tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post717490045749751655..comments2024-03-10T19:26:35.256-04:00Comments on Just Jemi: IWSG & PitfallsJemi Fraserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-91425193140631768612018-08-15T14:32:54.084-04:002018-08-15T14:32:54.084-04:00The trouble is knowing when to trust and not to tr...The trouble is knowing when to trust and not to trust can take a long time to figure out. Who said becoming an author is easy.Chemist Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-27446556272367607352018-08-08T10:44:50.767-04:002018-08-08T10:44:50.767-04:00Definitely good thoughts. I 100% agree about findi...Definitely good thoughts. I 100% agree about finding the right people to support your work. It is one of the biggest struggles, but SOOOO worth it.Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-16779166512821061262018-08-07T18:46:13.853-04:002018-08-07T18:46:13.853-04:00Yep! All these listed out on top. Yep! All these listed out on top. Kelly Steelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09030019966183220952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-57469351714358168862018-08-07T10:34:47.537-04:002018-08-07T10:34:47.537-04:00Yes! About everything you said. I also agree with ...Yes! About everything you said. I also agree with Diane about not using social media except when you have a release. Not much ticks me off more than when I see authors do that. The balance changes during a release - at least it does for me - but you still have to keep at it through all the writing and editing.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-81691495424658626252018-08-06T17:47:55.358-04:002018-08-06T17:47:55.358-04:00It's a fine balance for sure! :)
~JessIt's a fine balance for sure! :) <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-74585100369182373562018-08-05T20:58:48.292-04:002018-08-05T20:58:48.292-04:00I've learned so much from my online friends. I...I've learned so much from my online friends. I wouldn't be so much less without them!<br />That balance is next to impossible to find - but we'll keep searching!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-71090765263840949172018-08-05T20:58:05.879-04:002018-08-05T20:58:05.879-04:00It really is!It really is!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-31057862758678769862018-08-05T20:57:49.857-04:002018-08-05T20:57:49.857-04:00That tends to be true in so many things in life! :...That tends to be true in so many things in life! :) Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-11301419160941070042018-08-05T11:41:21.667-04:002018-08-05T11:41:21.667-04:00Don't get sucked in by social media versus don...Don't get sucked in by social media versus don't avoid social media! <br />Aaaargh! It's difficult to find that balance.<br /><br />Through social media, I've met wonderful people/writers and learned so much from them.<br />Social media is not only for marketing... it's also for networking with like-minded individuals. How does one strike the correct balance between marketing and socializing? Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-47309748157287044612018-08-05T03:58:23.240-04:002018-08-05T03:58:23.240-04:00Getting the right balance is a never ending proces...Getting the right balance is a never ending process. Social media can be a major time suck as well as a boon to our marketing efforts. Finding the sweet spot is the challenge!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-19741589611249071962018-08-03T10:50:41.690-04:002018-08-03T10:50:41.690-04:00I love how things are always double-edged. I guess...I love how things are always double-edged. I guess that's the goal of life: to stay balanced!Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-68003969874355588722018-08-03T09:18:43.836-04:002018-08-03T09:18:43.836-04:00Thanks Heather - it's not easier taking those ...Thanks Heather - it's not easier taking those next steps!!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-16624931779295875702018-08-03T09:17:13.861-04:002018-08-03T09:17:13.861-04:00You did!
Totally agree on the reading - I devour ...You did! <br />Totally agree on the reading - I devour books! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-64775434926255606742018-08-03T09:16:21.106-04:002018-08-03T09:16:21.106-04:00Me too!!! I'm improving slowly! :)Me too!!! I'm improving slowly! :) Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-24522615038129888362018-08-03T02:41:13.244-04:002018-08-03T02:41:13.244-04:00Great list! Figuring out the right balance can def...Great list! Figuring out the right balance can definitely be tricky sometimes. And I know what you mean about being brave. I always have a difficult time with that, too. Hope it becomes easier for you!Heather R. Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04309060285955963459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-77537022412305195862018-08-01T21:45:13.105-04:002018-08-01T21:45:13.105-04:00Agree - agree balance is the key. Oh, I rhymed. I ...Agree - agree balance is the key. Oh, I rhymed. I also think reading like a crazy person to know what's out there is so important.Leslie S. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122865337924270039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-19929823176907818072018-08-01T21:36:36.446-04:002018-08-01T21:36:36.446-04:00I agree with all your tips, Jemi. They are so righ...I agree with all your tips, Jemi. They are so right on. I can definitely relate to being a coward. Many parts of writing and getting published are kind of scary to me.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-35587349671701670942018-08-01T20:42:35.550-04:002018-08-01T20:42:35.550-04:00Thanks :) Thanks :) Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-26053272094218762632018-08-01T20:42:27.094-04:002018-08-01T20:42:27.094-04:00That is exactly it!!That is exactly it!!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-91181074823533296152018-08-01T20:42:12.246-04:002018-08-01T20:42:12.246-04:00That balance is TOUGH to find some days!!!That balance is TOUGH to find some days!!!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-51772434765067872482018-08-01T19:15:55.516-04:002018-08-01T19:15:55.516-04:00Good advice, Jemi.Good advice, Jemi.JeffOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947660745120963286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-72070393146688664622018-08-01T17:51:56.902-04:002018-08-01T17:51:56.902-04:00It sounds like you're saying we need to walk a...It sounds like you're saying we need to walk a fine line. True enough! The trickiest part is learning where that line is.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-78538701894355015862018-08-01T17:18:54.409-04:002018-08-01T17:18:54.409-04:00Yes! Everything is about finding the balance that ...Yes! Everything is about finding the balance that works for you. I still haven't mastered this, but I persist! Great post, Jemi. http://www.raimeygallant.comRaimey Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08021528443693790662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-58157285712486626842018-08-01T15:48:09.888-04:002018-08-01T15:48:09.888-04:00There really is - and it takes a long time to figu...There really is - and it takes a long time to figure out :) Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-27141150300071936472018-08-01T15:47:46.779-04:002018-08-01T15:47:46.779-04:00It is a tightrope! :) It is a tightrope! :) Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.com