tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post7607356712832128583..comments2024-03-18T23:49:07.106+00:00Comments on Nick Wilford, Speculative Author: Should we get on topic?Nick Wilfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-42255950364672622322011-12-05T00:11:49.808+00:002011-12-05T00:11:49.808+00:00Julius - I agree, I think that learning from other...Julius - I agree, I think that learning from other writers is too good an opportunity to pass up.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-34553532616379530092011-12-04T23:16:06.959+00:002011-12-04T23:16:06.959+00:00Great post, new follower. I feel that it's nec...Great post, new follower. I feel that it's necessary to network and connect with other readers and writers for advice on our art form. <br />JuliusJulius Cicerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02427230227865439672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-35525436726561386542011-12-01T23:17:49.324+00:002011-12-01T23:17:49.324+00:00Hi Stu - In your case, I would definitely flag up ...Hi Stu - In your case, I would definitely flag up more that your novel relates to your day job, as apparently that is very impressive to agents and publishers. I don't think it would hurt to write about schizophrenia and how you approach it in your novel. I worry about running out of things to say too - but so far I've just gone with the flow and wrote about what I've been thinking about each week.<br /><br />Enjoy your time off - use it well!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-30148953691573757152011-11-30T22:27:55.262+00:002011-11-30T22:27:55.262+00:00Interesting stuff Nick! As you know, my blog start...Interesting stuff Nick! As you know, my blog started off being primarily about the ups and downs of getting my book published and does indeed contain excerpts from it. I have tried though to add in other things and I can see that I will continue to do so. It's difficult I guess as we write about what interests us and if that ends up as a novel then sometimes we can have exhausted all we have to say! I'm still very new to this blog thing and with my current time off work I think I will be devoting much more time to writing and all that entails - as of next week hopefully!!<br /><br />Keep up the good work mate!Stu Ayrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001940316941634308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-69468893618464973322011-11-29T23:47:51.368+00:002011-11-29T23:47:51.368+00:00Amanda - Sounds like you're doing something ri...Amanda - Sounds like you're doing something right. The people who reach your blog might remember your name and buy your book at some point. Something I forgot to say in my post was, the biggest tool for selling books is word of mouth - even the writers who read your blog might recommend you to their non-writer friends.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-85527527506793558482011-11-29T23:42:11.500+00:002011-11-29T23:42:11.500+00:00Lynda - I think it's good to have a mix. A blo...Lynda - I think it's good to have a mix. A blog on just one subject would get dull.<br /><br />Jemi - Yes, you've got to do what feels right for you. If you try too hard to ensnare readers, it will come across as inauthentic.<br /><br />Angela - Blogging is a great opportunity to share tips and pick up tips from other writers, as I'm finding out! It should also be about relaxation and fun - writing about your subject material all the time would feel like too much work.<br /><br />All that said, I do think Freya's blog looks really good - I've followed it and am interested to see how it goes.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-20017477612500382662011-11-29T23:37:53.473+00:002011-11-29T23:37:53.473+00:00I've thought about this. Most of my followers ...I've thought about this. Most of my followers are other writers and in an attempt to attract the attention of potential readers of my novel that's out and my work in progress, I've blogged about music, books, fantastic creatures, steampunky things, etc.<br /><br />I get a lot of hits from people searching key phrases about hats and Harry Potter. I guess, if I blog more about those two things, I'll get more hits. Don't know if that will mean more book sales, though. :?Amanda Borenstadthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03061109442550378113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-8584530741550476572011-11-29T17:09:31.978+00:002011-11-29T17:09:31.978+00:00I also read Freya's new blog idea. I think it ...I also read Freya's new blog idea. I think it is cool, but I agree it isn't for everyone. Unpublished authors don't have readers yet, so why shouldn't we try and connect with other writers we can learn from? When I get published I'm sure I will start a new blog with readers in mind, but until then I will blog about what I want :)Angela Cothranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09243582290698922119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-52447870616988286662011-11-29T12:20:31.099+00:002011-11-29T12:20:31.099+00:00Good post. I think it all depends on your purpose ...Good post. I think it all depends on your purpose for blogging. I started because of a push from some friends. I've learned so much from blogging and reading others' blogs. At this point I'm more than happy chatting about writing and books :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5040914078355130442.post-36173824793007103442011-11-28T23:53:05.987+00:002011-11-28T23:53:05.987+00:00Yeah, I've heard this argument before and it g...Yeah, I've heard this argument before and it got me all worries, because I give writing tips and social media tips on my blog. I write YA fantasy and scifi. I don't think I could post regularly on those topics alone. I do try to keep readers in mind, though so I include topics on books.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.com