tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52364159500107393.post6339955777551983624..comments2024-01-30T07:43:33.927-08:00Comments on The Ninja Librarian: IWSG: On the RoadRebecca M. Douglasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07260530063164127746noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52364159500107393.post-25280856672326903522019-01-11T09:38:51.372-08:002019-01-11T09:38:51.372-08:00You are so right about marketing—and that is certa...You are so right about marketing—and that is certainly not happening while I’m hiking New Zealand! I do need to look out for more opportunities though.Rebecca M. Douglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07260530063164127746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52364159500107393.post-45537920677489981632019-01-08T19:47:46.566-08:002019-01-08T19:47:46.566-08:00Aw, if it makes you feel better, earning more as a...Aw, if it makes you feel better, earning more as a writer comes down to marketing, not writing better (or more) books. Learn how to market your work to the people who will love it, and you'll see a difference. Still learning this myself.<br /><br />Enjoy your travels! Happy New Year.J.H. Moncrieffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045467689291025137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52364159500107393.post-63771052948775906282019-01-07T10:24:32.086-08:002019-01-07T10:24:32.086-08:00Yeah, it’s more hinting, or wondering if you can m...Yeah, it’s more hinting, or wondering if you can make a living at it. I was raised not to tall about money! I end up making deprecating jokes. Rebecca M. Douglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07260530063164127746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52364159500107393.post-63278045664185997102019-01-07T10:22:53.619-08:002019-01-07T10:22:53.619-08:00No excuses necessary! You are here :)No excuses necessary! You are here :)Rebecca M. Douglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07260530063164127746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52364159500107393.post-35893006173674626492019-01-07T10:21:04.288-08:002019-01-07T10:21:04.288-08:00Interesting. Is it make $200 or be published, or d...Interesting. Is it make $200 or be published, or do you have to do both? Rebecca M. Douglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07260530063164127746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52364159500107393.post-27658643484074931602019-01-05T08:17:42.044-08:002019-01-05T08:17:42.044-08:00I don’t think anyone has ever asked me outright ho...I don’t think anyone has ever asked me outright how much money I made at writing. They hint at it though. Imagine asking how much money someone makes! How rude! LOL. Happy traveling! Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52364159500107393.post-24530874983105060312019-01-03T15:53:17.961-08:002019-01-03T15:53:17.961-08:00Have a great time out there. I'm a bit late in...Have a great time out there. I'm a bit late in getting around, too, but I don't have the romantic excuse that you do. cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52364159500107393.post-15329137992436447952019-01-03T08:53:07.284-08:002019-01-03T08:53:07.284-08:00Yes, getting the stories out of your own head is w...Yes, getting the stories out of your own head is worth its weight in gold.<br /><br />I was following up a comment on my own posts about the Furry Writers Guild. Believe it or not, they require indie authors to earn (net) $200 in a 12 month period in order to qualify for membership. I don't do that with my 'furry' books which is why I'm looking at the guild! But they only want one paying short story in a qualifying publication, so I reckon I'm okay after all...<br /><br />Obviously anthologies are the way to go for indie authors to gain respectability these days.Jemima Petthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17110647375899927233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52364159500107393.post-23119127936473577552019-01-02T23:40:09.333-08:002019-01-02T23:40:09.333-08:00Thanks! We are having fun so far!Thanks! We are having fun so far!Rebecca M. Douglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07260530063164127746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52364159500107393.post-92003427312191472302019-01-02T15:57:31.640-08:002019-01-02T15:57:31.640-08:00Right! I started doing this because I have stories...Right! I started doing this because I have stories in my head that need out. Having people besides my Mom read them and say they enjoyed them is a nice bonus. Money is less important really but hard to let go of anyway. Rebecca M. Douglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07260530063164127746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52364159500107393.post-86218083485826363482019-01-02T15:50:58.479-08:002019-01-02T15:50:58.479-08:00Thanks Thanks Rebecca M. Douglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07260530063164127746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52364159500107393.post-82117823161649831612019-01-02T15:50:03.959-08:002019-01-02T15:50:03.959-08:00How we feel about selling 5 books is definitely an...How we feel about selling 5 books is definitely an individual thing!Rebecca M. Douglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07260530063164127746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52364159500107393.post-33635579879877012732019-01-02T15:47:52.255-08:002019-01-02T15:47:52.255-08:00Right!Right!Rebecca M. Douglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07260530063164127746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52364159500107393.post-62655735437592312642019-01-02T15:45:44.068-08:002019-01-02T15:45:44.068-08:00We should just say “oh, it pays the bills.” Just d...We should just say “oh, it pays the bills.” Just don’t add that the bill is for a single cup of coffee :DRebecca M. Douglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07260530063164127746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52364159500107393.post-80249643699902209032019-01-02T15:44:25.755-08:002019-01-02T15:44:25.755-08:00Double that for polite writers!
Double that for polite writers!<br />Rebecca M. Douglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07260530063164127746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52364159500107393.post-15213011127447452762019-01-02T10:42:43.668-08:002019-01-02T10:42:43.668-08:00Have a nice break and travel safely!Have a nice break and travel safely!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52364159500107393.post-32441991483247520482019-01-02T10:21:57.097-08:002019-01-02T10:21:57.097-08:00Rebecca, I'm brand new to IWSG, and already I&...Rebecca, I'm brand new to IWSG, and already I'm impressed. When you tell us...."It's a bit disappointing to me that I don't earn more. That is my insecure writer's truth." you are speaking for a lot of us.<br /><br />It seems to me our challenge is to not let those "numbers questions" deter us from the storytelling journey we find so satisfying, even when no one else seems to appreciate the results we produce. We can't let the "insecurity" win.octoberyearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02772770846223392811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52364159500107393.post-51906146836496877652019-01-02T08:53:21.198-08:002019-01-02T08:53:21.198-08:00Enjoy your break and travels!Enjoy your break and travels!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52364159500107393.post-60884084956639011592019-01-02T08:09:44.037-08:002019-01-02T08:09:44.037-08:00I always find it awkward when authors talk about n...I always find it awkward when authors talk about not just how much they made, but how many books they sold. They go hand in hand as being one of those things you don't talk about, but personally I kinda want to know how everyone is doing. But it gets weird when someone says "I had a great month!" because they sold 5 books, and someone else had a slow one and "only" sold 100.<br /><br />Good luck and have fun on your trip! Happy New Year and stay safe!C.D. Gallant-Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01080400727631587101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52364159500107393.post-81737783576014322592019-01-02T05:53:46.931-08:002019-01-02T05:53:46.931-08:00Sounds like you're having a fantastic trip. I ...Sounds like you're having a fantastic trip. I wouldn't want to be asked how much I make from writing either. It's too personal. Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52364159500107393.post-3522320150234054552019-01-02T04:05:08.848-08:002019-01-02T04:05:08.848-08:00Wishing you safe and fun travels! Enjoy!Wishing you safe and fun travels! Enjoy!Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52364159500107393.post-43838434899330182022019-01-02T03:38:53.696-08:002019-01-02T03:38:53.696-08:00I'm the same as you when it comes to people as...I'm the same as you when it comes to people asking me how much I make. I never know how to answer that. I definitely need to get better at changing the subject. <br /><br />Hope you guys are having a fabulous time on your travels.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52364159500107393.post-32317552427032355452019-01-02T00:47:48.433-08:002019-01-02T00:47:48.433-08:00In polite society we don't talk about money ;-...In polite society we don't talk about money ;-) I hope you have a successful 2019.<br /><br />Ronel visiting on IWSG day <a href="http://www.ronelthemythmaker.com/2019-goals-resolutions-and-questions-iwsg/" rel="nofollow">2019 Goals, Resolutions and Questions</a>Ronel Janse van Vuurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04041347187777879494noreply@blogger.com