Comments on: A life-changing conversation http://michellewillingham.com/blog/2005/05/19/a-life-changing-conversation/ Fri, 02 Apr 2010 11:40:19 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Sasha http://michellewillingham.com/blog/2005/05/19/a-life-changing-conversation/comment-page-1/#comment-538 Sasha Sun, 22 May 2005 05:32:30 +0000 http://michellewillingham.com/blog/?p=76#comment-538 Thanks so much fro sharing wiht us. It does make me think. :???: Thanks so much fro sharing wiht us. It does make me think. :???:

]]> By: Michelle http://michellewillingham.com/blog/2005/05/19/a-life-changing-conversation/comment-page-1/#comment-523 Michelle Sat, 21 May 2005 10:08:07 +0000 http://michellewillingham.com/blog/?p=76#comment-523 Amy--thanks. Actually, she did invite me to resubmit the book if I wanted to change it, but she was really trying to get me to define myself. Once I did that, then we agreed on a new plan of action. She wants to see my funny medieval book and after that, we might meet up in Reno. For now, though, I needed a better focus on where I want my career to go. Today I'm blurbing... Amy–thanks. Actually, she did invite me to resubmit the book if I wanted to change it, but she was really trying to get me to define myself. Once I did that, then we agreed on a new plan of action. She wants to see my funny medieval book and after that, we might meet up in Reno. For now, though, I needed a better focus on where I want my career to go.

Today I’m blurbing…

]]> By: Amy K. http://michellewillingham.com/blog/2005/05/19/a-life-changing-conversation/comment-page-1/#comment-522 Amy K. Sat, 21 May 2005 01:49:56 +0000 http://michellewillingham.com/blog/?p=76#comment-522 How awesome that she took the time to talk to you! I'd say that's a good thing. Did she make any mention of resubbing to her? Congrats on having things click and figuring out what's right for you right now. :jumping: How awesome that she took the time to talk to you! I’d say that’s a good thing. Did she make any mention of resubbing to her? Congrats on having things click and figuring out what’s right for you right now. :jumping:

]]> By: Crystal* http://michellewillingham.com/blog/2005/05/19/a-life-changing-conversation/comment-page-1/#comment-521 Crystal* Sat, 21 May 2005 00:29:39 +0000 http://michellewillingham.com/blog/?p=76#comment-521 Thanks so much for sharing! :hello2: Sounds like things are going great. Congratulations on the call and the moment. Both are invaluable. Grins* Moo back atcha. :rotfl: Thanks so much for sharing! :hello2:

Sounds like things are going great. Congratulations on the call and the moment. Both are invaluable.
Grins*

Moo back atcha. :rotfl:

]]> By: Michelle http://michellewillingham.com/blog/2005/05/19/a-life-changing-conversation/comment-page-1/#comment-520 Michelle Fri, 20 May 2005 21:40:50 +0000 http://michellewillingham.com/blog/?p=76#comment-520 Jan--I really think westerns are going to make a huge comeback, so save those books! Steph--I feel the need to stop and reassess where I'm going. I have a work-in-progress and I should probably go ahead and knock out the first draft. But since that one is a Victorian, I may hold off on it. I could do a first wave of medievals and then a second wave of Victorians. Or something like that. :) Kacey--:fryingpan: on the lightbulbs being illuminating. Groan!! Jan–I really think westerns are going to make a huge comeback, so save those books!

Steph–I feel the need to stop and reassess where I’m going. I have a work-in-progress and I should probably go ahead and knock out the first draft. But since that one is a Victorian, I may hold off on it. I could do a first wave of medievals and then a second wave of Victorians. Or something like that. :)

Kacey–:fryingpan: on the lightbulbs being illuminating. Groan!!

]]> By: Kacey’s Wine on the Keyboard . . . » Stealing Blog Posts http://michellewillingham.com/blog/2005/05/19/a-life-changing-conversation/comment-page-1/#comment-519 Kacey’s Wine on the Keyboard . . . » Stealing Blog Posts Fri, 20 May 2005 21:28:23 +0000 http://michellewillingham.com/blog/?p=76#comment-519 [...] is just blatantly stealing two other great blog posts and pointing you in their direction This post by Michelle Willingham about a conversation she had with an agent, and her DUH moment on brand [...] [...] is just blatantly stealing two other great blog posts and pointing you in their direction This post by Michelle Willingham about a conversation she had with an agent, and her DUH moment on brand [...]

]]> By: kacey http://michellewillingham.com/blog/2005/05/19/a-life-changing-conversation/comment-page-1/#comment-518 kacey Fri, 20 May 2005 21:22:01 +0000 http://michellewillingham.com/blog/?p=76#comment-518 Michelle, I LOVE your light, humorous stories. And such good advice on branding yourself for now. That's way cool the agent took the time to have this discussion with you! Are lightbulb moments, um, illuminating? :mrgreen: Michelle, I LOVE your light, humorous stories. And such good advice on branding yourself for now. That’s way cool the agent took the time to have this discussion with you!

Are lightbulb moments, um, illuminating? :mrgreen:

]]> By: Jan http://michellewillingham.com/blog/2005/05/19/a-life-changing-conversation/comment-page-1/#comment-517 Jan Fri, 20 May 2005 19:39:55 +0000 http://michellewillingham.com/blog/?p=76#comment-517 She gave you solid advice, Michelle. I started writing what I loved, which was western historicals. Got three done and two finaled in contests, but the market-- :???: So I switched gears again and got a couple of ST RS written, but my fav books to read are funny or snarky writing, so I'm going to try my hand at that. I'm following my heart and trying to be true to my voice. Time will tell if it's right, lol. Stick to the ones you love to write because those will be the page-turners readers can't wait to read. :book: She gave you solid advice, Michelle. I started writing what I loved, which was western historicals. Got three done and two finaled in contests, but the market– :???: So I switched gears again and got a couple of ST RS written, but my fav books to read are funny or snarky writing, so I’m going to try my hand at that. I’m following my heart and trying to be true to my voice. Time will tell if it’s right, lol.

Stick to the ones you love to write because those will be the page-turners readers can’t wait to read. :book:

]]> By: Michelle http://michellewillingham.com/blog/2005/05/19/a-life-changing-conversation/comment-page-1/#comment-516 Michelle Fri, 20 May 2005 18:07:24 +0000 http://michellewillingham.com/blog/?p=76#comment-516 Like most of you, I didn't "get it" either. Not until now. But it makes complete sense now. It helps the publisher market you. They can keep your book covers consistent with your "flavor." It helps them know how to build you and build your readership. It's kind of exhilirating, isn't it?? Like most of you, I didn’t “get it” either. Not until now. But it makes complete sense now. It helps the publisher market you. They can keep your book covers consistent with your “flavor.” It helps them know how to build you and build your readership.

It’s kind of exhilirating, isn’t it??

]]> By: Tori http://michellewillingham.com/blog/2005/05/19/a-life-changing-conversation/comment-page-1/#comment-515 Tori Fri, 20 May 2005 15:38:24 +0000 http://michellewillingham.com/blog/?p=76#comment-515 Ditto to what everyone else has said, Michelle! :wave: Ditto to what everyone else has said, Michelle! :wave:

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