Comments on: YOU’RE TOO SMART TO GO DOWN STUPID

By: Martine Elaine

Martine Elaine — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 18:37:27 +0000

As an English PreAP/Gifted and Talented 9th grade teacher and aspiring writer, I directly connect to the message of everyone having their own unique pathway. I focus my entire curriculum on encouraging and guiding my students to finding their own voice. Thank you for the reminder that I myself need to remember I am working at my own pace and down my own path.

By: Tootinghustle

Tootinghustle — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 12:55:43 +0000

Loved the illustration of the easy way v. your way, its true to all of us! Thank you for sharing though, its important that we do not lose sight of what we have worked for when things become tough.

If you have time, check out my latest blog post at http://www.tootinghustle.wordpress.com and let me know what you think!

Happy blogging x

By: R.C. Thompson

R.C. Thompson — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 14:13:15 +0000

A lot of small business is really all about selling yourself. I owned a construction business for years and never ran ads, they hired me and not what we did. Why, because I was good with people and I did in fact provide exceptional service. My personnel presentation got me in the door, but word of mouth sold the business in advance because I treated customers well and did what I was hired to do and some. Introversion is bad for any business. One must tell then show.

By: Tipsday: Writerly Goodness found on the interwebz, Feb 12-18, 2017 | Writerly Goodness

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 22:01:47 +0000

[…] Joel Eisenberg guest posts on Kristen Lamb’s blog: you’re too smart to go down stupid. […]

By: Author Kristen Lamb

Author Kristen Lamb — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 20:00:41 +0000

In reply to firsttimeblogger2014. Baby steps. Learn other forms of writing (I.e. technical writing) that can pay the bills in the interim.

By: firsttimeblogger2014

firsttimeblogger2014 — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 14:42:34 +0000

I love all the positive encouragement quotes in this and especially the A to B picture that just about sums up my whole life…doing things the hard way lol.
The thing I worry about is the in between part from relying on state benefits to being fully self -reliant on what you make. What happens if you can’t live on what you make or risk being homeless again by failing?

By: Paulla Schreiner

Paulla Schreiner — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 20:23:32 +0000

Perspiration, perseverance, and perspicacity!

By: Don Massenzio

Don Massenzio — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 16:18:56 +0000

Reblogged this on Don Massenzio's Blog and commented: Check out this guest post from Joel Eisenberg on Kristen Lamb's Warrior Writers blog

By: Lexi J.

Lexi J. — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 14:17:50 +0000

I get what you’re saying about promotion being so important, and have done a fair amount. With the market so flooded, I’m wondering how to stand out–in a good way, obviously. lol

It seems with the internet, we’re all getting the same information, and being told the rules we shouldn’t break, like don’t reach out to an editor or agent without following guidelines, etc. etc. I’m honestly wondering how a class, any class, can help unless it is super personalized, and maybe unaffordable. Even with individual guidance, it’s hard to know how effective the advice can be.

The only certainty in publishing feels like more ways to add to our expenses, absent any real progress.

Sorry for the downer, but just paid for a short, “cheap,” (although reputable) class that offered very little helpful information. 🙁

By: Steven F

Steven F — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 12:19:17 +0000

Glad to see this affirmation that there is not just one path. I often question my path, but this has brought some sobering clarity.