tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post2540812742548982934..comments2024-03-22T12:11:58.453-06:00Comments on Michael Offutt: Five ways in which insecure writers can reap rewards by publishing their writingMichael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-52464954753045896152016-06-05T00:31:01.764-06:002016-06-05T00:31:01.764-06:00Those are all well thought out, very good points t...Those are all well thought out, very good points to consider.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-32905926801845837292016-06-03T04:47:00.708-06:002016-06-03T04:47:00.708-06:00The book just never feels done until it's publ...The book just never feels done until it's published. I can really relate to #2. However, now that I think about it, I still made some minor changes after hitting the publish button. Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07922596724107742478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-82127582388886826312016-06-02T17:07:53.548-06:002016-06-02T17:07:53.548-06:00::insert Nike Swoosh::::insert Nike Swoosh::Elizabeth Alsobrookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18239143833626955490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-1351980416783162852016-06-02T08:27:40.074-06:002016-06-02T08:27:40.074-06:00All good reasons to publish, Michael. You'll n...All good reasons to publish, Michael. You'll never know if you can do it until you do it. If I'm not careful I'll fiddle with something for ages and never be satisfied with it. Comes the day I have to determine it's as ready as it's ever going to be and get it out there. J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-4019365805710998102016-06-02T06:10:12.368-06:002016-06-02T06:10:12.368-06:00Great reasons for publishing. I used to be guilty ...Great reasons for publishing. I used to be guilty of #2. I would rewrite the same book over and over. I did that for over 5 years:) Publishing definitely helps one grow. Wishing you the best. Murees Dupèhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11781339206465690961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-2693580756516162942016-06-01T22:30:31.032-06:002016-06-01T22:30:31.032-06:00Just this last Sunday I at long last uploaded my f...Just this last Sunday I at long last uploaded my first Charity MacCay novel to CreateSpace. Since I've opted for the most expensive layout choice (I so don't want the brain damage of doing it myself) and the independent, excellent, but expensive cover artist, it's highly doubtful that I'll make my money back. And then I'll repeat the whole process in a few months for my second Charity book. But I honestly feel as if once my books are in print I'll have some peace of mind.Helenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14967821142796562697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-33374526277164081562016-06-01T18:33:27.615-06:002016-06-01T18:33:27.615-06:00I think #5 is spot on. I think #5 is spot on. Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-16236933299952848152016-06-01T17:35:56.975-06:002016-06-01T17:35:56.975-06:00Making money is a good reason. You probably won&#...Making money is a good reason. You probably won't make very much, so don't spend a lot on editors, cover designers, etc. I published pretty much everything I've written and could make digital thinking of it like a garage sale; you don't make much, but you make a little, which is better than nothing.PT Dillowayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09394481476862013009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-85040538629606517622016-06-01T12:21:20.781-06:002016-06-01T12:21:20.781-06:00Great advice. I always shake my head when people t...Great advice. I always shake my head when people tell they their writing isn't meant to be read. I wonder why they're bothering, unless it's an exercise in keeping a journal.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-17134875276792715882016-06-01T11:59:59.028-06:002016-06-01T11:59:59.028-06:00I agree with all of these, especially 1 - 3. I adm...I agree with all of these, especially 1 - 3. I admit, I sometimes question whether I should continue to pursue publishing, but for those three reasons alone it's worth it. Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-12380972269703132142016-06-01T10:58:30.223-06:002016-06-01T10:58:30.223-06:00Nice of you to post such encouraging things for wr...Nice of you to post such encouraging things for writers Mike.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-13033845669456332062016-06-01T10:15:29.193-06:002016-06-01T10:15:29.193-06:00I hear you, Michael, and those are things I've...I hear you, Michael, and those are things I've told myself. If I can get some semblance of routine in my life, that's what I have in mind to do. It's good to hear that reminder though. Thanks. D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2495499100279472520.post-19324173172996568912016-06-01T07:03:35.124-06:002016-06-01T07:03:35.124-06:00True. If it's never published, it will sit the...True. If it's never published, it will sit there and we'll pick at it forever. There will never be a sense of accomplishment.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com