tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post7544826865268087167..comments2023-11-02T06:57:11.400-04:00Comments on BookEnds Literary Agency: Perception v. RealityBookEnds, A Literary Agencyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06287278822065839469noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-54213497852118869042011-08-01T21:47:35.949-04:002011-08-01T21:47:35.949-04:00Interesting post. I think that's why it's ...Interesting post. I think that's why it's a good idea to get more than one critique and to always be open to concrit. There has to be a balance, but you don't want to live in your own world of supposed perfection.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12032538079815607797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-4723821198603656992011-08-01T16:08:50.598-04:002011-08-01T16:08:50.598-04:00I've never really thought how perception v. re...I've never really thought how perception v. reality could affect a writing career. This was a very enlightening post.Brennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03852146274411023781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-79493635061532400272011-08-01T15:41:54.874-04:002011-08-01T15:41:54.874-04:00Oh, but those *FIRST* 5 people. Those are absolut...Oh, but those *FIRST* 5 people. Those are absolute heaven. Those 5 can get you through months of revisions on the next one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-63969264773366778522011-08-01T13:56:28.033-04:002011-08-01T13:56:28.033-04:00So true - but, since I have a Vasculitis disease, ...So true - but, since I have a Vasculitis disease, I would go for the red. Ummm... and even in my reading I go against popular demand. So it is good to have something for everyone. ;-)Cyn Bagleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08404416186783891402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-66753473265525214902011-08-01T12:34:32.567-04:002011-08-01T12:34:32.567-04:00I perceive my jean size to be an eight; reality be...I perceive my jean size to be an eight; reality begs to differ. Elizabeth has a great point; find a writer’s group to review your work. A critical observation or two wrapped in a supportive environment not only strengthens a WIP, but keeps your goal firmly planted in reality.Kathryn Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112741861843306231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-67501681920981938812011-08-01T12:15:07.805-04:002011-08-01T12:15:07.805-04:00"I reject your reality and substitue my own.&..."I reject your reality and substitue my own." -Mythbusters<br /><br /><br />Great post and great point. ;)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15725049899131699912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-14462912602409944842011-08-01T12:00:56.400-04:002011-08-01T12:00:56.400-04:00Well, I'd much rather bask in the praise my ag...Well, I'd much rather bask in the praise my agent and editor give me and believe everyone else thinks like they do. Ha! :)<br /><br />But seriously, holding on to a positive perception of your work is motivating. It's true you can't delude yourself into thinking your book is all that and a bag of chips just because one reviewer said so, but you CAN hold that glowing review in your heart and continue to savor the warm fuzzy feeling it gives you. That's real, too.Karen Duvallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01839711547501582977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-39623762189415057992011-08-01T11:35:10.419-04:002011-08-01T11:35:10.419-04:00That's why I belong to two good writing groups...That's why I belong to two good writing groups. They keep me glued into reality about my WIP.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-27286398910558402392011-08-01T11:10:09.981-04:002011-08-01T11:10:09.981-04:00The same could be said about e-mails in the other ...The same could be said about e-mails in the other direction, the bad e-mails. In other words, four or five readers write scathing e-mails about something they hated in a book. It happens, even when sales are good. You have to consider the reality of that, too, and never get caught up in it.ryan fieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13361694356025572544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-8969588394563848682011-08-01T11:00:56.397-04:002011-08-01T11:00:56.397-04:00Here's hoping my WIP is a bright, shiny yellow...Here's hoping my WIP is a bright, shiny yellow necklace. . .Rosemaryhttp://www.rosemarydibattista.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-65012442845878056092011-08-01T09:32:42.347-04:002011-08-01T09:32:42.347-04:00With head bent over keyboard it is very hard, when...With head bent over keyboard it is very hard, when coming up for air, to not have the perceptions of my work, skewed by my immersion in the characters and their lives. It is when I allow readers in I begin the process of understanding - oh is that what I said? <br />Perceiving career is something else again. Sifting through what I want via dreams and what I get from really is often quite different. I have learned, and it has been a tough process, reality is always better simply because it’s real.Carolynnwith2Nshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18394998702410764388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-80699696813858821952011-08-01T09:08:20.474-04:002011-08-01T09:08:20.474-04:00At the same time, one person detesting one's n...At the same time, one person detesting one's novel doesn't mean it stinks. I know people who hate Harry Potter novels. Hate them. <br /><br />Everyone's boat does not float the same way. However, finding out WHY a book does appeal may help one capitalize on the magic of it eventually, even if the book itself is never published (or is not successful).Dr. Cheryl Carvajalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15323455180953109460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-44059285724766499442011-08-01T09:07:12.261-04:002011-08-01T09:07:12.261-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Dr. Cheryl Carvajalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15323455180953109460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-91549007726435839802011-08-01T09:05:13.867-04:002011-08-01T09:05:13.867-04:00Facing reality is also accepting that not everyone...Facing reality is also accepting that not everyone likes your characters, your style or, whisper it gently, your book.Martin Willoughbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05605554706836638988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-72113668530375667622011-08-01T09:02:18.214-04:002011-08-01T09:02:18.214-04:00I had a similar problem when i had a small side li...I had a similar problem when i had a small side line business selling Amish made items. A few folks would ask for a certain item, id order it and they would never come back. So they stayed with me until i had to reduce them in price to move them out. Richardtrumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14379869475899318079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-23579523049740396322011-08-01T08:35:05.767-04:002011-08-01T08:35:05.767-04:00I've always written to escape reality.I've always written to escape reality.Todd Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17256983098697391161noreply@blogger.com