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Expectation & Desire : Cultivating Fans, Not Just “Readers” — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 13:34:48 +0000

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By: Janet

Janet — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 14:49:42 +0000

I discovered your blog this year, and this was one of the highlights of 2013 because you’ve provided a path through the wilderness of a solitary writer’s life. You go above and beyond the typical blog, and I’m grateful for your insights.

By: Katie Cross

Katie Cross — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 11:29:11 +0000

I hope you complained, or at least let them know how awful that experience was the second time. Sounds like the first place was a great one!

I’ve been finding lately that the less ‘me’ I infuse, and the less I show up for conversations and friendship, the more things lag in my writing life and blog. It’s an incredible link, really, so I’m always grateful to come here and get the reminder. Hey, dork, we’re all human.

Keep acting like it.

Thanks Kristen!

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Going the Extra Mile: Add the Human Touch! | Back-Office Bulletin — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 14:23:23 +0000

[…] recently read a post by Kristen Lamb that blew me away! It was about the difference between expectation and desire. […]

By: Nicky Moxey

Nicky Moxey — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 09:29:02 +0000

Are you saying *gulp* that we need to show people we’re human? 😀

By: Jan S. Gephardt

Jan S. Gephardt — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 23:31:26 +0000

I’m still writing the novel that I hope will be “the one” (I’ve finished two others, but they aren’t ready for prime time). I have an idea of who I’m writing for–but my blog is kind of all over the place. I’m still trying to figure out how to satisfy both the expectations and the desires. My primary problem seems to be lack of time. I know. That’s not a new story! But I appreciated your comments, and I enjoy reading your posts. I keep looking for ways to incorporate your suggestions into my writing approach, so thank you!

By: Raani York

Raani York — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 21:19:39 +0000

I wish I could say I tried to do this… “creating fans”… I mean, who will “fall in love” with my protagonists? Who will like them? Who will hate them? Will they be important enough to be allowed into someones’ life and heart?
Fact is: I had a story to write and that’s what I did – the thinking about it just came later – and now all there’s left to do is: to hope…