tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post8892165069307551700..comments2024-03-29T03:42:04.742-04:00Comments on Author, Jody Hedlund: There is No Elevator to Success. You Have to Take the StairsJody Hedlundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-66398011582319590562020-09-05T07:00:42.406-04:002020-09-05T07:00:42.406-04:00So stephen hawking was unsuccesfulSo stephen hawking was unsuccesfulAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01944867082467132083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-71753430914212599372019-01-21T05:07:04.220-05:002019-01-21T05:07:04.220-05:00Hello,
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Can anyone help me to develop my writing skill.<br /><a href="http://buy-pinterest-followers.com/" rel="nofollow">buy pinterest pins</a>Conry Lavishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03374349100185680341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-16046933425433010712012-07-23T21:43:25.842-04:002012-07-23T21:43:25.842-04:00Hi Melissa, Yes, I noticed Rachelle did a similar ...Hi Melissa, Yes, I noticed Rachelle did a similar post! Guess we were thinking on the same wave length! I do think you're on to something--when we start out with the right mind-set, the right expectations, then we're less apt to get discouraged by all the hard work because we're prepared to face it. Thanks for adding to the discussion!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-73158063870889972772012-07-23T16:59:15.464-04:002012-07-23T16:59:15.464-04:00Ooh, I love this. I read Rachelle Gardner's bl...Ooh, I love this. I read Rachelle Gardner's blog earlier today in which she offered up the question--is talent overrated? Does hard work trump talent? And I love what your post points out--there's a LOT of hard work involved. I think knowing that up front is valuable...maybe even embracing it. Because, frankly, we just waste time if we're busy looking for loopholes. Instead, if we can accept the hard work, realize we've got an upward trek, we'll go into prepared, determined, and ready to put in the time. <br /><br />Thanks for the awesome tips!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17620457068731162013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-47555555587754490282012-07-18T17:41:50.817-04:002012-07-18T17:41:50.817-04:00Very inspiring and encouraging. I really like the...Very inspiring and encouraging. I really like the stair analogy - esp the spiral stair analogy that one of the earlier commenters used. I'm encouraged to take the baby steps and focus on the work ahead of me without getting overwhelmed. Thank you.Julia Tomiakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17999070457191845503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-65230831627968065952012-07-16T17:28:30.935-04:002012-07-16T17:28:30.935-04:00Great advice. Especially for new writers like myse...Great advice. Especially for new writers like myself.Leslie https://www.blogger.com/profile/17430815366297302202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-78414704326043359422012-07-11T22:13:52.201-04:002012-07-11T22:13:52.201-04:00Thank you! I love the quotes too! They're insp...Thank you! I love the quotes too! They're inspiring aren't they? :-)Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-30902556167644642382012-07-11T21:58:24.477-04:002012-07-11T21:58:24.477-04:00Great quote! Thanks, Jody, for your sensible advic...Great quote! Thanks, Jody, for your sensible advice.Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-13962849752441313862012-07-11T21:56:08.122-04:002012-07-11T21:56:08.122-04:00I just wanted to say thanks for writing this blog ...I just wanted to say thanks for writing this blog post. I love the Maya Angelou quote. She is awesome and inspiring. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-41163089922157147192012-07-11T15:43:13.072-04:002012-07-11T15:43:13.072-04:00If my first book had published (which it wouldn...If my first book had published (which it wouldn't have but...) I'd be mortified! Crawl-in-a-hole-and-never-come-out mortified. And here's the thing: When I first wrote it, I thought it was really good. Yes, yes I am actually giggling while thinking about it. It's a marathon and not a sprint, which is good since I have short legs and can't run fast. :)<br /><br />I think you covered everything and you covered it well.Jessica R. Patchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13614501794157211301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-89083399543713378092012-07-10T17:31:06.095-04:002012-07-10T17:31:06.095-04:00Those are all great suggestions but I especially w...Those are all great suggestions but I especially wish more writers would heed #4.mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-84797091936390916912012-07-10T16:53:40.726-04:002012-07-10T16:53:40.726-04:00This applies to writers, anyone wanting to get ahe...This applies to writers, anyone wanting to get ahead in their field, and life in general. Sage advice ... even though you don't admit to being sage. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15615035905042738222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-65077191704826828982012-07-10T14:17:35.157-04:002012-07-10T14:17:35.157-04:00Amen, Jody. To everything.Amen, Jody. To everything.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-48637372560906990522012-07-10T13:53:03.561-04:002012-07-10T13:53:03.561-04:00Delighted that I found your site, fantastic info. ...Delighted that I found your site, fantastic info. I will bookmark and try to visit more frequently.shaving brusheshttp://www.bmvintageshaving.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-65611482900138681152012-07-10T12:29:07.868-04:002012-07-10T12:29:07.868-04:00Great advice, Jody!!Great advice, Jody!!Cheryl Rickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053817438711127361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-13798063367332332002012-07-10T11:21:36.875-04:002012-07-10T11:21:36.875-04:00This is really good advice. Thank you. It's go...This is really good advice. Thank you. It's good to remind ourselves to stay patient and constantly try to hone our skills.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13060091637394810802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-37785738469237432372012-07-10T11:10:04.863-04:002012-07-10T11:10:04.863-04:00Great advice! It takes great patience. From the t...Great advice! It takes great patience. From the time I was signed with my publisher to the time I held my book, almost 2 years had gone by.<br /><br />In the meantime, I started 2 other projects.<br /><br />Your advice is spot on! Always be writing...something! Look to improve yourself.<br /><br />And never give up. <br /><br />Blessings!<br />RuthRuth Douthitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02210433378863401466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-11908349159495866452012-07-10T10:18:20.246-04:002012-07-10T10:18:20.246-04:00I like what you said Jody "Just put your head...I like what you said Jody "Just put your head down and start climbing. You'll be surprised at where you end up." I've been definitely trying to learn all I can about the art of writing...and your blog is a "must read" for me :-) Thank you so much for all the time and effort you put into sharing what you've learned with the rest of us...it really helps!Lorna Faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00324347592448738533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-3255853010844863882012-07-10T10:08:27.740-04:002012-07-10T10:08:27.740-04:00You're welcome Jody! And thank YOU for being s...You're welcome Jody! And thank YOU for being so sweet! :) <br />Hugs right back! <br /><br />GaniseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-80122940396113455872012-07-10T10:03:47.747-04:002012-07-10T10:03:47.747-04:00Hi Everyone! I'm loving all of your advice thi...Hi Everyone! I'm loving all of your advice this morning! Thank you all for sharing your wisdom!!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-42624176629383089892012-07-10T10:03:10.200-04:002012-07-10T10:03:10.200-04:00Thanks for the kind words, Gabrielle! I'm so g...Thanks for the kind words, Gabrielle! I'm so glad that you found my blog and that it's been helpful to you. I think you're right in saying that it's good to get the basics down, then start learning more about the industry. The industry can be intimidating and overwhelming. I'm actually grateful I didn't have social media to distract me when I started writing years ago. I could just focus on becoming a better writer without any other worries. :-) So glad to hear you're digging in your feet and hanging in there!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-29731640977735113752012-07-10T09:59:14.514-04:002012-07-10T09:59:14.514-04:00Ganise,
I appreciate your very sweet comments! I...Ganise, <br /><br />I appreciate your very sweet comments! I just love them! Thanks for being such a great encourager! :-)<br /><br />Hugs!<br /><br />JodyJody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-44552771169231321712012-07-10T09:37:39.828-04:002012-07-10T09:37:39.828-04:00Jody, your blog was one of the first I came across...Jody, your blog was one of the first I came across when I began to get serious about seeking publication - and I can't think of another blog that has been more helpful to me. My first advice to any aspiring author is: check out Jody Hedlund's blog. When I first started out I went to the library to look up writing craft books and I couldn't find anything of any value - I don't think I was using the right search words. So when I found the list you have on here, I dug right into a couple of the books you suggested. I started with the Art of War for Writers by James Scott Bell. What an excellent book! So my second piece of advice would be to read two or three (or more!) craft books to get the basics of writing. And then I would send them to Rachelle Gardner's blog to start learning the ins and outs of the publication industry. It's vital that an apsiring author knows what they're working towards. I would never walk into a lifetime career without first learning everything I could about what the job requires, who works in the industry, what I can except, what's expected of me, etc. <br /><br />After I've given them those three pieces of advice I'd get real about what it takes to pursue this dream. I admit, when I started out in February, I thought it would be a much simpler process. But the more I discover - the more of a challenge this becomes - the more I dig my feet in for the long haul. Each new obstacle to climb makes me want this more and more - it's kind of strange, isn't it?<br /><br />Gabrielle Meyer, @MeyerGabrielleGabrielle Meyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12479898337766911768noreply@blogger.com