tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371028182709754366.post2171961098063883476..comments2024-03-27T03:35:51.702-04:00Comments on Lisa Romeo Writes (the blog): Guest Blogger Christina Katz: A Village to Raise a Book (and one comment to win one)Lisa Romeohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01522310766694189857noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371028182709754366.post-58335179621268215282009-03-31T00:46:00.000-04:002009-03-31T00:46:00.000-04:00Tomorrow's the last day of the blog tour and the h...Tomorrow's the last day of the blog tour and the hostess gifts are in! Come on over to Robin Mizell's blog and chime in if you have time!<BR/><BR/>And thanks again for hosting!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371028182709754366.post-76084502795526277662009-03-13T11:30:00.000-04:002009-03-13T11:30:00.000-04:00Thanks for participating everyone! And thanks to L...Thanks for participating everyone! And thanks to Lisa for hosting! And now we're off to Write to Travel. I hope you'll come along for the book-publishing ride!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371028182709754366.post-74193963485692012822009-03-13T10:40:00.000-04:002009-03-13T10:40:00.000-04:00The winner is Julie. Congrats!The winner is Julie. Congrats!Lisa Romeohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01522310766694189857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371028182709754366.post-14801218753545260102009-03-13T01:56:00.000-04:002009-03-13T01:56:00.000-04:00You know what's making it easier? Twitter. I am n...You know what's making it easier? Twitter. I am not an early adopter and almost had a tantrum trying to figure it out, but once I got going, I found it a wondrous way to connect with other mama writers, share work, get tips, etc. I found this post by searching :mama writer: on Twitter. Voila!Cassie Premo Steele, Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12320337832622965202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371028182709754366.post-12323325575965008142009-03-12T21:31:00.000-04:002009-03-12T21:31:00.000-04:00It depends on which me comes to the party. I'm a ...It depends on which me comes to the party. I'm a mixed bag. Sometimes I can be very comfortable while other times I'm a complete wreck when talking to strangers. I think it has a lot to do with the vibe I receive from the other person. Sometimes you just connect and things are easy, and then other times...not so much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371028182709754366.post-701888028753171582009-03-12T15:31:00.000-04:002009-03-12T15:31:00.000-04:00Thank you for the terrific descriptions of the dif...Thank you for the terrific descriptions of the different individuals at a publishing house that a writer would interact with! That really clarified some questions I had.<BR/><BR/>In my day-to-day life, I'm a pretty shy person and tend to observe others. But when it comes to something I feel strongly about (e.g., a manuscript, my daughter's health, science opportunities for young women, etc, then I will pursue and speak to anyone willing to help me answer questions I have or reach goals I am trying to make happen.<BR/><BR/>The only time I hold back is if I feel like I am placing a burden on someone or asking too much of them. If the individuals at a publishing house welcome my input, then I would be thrilled to take the first step in interacting with them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371028182709754366.post-48900718113613166722009-03-12T14:42:00.000-04:002009-03-12T14:42:00.000-04:00Your questions hit the spot today. I am still work...Your questions hit the spot today. I am still working through the pre-interview jitters for every single interview I do.<BR/><BR/>I find it incredibly difficult to "sell" myself to people I don't know. Heck, it's hard for me to even say hello to people I don't know.<BR/><BR/>I believe that the more I practice, the more proficient I will become at putting myself out there. Notice I say proficient, not comfortable. <BR/><BR/>However, when I do find a book topic, I know I will feel a lot of passion about that topic--and that in itself makes it much easier to start talking!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04663193000124134500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371028182709754366.post-81272084868948872342009-03-12T14:15:00.000-04:002009-03-12T14:15:00.000-04:00I overcame my shyness and lack of confidence years...I overcame my shyness and lack of confidence years ago when I took a job in sales and training. I find networking and making connections fun.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371028182709754366.post-78489850733858199902009-03-12T14:04:00.000-04:002009-03-12T14:04:00.000-04:00I'm not shy about meeting people face to face, but...I'm not shy about meeting people face to face, but I would be shy promting myself.<BR/>When meeting stangers for the first time, I tend to smile alot. If I'm not careful I gush too much and then regret what I have said.<BR/>I think the best advice is to find some common ground to talk about and do a lot of listerning. that shows that you are interested in the person and what they have to say. Then you can introduce your topic of conversation,and agenda without sounding too agressive or pushy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371028182709754366.post-41203292738792807212009-03-12T13:25:00.000-04:002009-03-12T13:25:00.000-04:00I got to give my original pitch to Jane, which was...I got to give my original pitch to Jane, which was great. And I'm loving everybody at WD who I get to work with.<BR/><BR/>I used to be incredibly shy about new people, but the Internet has, frankly, made it a lot easier. I can talk to just about anyone out here, and then when/if I do meet them, I don't feel like such a stranger. Also, the more I hang out with writers, the less I am around people with whom I don't have anything in common! <BR/><BR/>I hope you don't mind me following you around on these blogs--I feel a bit stalkerish, but I'm taking every chance I can to win your book! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371028182709754366.post-47746085184823126152009-03-12T13:16:00.000-04:002009-03-12T13:16:00.000-04:00I do enjoy connecting with others online or otherw...I do enjoy connecting with others online or otherwise. But I do get shy if talking about myself, and hate drawing attention to myself. Sometimes I prefer the anonymity though that doesn't fly so well. Learning how to promote my work will be interesting to watch unfold.Luciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10200461709137056253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371028182709754366.post-51248126887065256952009-03-12T12:25:00.000-04:002009-03-12T12:25:00.000-04:00I usually feel like I might puke when I'm dialing ...I usually feel like I might puke when I'm dialing the phone to talk to someone I've never met. My years as a reporter made it easier but there's still a bit of bile. Just being honest :) Good thing there's e-mail. Ironically, I do make a lot of connections with people I don't know online and after a while it surprises me I've never met them in person!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371028182709754366.post-10736697778873143832009-03-12T12:13:00.000-04:002009-03-12T12:13:00.000-04:00In some aspects, I think I'm a shy writer. It is i...In some aspects, I think I'm a shy writer. It is ironic that someone who communicates for a living has problems communicating with those who can advance one's career. <BR/><BR/>To make it in the publishing world, I'm going to have to stick out my hand and market not only my book, but myself.<BR/><BR/>And I agree: it takes a village to publish a book.LuAnn Schindlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900198406300651790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5371028182709754366.post-44641501586784242162009-03-12T11:17:00.000-04:002009-03-12T11:17:00.000-04:00Hi Lisa,I love, love, love to make connections and...Hi Lisa,<BR/><BR/>I love, love, love to make connections and have no problem talking to people. The problem arises when I need to promote myself. I know I can write, but I have a hard time telling people I can write. It's not rational, I know...lol...like I said, I'm a work in progress! :)~Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15767223121337953423noreply@blogger.com