tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post263356119636977220..comments2024-03-26T03:36:28.357-04:00Comments on S.R. Johannes: What's Your opinion?Shelli (srjohannes)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17123227845032402600noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-70185095631549376042010-01-08T02:13:14.470-05:002010-01-08T02:13:14.470-05:00I love the personal touch - where we get to know e...I love the personal touch - where we get to know each other through cyberspace. I like hearing some of your challenges, goals and successes. It makes reading fun.Kimbra Kaschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16955657301998255029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-10649105308224109962010-01-07T20:21:41.361-05:002010-01-07T20:21:41.361-05:00I'm new to your blog too and am finding it rea...I'm new to your blog too and am finding it really helpful. Elana's suggestion of posting tips for marketing for the overwhelmed would help me a lot. Like many, I have a demanding full-time job and thinking of getting published and marketing on top of squeezing in time to write seems like almost more than I can handle. Knowing the best, quick ways to spend our time would be great.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-89167458495583010082010-01-07T09:52:39.009-05:002010-01-07T09:52:39.009-05:00Wow guys thanks for all the great feedback! I real...Wow guys thanks for all the great feedback! I really appreciate you taking the time to provide some.Shelli (srjohannes)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17123227845032402600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-85241143746292827612010-01-06T23:52:01.114-05:002010-01-06T23:52:01.114-05:00LOVE Alissa's suggestion about reaching out to...LOVE Alissa's suggestion about reaching out to teens. Totally different audience and I have no idea where to even begin...lisa and laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18144863275895761642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-92030619732017017782010-01-06T23:40:13.271-05:002010-01-06T23:40:13.271-05:00I really find the interviews and links helpful. I...I really find the interviews and links helpful. I'm at the point of having several things to submit, but deciding who to send them to can be a nail biting experience...Your posts help. :)Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-72925929756133137112010-01-06T22:30:19.401-05:002010-01-06T22:30:19.401-05:00I find the round-ups and interviews most useful. I...I find the round-ups and interviews most useful. I agree that the q's could be more varied for different people. There is a slant toward marketing for ya, but that's where you live so, I say, stick with it. <br />Maybe more process on brass tacks marketing -- bookmark design, script writing, working with images from the publisher, etc. <br />Keep it up!Sarah Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04306229509907096254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-92045880699012754192010-01-06T21:53:18.041-05:002010-01-06T21:53:18.041-05:00Ooo! I'd love to be part of the drawing. :)
5...Ooo! I'd love to be part of the drawing. :)<br /><br />500 followers! Wow. You're pretty close!Katie Gansherthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09150375338556869812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-23644957944355673962010-01-06T19:28:58.791-05:002010-01-06T19:28:58.791-05:00Ditto Elana :)
I think some of the most memorable...Ditto Elana :)<br /><br />I think some of the most memorable blogs for me have been personal, but I love the marketing advice too because you obviously know what you're talking about.<br /><br />Keep it up!Sherrie Petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11670339498152684137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-41264681460502699102010-01-06T19:27:56.553-05:002010-01-06T19:27:56.553-05:00For me...it's all good. It's extremely ra...For me...it's all good. It's extremely rare when I don't learn something from a post of yours - and that includes the more personal ones.<br /><br />Don't change a thing! I don't know enough to request anything special, so I'll pass my suggestion on to the next person. :)DL Hammonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007260062331783715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-85881807344734105552010-01-06T17:54:04.162-05:002010-01-06T17:54:04.162-05:00Shelli,
I love it just the way it is! Perfect ba...Shelli,<br /><br />I love it just the way it is! Perfect balance. <br /><br />I guess if I had to make a suggestion, it would be to give more specific suggestions to authors on how to market their book. I know you've done tons of posts, but I just have trouble applying general stuff to my own picture book. I know I need to do social networking, yada yada. (I blog, tweet, facebook, etc.) But I am not actually selling many books!Corey Schwartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03883689227283545602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-89033130501305419882010-01-06T15:40:24.715-05:002010-01-06T15:40:24.715-05:00I like what Elana said above, the Marketing for th...I like what Elana said above, the Marketing for the Overwhelmed! Great idea!!!!!<br />Other than that, Shelli, I really think you have a fabulous blog. I like that you switch it up with personal stuff, your own publishing goals, the interviews, and marketing tips.<br />You are a great resource, but also entertaining!Kelly Polarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10968381456100611120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-22641659113668743412010-01-06T14:14:10.175-05:002010-01-06T14:14:10.175-05:00I love (love love) the interviews. I bookmark them...I love (love love) the interviews. I bookmark them all. Same with the roundups. You find links I don't sometimes. I like the mix of personal and professional. <br /><br />I'd like to see something along the lines of "Marketing for the Overwhelmed" or something like that. You know, quick things we can do for people with a day job, kids, writing, husbands, errands, grocery shopping, family, etc. I want to spend my marketing minutes in the very best way. You know what I mean?Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-19892493547599004212010-01-06T13:57:11.797-05:002010-01-06T13:57:11.797-05:00I find the interviews to be helpful and powerful. ...I find the interviews to be helpful and powerful. You have always given great tips, I can't wait to see what you have for us in 2010!V. Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406440235719919992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-31599333409612951292010-01-06T13:24:54.141-05:002010-01-06T13:24:54.141-05:00I'm mostly a lurker on your blog, trying to ta...I'm mostly a lurker on your blog, trying to take in as much information as I can so that I am ready when book release day rolls around. I've learned a lot so far, and don't really have any suggestions for improvement. My own personal interest (because I write YA) is the best way to reach the teen market, which I think is a lot different than the methods used for reaching the adult market, but that's just my own personal interest. You're doing a great job. Please keep up the great work!Alissa Grossohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16701189791875707920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-49154111680908766282010-01-06T13:21:25.385-05:002010-01-06T13:21:25.385-05:00I really enjoy the balance of personal versus mark...I really enjoy the balance of personal versus marketing tips. I guess more interviews with authors that have found success marketing their books - other than terrific writing. How about writing tips from you that you've learned along the way. (That's kind of marketing)<br /><br /> Thanks for all you do!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-76540014918804297742010-01-06T13:05:22.621-05:002010-01-06T13:05:22.621-05:00I love the interviews, an insiders point of view i...I love the interviews, an insiders point of view is always interesting.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685341739870191402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-13912477826783620152010-01-06T12:07:36.303-05:002010-01-06T12:07:36.303-05:00I really appreciate the Monday interview. It's...I really appreciate the Monday interview. It's a great way to get insider information from people I admire.<br /><br />I still have a lot to learn, so anything you want to give is helpful to me.Kayeleen Hamblinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07652280450104899423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-17485986800098784782010-01-06T11:52:02.908-05:002010-01-06T11:52:02.908-05:00Hi Shelli - I found your blog relatively recently ...Hi Shelli - I found your blog relatively recently and love it. <br /><br />As an aspiring writer who isn't so adept at the marketing thing, I'd love to see as much as possible on practical marketing tips for writers. Thanks for all you do!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05255908019822363456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-53528846355780766282010-01-06T11:49:15.520-05:002010-01-06T11:49:15.520-05:00I love everything you do, and I think you have a g...I love everything you do, and I think you have a good balance between personal and marketing info.<br /><br />I do second what Beth said, though, about the quick marketing tips. I'd love to see a little more of that too.<br /><br />Thanks for all you do, Shelli. There's a reason you have 422 followers - we like what you do! :-)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-48162347608990751922010-01-06T11:46:01.847-05:002010-01-06T11:46:01.847-05:00I'm too new to your blog to really be a good j...I'm too new to your blog to really be a good judge, but I've enjoyed what I've read so far and have found it very helpful. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08616276555920544920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-31725109416567729142010-01-06T11:19:06.509-05:002010-01-06T11:19:06.509-05:00I love the topics you cover in your blog. I am es...I love the topics you cover in your blog. I am especially fond of the agent interviews. I've found each and every one to be helpful. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us all.Susan R. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-89106290685454128632010-01-06T11:14:24.138-05:002010-01-06T11:14:24.138-05:00LOVE the interviews. (Fun to see different perspec...LOVE the interviews. (Fun to see different perspectives)<br /><br />LOVE the balance of the personal vs marketing. (I want to know you AND your wisdom)<br /><br />ENJOY the roundups.<br /><br />WOULD LIKE to see more about marketing on my blog. I get irritated if that's ALL someone's blog is about (promoting their book) but I love knowing about their work if I'm invested in THEM. So what's the balance and what should absolutely be on a writer's blog? How do we generate a following? (You may have covered these before...) Oh! And a search engine/gadget to find past interviews and/or subjects on your site.<br /><br />Hope this helps. I really enjoy your website.Catherine Dentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13771249741266703689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-39947050995170333242010-01-06T11:05:39.568-05:002010-01-06T11:05:39.568-05:00I think you've got a good thing going here, Sh...I think you've got a good thing going here, Shelli. You play to your strengths with marketing advice, having interviews, giveaways, and you insert just the right amount of personal life to make your readers feel like they know you as a friend.<br /><br />I would only say to evaluate your interview questions and make sure they are as strong and to the point as they can be. They are the right length and often the answers are perfect, but sometimes I think your interviewees use their own interpretations when answering what you are asking.<br /><br />Regardless, your blog is wonderful! Thanks for always taking the time to keep it up!Jackeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351019926958000627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-73963574207122613342010-01-06T10:55:05.360-05:002010-01-06T10:55:05.360-05:00Just wanted to add: I second what Beth said. I&#...Just wanted to add: I second what Beth said. I'd love to see a "quick, fresh marketing tip" feature.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13380826220166366026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-2730638110550073162010-01-06T10:53:22.307-05:002010-01-06T10:53:22.307-05:00Shelli,
I think you maintain a good blend on your ...Shelli,<br />I think you maintain a good blend on your blog. I usually don't read the roundup, but that's because I follow a lot of the same people you do, and I'm pretty caught up.<br /><br />I always love your personal posts. They have me rolling by the end. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13380826220166366026noreply@blogger.com