tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202274659436317634.post1747965960732317418..comments2023-12-02T05:59:27.143-05:00Comments on YAtopia: Pros & Cons of Online Writing ForumsSM Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03546994863993080465noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202274659436317634.post-15784244587068531872014-05-22T08:13:04.634-04:002014-05-22T08:13:04.634-04:00I came onto your blog while focusing just slightly...I came onto your blog while focusing just slightly submits. Nice strategy for next, I will be bookmarking at once seize your complete rises<br /><a href="http://webmasterstage.com/" rel="nofollow">professional marketing forum</a><br />johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12082316803460663093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202274659436317634.post-48910147244951420982011-02-28T11:44:47.087-05:002011-02-28T11:44:47.087-05:00I read this, and it really makes me want to go che...I read this, and it really makes me want to go check out Inkpop. <br /><br />I agree on all these points, though. Writing sites CAN be total time-suckers, but the feedback blossoming writers can receive from them is SO invaluable.Kelley Yorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01852321111294729924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202274659436317634.post-13337301845163809912011-02-27T15:43:01.997-05:002011-02-27T15:43:01.997-05:00Thank you for commenting, Meagan! I couldn't a...Thank you for commenting, Meagan! I couldn't agree more (and I lol'd at your first paragraph). I didn't keep in touch with any of the people in my college creative writing classes, so I had to turn to the internet for feedback and support. I was really wary at first, but once I found Inkpop there was no turning back. Definitely makes the journey less lonely!Wendy Higginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01060366096097773416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202274659436317634.post-64695679881270746782011-02-27T14:56:58.578-05:002011-02-27T14:56:58.578-05:00One of the things I always thought was super funny...One of the things I always thought was super funny was how every single writer always seemed incredibly worried that every other single writer was going to nab their story idea if they posted it online. This shows what blossoming egos we all have as writers, doesn't it? <br /><br />I've found inkpop to be an incredibly awesome place. I don't think that I would have been so quick to finish writing the first draft of The Cycle if it hadn't been for so much of the support that I'd received -- and there were times that I wanted to trash the entire thing, but I don't think inkpop would have let me get away with that. <br /><br />Writing forums can be so helpful if you find the right one. Absolute Write is terrific as well, because there's such a wide variety of people to talk to (published, unpublished, self-published, waiting-to-be-published). The internet makes writing so much less lonely.Meaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09740882205419149852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202274659436317634.post-44538214580644132112011-02-26T21:58:50.980-05:002011-02-26T21:58:50.980-05:00That's so awesome about the interested publish...That's so awesome about the interested publisher, Kristia! Keep us updated! :)Wendy Higginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01060366096097773416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202274659436317634.post-34413931577065843072011-02-26T21:45:56.424-05:002011-02-26T21:45:56.424-05:00WOW this clears up some of my fears. But I am stil...WOW this clears up some of my fears. But I am still going to remain on partcially posting my projects, I'm a bit too protective I guess. And plus a publishing company that is interested in me after I'm done writing, said I should only post like fifty pages just in case. YES! I said someone is interested, I met her at a local bookfestival, it's a small company, but atleast it's something! You guys probably read the books that they've published, "Angel Star" by Jennifer Murigia and "The Pace" by Shelena Shorts.<br />BUT anyways, I'm going to keep with posting partcial projects. Right now, I'm not killing myself to get to the top five, considering I'm not finished with any of my projects YET. I feel I need to have it done before then. :)Kristia S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14910179104738906090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202274659436317634.post-58052136308977950882011-02-26T17:03:57.329-05:002011-02-26T17:03:57.329-05:00Hey, hey....I'm giving away the arc of DIVERGE...Hey, hey....I'm giving away the arc of DIVERGENT I won on Veronica's blog if you're still interested! The book is awesome!<br /><br />http://freckle-head.blogspot.com/2011/02/arc-contest-divergent.htmlRachele Alpinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02899898654095163712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202274659436317634.post-64141679133790746002011-02-26T14:20:35.658-05:002011-02-26T14:20:35.658-05:00Yay, Leigh and Kelley, my fellow inkpoppers. (And ...Yay, Leigh and Kelley, my fellow inkpoppers. (And Sharon, who is hopefully sleeping peacefully in Australia right now...)<br />Leigh, I had my whole book up at one point until I got my agent. But when I made top five I put a note at the bottom of the MS letting them know that it was finished and that I could provide the last four chapters if they were interested.Wendy Higginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01060366096097773416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202274659436317634.post-83576968465756913242011-02-26T13:13:48.456-05:002011-02-26T13:13:48.456-05:00I had a postitive experience when I posted work on...I had a postitive experience when I posted work on Inkpop. Like with everything, good and bad. You're right though. It's a lot of work. I didn't get much writing done during that time.Kelley Vitollohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13304868437913885003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202274659436317634.post-4776495815798314202011-02-26T13:05:01.245-05:002011-02-26T13:05:01.245-05:00I actually posted my FULL book on inkpop. I'v...I actually posted my FULL book on inkpop. I've taken down the full thing since getting my publishing contract, but I've left 5 chapters up to give people a taster.<br /><br />HarperCollins liked that I had the whole book posted as there was proof that there was finished book on offer and they read the whole thing when they did my editorial review. I know this can be dodgy but it worked for me.<br /><br />In terms of negative comments... well bring them on. The harsh realities of the publishing world is that no matter how amazing your manuscript is, there will always be people who hate it, and there are unfortunately people in the world who live off being nasty to people, it gives them a high, and again, no matter how good your work is they will focus on the bad rather than the good. But if you're serious about making it in the publishing world, well then I recommend you suck up the nasty comments. These people think they've got the upper hand, but they don't. They are in fact teaching you a life lesson... thick skin is required for this business, and when you meet their likes in the 'real' world you'll be well able to deal with them, and so rise above their bitterness and hold your head up high. POW! Take that nasty people.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04154489593536422233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202274659436317634.post-61410651304838838362011-02-26T12:03:28.410-05:002011-02-26T12:03:28.410-05:00Angelica - YES - so addictive and time consuming!!...Angelica - YES - so addictive and time consuming!!! I've never used Absolute Write, but I know a few of our contributors have.<br /><br />Qui - unfortunately there are always going to be those unhelpful, hurtful comments on our writings. :( I guess, like everything else in life, we just have to take the good with the bad.<br /><br />Thanks for commenting!Wendy Higginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01060366096097773416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202274659436317634.post-61480461809165153992011-02-26T11:11:20.119-05:002011-02-26T11:11:20.119-05:00I absolutely love inkpop. Its my favorite writing ...I absolutely love inkpop. Its my favorite writing website out there.<br />What I don't like is the pick system, seeing as how the majority of projects will never get into the top five. <br /><br />Another con is getting negative comments. I've gotten one recently from a girl who posted nothing but, "I don't like this kind of thing normally, so I didn't like this you should change it." and "Your names are too weird, they're going to break your story." (Which isn't true, because its in the style of classic fantasy. *sigh* But haters gonna hate.Savannah Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02659062736697798048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202274659436317634.post-6967527087280042652011-02-26T10:32:59.373-05:002011-02-26T10:32:59.373-05:00You forgot to mention the con of how much of an at...You forgot to mention the con of how much of an attractive nuisance these sites can be--it can be so easy to get caught up in the posting and the reading that your other writing suffers!<br /><br />And it is attractive, and addictive, to make these wonderful connections, discover great writers, get a glimpse into others' processes.<br /><br />I had to learn to find a balance, and now twitter and facebook have eaten into my Absolute Write time. (Absolute Write is another forum.)Angelica R. Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09448717076699744259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7202274659436317634.post-51865081559406820792011-02-26T09:43:35.193-05:002011-02-26T09:43:35.193-05:00Thanks for this, Wendy! I have always wondered abo...Thanks for this, Wendy! I have always wondered about the fears of posting writing online and it's great hearing your insight on it all. :-)DJ D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18166397633991731436noreply@blogger.com