tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285913204707798277.post4942933015709431544..comments2023-08-08T02:21:47.042-07:00Comments on The Writing Bomb: Why You Could Write the Next Best Seller.Jeff Benningtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01846791553554124991noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285913204707798277.post-51472305455591547912011-12-20T10:31:42.072-08:002011-12-20T10:31:42.072-08:00There are so many books out there. And many debut...There are so many books out there. And many debut every month. It is hard to compete for that hard earned and recession squeezed dollar. It is the best of times thanks to Amazon and Kindle and the worst of times, due to the many choices. Getting on the best sellers list imust either be a crapshoot or someone knows someone. I don't know but am satisfied just writing and improving my craft. Best of luck to all who blindly go where the trail has been broken for us but may still need luck.Regge Ridgwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13496938203092973538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285913204707798277.post-78115476124488680072011-12-19T22:59:03.003-08:002011-12-19T22:59:03.003-08:00@ Legends ~ Thank you. Although I don't feel g...@ Legends ~ Thank you. Although I don't feel great.<br /><br />@Crystal ~ I'm glad to help. Best of luck to you!<br /><br />@Tom ~ Hi Tom. Exciting isn't it? Hope you had it professionally edited and have a great cover. That will make all the difference.<br /><br />@Dina ~ Way to go. As they say, great minds think alike.Jeff Benningtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846791553554124991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285913204707798277.post-34726124944772100522011-12-18T01:38:01.711-08:002011-12-18T01:38:01.711-08:00like your post - and not just because I'm sitt...like your post - and not just because I'm sitting here with my feet up, coffee next to my computer and head back! cheers!Dina von Lowenkrafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12241162574874924725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285913204707798277.post-80361729250695640172011-12-17T09:03:14.155-08:002011-12-17T09:03:14.155-08:00This article came just when I needed it...my first...This article came just when I needed it...my first agent rejection letter. Thanks for the great words of encouragement. I’m releasing my first E-book in a week, on Christmas, and I can already feel the jitters!!!<br /><br />http://johnnybfast.blogspot.com/Tom Doganogluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07740158243197062759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285913204707798277.post-70743362059215420752011-12-16T18:18:43.309-08:002011-12-16T18:18:43.309-08:00Thank you so much for this. It makes me people lik...Thank you so much for this. It makes me people like me (a newby writer) feel much better about what I am going through. I'm pretty sure this just made my day much better. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16622194647215740310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285913204707798277.post-67547938287831104222011-12-16T13:44:45.168-08:002011-12-16T13:44:45.168-08:00"I frequently act out my scenes, bringing mys..."I frequently act out my scenes, bringing myself to tears as I feel my characters emotions." Mark of a truly great author!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285913204707798277.post-38423900986781609492011-12-16T05:29:42.413-08:002011-12-16T05:29:42.413-08:00Running out of time for the day, but I wanted to t...Running out of time for the day, but I wanted to thank you all for commenting. I'm so glad I could motivate and encourage you all. Keep writing...and enjoy the adiction.Jeff Benningtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846791553554124991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285913204707798277.post-16654052540065243622011-12-16T04:37:48.909-08:002011-12-16T04:37:48.909-08:00Great post, Jeff! Being different *is* good - it l...Great post, Jeff! Being different *is* good - it lets us create memorable characters and unforgettable books.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285913204707798277.post-82875901436351532082011-12-15T14:56:04.198-08:002011-12-15T14:56:04.198-08:00Enjoyed the post. It's great inspiration for a...Enjoyed the post. It's great inspiration for a writer in any stage of their life to just keep writing! :) Thanks again.vflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10368438635878661081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285913204707798277.post-15188909968628123782011-12-15T12:27:25.387-08:002011-12-15T12:27:25.387-08:00That's encouraging. As I watch my Amazon ranki...That's encouraging. As I watch my Amazon rankings bounce up and down, I think my books just have to find their audience and it's a question of hitting the right people at the right time, them sharing with friends and as a critical mass is reached (with a bit of luck and pixie dust), the books will be discovered and climb.<br /><br />In the meantime, back to the desk...Robert Chazz Chutehttp://www.allthatchazz.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285913204707798277.post-60297223936874084852011-12-15T11:38:04.181-08:002011-12-15T11:38:04.181-08:00I hope you're right. So far, the vampombies ar...I hope you're right. So far, the vampombies are selling the most books, as well as books by celebrities.A. R. Braunhttp://arbraun.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285913204707798277.post-49860325272731144572011-12-15T11:22:33.633-08:002011-12-15T11:22:33.633-08:00You give me hope.
That's quite a nice thing to...You give me hope.<br />That's quite a nice thing to get given, so thank you.<br />It's a hard world out there when a substantial portion of the reading public demand more of the same but wearing different eyeshadow, so it is good to hear that some folks do seek out novelty and originality.<br />cheers,<br />VivAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285913204707798277.post-2218307372371116482011-12-15T10:53:37.037-08:002011-12-15T10:53:37.037-08:00Good stuff to remember, especially not to be afrai...Good stuff to remember, especially not to be afraid to plumb the depths of one's unique experience to keep writing.Donan Berghttp://www.abodytobones.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285913204707798277.post-15175770130577075372011-12-15T09:05:05.112-08:002011-12-15T09:05:05.112-08:00Nice post - and you are so right about continuing ...Nice post - and you are so right about continuing to write.Renee Pawlishhttp://tobecomeawriter.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285913204707798277.post-90697808312492130322011-12-15T08:01:37.415-08:002011-12-15T08:01:37.415-08:00Liked your post. Particularly the paragraph, "...Liked your post. Particularly the paragraph, "Being Different is Good."Julie Momyerhttp://www.juliemomyerblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-285913204707798277.post-56552615874708619352011-12-15T05:12:45.826-08:002011-12-15T05:12:45.826-08:00And you're good enough, and you're smart e...And you're good enough, and you're smart enough, and, gosh-darnit, people like you! (Sorry. Couldn't resist.) Seriously, though, I like this post. Taste <em>is</em> subjective, and no one knows what the next big thing is going to be. No reason why the next piece of spaghetti that sticks to the wall can't be <em>you're</em> spaghetti.Mari Stroudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00298990854740807858noreply@blogger.com