tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post3562477479339058578..comments2024-03-28T16:52:31.923-04:00Comments on The Write Conversation: Growing the Writing CareerEdie Melsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-44698523433532268792018-10-09T19:46:52.270-04:002018-10-09T19:46:52.270-04:00I don't know of an average, but I, for example...I don't know of an average, but I, for example, write Appalachian Historical, and I began it at a time when cozy mysteries, Chick lit, and romance were the hot topics. Agents turned me away because they didn't think they could sell my work due to trends happening. All I'm saying, is what is trending may hold you back if you don't write in that genre. I didn't but I was willing to hold true to what I am good at writing...so I waited for the trends to shift. Others wrote toward the trends and were published earlier than me. It is something you need to be aware of so you can choose either to adjust or stand firm and wait.Cindy Sproleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09130661868473868599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-51105126399966838152018-10-09T18:54:46.293-04:002018-10-09T18:54:46.293-04:00Can you explain how knowing trends help, when the ...Can you explain how knowing trends help, when the process of writing and publishing are quite a long process? How long do trends last? Guess there's no real answer to that questions, but is there an average? Thanks.Pam Gloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15299762633768768470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-51675879519344985052018-10-09T12:42:46.544-04:002018-10-09T12:42:46.544-04:00Thanks for the great tips, Cindy. Thanks for the great tips, Cindy. Tim Suddethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01863100879171503856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-38132400490451447142018-10-09T11:48:19.177-04:002018-10-09T11:48:19.177-04:00I tell writers all the time...grow up in your writ...I tell writers all the time...grow up in your writing career. It takes time.Cindy Sproleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09130661868473868599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-79562253981092804382018-10-09T11:41:53.714-04:002018-10-09T11:41:53.714-04:00Thank you for this post! My third novel (third in ...Thank you for this post! My third novel (third in a series, includes my first-ever novel) is in edits with a small publisher. I do not have an agent, and I'm considering querying an agent for my next series, but book one is not completed yet. I've had such a great experience with my publisher that I'm tempted to stay, and then you say this: "I frequently see authors who either won’t or never realize to look past the comfortable spot they find in their small publisher." LOL - Don't you just love God's sense of humor? Thanks for the wisdom an encouragement!Regina Merrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01222193373777014037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-68269459374070475332018-10-09T08:55:15.769-04:002018-10-09T08:55:15.769-04:00Thanks. I want to see writers continue to grow the...Thanks. I want to see writers continue to grow their careers.Cindy Sproleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09130661868473868599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-53298934530342661622018-10-09T07:40:07.568-04:002018-10-09T07:40:07.568-04:00Cindy, You have represented both sides well, the ...Cindy, You have represented both sides well, the small vss. large publishing house. Thank you for your insights.Roberta Sarverhttp://www.armchairwit.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-28735816853491019032018-10-09T06:44:36.583-04:002018-10-09T06:44:36.583-04:00It's not naive, it's smart and the sign of...It's not naive, it's smart and the sign of someone willing to work and grow. Congratulations. I look forward to seeing your success.Cindy Sproleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09130661868473868599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-4393024327666148072018-10-09T06:22:58.979-04:002018-10-09T06:22:58.979-04:00I really think you possess a super power around, m...I really think you possess a super power around, making people learn forever. Please listen S Hanna Safar. <br />Listen Here >>>> <a rel="nofollow"> Click Here To Listen </a> <<<<<< and Please Share Link In Your Groups <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01059164585267580133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-40778255212207288992018-10-09T04:21:51.114-04:002018-10-09T04:21:51.114-04:00Great post Ms. Cindy. Perhaps it's naive of me...Great post Ms. Cindy. Perhaps it's naive of me to think so, but I am structuring my writing career in a stepping stone fashion wherein each next step leads to the next growth opportunity. I look forward to starting with a small publisher who will give me more individual attention to help me learn and grow. Ideally, they will grow with me as we follow God's will together. Thank you for today's great message.Jimhttp://www.winningthroughwords.comnoreply@blogger.com