tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post5752818664326311050..comments2024-03-29T03:42:04.742-04:00Comments on Author, Jody Hedlund: What Does It Really Take to Get Published?Jody Hedlundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-5805752541664229062012-02-09T22:54:17.119-05:002012-02-09T22:54:17.119-05:00As for non fiction, speaking only for myself, it w...As for non fiction, speaking only for myself, it was passion for the subject. Years, months, days, hours,of editing, deleting, adding, weeping and wondering what the hey I was doing. I wasn't writing a book. I was delivered to it. Journal entries became a way to survive the most devastating loss. Afraid to say what I was feeling out loud led me to others who felt the same way. It became more than chronicals about a life and death. It became a path back to life. <br /><br />Great Blog Jody! Very generous of you to pass it forward. You are amazing!<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Jo<br />http://whywhisper.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-87225531983460714832011-11-04T02:35:11.871-04:002011-11-04T02:35:11.871-04:00Cool blog..!!!
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All of the above! Lots of published a...Good post.<br /><br />All of the above! Lots of published authors have a mountain of rejections, but I'm many who never get published have their own giant piles. There are writers who write the right book at the right time and have enough talent to get it right the first time.<br /><br />Then people (like me) create the perspiration, think they have talent, don't know if they'll need the connections, build a platform, and so on. Then comes the hoping part...Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-79055412090012705952010-03-30T11:35:23.563-04:002010-03-30T11:35:23.563-04:00This was really great. I think you're absolut...This was really great. I think you're absolutely right that it takes a little of everything - and a little of the right thing in writing a sale-able book. You're spot-on today!Chantal Kirklandhttp://eternallyconfused.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-4191118735256183042010-03-30T11:25:05.673-04:002010-03-30T11:25:05.673-04:00Look, when coffee is left out of the equation, the...Look, when coffee is left out of the equation, there is just little hope left. I mean, my productivity level drops, my saleability level plummits, and my spelling ability becomes non-existent. And, i'm not talking Folgers, people ... I'm talking REAL from the bean COFFEE.<br /><br />Seriously, though ... I think a lot of it is a book that immerses the reader and really truly the right market at the right time ...<br /><br />can't wait to get my awesome book cover someday ... :) maybe there'll be coffee on it! :)Jaime Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07768583469408522818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-14161586719569892932010-03-30T11:20:42.122-04:002010-03-30T11:20:42.122-04:00Butt In Chair, Eye on the Prize, etc. Keep working...Butt In Chair, Eye on the Prize, etc. Keep working at your craft, making contacts, and becoming a better writer. Don't give up and trust your instincts. Confidence combined with talent and the willingness to work hard will take you far. <br /><br />Oh, yeah - and a sense of humor!<br /><br />Great post, Jody!Debra Lynn Sheltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08238268767406623274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-13523296155003777122010-03-30T11:01:33.216-04:002010-03-30T11:01:33.216-04:00Hi Jody,
Great post. And I heartily agree with eve...Hi Jody,<br />Great post. And I heartily agree with everyone who said all of the above. I'd have to say that perseverance is at the very top of my list though. I've been studying the craft forever and writing and networking and submitting and praying and attending conferences and the list goes on and on. <br /><br />Oh and Rossalyn don't shoot me, but I think 18 months is fantastic! I had to smile. I sold my series by myself and then got Rachelle to come on board and help me with the contract and represent me. It took me a mere 20 years! Don't give up is right. :) <br />The process is different for everyone.Jillian Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12565274151603868808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-20323539074688748172010-03-29T21:36:13.175-04:002010-03-29T21:36:13.175-04:00I definitely agree!I definitely agree!Kristen Torres-Torohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903038121623389560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-27828900098604674112010-03-29T20:43:42.464-04:002010-03-29T20:43:42.464-04:00Hi Jody -
I think saleability is a strong factor,...Hi Jody -<br /><br />I think saleability is a strong factor, but every editor rejected the blockbuster book, "The Shack." If predictions are made on past sales alone, they're going to miss the boat on some good opportunities. <br /><br />Writing for the market sends shivers down my spine. Now, if I can find a new slant on a popular theme, that's intriguing. I don't want to write a "me too" book.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-63860069170707768412010-03-29T19:53:32.503-04:002010-03-29T19:53:32.503-04:00If we try to write what we think the readers want ...If we try to write what we think the readers want we can often deny the thing that most needs to be written from deep down inside us. Ultimately we have to be true to what we are called to write - whether it's likely to get published or not. Such is the lot of a true artist.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-92074948126357932152010-03-29T19:23:55.315-04:002010-03-29T19:23:55.315-04:00Probably all of those things you mentioned, combin...Probably all of those things you mentioned, combined into God's perfect plan.<br /><br />If everyone knew there wouldn't be surprise best-sellers every year...<br /><br />Great post!<br />Pattipattihttp://www.pattilacy.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-51587043134666240262010-03-29T18:54:49.837-04:002010-03-29T18:54:49.837-04:00If you have talent, if you know your craft, if you...If you have talent, if you know your craft, if you are willing to sacrifice, if your voice is strong and honest, then I believe that serendipity will often find you. But I also believe great writers understand that their work is bigger than themselves. It's not about writing a best selling book or even a series of best selling books. It's about sharing your story long after you're gone, and long after the latest celebrity train wreck's book is gathering dust at the resale shop.<br /><br />My 2 cents, anyway.katdishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09210738418270395622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-53961280632147723982010-03-29T18:38:29.266-04:002010-03-29T18:38:29.266-04:00I have no facts on which to base my opinion, but I...I have no facts on which to base my opinion, but I think "all of the above" is the right answer, but maybe with stronger emphasis on different points for different people.<br /><br />If saleability means writing to fit with what publisher are currently offering, I'd be doomed to failure. By the time a novel is written, bought and published the market will have moved on to something else. IMO, the best advice has to be to write from a passionate heart and make it the best it can be. Then be prepared to persevere in its promotion and trust in God's timing.Carol J. Garvinhttp://careann.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-8373551195055203122010-03-29T18:38:08.532-04:002010-03-29T18:38:08.532-04:00Good question. I've had about 10 books publish...Good question. I've had about 10 books published, and I was in the rare situation of getting offered my writing contracts. That's a whole different deal, but I've been "inside" now long enough to give you what I think is definitive, and agree with "saleability" for non-fiction. That includes your reputation on the subject, ability to self-market, connections and reach (eg. if you have a hugely popular website on the topic).<br /><br />In terms of ongoing publishing opps. professionalism is a huge thing, since editors and acquisition folks deal with some very unprofessional people and prospective authors. Do what you say you will do when you say you'll do it. Most authors are replaceable, and if you screw up, there's another 1000 who can take your place.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08892919774227272096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-84133275669578159362010-03-29T17:23:05.109-04:002010-03-29T17:23:05.109-04:00Yes, I agree with you. It's not easy to know w...Yes, I agree with you. It's not easy to know what is marketable, but we can study the current offerings of the publishers we like and attempt to write what they're looking for. <br /><br />I also am convinced each author will have a different deciding factor on why she gets published.Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-3795501672498360082010-03-29T16:55:50.269-04:002010-03-29T16:55:50.269-04:00Great list of ingredients. I think saleability pla...Great list of ingredients. I think saleability plays a big role, and getting that saleable manuscript inot the right hands at the right time and in the right way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com