tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post8413630851664138092..comments2024-03-25T22:38:39.934-07:00Comments on THERESA'S TALES: Making ItTheresa Milsteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-37182052808884310452011-09-25T06:03:06.581-07:002011-09-25T06:03:06.581-07:00@ Caroline, so true. I've heard of seasoned a...@ Caroline, so true. I've heard of seasoned authors struggling to get a contract. I like your philosophy.<br /><br />@ Shannon, thank you. I like Missed Periods comment too.<br /><br />@ Lynda, I know you twitter lovers think I'm crazy. The writing community has been wonderful. We'll remember!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-35894325258278389492011-09-22T16:45:38.472-07:002011-09-22T16:45:38.472-07:00I love your list. It's brilliant (except not j...I love your list. It's brilliant (except not jumping on twitter, hehe). I've given myself similar promises if I ever 'make it'. The encouragement and support I've received in the writing community has been so massive that I want to ALWAYS give back.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-65871506235111019332011-09-22T13:03:57.467-07:002011-09-22T13:03:57.467-07:00Excellent list! =)
I like what Missed Periods sai...Excellent list! =)<br /><br />I like what Missed Periods said, too. Every step closer to your dream is a victory.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11640509596922335617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-16107465729274776012011-09-22T12:41:06.831-07:002011-09-22T12:41:06.831-07:00Well said, Theresa. I'm not sure if you ever &...Well said, Theresa. I'm not sure if you ever "make it". There are no guarantees in this business. A career is made contract by contract. <br /><br />I vow not to take anything for granted.Caroline Starr Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04597510685273079757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-57233063695516611182011-06-30T06:24:01.342-07:002011-06-30T06:24:01.342-07:00@Michelle, thanks for commenting. I don't kno...@Michelle, thanks for commenting. I don't know if I'll be able to stick with my entire list, but I'd like to keep it in mind. <br /><br />I met Jane Yolen last month. After her hundreds of books and many awards, I can tell she doesn't believe she's made it either. <br /><br />Your post was honest, and I wish more authors were as honest as you at the point you are in your journey.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-34831676274043102402011-06-29T17:45:16.173-07:002011-06-29T17:45:16.173-07:00Yeah, as you know, I did a huge post about this, a...Yeah, as you know, I did a huge post about this, and there really is no point where "you make it," in all honesty. It's a moving, constantly changing path that I think we have to find happiness at every point along the way. Also, be careful about saying "never", although I hope you get to stick to all those things on your list. Things change in our lives, and it's nice to have doors open to change with them. I wish you the best in your journey! It's certainly an amazing one with all these wonderful authors like you!Michelle D. Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696465137285587646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-35596837590633847722011-06-20T09:41:58.576-07:002011-06-20T09:41:58.576-07:00@ Aubrie, you're almost there on your way to &...@ Aubrie, you're almost there on your way to "making it"! Do you see your book on my sidebar? I can't wait to read and review it. It will be interesting to see how the book has developed since I read it. I'm honored to have been a part of the process.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-41124637479922745912011-06-20T06:36:31.145-07:002011-06-20T06:36:31.145-07:00Sounds like you're being very realistic about ...Sounds like you're being very realistic about when you do make it as an author/writer! <br /><br />For me, making it will be when I get widespread distribution of my books, when I see my book at B&N.<br /><br />Thanks so much for hosting me on my blog tour! You should say you were the critique partner for the book, of course and give yourself some credit, because you put a lot into it with me!Aubriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10884036126491922530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-33980815671356558072011-06-20T03:12:18.523-07:002011-06-20T03:12:18.523-07:00@ Missed Periods, that's a good way to look at...@ Missed Periods, that's a good way to look at making it. Every goal we reach is something to celebrate.<br /><br />@ The Tame Lion, I'm nodding my head in agreement too!<br /><br />@ Talli, I'm sorry about your editing cave/funk. <br /><br />Yes, we get so focused on "the end" that we can lose sight of the journey. It's pretty cool just to write.<br /><br />@ Tara, I'll visit. YaY for summer!Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-68310462344787415092011-06-19T22:01:02.294-07:002011-06-19T22:01:02.294-07:00so many comments!
since you are on summer break, w...so many comments!<br />since you are on summer break, wanna play tag? come visit =)Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-65248212736990093622011-06-19T09:35:46.230-07:002011-06-19T09:35:46.230-07:00Thanks for the linkage, Theresa, and I'm sorry...Thanks for the linkage, Theresa, and I'm sorry it's taken me a few days to make it over! I've been in an editing cave/ funk the past few days. : )<br /><br />Well, you know my thoughts. I like what Missed Periods has to say about it! I'm trying more to enjoy the journey.Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-33028966598992360612011-06-19T09:16:41.063-07:002011-06-19T09:16:41.063-07:00Yes, Missed Periods had said what I wanted to say....Yes, <b>Missed Periods</b> had said what I wanted to say... I'm now nodding my head in agreement.Sweet Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04613556729394471187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-72955629131217202942011-06-18T19:46:21.066-07:002011-06-18T19:46:21.066-07:00That's a really good question. Every step is &...That's a really good question. Every step is "making it." First blog post, first comment that wasn't from a family member, first query, agent, etc. I like to handle all of those accomplishments with a glass of champagne and then move on to the next.Missed Periodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10343265071637032284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-50772094619846630532011-06-18T05:04:18.901-07:002011-06-18T05:04:18.901-07:00@ Robyn, I can't even imagine what that would ...@ Robyn, I can't even imagine what that would feel like, to see a kid reading my book. Not just reading, but engrossed. That would be a WoW moment.<br /><br />I hope you get your wish!<br /><br />@ Deana, I'll do plenty of happy dancing too. But I'll try to do it in private since I'm a terrible dancer.<br /><br />@ Lynda, since my increased follower count has made me struggle, I can only imagine what happens when you get a rush of followers from an agent and book deal announcement. I've seen other blogs increase their follower count exponentially at those times. <br /><br />@ LR, me too. And I love that the Internet and blogging have made people who seemed off-limits accessible.<br /><br />@ Samantha, yes, when for both of us! It's a shame when people change. <br /><br />@ Glynis, when you make it I'll be shouting with you!<br /><br />@ Angela, the other day I was in my local bookstore, Porter Square Books. I saw Elana Johnson's book on the shelf, and got excited for her. The same thing happened when I saw a stack of Beth Revis's books on display in January. <br /><br />So when it's my book, I'll probably be babbling about it to strangers.<br /><br />@ Shannon, what a wonderful perspective. You have much good in your life!<br /><br />Making it in writing would be amazing, but it can't be everything. Especially since I've had such a hard time getting a teaching job, I have to focus on the good in my life. <br /><br />@ Michael, uber success? Ha! Let's hope so. I'm watching too. Actually, I should be editing!<br /><br />@ Christina, good luck with your journey.<br /><br />@ Words A Day, you're so talented and hard-working. I believe it's just a matter of time. And luck. <br /><br />@ Natalie, it's hard to not look 2, 3, 4 steps ahead. But we should work at the step we're on. <br /><br />But a little dreaming never hurt, right?Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-38513075865145914082011-06-18T04:48:00.981-07:002011-06-18T04:48:00.981-07:00Great post. I'm going to focus on the journey ...Great post. I'm going to focus on the journey more than any big goal of "making it." And yes, I want to be like you if I ever get published and still visit others' blogs and generally be supportive.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-47374292539951866122011-06-17T11:46:50.018-07:002011-06-17T11:46:50.018-07:00I've made it - I write most days...!:)
Though...I've made it - I write most days...!:)<br /><br />Though I would like to hold my book in my hands (and that would be the bees knees) i want above all to write better, more & truer, to push myself to be able to say all those things I dont know how to say yet...Words A Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04423263654771820182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-29363868297153450262011-06-17T11:19:40.835-07:002011-06-17T11:19:40.835-07:00Oooh I realy like your vows--so GREAT. And I don&#...Oooh I realy like your vows--so GREAT. And I don't know just yet, still trying to figure it out!Christina Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01799776834213400246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-45729189721136361522011-06-17T11:18:28.895-07:002011-06-17T11:18:28.895-07:00This is a nice list. I'll be watching for your...This is a nice list. I'll be watching for your uber success :)Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-30735212642014119442011-06-17T08:33:05.572-07:002011-06-17T08:33:05.572-07:00Good post, Theresa. =)
Honestly, I feel like I...Good post, Theresa. =)<br /><br />Honestly, I feel like I've made it. I am deeply in love with my fiance of 6 years, I enjoy my job, I get paid to write movie and wine reviews, I have a loving and supportive family, I've written a novel I love, I live in a beautiful home, we travel a couple of times a year, and we're almost debt free. Everything else, including being published, is icing!Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11640509596922335617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-74312397564235078752011-06-17T06:19:50.634-07:002011-06-17T06:19:50.634-07:00At this point my definition of making it would be ...At this point my definition of making it would be to have a book published that can be found on a bookstore shelf or in a library. <br /><br />That would be cool.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12399082789777816445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-49174478926793470452011-06-17T05:41:15.676-07:002011-06-17T05:41:15.676-07:00When I make it...mm, I am not really sure what I w...When I make it...mm, I am not really sure what I will do, except shout with glee!Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-7832193391487556042011-06-17T03:59:59.792-07:002011-06-17T03:59:59.792-07:00Gosh, when I make it (and I have to say when to re...Gosh, when I make it (and I have to say when to remain positive), I hope to remain the same. I've known quite a few people in other professions who changed so much! And the change wasn't for the better!Samantha Véranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07446488761214047647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-85154458406155074702011-06-17T01:33:59.220-07:002011-06-17T01:33:59.220-07:00I agree with your vows. I like it when established...I agree with your vows. I like it when established authors stay humble.LRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16839870925431989156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-44097227562332897162011-06-17T00:54:53.552-07:002011-06-17T00:54:53.552-07:00I imagine it's particularly difficult for a su...I imagine it's particularly difficult for a successful writer to maintain a blog as much as they did before they found success. I'd like to think I would continue making connections in the blogsphere. As for what is success... depends on my mood ;)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-21684630594024779642011-06-16T20:28:10.085-07:002011-06-16T20:28:10.085-07:00Theresa I feelt he same way. We should make some ...Theresa I feelt he same way. We should make some kind of make it big writer vow. I don't ever want to forget how starting out feels.<br /><br />As for which one means making it big for me can I pick all of the above because I will do the happy dance every single step of the way!Deanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17958057331230037880noreply@blogger.com