tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post6480432963776193425..comments2024-03-10T10:34:02.181+02:00Comments on The Alliterative Allomorph: The Artist Unleashed: MISTAKES: NEVER BE WITHOUT THEM, by Mary MaddoxJessica Bellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-31330023743797299052013-06-09T03:51:56.080+03:002013-06-09T03:51:56.080+03:00I disagree that you only get one shot. Nothing in ...I disagree that you only get one shot. Nothing in life -- except death -- is that absolute. The notion of getting just one shot can make people afraid to risk the mistakes from which they learn. It also implies that the only response to failure is to give up. Of course you can try again. If you truly believe your name is hopelessly sullied by a bad book, you can always use a pen name. Mary Maddoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11804303876835029488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-13359732745885493572013-06-09T02:31:06.247+03:002013-06-09T02:31:06.247+03:00Skipping an editor is the one I see the most. (Alt...Skipping an editor is the one I see the most. (Although there are some really bad covers out there, too.) The writer usually claims he or she can't afford it, but in reality, a writer can't afford not to hire an editor. You only get one shot at establishing a name and reputation.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-27199900415029052592013-06-06T17:26:40.119+03:002013-06-06T17:26:40.119+03:00Alison, I haven't completely figured out the t...Alison, I haven't completely figured out the tastes of US readers either, and I live here. Mary Maddoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11804303876835029488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-23278296123541333782013-06-06T17:22:35.286+03:002013-06-06T17:22:35.286+03:00You're right, Debbie. The consequences of thos...You're right, Debbie. The consequences of those mistakes just keep on coming.Mary Maddoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11804303876835029488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-63670221830282883212013-06-06T10:14:25.077+03:002013-06-06T10:14:25.077+03:00Thank you Mary for telling how it really is for ma...Thank you Mary for telling how it really is for many of us out there, finding our feet, many of us published writers who have had to become indie publishers. My biggest mistake? Not knowing enough about the reading tastes of the market (US) I'm trying to sell in. I still haven't got that one figured... Alison LNLambert Naglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15622449348582171907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-63279609720963606222013-06-06T09:32:17.890+03:002013-06-06T09:32:17.890+03:00Thank you so much for sharing, Mary - we all make ...Thank you so much for sharing, Mary - we all make mistakes along the way and when we spot our own, it does alleviate the pain when we're reminded that we're not the only ones to do so! I guess the worst mistakes are the ones we never even spot...Debbie Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01041441181913334550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-39316624870956115532013-06-06T02:42:48.841+03:002013-06-06T02:42:48.841+03:00Thank you, Alex.Thank you, Alex.Mary Maddoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11804303876835029488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-49368338213071409332013-06-06T02:42:03.864+03:002013-06-06T02:42:03.864+03:00I'm happy if it helps, Christina. Might as wel...I'm happy if it helps, Christina. Might as well get as much use as possible from a mistake.Mary Maddoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11804303876835029488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-67650552149907316162013-06-06T02:39:35.099+03:002013-06-06T02:39:35.099+03:00Yes indeed. :-)Yes indeed. :-)Mary Maddoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11804303876835029488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-30147360830946803432013-06-06T02:38:23.263+03:002013-06-06T02:38:23.263+03:00Thanks, Sarah. You're right about the violence...Thanks, Sarah. You're right about the violence and harsh language in some YA fiction. I guess there comes a point where it gets too dark for teenagers.Mary Maddoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11804303876835029488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-54336114693658191102013-06-06T02:34:42.883+03:002013-06-06T02:34:42.883+03:00Thank you, Matthew.Thank you, Matthew.Mary Maddoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11804303876835029488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-44046658979307766932013-06-06T02:34:07.202+03:002013-06-06T02:34:07.202+03:00Thanks, Roz. I feel lucky to have these opportunit...Thanks, Roz. I feel lucky to have these opportunities, too.Mary Maddoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11804303876835029488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-82159055540436253332013-06-06T00:26:07.734+03:002013-06-06T00:26:07.734+03:00That's learning the hard way! Good tips, Mary....That's learning the hard way! Good tips, Mary.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-1656899586722785472013-06-05T23:43:28.336+03:002013-06-05T23:43:28.336+03:00Hi Mary--wow this was a useful post, especially si...Hi Mary--wow this was a useful post, especially since it's personal! Thanks!Christina Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01799776834213400246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-79000522197358868532013-06-05T21:14:14.106+03:002013-06-05T21:14:14.106+03:00Very handy and available everywhere!
moodVery handy and available everywhere!<br /><br />moodmooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-71515371019432725032013-06-05T18:55:51.625+03:002013-06-05T18:55:51.625+03:00Great post! It's super brave of you to share t...Great post! It's super brave of you to share the mistakes you've made, not to mention facing them.<br />Though adult language and graphic violence is certainly prevalent in the YA i read!Sarah Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02795455714801965956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-77574726171584420032013-06-05T18:35:57.126+03:002013-06-05T18:35:57.126+03:00Great advice! Mistakes are the best way to learn.Great advice! Mistakes are the best way to learn.Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315861630765119669.post-18435352553405225322013-06-05T12:25:03.989+03:002013-06-05T12:25:03.989+03:00Brave post, Mary - thanks for sharing it! I'm ...Brave post, Mary - thanks for sharing it! I'm sure we've all felt tempted to publish in revenge. I'm extremely thankful for the opportunities we have now - but if I'd had them 20 years ago I would have gone badly wrong...Roz Morris aka @Roz_Morris . Blog: Nail Your Novelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10088813423467048081noreply@blogger.com