tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post928429703300703309..comments2024-03-14T02:21:43.549-07:00Comments on Faeries, Dragons, and Spaceships: IWSG# I'm insecure, how about you?Marie Andreashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11422636765580836358noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-82477602346223105992015-11-16T20:04:18.613-08:002015-11-16T20:04:18.613-08:00Thanks, Steven :)- glad you enjoyed it. I seem to ...Thanks, Steven :)- glad you enjoyed it. I seem to go back and forth in the drafts themselves...love it!...hate it!...love it! It's kind ridiculous ;).Marie Andreashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11422636765580836358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-11780384016983382942015-11-16T10:41:02.542-08:002015-11-16T10:41:02.542-08:00Hi there, awesome post! I completely understand wi...Hi there, awesome post! I completely understand with the overwhelming feeling that comes with realizing how much work goes into a book. I find myself really insecure when it comes to rough drafts, and it is not until the third or fourth revision that I think my work is not completely awful. Steven Cappshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08959642689137869918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-90450122088864004052015-11-06T19:50:51.309-08:002015-11-06T19:50:51.309-08:00Very true- the path is going to be different for e...Very true- the path is going to be different for everyone- and re-reading your work is a great way to keep going forward!Marie Andreashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11422636765580836358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-31261780868504198202015-11-06T19:49:45.592-08:002015-11-06T19:49:45.592-08:00Thank you! :)Thank you! :)Marie Andreashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11422636765580836358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-84747098235750536142015-11-06T19:49:29.411-08:002015-11-06T19:49:29.411-08:00Thanks for the tips and reminders :). Good luck wi...Thanks for the tips and reminders :). Good luck with the second release!Marie Andreashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11422636765580836358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-36088350471363204542015-11-05T14:30:04.807-08:002015-11-05T14:30:04.807-08:00I definitely fit the category of insecure writer. ...I definitely fit the category of insecure writer. Some days are better than others. I've been writing seriously for 13 years, and watching the people I've known for years publishing their third and fourth books while I've still got nothing can be pretty depressing at times. I just keep reminding myself that a lot of upheaval in my life has gone on in those 13 years--not to mention that it's not fair to myself to compare my progress to everyone else's. Everyone's journey is different!<br /><br />And when I feel really crappy, I reread the short fiction I've had published. Hey, at least it's something!Katie Lovetthttp://pinterest.com/katievlovettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-33130727295719374442015-11-05T10:30:39.641-08:002015-11-05T10:30:39.641-08:00I am with you on this one. I have always struggled...I am with you on this one. I have always struggled with this aspect of writing. I wish you well and hope all goes spectacularly!Raquel Byrneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870113745683162915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-57364728347552944972015-11-05T09:11:23.176-08:002015-11-05T09:11:23.176-08:00When my first book came out 4-years ago this week ...When my first book came out 4-years ago this week I thought I had marketing slayed, because I had so much marketing experience and even owned a marketing company.<br />After a rude crash landing and a LOT of learning I am pretty excited about my second books release in January. The biggest thing I learned is it takes a lot of time to get 'there,' word of mouth isn't all it is cracked up to be and to be successful we have to get out in real life, among real people who are non writers and network.Doreen McGettiganhttp://www.doreenmcgettigan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-72943418770699952462015-11-04T20:26:32.243-08:002015-11-04T20:26:32.243-08:00LOL!!! Great- now I'm insecure about being in...LOL!!! Great- now I'm insecure about being insecure ;). Thank you so much for your support and faith in me :). Hopefully I'll have some more of this down when you get your books out here!Marie Andreashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11422636765580836358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-6860640806019333902015-11-04T19:45:02.548-08:002015-11-04T19:45:02.548-08:00Eeek. Do you know how insecure it makes me feel to...Eeek. Do you know how insecure it makes me feel to have my hero talk about her insecurities? You've done so much and learned so much in such a short time, soldiering through even when your non-writing life throws you curve balls. I have faith in you, Marie. Keep learning. Keep toughing it out. <br />SharonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-40647473762149693502015-11-04T19:07:24.053-08:002015-11-04T19:07:24.053-08:00Okay, you seem very nice, but I am so jealous of y...Okay, you seem very nice, but I am so jealous of you right now! LOL!!! I guess we each have strengths, sadly business isn't mine particularly. I have a feeling you're going to do great though- having both worlds.Marie Andreashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11422636765580836358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-46147259311056744522015-11-04T19:06:01.337-08:002015-11-04T19:06:01.337-08:00LOL- very true! And yes, my trad published friends...LOL- very true! And yes, my trad published friends have to promote also, it's the nature of the beast now, but having a publisher (at least one of the big kahunas) behind you does help a bit. I still see a lot of bias, especially in my genre, against self-published folks :(.Marie Andreashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11422636765580836358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-89282785307320337362015-11-04T19:03:55.484-08:002015-11-04T19:03:55.484-08:00Good luck! I'm trying to remind myself this ta...Good luck! I'm trying to remind myself this takes time, and I need to just keep getting the writing done :).Marie Andreashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11422636765580836358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-44805857165233271192015-11-04T19:02:49.810-08:002015-11-04T19:02:49.810-08:00ROI = return on investment; no idea on the other o...ROI = return on investment; no idea on the other one ;). My argument on ROI and books, is that a tactic could have exposure (getting the name out there) but not direct ROI. I'm clearly never going to be great at this ;).Marie Andreashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11422636765580836358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-82944395870802633282015-11-04T19:01:20.317-08:002015-11-04T19:01:20.317-08:00Good idea! I should have recommended one of the b...Good idea! I should have recommended one of the best books I found (for me, and I REALLY need to re-read it!) "Write. Publish. Repeat."Marie Andreashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11422636765580836358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-43171624342914051592015-11-04T19:00:13.062-08:002015-11-04T19:00:13.062-08:00Very good way to think about it! It's sort of...Very good way to think about it! It's sort of like my evil day job- gotta do it so I can write. Need to promo so I can write ;).Marie Andreashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11422636765580836358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-31907222232764175512015-11-04T18:59:29.878-08:002015-11-04T18:59:29.878-08:00Not alone at all! OY- this stuff is sooooo not ea...Not alone at all! OY- this stuff is sooooo not easy!Marie Andreashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11422636765580836358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-27315464855393625282015-11-04T18:58:59.912-08:002015-11-04T18:58:59.912-08:00Great minds think alike, Ken! I will definitely do...Great minds think alike, Ken! I will definitely do that- this blog is sort of "Marie and the Books get their collective acts together". I share my progress, and others do as well :).Marie Andreashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11422636765580836358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-22613618380591520332015-11-04T18:57:35.169-08:002015-11-04T18:57:35.169-08:00Great planning! Please share anything awesome you...Great planning! Please share anything awesome you find :). (My pantser personality may be one of the reasons I'm having problems with this ;)).Marie Andreashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11422636765580836358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-59185551092642182982015-11-04T18:56:27.538-08:002015-11-04T18:56:27.538-08:00Thank you! I think you hit it on the head, somethi...Thank you! I think you hit it on the head, something that is true to myself and the books :). If I try to force it, it won't work. Thanks! :)Marie Andreashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11422636765580836358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-16945658938509740712015-11-04T18:55:29.113-08:002015-11-04T18:55:29.113-08:00Well put! I'd say there is an overlap, but I ...Well put! I'd say there is an overlap, but I have a severe anti-business brain. It may actually be a phobia ;). Once I get over the freaked out stage, I think I'll be okay- just getting past that ;).<br />Marie Andreashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11422636765580836358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-70659900244171387092015-11-04T18:53:53.931-08:002015-11-04T18:53:53.931-08:00That is great advice! I think I may have to try a...That is great advice! I think I may have to try and adopt it :).Marie Andreashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11422636765580836358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-49777261384242719012015-11-04T18:53:13.829-08:002015-11-04T18:53:13.829-08:00Thank you, Diane :). It's NaNo season, so it&...Thank you, Diane :). It's NaNo season, so it's easier to slip into writing, but I need to get used to wearing many hats and switching them easier ;).Marie Andreashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11422636765580836358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-32304497451712986232015-11-04T18:51:53.185-08:002015-11-04T18:51:53.185-08:00Thanks! I figure I'll keep bugging my busines...Thanks! I figure I'll keep bugging my business savvy friends and bribe them to help ;).Marie Andreashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11422636765580836358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-32419313933005176182015-11-04T18:02:52.116-08:002015-11-04T18:02:52.116-08:00I'm a weird ying-yang of creative writer and T...I'm a weird ying-yang of creative writer and Type-A business woman, so I actually like marketing. Not sure I'm any good at it, but my first book only came out in August so I'm getting there :) I do get overwhelmed with it sometimes, so I make lists to calm down and decide what to focus on next.alexiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07122487552931794871noreply@blogger.com