<br /><br />I also started a query fax (yes, someone was actually asking for query FAXES) and started the letter with, "When I was a little girl..."<br /><br />*hangs head in shame*Krista Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10772828583379163612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-67962477543243794182013-06-27T07:55:05.028-07:002013-06-27T07:55:05.028-07:00Haha! So, let me top you on that one...and one day...Haha! So, let me top you on that one...and one day I will mention it to the agent...I CALLED an agent on his cell to see if he got my proposal! Didn't realize it would be his number, thought I'd get a receptionist. This is back in the day when email was not the preferred avenue for proposal sending. HAHA!!!Angie Dickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794268733490363528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-4012545648209492182013-06-27T07:50:21.431-07:002013-06-27T07:50:21.431-07:00Angie... BE BOLD!!! :-) But I forgot to note... be...Angie... BE BOLD!!! :-) But I forgot to note... being stupid is NOT bold. (Pre my step into boldness with that first query to the Steve Laube agency, I sent two very "stupid" inquiries to an agent and an editor. I pray every day they don't remember that!!!!)Krista Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10772828583379163612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-73285264276444099752013-06-27T07:48:28.389-07:002013-06-27T07:48:28.389-07:00Jill... time management is another great thing we ...Jill... time management is another great thing we "practice" pre-published because we will REALLY need to post-published!!!! I'm still a work-in-progress on that one too!Krista Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10772828583379163612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-75812551754175583252013-06-27T05:47:52.728-07:002013-06-27T05:47:52.728-07:00Great post, Krista! And good to know boldness is k...Great post, Krista! And good to know boldness is key on either side of publishing!Angie Dickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794268733490363528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-89692709552857228242013-06-27T05:05:03.172-07:002013-06-27T05:05:03.172-07:00I love your honesty and humor in this post, Krista...I love your honesty and humor in this post, Krista. I loved Sandwich With a Side of Romance! I'm anxiously awaiting for your next book.<br /><br />The hardest thing for me is finding the time to do everything in my real life and my writing life. I have learned to manage my time better, although I'm still easily distracted. Great post, Krista!Jill Weatherholthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12935341991222337363noreply@blogger.com