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Comment on I Won’t Be Voting For Barack Obama by Rick Jones

Rick Jones — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:37:49 +0000

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Comment on Stormy Monday - Perfect Atmosphere by Debbie Stevens

Debbie Stevens — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:36:33 +0000

You know, it wouldn’t matter what the subject, your mind would find a story!

Love the blog and will be back!

Deb xxx

Comment on Arrogant BS From Established Writers by Elizabeth Melton Parsons

Elizabeth Melton Parsons — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:48:20 +0000

Hi, Elisa. Thanks for stopping by and leaving such an awesome comment. I couldn’t agree with you more. Cliff is indeed an amazing writer and should long been published with a large commercial publisher. Their loss. And yes, even talented unpublished writers can be biased. I’ve seen it on so many forums and loops. They can be especially harsh to those who decide to submit and accept contracts by the small press or e-book publishers and can become downright nasty to anyone who decides to self-pub. This kind of attitude is ridiculous. It’s really none of their business how or with whom anyone else decides to publish their work. I’m anxious to read some of your posts, so heading over to your place now. Thanks again, Elizabeth.

Comment on Arrogant BS From Established Writers by Elisa

Elisa — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:13:05 +0000

Hey Elizabeth,
how great it was for you to write this entry! Even in the most talented unpublished author, there can be a certain kind of bias toward other writers who are equally snubbed by mainstream presses.
Indeed, there are tons of really, horribly bad novice writers out there, but also so many brilliant people who are being ignored because they don’t have the right contacts, they don’t know the right people in the industry, and most of all, because their work is actually original and fresh.

When I first started my blog over a year ago, I had the privilege of having Cliff visit and make some encouraging comments. I then went on to read some of his stuff, and wow! was my first reaction. His writing was amazing, clean, so well-thought-out that every word, sentence, paragraph looked “finished”, ready for publication. I have since encountered a number of other amazing new writers, who for whatever reason or another, have to rely on self-publishing or other means.
I’ve written quite a few blogs on this, but the jist of it is, I think we need, no, we MUST keep pushing and lowering the barrier, the distinction between “Published” (i.e. REAL writer), and “self-published” (i.e. untalented riffraff). Self-publishing, self-marketing are key, as you know - which is why blogging, e-presses, etc, are so important.

And as for “no mutual submissions” - blah! As if I give a rat’s ass what they think. I am one of those horrible, wretched people who actually DO submit the same pieces to multiple venues. And let me say here that I’ve never been offered simultaneous publication - and never had the same piece appear in two different journals - since as we all know, editorial preferences are notoriously eclectic and biased, to say the least.

So all this to say - just keep it up!

Comment on Katie Blue Eyes 2 by leafless

leafless — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:30:31 +0000

Well-written.

Comment on Interview by buboy

buboy — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:39:41 +0000

such a nice blog.

Comment on Be an “I” Instead of a “Me” by Subtend

Subtend — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:32:38 +0000

Somehow i missed the point. Probably lost in translation Anyway … nice blog to visit.

cheers, Subtend!!

Comment on Wild On Books ~ Author Interview by Jennifer A. Ray

Jennifer A. Ray — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:28:33 +0000

Hi Elizabeth! It was a wonderful interview! Thanks so much for doing it.

Comment on Be an “I” Instead of a “Me” by americafreew

americafreew — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 15:54:43 +0000

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Comment on Be an “I” Instead of a “Me” by yesno

yesno — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 09:56:55 +0000

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