tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post7181624797911129824..comments2024-03-18T16:17:37.995-04:00Comments on Author, Jody Hedlund: What's Life Really Like as a Published Author?Jody Hedlundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-57410076953540662342016-02-21T20:42:38.123-05:002016-02-21T20:42:38.123-05:00Working with Nina Amir... Author Training Manual
...Working with Nina Amir... Author Training Manual<br />My assignment was/ is ..<br />Interview an author<br />Your comments are very similar to some of the things that she says. Writing is hard work Jonathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03283660607244498833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-43805773659323169872016-02-21T20:39:47.254-05:002016-02-21T20:39:47.254-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jonathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03283660607244498833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-49683189936188943712012-08-15T10:39:04.835-04:002012-08-15T10:39:04.835-04:00I almost never click from Twitter but your title c...I almost never click from Twitter but your title caught my attention. This post is a nice pause between meeting goals goals goals this week-- a reminder than I won't ever "meet" all of the goals, I'll simply work my way into new ones! New goals and responsibilities. I read a comment exchange between you and another reader and got some good insight and then I saw his name and realized I am reading one of his books on revision. The writer's world is smaller than it appears at times. Thanks for the words on work and family, too-- timely.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-76436665323819647692012-08-15T10:17:18.042-04:002012-08-15T10:17:18.042-04:00Yup, this is exactly how it is with me! I laughed ...Yup, this is exactly how it is with me! I laughed at the autograph part, because someone did ask me for an autograph the other day - but it was some man trying to flirt -he had no clue who I was *laughing* -- there are some in my small town that know me, but generally, I just am "that writer up thar on the mountain."<br /><br />GMR will be stopped on the street, "Hey! I saw you in that play!" and I just stand there un-noticed - oh heavy sigh :-D<br /><br />Like you, I have received good royalty checks and so-so royalty checks but not enough to pay my mortgage and bills by myself! But I do have gratitude that I actually am receiving checks (twice a year like you), and that readers have been so kind and wonderful.<br /><br />It's a lot of sacrifice - but it's the best job ever, isn't it?<br /><br />I used to try to bring up in conversations, oh so innocently, that I am a writer, but I find that since I've been published (in 2009, also like you), I don't do that anymore and in fact, I become shy when someone asks me what I do, or says, "aren't you that writer on the mountain?" . . . Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-14175166602148692902012-08-09T23:13:28.389-04:002012-08-09T23:13:28.389-04:00I'm glad to hear you acknowledge the need to a...I'm glad to hear you acknowledge the need to adjust expectations about being a Supermom (or a Superanything). That's a difficult step for many of us as wives, mothers and other employed women, because guilt can overwhelm as priorities shift to find a new balance. Before publication we write whenever we have the time. After publication we must make that time. I suspect those who successfully write for a living are people who were able to handle the shift without too much trauma or resentment.Carol J. Garvinhttp://careann.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-11282502475571287462012-08-06T22:32:14.578-04:002012-08-06T22:32:14.578-04:00Great post! The insight that writing is a very abs...Great post! The insight that writing is a very absorbing task, and that boundaries have to be set so that you give the proper attention to both writing and family, is very helpful. Thank you!Musing Novelisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14878956796700118078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-21625664324812816282012-08-06T21:43:52.383-04:002012-08-06T21:43:52.383-04:00Thanks, Livia. I appreciate the kinds words about ...Thanks, Livia. I appreciate the kinds words about my writing style on the blog! Glad the posts have resonated!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-21031673041451841152012-08-06T21:37:24.432-04:002012-08-06T21:37:24.432-04:00This is great advice! I have other things I do so ...This is great advice! I have other things I do so I work around that stuff to write. I love your writing style on this blog and may read one of your books.Livia Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059335917756643684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-62755634417758294012012-08-06T20:51:41.354-04:002012-08-06T20:51:41.354-04:00I agree, Brandi, the road to publication is defini...I agree, Brandi, the road to publication is definitely long and arduous! But it's completely fulfilling at the same time. I think that's what keeps us going when things get rough.Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-80425845207598904952012-08-06T15:53:48.300-04:002012-08-06T15:53:48.300-04:00Thank you for your honesty, Jody. As a new author,...Thank you for your honesty, Jody. As a new author, I'm learning some of these things, too. We can't do it all, but we do have to establish writing as one of our priorities. The road from writing to publication is long, arduous, circular, and fulfilling all at once :-)Brandi Boddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08017741568841209088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-28769444725131355232012-08-06T13:52:27.402-04:002012-08-06T13:52:27.402-04:00Yikes!! Sounds fun and scary all at the same time!...Yikes!! Sounds fun and scary all at the same time!!!!Jaime Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07768583469408522818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-17079523909134892192012-08-04T07:32:07.419-04:002012-08-04T07:32:07.419-04:00I continue to learn from your journey. I'm in ...I continue to learn from your journey. I'm in awe of how well you balance. I see publishing as years down the road, but I think the season isn't quite right in my life either. But I really enjoy gleaning from your blog.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07739395418483112151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-76731958125167529702012-08-03T03:42:27.563-04:002012-08-03T03:42:27.563-04:00Sounds like the "good stuff" to me.Sounds like the "good stuff" to me.Traci Kenworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07336373871521363649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-21424205331518431702012-08-02T23:25:02.516-04:002012-08-02T23:25:02.516-04:00I hope one day to make the jump to become a publis...I hope one day to make the jump to become a publish writer instead of writing in my spare time. I like how at the end of the day writing is not about the money or fame, but from hearing from your readers that they enjoyed your stories.cyrusmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02489608309666730217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-4213529476255156642012-08-02T23:11:10.146-04:002012-08-02T23:11:10.146-04:00Ohhh, this was SO good for me to read, Jody! I'...Ohhh, this was SO good for me to read, Jody! I'm still wrapping my head around how to handle all the changes and how to still be the wife/mom I need to be and still commit the time I need to for my writing. You are seriously my hero, and I love learning from how you handle it all!!!!Krista Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10772828583379163612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-32190119275933864912012-08-02T17:57:15.940-04:002012-08-02T17:57:15.940-04:00You are SO right!! Life is no longer the same for...You are SO right!! Life is no longer the same for me, and I'm not even published yet. Being a 'one-man' business is difficult. Editing, pre-marketing, building a platform, writing new projects, etc. As time-consuming as it is, it's also exhilarating since it's in my blood. I have many irons in the fire and hope it will pay off in the future.Dawn Dixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476466437552136087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-48234558360534595102012-08-02T15:24:58.509-04:002012-08-02T15:24:58.509-04:00What a fantastic blog post... it's so true. A...What a fantastic blog post... it's so true. As women we're alread pretty much an all-in-one package deal. Add to this the writer's journey and *poof* our responsibilities explode along with a business we find ourselves submerged in. I'm in the same boat as u... the journey took 9 years but when I meet my readers at author events it's all worth it because I've spun a tale (a series, actually) that they WANT to read :)Anju Gattanihttp://www.anjugattani.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-88600294942294748392012-08-02T14:18:02.194-04:002012-08-02T14:18:02.194-04:00What a wonderful expose of what being a 'succe...What a wonderful expose of what being a 'successful' author is really like! You are certainly an inspiration and you seem to have your head on straight! I wish you the best as your readership growsTracy Krausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066853243062725525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-51338655692333203412012-08-02T13:27:58.053-04:002012-08-02T13:27:58.053-04:00LOL! You were up early! And that's why I rarel...LOL! You were up early! And that's why I rarely do anything without at least one cup of coffee. ;-)Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-56668472737815633812012-08-02T11:18:54.408-04:002012-08-02T11:18:54.408-04:00I signed a two-book deal with Tyndale when my firs...I signed a two-book deal with Tyndale when my firstborn child was three months old. She's now only five months, so I have a whole lot to learn before my debut in June 2013. Thank you for this, Jody. I also struggle with trying to be super mom and super wife and super writer. It's nice to know I'm not alone, and that I can also achieve that balance. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />JolinaJolina Petersheimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01735429508293558963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-90794780054328783252012-08-02T11:01:25.755-04:002012-08-02T11:01:25.755-04:00As my first release gets closer, I find myself thi...As my first release gets closer, I find myself thinking about this an awful lot. My immediate goal is to do well enough for the sequel to be given a shot. My short-term goal is to build up enough readership and a back catalogue to become a full-time author. I'm hoping that this will happen within the next 4-5 years. I'm not expecting instant fame and fortune, but close enough to my current yearly income would be a nice first step.Paul Anthony Shortthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14393249001158230985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-80657425165141044252012-08-02T10:57:15.537-04:002012-08-02T10:57:15.537-04:00Love this realistic look. I also like what you sai...Love this realistic look. I also like what you said about setting work hours and trying to keep them, even with kids at home. <br /><br />Right now, I work full time and write in my spare time. I'm hoping someday to be a SAHM and write, but I know the grass won't necessarily be greener. There will always be something that COULD take up my time. A lot of it seems to be about organization and prioritization.Lindsay Harrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09379628592162011068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-39664216403601855202012-08-02T10:27:59.623-04:002012-08-02T10:27:59.623-04:00I for one can I say I am supremely happy that you ...I for one can I say I am supremely happy that you continue to write and pursue this profession of entertaining readers with a Christian worldview. I'm eager to read your coming novel!! ;-)<br /><br />Thank you for this peek into your life at the moment. While I don't expect to be published for years more, it's good to know what to expect and prepare accordingly.Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-34077884922958147792012-08-02T10:19:38.299-04:002012-08-02T10:19:38.299-04:00:-) - I really smiled to that one!-
Thanks, Jody!...:-) - I really smiled to that one!- <br />Thanks, Jody! <br /><br />GaniseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-85914576742239981442012-08-02T10:03:50.464-04:002012-08-02T10:03:50.464-04:00BTW, I do know how to spell your name, but at 4:47...BTW, I do know how to spell your name, but at 4:47 a.m. my time, I was typing as the coffee brewed. Anyway, I like your idea of "stretching." Take some risk each time.James Scott Bellhttp://www.jamesscottbell.comnoreply@blogger.com