tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post7000452132725220850..comments2024-03-28T13:35:16.194-04:00Comments on Author, Jody Hedlund: The Long HaulJody Hedlundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-60515997052483174182009-04-23T06:24:00.000-04:002009-04-23T06:24:00.000-04:00Hi Cindy,
Those are both great points! I really li...Hi Cindy,<br />Those are both great points! I really like knowing that I'm not alone on this writing journey and it excites me to think about that "moment" springing up and surprising me someday!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-55744132518649686572009-04-23T06:22:00.000-04:002009-04-23T06:22:00.000-04:00Hi again Sherrinda,
Glad you had a better day!! Ho...Hi again Sherrinda,<br />Glad you had a better day!! Hope you can keep up the trend!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-63700255859783150432009-04-23T00:33:00.000-04:002009-04-23T00:33:00.000-04:00Stories like this encourage me, and always have! F...Stories like this encourage me, and always have! First of all, it makes you realize that you're not the only one who has had to endure rough times and potentially many years before reaching the place you long for. And secondly, it proves that you never know when you will make it to publication. Most likely it will come out of the blue when you least expect it. And I think it makes it so much better that way.Cindy R. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488732331021750408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-70708416614058424542009-04-22T20:10:00.000-04:002009-04-22T20:10:00.000-04:00Yes, Jody, today was so much better and I know it ...Yes, Jody, today was so much better and I know it had to do with my time spent with the Lord this morning and the extra prayers from friends like you. You are an encourager!Sherrinda Ketchersidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-82748800600912555342009-04-22T19:08:00.000-04:002009-04-22T19:08:00.000-04:00Hi Joanne,
Thank you so much for stopping by and c...Hi Joanne,<br />Thank you so much for stopping by and clarifying that! I appreciated your insight on Janna's site today and was curious to know more! I will have to look into getting a domain name. This all completely new to me, but something I know I need to do!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-66649027531225850052009-04-22T19:05:00.000-04:002009-04-22T19:05:00.000-04:00Hi Jody! I clicked over from Janna's blog to say h...Hi Jody! I clicked over from Janna's blog to say hello. I find the waiting is easier if I have another writing project going on to keep me busy and to expand my own limits as well. Regarding the domain name, I'd been advised awhile back to choose what website name you think you'd use, your own name or book name, and definitely reserve that domain name. You can reserve it for different lengths of time at a relatively low cost. That way when you're ready to start your web site, you won't be disappointed to find your domain name unavailable. Hope this helps.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-16662103091026935662009-04-22T18:56:00.000-04:002009-04-22T18:56:00.000-04:00Howdy there, Sherrinda!
How was your day at work?...Howdy there, Sherrinda! <br />How was your day at work? Did you get some time with the Lord this morning?! Hope you're surviving the week a little more sanely! Keep up the good work!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-14079575035266386202009-04-22T18:44:00.000-04:002009-04-22T18:44:00.000-04:00I definitely don't have any aspirations of a quick...I definitely don't have any aspirations of a quick sale. I assume this is a long journey with ups and downs. It is encouraging to see other well-known authors have had to wait. The persistent, steadfast one wins in the long run. Thanks for a lovely blog!Sherrinda Ketchersidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-86675649036679998002009-04-22T17:23:00.000-04:002009-04-22T17:23:00.000-04:00Hi Jeanette,
I'm so glad the stories could encoura...Hi Jeanette,<br />I'm so glad the stories could encourage you! What a neat way to think about it: the same Spirit that was at work in them is at work in us too! <br /><br />And I definitely don't ever judge anyone by their blog comments. We're all rushed! I can't tell you how many mistakes I've made!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-31027114134709244222009-04-22T16:32:00.000-04:002009-04-22T16:32:00.000-04:00And please don't judge my writing by the syntax, g...And please don't judge my writing by the syntax, grammer and flow-- or lack of it-- in the above comment. I am on a break at work, and kind of scattered!Jeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-76366142945985737802009-04-22T16:30:00.000-04:002009-04-22T16:30:00.000-04:00Oh, Jody, thank you so much for this today, it is ...Oh, Jody, thank you so much for this today, it is just what i needed!<br />These stories encourage me! It keeps me humble. If these people can persevere for years and years, I can, too, for the same spirit of Jesus is in me that is in them!<br />I heard that Frank Peretti was turned down by fourteen or twenty four or something like that. Don't you know the ones who said 'no' are kicking themselves now?Jeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-6057784628840511442009-04-22T13:27:00.000-04:002009-04-22T13:27:00.000-04:00Hi Kate,
Enduring the rejection is really hard, bu...Hi Kate,<br />Enduring the rejection is really hard, but thankfully have stories like this to encourage us!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-44104864469252144622009-04-22T12:28:00.000-04:002009-04-22T12:28:00.000-04:00Like you I find these stories to be both encouragi...Like you I find these stories to be both encouraging and discouraging. The thought of having to endure more rejection sucks, but that it might all be worth it in the end is what keeps me going!Kate Karyus Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15581176126578915929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-2100314265709221272009-04-22T11:10:00.000-04:002009-04-22T11:10:00.000-04:00Hi Jeannie,
Your welcome! Have a great day!Hi Jeannie,<br />Your welcome! Have a great day!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-71644438588992657762009-04-22T11:06:00.000-04:002009-04-22T11:06:00.000-04:00great stories! thanks for sharing.great stories! thanks for sharing.Jeannie Campbell, LMFThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958943404601029395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-74140701833574227492009-04-22T11:05:00.000-04:002009-04-22T11:05:00.000-04:00Hi Quixotic,
Thanks for stopping by! I think the b...Hi Quixotic,<br />Thanks for stopping by! I think the business has gotten tougher for writers over the years. I'm not sure, but it certainly feels that way!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-91216839954518169042009-04-22T11:01:00.000-04:002009-04-22T11:01:00.000-04:00Those stories are very encouraging. It's a tough b...Those stories are very encouraging. It's a tough buisness. Yes's take time. Just got to tough it out through the wait.Katie Salidashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15159923761047042193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-51381191918810279472009-04-22T11:00:00.000-04:002009-04-22T11:00:00.000-04:00Hi Melissa,
I just love the thought that we can ev...Hi Melissa,<br />I just love the thought that we can eventually get published if we stick to it and let the process grow us!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-72922255374562133632009-04-22T10:58:00.000-04:002009-04-22T10:58:00.000-04:00Hi Lady Glamis,
I love your thoughts too! You're s...Hi Lady Glamis,<br />I love your thoughts too! You're such an analytical, deep thinker, and you always seem to spark deeper thoughts in others (including me!).<br /><br />I've been realizing lately the whole entertainment industry is just saturated with people striving to "get there." Isn't that part of the reason American Idol is so popular? Whether in writing, music, movies, or art, there are so many people competing against each other. <br /><br />With so many more authors, musicians, and movie stars than ever before, that means the bar is raised all that much higher for those of us trying to break in!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-52726512246934310262009-04-22T10:56:00.000-04:002009-04-22T10:56:00.000-04:00They definitely encourage me! It just shows me tha...They definitely encourage me! It just shows me that you must work hard and have perseverence in this business. It will mold and shape you!Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-5824373206016928512009-04-22T10:49:00.000-04:002009-04-22T10:49:00.000-04:00Eh, I've been trying since I was 10. What's anothe...Eh, I've been trying since I was 10. What's another 15 years? Seriously, I don't expect to get published really soon. I know it's a long hard road, and I know I'll get lots of rejections, especially with the amount of people writing these days. <br /><br />I like to have the vision that the path is the worthwhile part, and that publishing really is a goal that might best be reached after we have grown and suffered for it. And I know I'll suffer. I know I'll get rejected. I know I'll probably be in my forties or fifties before it happens. In the meantime, write away! And enjoy it!<br /><br />Lovely post! I LOVE your thoughts, and thank you so much for giving us those examples. They certainly make me hope. If I only have to get 26 rejections, I'd be a happy girl! That doesn't sound like a lot compared to hundreds.Michelle D. Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696465137285587646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-45564838052268939422009-04-22T09:39:00.000-04:002009-04-22T09:39:00.000-04:00Hi Janna,
Her whole story is really amazing. I onl...Hi Janna,<br />Her whole story is really amazing. I only put a snippet in the post, but to read about how hard she worked, is truly inspiring! She is very successful now, but she definitely had to work hard to get there!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-57783186803214136412009-04-22T09:36:00.000-04:002009-04-22T09:36:00.000-04:00Hi Jill,
Thank you for sharing! You are so right. ...Hi Jill,<br />Thank you for sharing! You are so right. We are living the dream of getting to write! I need to remember that and learn to enjoy each step of this journey. And we can take comfort from each other, knowing we're in the long haul together!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-10330424933501314792009-04-22T09:21:00.000-04:002009-04-22T09:21:00.000-04:00How thrilling to see Jan Karon's story! She is one...How thrilling to see Jan Karon's story! She is one of my most favorite authors, and all the Mitford books sit behind me. <br /><br />Her faith and journey are encouraging.Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-83092959042863531512009-04-22T09:16:00.000-04:002009-04-22T09:16:00.000-04:00Hi Jody,
Last year I found the website www.writea...Hi Jody,<br /><br />Last year I found the website www.writeattitude.net. The first time I read through a few authors' journeys, I cried. It depressed me to think it might take years to get published.<br /><br />I'm in a different frame of mind now. I find it incredibly inspiring to know that I'm not alone, that many people have to wait to reach their dreams. <br /><br />I also did a bit of soul searching and realized I'm doing exactly what I want to do right now. Published or not, I'm living the dream. How lucky is that? Many people don't even know what their dream is. <br /><br />Thanks for another fabulous post!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.com