tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post1500040044630837565..comments2024-03-28T16:52:31.923-04:00Comments on The Write Conversation: With Indie Publishing - We are the Gatekeepers!Edie Melsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-7164496506299391072015-10-27T11:11:13.626-04:002015-10-27T11:11:13.626-04:00Thanks for the welcome! I am glad you are listenin...Thanks for the welcome! I am glad you are listening to God and hope that you enjoy your journey! :DTraci Hiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714120918967217450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-33096809434456041322015-10-18T18:43:54.450-04:002015-10-18T18:43:54.450-04:00Tracy,
An excellent article.
I'm working my ...Tracy,<br /><br />An excellent article.<br /><br />I'm working my way through what I hope will be my debut novel for what I hope is the last time before a developmental editor takes a look. I didn't see the "first post" but have the feeling this novel fits both. I started writing it 20 years ago!<br /><br />Anyway, I sometimes wrestle with questions about too strong a message versus too weak a message or no message at all. What's the answer?<br /><br />Let God guide.<br /><br />I can't base my actions on the reactions of others. Not even other questions. If I'm given a cozy mystery to write, then that's what I write. If I'm given a story about a strong and bold prophet like Jeremiah, then that's what I write.<br /><br />It's a tough road, I'll tell you. One of the biggest obstacles I face is fear of what people will think. So I try to not listen to the voices of others and listen instead to the leading of God.<br /><br />Welcome to The Write Conversation and thank you for the motivation I needed this fine, Sunday afternoon.<br />Carrie Lynn Lewishttp://www.carrielynnlewis.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-44015494619771073782015-10-18T13:09:32.513-04:002015-10-18T13:09:32.513-04:00That's awful great coming from you, Nancy! You...That's awful great coming from you, Nancy! You go so far out of your way to encourage, uplift, and promote us Cozy gals! :D<br /><br />Traci Hiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714120918967217450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-39825309525603230692015-10-18T13:08:56.085-04:002015-10-18T13:08:56.085-04:00Thanks! It was great seeing you yesterday. I'm...Thanks! It was great seeing you yesterday. I'm so refreshed and encouraged after the One Day that I think I will talk about it on my next column. :DTraci Hiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714120918967217450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-81282898215241269402015-10-18T13:08:21.595-04:002015-10-18T13:08:21.595-04:00I had to drop one of my most recent and start from...I had to drop one of my most recent and start from scratch, too. It's never an easy decision to make, but it is always worth it in the end!<br /><br />Thanks for the welcome!Traci Hiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714120918967217450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-66439917620906767872015-10-18T07:24:38.904-04:002015-10-18T07:24:38.904-04:00Welcome to the team, Traci. I've asked myself ...Welcome to the team, Traci. I've asked myself that question on my WIP and the answer was no. I've struggled with my story for many months, but was never quite happy with it and didn't know why. Asking that question caused me to start over, and I now like where it's going. Thanks for bringing that question to mind.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17632691961464703799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-21627275866596975662015-10-16T22:45:12.218-04:002015-10-16T22:45:12.218-04:00Nice to see you here, Traci. Great article.Nice to see you here, Traci. Great article.Jan Piercehttp://www.janpierce.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-66855146578503048402015-10-16T17:37:36.745-04:002015-10-16T17:37:36.745-04:00Traci - you are such an inspiration! I love your o...Traci - you are such an inspiration! I love your openness and the encouragement you give to Christian mystery authors to keep our writing focused.<br /><br />Cheers!Nancy Jill Thameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18089542041601366071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-4995966995515674952015-10-16T16:22:59.868-04:002015-10-16T16:22:59.868-04:00The phase of life I am in right now (you could cal...The phase of life I am in right now (you could call it the "Taxi Years" of motherhood--there are only so many hours of the day to write! Though I wish I could put out a book overtime I opened up the lap top, I just can't. And it's important for all of us to know what we can do, and how we can do our best. :D I'm glad you know your speed and are happy to work at it!Traci Hiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714120918967217450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-74226401098721053632015-10-16T16:21:38.919-04:002015-10-16T16:21:38.919-04:00I bet you are! I'm so excited for your launch....I bet you are! I'm so excited for your launch. :D :D And thanks for the warm welcome--it's fun to pop by and see a friend.Traci Hiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714120918967217450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-56051856349257237542015-10-16T11:39:11.288-04:002015-10-16T11:39:11.288-04:00Excellent advice all around, Traci. As I've m...Excellent advice all around, Traci. As I've mentioned before, I refuse to turn out as many books as I can as quickly as I can--bad advice, in my opinion. Quality is more important than quantity to me. In yesterday's post, Cyle made the distinction between an "artist" and a "writer." Like most authors, I fall somewhere in between. The writing takes as long as it takes and as much effort as it takes to produce the best story I can. Only then will I hit the publish button. That said, my first book is in dire need of revision. I'm working on it right now!Linda Lee Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02220365594492856382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-50726943992838920202015-10-16T08:54:58.813-04:002015-10-16T08:54:58.813-04:00Look who I found when opening my blog feed for the...Look who I found when opening my blog feed for the morning! Welcome aboard and thanks for the reminder that good things take time, especially that very, very long marketing plan piece. Then again, with two weeks to go till my launch, I'm almost wishing I had a bit more time. Almost.Candee Fickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08158819887944287696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-43703026923638044692015-10-16T05:44:36.813-04:002015-10-16T05:44:36.813-04:00Welcome Traci, So nice to meet you. Thank you for...Welcome Traci, So nice to meet you. Thank you for the great information. truthtoshine.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911184699045569514noreply@blogger.com