tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post3507488695308997537..comments2023-10-24T05:53:13.006-05:00Comments on Something She Wrote: Home Again, Home Again, Jiggity JigJanna Leadbetterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-58279550648694358842009-04-16T11:06:00.000-05:002009-04-16T11:06:00.000-05:00VERY informative! Especially interesting was #7 &...VERY informative! Especially interesting was #7 & # 8. Thakns for sharing this.<br /><br />And, I agree with Amy Sue - author sites can evolve and I think that makes them doubly interesing..because you can see their path.Slendarellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01432923345859913124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-50425549480749277812009-04-15T12:33:00.000-05:002009-04-15T12:33:00.000-05:00Janet - I don't know, that sounds pretty wise to m...Janet - I don't know, that sounds pretty wise to me. :)<br /><br />Heidi - Thanks! And I appreciate your thoughts re: the poll.<br /><br />Jenni - I saw your post. What beautiful places you visited!Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-76824642570853515142009-04-15T05:15:00.000-05:002009-04-15T05:15:00.000-05:00HI! I've just come back too! hehehe! And I started...HI! I've just come back too! hehehe! And I started my website right away! It made it much more real for me and gave me the boost I needed to continue writing and getting that agent. Good luck! Let me know if you put your up. And I hope you easter was fabulous! JenniJenni Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14340454147439103595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-48640992856539528932009-04-15T01:09:00.000-05:002009-04-15T01:09:00.000-05:00Welcome back, friend! Great poll question. I say w...Welcome back, friend! Great poll question. I say whenever; you can always add and change as you go.Stonefoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01315274338937631860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-19017718692621029862009-04-14T22:02:00.000-05:002009-04-14T22:02:00.000-05:00I am thinking that I'll start a site once I have a...I am thinking that I'll start a site once I have a contract in hand. I don't see much point before that. But I'm open to greater wisdom.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04600030574995481267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-68043157502095816692009-04-14T17:14:00.000-05:002009-04-14T17:14:00.000-05:00Nadine - I see your point! Is the old site still "...Nadine - I see your point! Is the old site still "active"? Maybe you update and generalize it. Use that one?<br /><br />Michaéle - Thanks, lady!<br /><br />T. Anne - I see where you're coming from, since sites are more professional in nature, whereas blogs tend to be more casual and personal. I like it when authors have both!Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-52934703993181962842009-04-14T16:32:00.000-05:002009-04-14T16:32:00.000-05:00It's nice to be home isn't it? To answer your ques...It's nice to be home isn't it? To answer your question, I think the right time is just as your novel has been accepted for publication. Blogs are another animal. JMHO. :)Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-55209022783118361222009-04-14T14:51:00.000-05:002009-04-14T14:51:00.000-05:00Welcome home!!!Welcome home!!!BiPolar Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05057957586937212364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-7161169837543853512009-04-14T14:32:00.000-05:002009-04-14T14:32:00.000-05:00Welcome back! I had one for my other book to help...Welcome back! I had one for my other book to help get my name out there and to be a place where an agent could find out more info about me. I should have made it an author site instead of a book site cause now that novel is trunked (for the time being) so I have no website for my current book that I am querying. *makes mental note to set up author website*Nadinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14457340386682051325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-46839428913980553182009-04-14T12:47:00.000-05:002009-04-14T12:47:00.000-05:00Melissa - But of course! :)
Jessica - I plan to g...Melissa - But of course! :)<br /><br />Jessica - I plan to get one in the future, but I hem-haw back and forth on when's the right time for me. (Hence the poll's conception.) I know I'm not ready yet, but want to get my plans fine-tuned. And THAT is a perfect scenario: An agent I've queried seeing my blog or site, liking what they see, and wanting to work with me. Yeah, baby.<br /><br />Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-24990076407105213092009-04-14T12:02:00.000-05:002009-04-14T12:02:00.000-05:00I do have a web site already and I find it a lot o...I do have a web site already and I find it a lot of fun. It hasn't proved to be any use yet, but who knows. My main reason for having the web site is that it offers a professional image, that I want to present to agents, editors, whoever I want to start a professional relationship with. It feels good to know that if they google my name they'll find a good web site to tell them what I am about. <Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17708851895104018255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-70997855866807925862009-04-14T11:49:00.000-05:002009-04-14T11:49:00.000-05:00Glad to have you back :)
I voted for the last cho...Glad to have you back :)<br /><br />I voted for the last choice, partially because "durn" made me laugh! But I think it's a personal choice. Some people want their readers to have insight into their future books/writings, while others might prefer to remain a mystery. I think it's a good idea to have one, but websites are so fluid-- you can change them so quickly after any milestone you scarlethuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04261263598183741538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-7308562348116126672009-04-14T11:26:00.000-05:002009-04-14T11:26:00.000-05:00I just read the comments. I do have a friend who h...I just read the comments. I do have a friend who had a website and it was actually her excerpts that got her an agent. She'd queried the agent, the agent check out her website and LOVED her voice. Promptly signed her too.<br />So having a website early on can work in your favor.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-75319833345587831302009-04-14T11:24:00.000-05:002009-04-14T11:24:00.000-05:00Hey girl,
Glad you're getting back into the groove...Hey girl,<br />Glad you're getting back into the groove of things. <br />I think a website is important to have and I'll probably look into it when I get an agent. Though I'm not sure whether I'll make a real one or just use blogspot to make one. I guess it depends on how much money I make when I sell! LOL It's true getting your name out there counts, that's why I started a blog. <br />I think a Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-59678552849211348872009-04-14T10:38:00.000-05:002009-04-14T10:38:00.000-05:00Welcome back, Janna! We want pictures of vacation!...Welcome back, Janna! We want pictures of vacation! ;-)Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-36588859603761184612009-04-14T10:32:00.000-05:002009-04-14T10:32:00.000-05:00Rebecca - An excellent point! Editors and agents c...Rebecca - An excellent point! Editors and agents can get a good feel for voice and so much more if there's a site to reference.<br /><br />Turk - What a wise poultry he is! Thank him for his input. And I'm holding out for help from Melanie, too. ;)<br /><br />Mel - LOL!<br /><br />And Wendy - You'll have to share your agent's general thoughts with us.Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-27953658404971461162009-04-14T10:28:00.001-05:002009-04-14T10:28:00.001-05:00Aww, Turkey, you're so sweet. Are you honey-basted...Aww, Turkey, you're so sweet. Are you honey-basted? :P<br /><br />Wendy - how nice is it to say "I'm going to ask my agent what she thinks"?Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-81722608921946087992009-04-14T10:28:00.000-05:002009-04-14T10:28:00.000-05:00Melanie - It's a super idea to tie all yours toget...Melanie - It's a super idea to tie all yours together. Double the exposure! And I agree. I like a mix of their past works with what's in process, with general writing themes and advice scattered throughout.<br /><br />Amy - I agree! I like when they don't just sell their own stuff, but help others. And vice versa.<br /><br />Kristen - And it's suited you well!<br /><br />Wendy - Yeah, the more I Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-10160794783067421202009-04-14T10:22:00.000-05:002009-04-14T10:22:00.000-05:00I should also add... (which was in my deleted comm...I should also add... (which was in my deleted comment) that I agree with Wendy, and your website should look professional. It would be good to hire a web developer... like Melanie.<br />;)JLChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05405559509794744714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-12590642896707662832009-04-14T10:17:00.000-05:002009-04-14T10:17:00.000-05:00Oops,I deleted my last comment. I need to change ...Oops,I deleted my last comment. I need to change my answer. I was talking to Mr. Turkey about this and he lectured me. Apparently, it is best to launch a website once you have finished a WIP. That way, you can get the word out and have a place for agents and publishers to visit. (He speaks from experience in regards to self-promotion and marketing yourself to businesses.)JLChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05405559509794744714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-74646436860129419362009-04-14T10:14:00.000-05:002009-04-14T10:14:00.000-05:00When five or so of my stories where published, I s...When five or so of my stories where published, I set up my webpage. I figured it was a good way to promote my work. Plus, if an editor is curious about me after I've submitted something to them, they can check me out. <br /><br />But honestly, an author should set one up when they feel comfortable. <br /><br />Welcome back:-)Rebecca Nazarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586998368101239421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-77947807686436882312009-04-14T10:13:00.000-05:002009-04-14T10:13:00.000-05:00Welcome back!
I like to read about how authors co...Welcome back!<br /><br />I like to read about how authors come up with their story ideas, a bio about themselves, and how they are tackling their wIPs. Some sites I enjoy: Tess Gerritsen and Danielle Steel.Jewel Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09614039445924074306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-62182358403565718372009-04-14T10:11:00.000-05:002009-04-14T10:11:00.000-05:00I'm all for advertising other writer's blogs as we...I'm all for advertising other writer's blogs as well as resources for writers. I've posted lengthy excerpts, but those get ignored.<br /><br />Oh well!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-36759758744281623342009-04-14T10:09:00.000-05:002009-04-14T10:09:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.JLChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05405559509794744714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1178848256551614320.post-48253593738582240722009-04-14T09:49:00.000-05:002009-04-14T09:49:00.000-05:00I picked "whenever they durn well please" because ...I picked "whenever they durn well please" because I don't think there is just one answer. But I will amend it to say "as long as it looks professional." You wouldn't want an agent or editor to google you and find some rinky dink looking site. Blogs are different, to me.<br /><br />For me, I'm going to ask my agent what she thinks, but I'll probably launch one sometime after we go out on WendyCinNYChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15548500219172368038noreply@blogger.com