tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post1481029860816199526..comments2024-03-27T23:03:58.848-06:00Comments on The Warrior Muse: IWSG - Is Change in the Air?Shannon Lawrencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-56830407461811097682021-02-09T17:49:16.456-07:002021-02-09T17:49:16.456-07:00Your energy as demonstrated by your stats amazes m...Your energy as demonstrated by your stats amazes me. Great organization. The friends I've made through blogging are so supportive and encouraging, like IWSG.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-40277252002293478302021-02-06T21:36:35.933-07:002021-02-06T21:36:35.933-07:00I started blogging because of the platform as well...I started blogging because of the platform as well. All the bloggers/writers I've met since and through IWSG was the bonus.Lidyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04185947128989933152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-7517704745871100832021-02-04T22:08:06.754-07:002021-02-04T22:08:06.754-07:00That's great output, Shannon! Keeping the numb...That's great output, Shannon! Keeping the numbers up has been difficult for me lately, but I'm chugging along. Good luck on these subs!John Wiswellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07416044628686736927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-73917511208380121682021-02-04T10:03:33.485-07:002021-02-04T10:03:33.485-07:00Wow! Those are awesome stats... Great going.
The B...Wow! Those are awesome stats... Great going.<br />The Blogosphere has been such a blessing for so many of us!Damyanti Biswashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08101150230749343025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-40921867660461826892021-02-04T08:37:39.678-07:002021-02-04T08:37:39.678-07:00Keep submitting. Landing sales for stories is hard...Keep submitting. Landing sales for stories is hard for everyone but it can be done if you're serious enough about it which you definitely are. I'm trying to fit in more time to work on my fiction between my story marketing/promotions and my day job.Steven Arellano Rose Jr.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03874980314982333471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-77850844773013908532021-02-03T22:46:39.324-07:002021-02-03T22:46:39.324-07:0019 stories in submission? *long, slow whistle* Imp...19 stories in submission? *long, slow whistle* Impressive. <br />That's awesome that you were a co-host for A to Z. I'm currently the team captain. I hope you'll do the challenge again this year!J Lenni Dornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961335286982498158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-58147432475080156512021-02-03T18:21:01.919-07:002021-02-03T18:21:01.919-07:00crossing my fingers for you on the request.crossing my fingers for you on the request.mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-7152247526828956142021-02-03T17:35:53.889-07:002021-02-03T17:35:53.889-07:00I have seen a lot of mention of the A to Z challen...I have seen a lot of mention of the A to Z challenge. I need to look into that!Steph W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17928781539295600653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-79218487543635767592021-02-03T14:54:04.907-07:002021-02-03T14:54:04.907-07:00You are persistent, Shannon! That may be the most...You are persistent, Shannon! That may be the most important thing in breaking through. You are an inspiration! Stoker Con sounds scary. My Denver conferences have been CCIRA ~ Colorado Council of the International Reading Association. Children and reading are much less scary for me. Good luck with your submissions!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-76244458769425947702021-02-03T13:32:55.494-07:002021-02-03T13:32:55.494-07:00I'm awed by your persistence in submitting. So...I'm awed by your persistence in submitting. Something to learn from, surely. Olga Godimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00358026814685611301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-61541896758805886662021-02-03T13:30:37.062-07:002021-02-03T13:30:37.062-07:00Way to go on your subs - getting stuff out there c...Way to go on your subs - getting stuff out there consistently is awesome!<br />I just signed up for Quarancon online - in April, and actually on the IWSG page, which I am behind on managing.Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-34912839746780533032021-02-03T12:33:54.904-07:002021-02-03T12:33:54.904-07:00Congratulations on your submissions! Can't win...Congratulations on your submissions! Can't win the lottery if you don't buy a ticket. ;) Can't get accepted if you don't submit. Good for you for ignoring those insecurities an submitting anyway.Diana Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06459116220875519332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-68914553289126171802021-02-03T12:09:34.131-07:002021-02-03T12:09:34.131-07:00I've made a lot of friends here and met severa...I've made a lot of friends here and met several of them in the real world.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-33927406574813180232021-02-03T11:30:57.819-07:002021-02-03T11:30:57.819-07:00Change is good when you're in charge, go for w...Change is good when you're in charge, go for what you want!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-38823006558238859142021-02-03T10:10:30.143-07:002021-02-03T10:10:30.143-07:00I started blogging for the same reason, so the com...I started blogging for the same reason, so the community I found and the friends I made was a pleasant surprise. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-78359163443773306682021-02-03T10:08:47.049-07:002021-02-03T10:08:47.049-07:00I'm not sure blogging really works as a platfo...I'm not sure blogging really works as a platform from which to sell books anymore – but I suppose it doesn't hurt and it has other advantages.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-51373604864833166722021-02-03T10:05:42.995-07:002021-02-03T10:05:42.995-07:00That's great how you continue to submit. I thi...That's great how you continue to submit. I think that's the key to someday getting an agent. Most of the authors I interview kept writing and submitting until they were able to get an agent and publishing contract. And it's always good to review your options and make changes in your focus if you need to.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-21529384466093515402021-02-03T09:16:26.785-07:002021-02-03T09:16:26.785-07:00You are getting a lot of work out there! That'...You are getting a lot of work out there! That's great! My insecurities this month: I left the day job and went full time writer. Sooooo- I'm having a wee bit of nerves! Happy IWSG day!Marie Andreashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11422636765580836358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-41402447368543115542021-02-03T07:34:46.187-07:002021-02-03T07:34:46.187-07:00I'm always amazed at your submissions! You'...I'm always amazed at your submissions! You're prolific!<br />My insecurities are a bit overwhelming right now - mostly just taking one step at a time :) Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-72193528216734955932021-02-03T06:44:24.826-07:002021-02-03T06:44:24.826-07:00Hi Shannon - you're doing so much with all you...Hi Shannon - you're doing so much with all your writing and submissions and now studying - good luck ... it's an amazing place - we can learn so much about life ... all the best - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-87769768383481451002021-02-03T06:39:36.531-07:002021-02-03T06:39:36.531-07:00Your stamina is to be admired. You could write a b...Your stamina is to be admired. You could write a book on how to find motivation to submit and cast away the fear of rejection. ILeigh Caronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06442390316771811017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-49584900563262724822021-02-03T06:33:35.348-07:002021-02-03T06:33:35.348-07:00We had fun as Challenge hosts and glad you helped ...We had fun as Challenge hosts and glad you helped with the IWSG for a while.<br />Just keep an eye on that conference - things will likely change by the time it rolls around.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-74051563565219049452021-02-03T06:16:12.028-07:002021-02-03T06:16:12.028-07:00I can't get motivated to write, much less to q...I can't get motivated to write, much less to query and submit. I'm impressed with your continued efforts! As for blogging friends, so very many to which I am gratefully indebted.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-37844659380417719112021-02-03T05:10:31.705-07:002021-02-03T05:10:31.705-07:00I am always amazed by your stats. Good or bad, the...I am always amazed by your stats. Good or bad, they mean you are sending out, a reminder that writing is a business too. I struggle with querying and am going to remind myself to get going. Thank you for that.Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-3372473271380674282021-02-03T04:37:17.749-07:002021-02-03T04:37:17.749-07:00Half my friends on Facebook are people I met while...Half my friends on Facebook are people I met while I had my first Blogger blog. It's been fantastic to keep in touch and see careers develop. Before that I had no friends who wrote at all, I felt very isolated.<br /><br />Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.com