tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post3853876361433059521..comments2024-03-08T09:09:27.748-05:00Comments on Tara Tyler Talks: A Break in the Blog Party #writerslife Results!Tara Tylerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-38765353739596808302016-12-17T15:06:07.030-05:002016-12-17T15:06:07.030-05:00Love the quotes, Tara!
Unfortunately, the reality...Love the quotes, Tara!<br /><br />Unfortunately, the reality of the mid-list author who makes a living with his or her writing but is not mega-bestseller, is a very rare animal these days. Doesn’t make me love writing any less, but it sure has changed my writing goals.<br /><br />Yesterday, I sent my third book to my agent. Yay!<br /><br /><a href="http://vrbarkowski.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">VR Barkowski</a><br />VR Barkowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927993233682731113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-12865041624506236842016-12-15T20:51:33.805-05:002016-12-15T20:51:33.805-05:00Those are fascinating stats! I've never tried ...Those are fascinating stats! I've never tried for an anthology - I've got to get my head wrapped around shorts first! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-87478403733206846712016-12-15T19:38:04.389-05:002016-12-15T19:38:04.389-05:00Yep, that's pretty much what I've discover...Yep, that's pretty much what I've discovered over the years. Writing is not something we do for the money. I think it's only 1% of novelists who can actually live on their writing. But we love it so much, so really, it doesn't matter as long as we can keep writing.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-19582639453876345052016-12-15T14:07:12.448-05:002016-12-15T14:07:12.448-05:00It's so easy to put a ton of money into writin...It's so easy to put a ton of money into writing. I try to keep my spending limited the past couple years when it comes to publishing as there's no guarantee to make the money back. Let's just say I'm not planning to quit my day job anytime soon. But that's okay. The day job encourages my writing, so it's not a bad thing I won't be a full-time writer anytime soon. Maybe it can be my retirement plan in another 30+ years. :)Cherie Reichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-10350305148005396672016-12-15T12:23:40.707-05:002016-12-15T12:23:40.707-05:00thanks for the encouragement guys - i don't th...thanks for the encouragement guys - i don't think i could ever stop writing... we'll just see what the future holds. i definitely need purpose behind the writing if you know what i mean!Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-47408035516193286682016-12-15T12:01:22.682-05:002016-12-15T12:01:22.682-05:00Writing sure takes A LOT of perseverance indeed fo...Writing sure takes A LOT of perseverance indeed for any career to take seed. Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-24877280277150063392016-12-15T04:33:48.876-05:002016-12-15T04:33:48.876-05:00So sorry you're struggling with your writing c...So sorry you're struggling with your writing career, financially. I can relate when it comes to my art. (Drawing isn't a good way to pay the bills, either...heh.) No one wants to hire me for anything else, though, so making my art career take off somehow feels very do-or-die for me. Really hope your writing ends up seeming less like an expensive hobby someday. You always come up with such fun stories!Heather R. Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04309060285955963459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-60555265916952982382016-12-13T17:17:05.069-05:002016-12-13T17:17:05.069-05:00I do hope you keep writing. I don't think I...I do hope you keep writing. I don't think I'll ever be doing it full-time, but it's hard to imagine stopping! I liked the extracts, and Carrie's book looks great.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-79583132191647855572016-12-13T02:46:17.844-05:002016-12-13T02:46:17.844-05:00I'm leaving my fear as I struggle with my writ...I'm leaving my fear as I struggle with my writing. All the best. Kelly Steelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09030019966183220952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-15005414799185109002016-12-12T16:03:48.728-05:002016-12-12T16:03:48.728-05:00I hope quitting isn't in your future. I'd ...I hope quitting isn't in your future. I'd hate to see that happen. You've expressed a lot of frustration that we all feel, so, if it's any help, you're not alone out there!<br /><br />Take care. Enjoy your holiday and recharge. See you in 2017.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-11055918634329918522016-12-12T13:07:45.557-05:002016-12-12T13:07:45.557-05:00Don't give up! You are amazing. Though i compl...Don't give up! You are amazing. Though i completely sympathize about the financial aspect of it. Thanks for the results on the survey. And for the shared quote. ;)Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-42059865218700542982016-12-10T07:39:44.953-05:002016-12-10T07:39:44.953-05:00I appreciate all your support so much, y'all! ...I appreciate all your support so much, y'all! Thank you!<br />I never intended to get rich either, just wish I could spend more time writing and less time on the mundane stuff!Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-91029755891070859652016-12-09T11:01:13.634-05:002016-12-09T11:01:13.634-05:00I didn't get into writing to get rich (althoug...I didn't get into writing to get rich (although it was a nice daydream for awhile), and now that I realize I'm such a slow writer, writing isn't something I could do full time unless I won the lottery. But I have these ideas for stories and I'll keep plugging away until their all finished, no matter how long it takes.<br /><br />So do whatever it takes to keep writing!Chemist Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-77254174070321256722016-12-08T14:54:41.678-05:002016-12-08T14:54:41.678-05:00Don't throw in the towel. I get satisfaction ...Don't throw in the towel. I get satisfaction when people read and appreciate my writing.Rhonda Albomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455873487349816911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-27206624283277102572016-12-08T11:48:14.391-05:002016-12-08T11:48:14.391-05:00My biggest fear is running out of ideas...
I hope...My biggest fear is running out of ideas...<br /><br />I hope you never give up. You've come so far!The Silver Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00730805376957629641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-34880815836077394082016-12-08T03:01:48.257-05:002016-12-08T03:01:48.257-05:00Oh, that breaks my heart, Tara. Please don't g...Oh, that breaks my heart, Tara. Please don't give up.<br /><br />And if you do take on an extra job, it could be one that still leaves you time and creative energy for your writing. Best of luck to you--I'm rooting for you!<br /><br />I think your new release sounds awesome.J.H. Moncrieffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045467689291025137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-21747589599784508442016-12-08T03:01:04.080-05:002016-12-08T03:01:04.080-05:00Hi Tara - it's achievement for oneself ... if ...Hi Tara - it's achievement for oneself ... if we can write we will do it - and go as far as we want ... keep on writing ... and very good luck - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-82191644087507655212016-12-07T20:17:15.928-05:002016-12-07T20:17:15.928-05:00I used to believe I'd automatically, instantly...I used to believe I'd automatically, instantly become rich and famous as a writer. I'd still like to reach a point where I can make serious money off of it, though now I know it takes a lot of time and good connections. My ultimate dream is to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, but my runner-up dream is to be remembered as a writer for all time, like Dante and Shakespeare, instead of only well-known and relevant in my own era.Carrie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810154378449825641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-91047467297181143062016-12-07T19:53:03.062-05:002016-12-07T19:53:03.062-05:00I think the focus needs to be on doing the best wr...I think the focus needs to be on doing the best writing you can. The career thing could happen without you even noticing...Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-82637467413498987182016-12-07T18:55:16.500-05:002016-12-07T18:55:16.500-05:00I write with the goal to become fully independent ...I write with the goal to become fully independent and be able to travel. That's why Ariel is my favorite Disney Character (and Princess). A whole new world is out there. I want to touch it! So that money is coming! Anyway thanks for sharing my creepy excerpt as one of the chosen quotes. 2018 will be one interesting year when Huntress comes out. Funny how I'm going all over the genre landscape. 2017 will have my Fantasy stand alone novel and my Contemporary novella in verse series(YA). 2018 will start my NA journey with Huntress and continue my yearly novella series drop with The Sacrifice Series (YA). So excited and so scared. Hold me. Anyway, love the graphs and glad to see you moving forward. In writing you need to have love for the written word to stay the long haul. At least I believe so.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-39593893551491123322016-12-07T18:55:00.635-05:002016-12-07T18:55:00.635-05:00How tough it is to make money as a writer is why I...How tough it is to make money as a writer is why I have a day job. Sure, it cuts into writing time, but it keeps me from stressing over money and that allows me to write more. I just can't write while stressed. =(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-828025798440374822016-12-07T14:58:08.216-05:002016-12-07T14:58:08.216-05:00Now you know why I'm also a publisher. This is...Now you know why I'm also a publisher. This is not something we'll make a lot of money with.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-53314104647422749552016-12-07T14:14:22.728-05:002016-12-07T14:14:22.728-05:00PS Kids starting college....exciting times.....PS Kids starting college....exciting times.....Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-65124981979719921332016-12-07T14:12:46.796-05:002016-12-07T14:12:46.796-05:00That's so nice of you to give shout outs. I kn...That's so nice of you to give shout outs. I know they're appreciated.<br />Writing for a career is challenging and the majority of us have a day job and write because it's a deep seated need. <br />Keep on keeping on, Tara. You're doing great!Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2502176161456143914.post-21277993128205091172016-12-07T13:16:32.929-05:002016-12-07T13:16:32.929-05:00Congratulations to Carrie. Great quotes. We all sh...Congratulations to Carrie. Great quotes. We all share the fear of failure. All the best!Nasreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10903012810404786521noreply@blogger.com