tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post7871362181218955196..comments2024-01-21T15:03:35.162-07:00Comments on Lara Schiffbauer's Motivation for Creation: Help One Another - Writer StyleLara Schiffbauerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-14154637042540730862012-11-19T21:39:01.216-07:002012-11-19T21:39:01.216-07:00Thanks! And thanks for stopping by!Thanks! And thanks for stopping by!Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-80405671736132515062012-11-19T21:38:30.566-07:002012-11-19T21:38:30.566-07:00I thought so!I thought so!Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-32183556887963173062012-11-19T10:43:34.187-07:002012-11-19T10:43:34.187-07:00Way to help your fellow writers out! Keep on blogg...Way to help your fellow writers out! Keep on blogging!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02710705863694897780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-5388134353004835852012-11-18T19:19:25.392-07:002012-11-18T19:19:25.392-07:00The like button seems easy enough!The like button seems easy enough!Ninahttp://ninabadzin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-67413271826782986912012-11-15T19:19:02.058-07:002012-11-15T19:19:02.058-07:00I get a little anxious about reviews. I stress ov...I get a little anxious about reviews. I stress over how I sound in the writing.Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-44872171484048965872012-11-14T22:44:30.254-07:002012-11-14T22:44:30.254-07:00I'm really bad about reviews. I'll rate bo...I'm really bad about reviews. I'll rate books on Goodreads, but that's all. I do like the "like" buttons on Amazon. I find them helpful!Emily R. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892444969625637064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-880114504227710862012-11-14T21:21:06.023-07:002012-11-14T21:21:06.023-07:00I enjoy reading about Fancy! See, another way I ga...I enjoy reading about Fancy! See, another way I gain benefit when helping a writer. I'm glad the post was of value, too. :)Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-3469096356342951392012-11-14T21:19:46.752-07:002012-11-14T21:19:46.752-07:00The more I learn, the more there is to do, which i...The more I learn, the more there is to do, which is good, I suppose. It's nice to have multiple ways of supporting each other. That way if you can't support a writer one way, there is another way available. Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-74614888022829122272012-11-14T21:16:37.426-07:002012-11-14T21:16:37.426-07:00Thanks so much, Vaughn. I do want to be helpful an...Thanks so much, Vaughn. I do want to be helpful and supportive, especially to those who have been kind to me. I guess my self-concept about social media is a little on the low side. :)Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-11925594312289327062012-11-14T21:13:23.438-07:002012-11-14T21:13:23.438-07:00I agree - sharing links is a nice way to help each...I agree - sharing links is a nice way to help each other out. I always appreciate it when someone shares my blog posts, and I try to reciprocate. Since Starting back to school, it's been tough to get on and read blogs, though! Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-85491093476522895372012-11-14T21:12:08.988-07:002012-11-14T21:12:08.988-07:00I felt some relief at the idea I could still be of...I felt some relief at the idea I could still be of benefit to my writer friends. :)Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-84077059336711313992012-11-14T15:56:23.250-07:002012-11-14T15:56:23.250-07:00Lara - You're already one of the most helpful ...Lara - You're already one of the most helpful writer friends I have. No one else has volunteered the free editing time you have. And now this post. I found the info here very interesting and valuable.David N. Walkerhttp://davidnwalker.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-2820569267630771762012-11-14T08:42:38.452-07:002012-11-14T08:42:38.452-07:00Good info, Lara! There is so much to learn about s...Good info, Lara! There is so much to learn about social networking it can be overwhelming. It is nice to "like" an author's book as well as do a review when you have read it. On the local level if you can stop in at an author's event it is nice but we are all so busy that isn't always possible. I just try to do my best!Cindy Keen Reyndershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01538914807361602296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-6565652750078403812012-11-14T06:26:39.645-07:002012-11-14T06:26:39.645-07:00You mention how you don't think it's been ...You mention how you don't think it's been reciprocally beneficial when you've done interviews and guest-blogged in the past. I beg to differ. Your guest post on my blog still has among the highest pageviews of any of my posts. I not only consider having had you as a guest to have been greatly beneficial, Lara, I've always considered you to be among my most supportive friends. You posted the very first comment on my blog, after all. Having said all that, these are nice tips. Thanks. :-) vaughnroycrofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01548482765292623807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-65513370870131503832012-11-14T05:32:18.423-07:002012-11-14T05:32:18.423-07:00I promote others (not their books if I haven't...I promote others (not their books if I haven't read them) by posting their links on Twitter, FB, and my Fan Page. I also highlight many writers on my blog. I do not read many reviews, and don't like to write them. I also do not promise to write reviews, as, unfortunately, I'm disappointed in so many books. But, whether or not I liked your book, I am happy to promote you and your social networking links on my blog. I love to help people connect with others, similar genres, similar thoughts and ideas... Karen S. Elliotthttp://www.karenselliott.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-55014538457093569672012-11-13T23:04:44.755-07:002012-11-13T23:04:44.755-07:00Thanks for these great tips, Lara! I, too, suffer ...Thanks for these great tips, Lara! I, too, suffer from "socially awkward syndrome." It's nice to know there are alternative ways to help. :-)Linda G. Hattonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14378994713184881963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-16365406136576793742012-11-13T21:50:59.603-07:002012-11-13T21:50:59.603-07:00Hey, I'll google for you anytime! Writers are...Hey, I'll google for you anytime! Writers are some of the most thoughtful people I've met. Perhaps it is the subjectivity of writing that teaches us to be more flexible and accepting of each other and our differences. Plus, talking about writing or sharing our journeys with each other is an experience unlike any other. It's good to have a Tribe with whom we can share the ups and downs and frustrations that the rest of the world just doesn't always get. :)Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-18459687766041469572012-11-13T21:46:54.962-07:002012-11-13T21:46:54.962-07:00Thanks, Livia! I was so excited to read about some...Thanks, Livia! I was so excited to read about some practical ways to help author friends, I just had to share.Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-58058078345403191462012-11-13T21:45:56.485-07:002012-11-13T21:45:56.485-07:00See, you're just so smart, Diane! You know abo...See, you're just so smart, Diane! You know about the "like" button and you knew those cats in the vending machine on Friday photos were fake. Nothing gets past you! :D<br /><br />I agree, the reviews that are not to either extreme seem the most helpful, and probably are taken more seriously by cold readers, too. Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-877455280944122052012-11-13T21:43:45.342-07:002012-11-13T21:43:45.342-07:00You mean I'm not the only one thinking I'm...You mean I'm not the only one thinking I'm a social slacker? :P You're description about feeling like everyone is e-mailing each other cracked me up because I so recognize my own feelings! I've not really known how to get into the helping others crowd! If you ever need someone to help you, though, e-mail me and I'll e-mail you back feverishly and I'll promote your book!Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-85030389541604279612012-11-13T21:04:33.309-07:002012-11-13T21:04:33.309-07:00Writers are a fairly magnanimous group. We help, m...Writers are a fairly magnanimous group. We help, mentor and support each other for the pure joy of it. We know that we may be fundamentally very different--but still manage to find common ground while respecting those perspectives in conflict. Maybe it comes from having to reach so deep into our protags and train them up, or from developing a bone chilling villain while finding empathy for torments him. Either way, I love my Tribe--who else can I count on to find out why glacier's are blue without batting an eye? XOAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18331283437980529293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-68627451969866375852012-11-13T17:34:47.111-07:002012-11-13T17:34:47.111-07:00Great tips, Lara! :)Great tips, Lara! :)Livia Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059335917756643684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-79491533183000653912012-11-13T13:52:07.059-07:002012-11-13T13:52:07.059-07:00Awesome suggestions. I've used the "Like&...Awesome suggestions. I've used the "Like" button a lot. I don't ever find negative reviews to be helpful. I like the more neutral reviews as they seem to sound more genuine, you know the reviewer is not a family member and you know they aren't just a jealous or vindictive person. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901684621715980573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5871196542873255795.post-48864509643856055302012-11-13T07:49:47.051-07:002012-11-13T07:49:47.051-07:00I sort of feel the same way. I've been bloggin...I sort of feel the same way. I've been blogging for nearly two years, but I'm still rather socially awkward. I always get the feeling people are e-mailing each other furiously behind the scenes when all of a sudden everyone is promoting the same debut novel on the same day. I'm like, how did they all know to do that? <br /><br />These are all really great ideas for helping to promote our friends' novels though. Yeah, who can't hit the "like" button? Luanne G. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762881276976395955noreply@blogger.com