tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post789519367971573491..comments2024-03-28T10:41:26.999-06:00Comments on Blood-Red Pencil: Countdown to a Book 1: Joining HandsDanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-65980399940242942272013-08-06T19:21:42.538-06:002013-08-06T19:21:42.538-06:00"agents and editors are not tyrannical gateke..."agents and editors are not tyrannical gatekeepers determined to bar them from their dreams." I love that line. I was glad to read where your journey began, Kathryn. You have done so much to pay your dues. I know this ascension toward your goals has to be satisfying!Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00703119919148948933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-11876459635924204272012-10-09T05:39:11.746-06:002012-10-09T05:39:11.746-06:00Oh, and I just want to point out, for the record, ...Oh, and I just want to point out, for the record, that Marie is from Pennwriters, a state-wide writing organization I've benefitted from for the past seven years!Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-56583739105752154532012-10-09T05:37:15.485-06:002012-10-09T05:37:15.485-06:00Marie, thanks so much for sharing your story. I he...Marie, thanks so much for sharing your story. I hear you, sister! That's another way we help each other out along the chain of experience: to say, "I was pummeled too, but I healed, and now look were I am." It's a testament to the resiliency of the human spirit that one freshly pummeled can hold as a lifeline.Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-84856326071355883372012-10-09T03:59:29.783-06:002012-10-09T03:59:29.783-06:00Hello! I thoroughly enjoyed reading your post, es...Hello! I thoroughly enjoyed reading your post, especially since I'm going through the process of being slapped by reality! I was used to rejection in the music business and expected some degree of it in writing. With music, people cry when they hear your songs, tell you you have a great voice, occasionally buy a CD, but try to pitch your work to "people in the business" and you hit walls. Likewise, people have always told me I write well. I thought my first work would be a shoe-in. NOT! Man, is my ego taking a "pummelling"! I can't wait to hear more of what you have to say. I'm learning the hard way that I know less about this industry than I thought!Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00661818538193055861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-75473159968991108172012-10-06T11:47:52.630-06:002012-10-06T11:47:52.630-06:00Nice article, thanks for the information.Nice article, thanks for the information.sewa mobil jakartahttp://www.griyamobilkita.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-2336958866751995842012-10-06T06:27:29.378-06:002012-10-06T06:27:29.378-06:00And Kelly, one of the Liar's Club members who ...And Kelly, one of the Liar's Club members who runs the Writers Coffeehouse community—I KNOW you know what I'm talking about! Thanks for stopping in, and for being such a great role model. Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-14101137366340124692012-10-06T06:26:00.325-06:002012-10-06T06:26:00.325-06:00Susan, from my church community—just goes to show ...Susan, from my church community—just goes to show that we sustain ourselves in many ways, not just around other writers! You read such an early version of this novel for me, as a kindness—I hope you'll be happy with the way it evolved.Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-89623603182339491932012-10-06T06:24:31.108-06:002012-10-06T06:24:31.108-06:00Tori:
What a lovely response—you must be a writer!...Tori:<br />What a lovely response—you must be a writer! Thanks for your kind words, and for being one of the many I've joined hands with. May your own recent flash fiction publication be one of many to come!Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-12659914298401564442012-10-06T06:19:33.306-06:002012-10-06T06:19:33.306-06:00Great post, Kathryn! And so FREAKING TRUE!! Great post, Kathryn! And so FREAKING TRUE!! Kelly Simmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12000890535930589183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-69120879248891379872012-10-05T23:25:37.120-06:002012-10-05T23:25:37.120-06:00It will be fun to follow this part of the journey....It will be fun to follow this part of the journey. Thanks for sharing!<br />Susan Royerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02656523631694333364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-89527710533097650252012-10-05T21:01:09.040-06:002012-10-05T21:01:09.040-06:00Great post Kathryn. I have so enjoyed the journey ...Great post Kathryn. I have so enjoyed the journey (as fellow GLVWGer). The joining of hands has made the hard parts not only easier but a heck of a lot of fun too! You're are not only a great writer, but also a natural teacher. You have a powerful way of demystifying the secrets of great story telling and now you shed light on the path to publication. Thank you for your generous insights. Torinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-65085107601544329482012-10-05T20:17:17.819-06:002012-10-05T20:17:17.819-06:00Morgan: "Up the ladder"? What fun to thi...Morgan: "Up the ladder"? What fun to think about. I'm just thrilled right now that my book will finally get some readers. See? As a published author you are teaching me: live now, plan ahead!Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-90348650539785898152012-10-05T17:29:55.790-06:002012-10-05T17:29:55.790-06:00Yes, it's not easy to get somewhere in this bu...Yes, it's not easy to get somewhere in this business. It takes time, effort and teamwork. What's so great is there are so many in the writing community who bend over backwards to help other writers.<br /><br />I'm glad you're on your way up the ladder, Kathryn!<br /><br />Morgan MandelMorgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-77871004888441413722012-10-05T11:04:11.777-06:002012-10-05T11:04:11.777-06:00Joel:
That realization, in my case, propelled me ...Joel: <br />That realization, in my case, propelled me on a most fascinating journey. I wish the same for you! Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-21077957470831817542012-10-05T11:00:47.476-06:002012-10-05T11:00:47.476-06:00While I'm not looking for an agent or traditio...While I'm not looking for an agent or traditional publisher, I'm certainly looking to improve my craft.<br /><br />In the past, I've told quick stories with perfect words. Good stories. Not great stories.<br /><br />Now that I've realized that the story has to be great or it's not worth the words, I've also realized I have a lotta work to do.Joel D Canfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11801896011346177144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-63875266226348388722012-10-05T09:56:58.743-06:002012-10-05T09:56:58.743-06:00Hi Susan, thanks for stopping by and thanks for yo...Hi Susan, thanks for stopping by and thanks for your kind words. Your presence reminds me of yet another way we connect to other writers—through online communities!Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-40938470437387159492012-10-05T09:51:00.381-06:002012-10-05T09:51:00.381-06:00Hi, Kathryn, I'm not really anonymous, it'...Hi, Kathryn, I'm not really anonymous, it's Susan Ricci stopping by with congrats on a beautifully written piece and a thank you for sharing! I can't wait to read your work when it comes out next year!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-7272858915028864432012-10-05T09:24:12.471-06:002012-10-05T09:24:12.471-06:00Angel—another GLVWG member, who will no doubt bene...Angel—another GLVWG member, who will no doubt benefit for all the leadership roles you too have played. Thanks so much for stopping in!Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-36353741802148206262012-10-05T09:17:55.778-06:002012-10-05T09:17:55.778-06:00Thanks for the idea, Dani! I do hold a series of &...Thanks for the idea, Dani! I do hold a series of "Craftwriting" workshops in my home each spring, so have definitely begun the irresistible wordplay. I'm going to be starting a new blog when I get my author site up, and will take your idea into consideration!Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-24382187419090722582012-10-05T09:16:00.244-06:002012-10-05T09:16:00.244-06:00We're all cheering for youWe're all cheering for youAngelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06685002088808901290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-87840723395946249212012-10-05T09:15:40.729-06:002012-10-05T09:15:40.729-06:00Donna, so glad a GVLWG member stopped in! Consider...Donna, so glad a GVLWG member stopped in! Considering I work with words all the time, you'd think I'd be better at etymology, but had never thought about "public" and "publication" until writing this. Doh! Always learn something new when writing!Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-15707332984669819722012-10-05T09:14:02.617-06:002012-10-05T09:14:02.617-06:00Kathryn, do you have a blog? Storytelling Craft wo...Kathryn, do you have a blog? Storytelling Craft would be a great name for it. All things considered. ;)Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-18997869416801892702012-10-05T09:12:30.574-06:002012-10-05T09:12:30.574-06:00Kathryn, I actually got goosebumps reading (still ...Kathryn, I actually got goosebumps reading (still there!). What a tale of strength, resilience, and perseverance! Love this: publication requires a public. Indeed. How far you have come. It truly inspires us who are just beginning this road to seek knowledge and to learn. It's really about spreading ourselves open to being a part of something bigger than ourselves...in order to climb that mountain. Thank you!DonnaGalantihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16936331145444649588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-31725316480508304112012-10-05T09:07:06.413-06:002012-10-05T09:07:06.413-06:00Chris: Wear sunglasses.Chris: Wear sunglasses.Kathryn Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371458857187160425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5704943052235281766.post-26338786816141556362012-10-05T09:06:26.571-06:002012-10-05T09:06:26.571-06:00You mean I should (shudder) leave my basement offi...You mean I should (shudder) leave my basement office and (shudder, shudder) get out in the world ... go places ... meet people ... that sort of thing? I'm doomed.Christopher Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667548312923348614noreply@blogger.com