tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831433709810155834.post8015055993600504956..comments2024-01-05T15:42:46.899-05:00Comments on Katie O'Sullivan ~ Read, Write, Repeat: Writing Wednesday: Speaking Up to Self PromoteKatie O'Sullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295418503546522882noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831433709810155834.post-19570950496549515372019-08-22T18:33:40.718-04:002019-08-22T18:33:40.718-04:00I enjoyed your post. Like you, I don't usually...I enjoyed your post. Like you, I don't usually tell people I write. I don't know why. Thanks for sharing.CB Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09365788411598009246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831433709810155834.post-89746567382427623092019-08-21T15:25:37.433-04:002019-08-21T15:25:37.433-04:00Most people outside of close family and friends do...Most people outside of close family and friends don't know I write. And out of those, only about 4 of them have read a book of mine even though they are interested in my career. I've had friends I told tell me that they don't have time to read or aren't interested in what I write. At my job, only two people knew since I was afraid it would be classified as a conflict of interest. Of course if someone asks, I'll tell them. I just wish all those people who think it's so cool that I write would actually read a romance book! :)Karilyn Bentleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359102189839118744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831433709810155834.post-16449970584785054362019-08-21T12:11:49.618-04:002019-08-21T12:11:49.618-04:00I guess I'm a ham at heart, as I have no probl...I guess I'm a ham at heart, as I have no problem letting people know about my books. For example, I plugged my first author event at my belly dance class the other night and left a stack of bookmarks. You never know where your next sale might come from, and I'll admit to enjoying the look of surprise on people's faces when the learn the nice middle-aged lady writes steamy romance.Sadira Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06879842617320020500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831433709810155834.post-1657276058984031902019-08-21T11:15:01.205-04:002019-08-21T11:15:01.205-04:00I live in a small farm town. A blinking light at t...I live in a small farm town. A blinking light at the intersection, lots of tractors and Amish buggies. I sub part time at the school, yet there are only a handful of people in town (mostly those regulars from the fitness center) who know I'm a writer. Only a very few at my full-time job know I write and I've been there for 25 years. I guess it comes from me keeping my religious and political beliefs to myself. I don't push my writing, but if someone asks, I tell them. Then when they ask what I write and I say, historical romance, I usually get that deadpan, "Oh," response. For some reason there is still that negative connotation regarding the genre. Of course, I do live in a small town with 60% Amish and the rest English. We have one school and 4 churches, not counting the Amish. So I keep my writing to myself. Even the library hasn't been too receptive. I drive to other towns and libraries to promote instead.Kathy Ottenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996558118761118634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831433709810155834.post-90608228524194636572019-08-21T11:01:33.517-04:002019-08-21T11:01:33.517-04:00Great Post.I carry post cards with my books listed...Great Post.I carry post cards with my books listed and business cards with me at all times. I whip them out when asked what i do, in addition I say I tell tales for a living. Good for a laugh and break the ice. I wasn't always to brave, but the longer you write the easier it gets, since promo is the name of the game. Tena Stetlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17728074623573439351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831433709810155834.post-12128214278955960452019-08-21T10:29:43.461-04:002019-08-21T10:29:43.461-04:00Great post! I carry business cards in my purse, bo...Great post! I carry business cards in my purse, books and swag in my car. but also find it difficult to "toot the horn," so to speak. For me, writing is such a solitary, personal experience, esp. when writing about a family saga. That family becomes mine. I don't even let anyone read what I write until I've edited and polished it at least six times before turning it over to a WRP editor. It used to be that an agent did the selling for you and talent helped place you in the winning circle. With all the competition for readers today, we are forced into a role that doesn't come naturally and takes up so much time that could be spent writing. I often wonder how many great writers fade into oblivion because they simply can't drag themselves into the marketing arena or afford to pay for help?Cj Fosdickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14457098163924964181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831433709810155834.post-29945650765605183392019-08-21T09:59:36.377-04:002019-08-21T09:59:36.377-04:00Good point to bring up! I always keep a bookmark h...Good point to bring up! I always keep a bookmark handy and a box of books in the truck. In case you missed my blog yesterday, Tena left it up: https://www.facebook.com/TenaStetlerAuthor/posts/2428166220735806 Stop by if you get a chance!Karen Hulene Bartellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06047766623369670208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831433709810155834.post-55423716337916393482019-08-21T08:49:14.799-04:002019-08-21T08:49:14.799-04:00Good post! I always have bookmarks and postcards i...Good post! I always have bookmarks and postcards in my purse, and books in car, but I still find myself flustered when people ask or find out. What to say. Do we talk it down (usually)? Sometimes I do offer the info (and hey, now my mechanic and my pizza shop owner - both older males - have read my books!). The other day, yeah, my husband asked what do I say when people ask. Am I a writer? Or am I an author? I was like, well, dunno. Depends on the audience I guess...Jean M. Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12495227043618994354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831433709810155834.post-41756779285195042019-08-21T08:19:10.480-04:002019-08-21T08:19:10.480-04:00When people ask me what I do, I tell them, "I...When people ask me what I do, I tell them, "I lie for a living. What do you do?". That usually makes them laugh and opens the discussion. I never just tell people I'm a writer. It feels self-serving - like saying, "Hi, I sell Amway. Can we talk?" It's awkward.Sandra Daileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096003641160112825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831433709810155834.post-68958798145276989312019-08-21T08:15:37.391-04:002019-08-21T08:15:37.391-04:00Great post. I always keep books in my trunk and bo...Great post. I always keep books in my trunk and bookmarks in my bag. D. V. STONEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08823256738224330453noreply@blogger.com