tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34687963.post6476400464722425027..comments2023-09-19T07:18:43.566-07:00Comments on mental tesserae: to b. or not to b.Julie Q.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13737557893649934725noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34687963.post-77868188755702052552007-09-21T01:51:00.000-07:002007-09-21T01:51:00.000-07:00http://blooking.blogspot.com/2007/09/mental-tessar...http://blooking.blogspot.com/<BR/>2007/09/mental-tessarae.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34687963.post-30721564218597178742007-09-16T16:52:00.000-07:002007-09-16T16:52:00.000-07:00Oh pleeease don't close up shop! I am so short of ...Oh pleeease don't close up shop! I am so short of computer time these days, but I wou;d miss you terribly if you left.Goslynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00153864420303599725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34687963.post-50291921845032044592007-09-13T20:01:00.000-07:002007-09-13T20:01:00.000-07:00I'm not a writer but I do have an appreciation for...I'm not a writer but I do have an appreciation for those who do that inspire me, make me smile or make me think outside my normal box. I can't remember how I found your blog but I'm so glad I did as I've thoroughly enjoyed your blog. I have no words of wisdom. I just wanted to come out of lurkdom to say thanks and best wishes with whatever you decide.Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14944668643752070291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34687963.post-71921290113161967912007-09-13T19:57:00.000-07:002007-09-13T19:57:00.000-07:00I love reading your blog and would miss it. My vot...I love reading your blog and would miss it. My vote is to use your blog for random (non- publishable thoughts) if you have any of those. (not thoughts.. but all your posts are so awesome so all could be published in my opinion). And do other writing in a more private setting (either private blog, or on your own computer/ notebook).<BR/>I agree with the rest that you have to do what works for you and your situation now. <BR/>Just let us know where to find your work.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16676577604632155345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34687963.post-59292060681293312222007-09-13T11:32:00.000-07:002007-09-13T11:32:00.000-07:00Your struggle with the time issue is similar to mi...Your struggle with the time issue is similar to mine. There are no easy answers.<BR/><BR/>Only you can decide what is best for you, but the Alien Planet of Blog would be impoverished by your absence. Whatever you decide, I'd be thrilled to be a reader at any time.Luisa Perkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15310698422276446909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34687963.post-83242502410462015162007-09-13T10:26:00.000-07:002007-09-13T10:26:00.000-07:00According to Writer's Digest, it depends on the pu...According to Writer's Digest, it depends on the publication as to whether they consider a blog post as the piece having been "published." Many places don't care if it's been on a blog--and I'm aware of at least one book that came as a result of an editor reading a blog and wanting a compilation from it.<BR/><BR/>Long way of saying my vote would be b. :)<BR/><BR/>Oh, and don't stress about making perfct posts--several hours EACH? Yowza. That would cut into your "real" writing time.Annette Lyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12493583432919249814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34687963.post-59564435794243326722007-09-13T09:33:00.000-07:002007-09-13T09:33:00.000-07:00Not sure but I think setting this blog to private ...Not sure but I think setting this blog to private / invite-only will exclude it from future probes by Teh Google. Also I think the cached stuff falls out pretty quickly. Well, relatively speaking. Might take a few months even, but that's better than say, years.Bill Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09814379524664994701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34687963.post-54228870070820832202007-09-13T02:55:00.000-07:002007-09-13T02:55:00.000-07:00Well, I don't suppose you were holding your breath...Well, I don't suppose you were holding your breath for a new person to start commenting, but hi, and here's what I think:<BR/><BR/>As soon as your words are in print, anyone unscrupulous person can grab them (though, yeah it's easier to do on-line, and-- I've not had the "privilege" of testing this yet-- maybe it hurts less if you've been acknowledged/paid a bit first?)<BR/><BR/>So far I've not been "violated" this way (copy-stealing) but the thought of it happening, or the fear of running out of ideas sometimes feel like a spur toward new ideas-- to keep going.<BR/><BR/>I'm obviously not "motivated" enough to find out if I'm a "purple cow" or not, and that type of this (your motivation) puts you in a very special catigory. You've got the desire, you've got the how, you've got the <I>do</I> and I think what all these people are trying to say is you've got the talent too.<BR/><BR/>I think with that combination you are going to see success "if you faint-not."<BR/><BR/>Having a specially protected site to release stuff while it's young does sound appealing, but from your self-description here I think it might not be worth your time (to you). You already seem reluctant to release your writing before you feel it's done.<BR/><BR/>Will that change knowing you have a smaller (safer?) audience?<BR/><BR/>Just something (else) to think about.<BR/>Blessings on your journey!Amy Jane (Untangling Tales)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13622771524844909550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34687963.post-60905642653652447702007-09-12T22:36:00.000-07:002007-09-12T22:36:00.000-07:00I say follow your heart. Of course we hope you don...I say follow your heart. Of course we hope you don't abandon your blog completely, but ultimately you've got to do what makes you happy. Post here when you feel like it and don't pressure yourself to post with any predetermined frequency.<BR/><BR/>I'm really excited you're also focusing on getting published. I know you'll have a long list of acknowledegements ahead of me, but perhaps by the 4th or 5th novel you can dedicate a small portion to your favorite college roommate. ;-) Did I say that that?TARAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01411402752272720548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34687963.post-85504995065193453642007-09-12T22:34:00.000-07:002007-09-12T22:34:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.TARAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01411402752272720548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34687963.post-75740408094653161342007-09-12T21:58:00.000-07:002007-09-12T21:58:00.000-07:00I have missed your posting more frequently, but I ...I have missed your posting more frequently, but I am happy to read whenever you do post. <BR/>I think that there are some dreams that don't wait. You may not have the inspiration or the drive to pursue this dream at a later time. I don't think you should give up.Heffalumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166154112206680302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34687963.post-50102751780221871302007-09-12T20:32:00.000-07:002007-09-12T20:32:00.000-07:00I for one, hope that you don't quit the blog! I l...I for one, hope that you don't quit the blog! I love to read your thoughts, random or composed. Maybe treat your blog as a journal/writing warm-up, that will get your juices flowing for the "real thing". This is what I am doing. I've only been published a few times, but I'm hoping for more, and when you've got those submissions out there, and are sitting on pins and needles...and even when you get rejections, it helps to have something positive coming from your writing, even if it's just our gracious comments on your blog. Good luck to you, whatever you decide, though. I'd read anything you wrote!Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16015165553390298826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34687963.post-83722470970331815922007-09-12T20:27:00.000-07:002007-09-12T20:27:00.000-07:00We really need to get together and discuss this at...We really need to get together and discuss this at length.<BR/><BR/>The short version: I write things that never go online because they're slated for traditional publication venues ...eventually...(I hope.) Traditional venues are no longer the only ones available. I've been blogging for more than three years now and I've accumulated enough entries that I'm now culling through them and picking some to be published in a print-on-demand book. The rules are changing about how things should get published. My husband and I make a living by giving stuff away for free online and still having people pay for print copies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34687963.post-17007287794986598902007-09-12T16:21:00.000-07:002007-09-12T16:21:00.000-07:00We would miss you if you stopped the blog! I only...We would miss you if you stopped the blog! I only just found your site and I'd hate to see you end it, though I do understand the need to keep things under wraps until they're published.<BR/><BR/>Your random, dumped thoughts would be plenty to keep this blog running.Meaghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14018835244575001608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34687963.post-56176255659436159432007-09-12T15:52:00.000-07:002007-09-12T15:52:00.000-07:00I would love to read whatever you write, whether h...I would love to read whatever you write, whether here on your blog or something for publication. I'll get what I can take.<BR/><BR/>And that purple cow thing? I think it was Seth Godin that said it first. See? I'm not even remotely lavender myself. :)Scribbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03178711182424809035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34687963.post-59944501869808268392007-09-12T15:07:00.000-07:002007-09-12T15:07:00.000-07:00Just a quick comment to say HELLO! I love your blo...Just a quick comment to say HELLO! I love your blog, I found it actually from an email from the GCFL list, where they had a story of yours, which I don't even remember now. I'm now hoping you knew they were emailing it! The URL is www.gcfl.net<BR/>I love the blog, but put yourself first!Clovergirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00673324280608721858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34687963.post-55117872882417533152007-09-12T14:40:00.000-07:002007-09-12T14:40:00.000-07:00Please don't torch your blog, we need your inspira...Please don't torch your blog, we need your inspiration and humor ... even if we seek it from the archives.<BR/><BR/>I would definitely love to be a part of your "editing" blog, but I don't know how much wisdom I would have to offer.<BR/><BR/>And there is no need to necessarily declare a bloggy hiatus or sabbatical - just post when you feel like it. We all understand life happens.<BR/><BR/>On a side note, I still don't think I quite understand why publishing your own work on your own blog then makes it impossible to publish it somewhere else. I suppose I am a naive writer ... or should I say blogger?!?An Ordinary Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497066145696617241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34687963.post-73586380335597529532007-09-12T14:00:00.000-07:002007-09-12T14:00:00.000-07:00I fight with this everyday. I don't write as eloqu...I fight with this everyday. I don't write as eloquently as you do (well, I do try once in a while!) but I have DELIBERATELY never written anything that has ever pertained to what I am currently working on professionally.<BR/><BR/>It really kills me because I too would love feedback and encouragement. But my paranoia is based on a healthy knowledge of all that sucks in the 'legit' publishing world (that some day might hopefully might work in my favour)<BR/><BR/>On another note, congrats on getting your work 'out there' at the moment. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.Miscellaneous-Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02553107673036472909noreply@blogger.com