tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post6184736914945145655..comments2024-03-12T18:52:31.920-04:00Comments on Write with Fey: Submission Process Anxiety + Souper Blog HopChrys Feyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comBlogger133125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-80895225621843884752018-02-19T12:48:05.171-05:002018-02-19T12:48:05.171-05:00I hope you do start submitting your short fiction ...I hope you do start submitting your short fiction again. :)<br /><br />Thank you so much for signing up for the Souper Blog Hop!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-79885689221763118252018-02-19T12:47:24.997-05:002018-02-19T12:47:24.997-05:00Maybe the blogiverse is trying to tell you somethi...Maybe the blogiverse is trying to tell you something. ;)<br /><br />I'm pretty good with queries. They actually help me to write the blurbs for my books. But a synopsis? No thank you! I dread those.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-82825295353158153522018-02-19T12:41:47.121-05:002018-02-19T12:41:47.121-05:00That's what we gotta do, right? Trick ourselve...That's what we gotta do, right? Trick ourselves. And it helps. Even if just for the moment...before you get responses. lol<br /><br />Thank you!<br /><br />Hmm...Warhol theme...Campbell's soup...tomato soup? ;)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-33560591293664393352018-02-19T12:40:17.046-05:002018-02-19T12:40:17.046-05:00Yes, give it a shot and see what happens. :)Yes, give it a shot and see what happens. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-68676566622360245662018-02-16T19:18:21.717-05:002018-02-16T19:18:21.717-05:00I lost interest in submitting for novel publicatio...I lost interest in submitting for novel publication once I went indie, but I'm still open to submitting for short fiction. It's gruling, but in those moments when you receive feedback it's not so bad. I think I may start submitting again.<br />Pea Soup Disaster sounds really cute. I look forward to the hop.Toi Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493934864387695248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-3429696729419616202018-02-14T12:57:00.976-05:002018-02-14T12:57:00.976-05:00I just finished reading another post about queries... I just finished reading another post about queries. Hmmm, I think there's a message in there for me. I've always been terrified of queries and synopsis. I'm mean, come ON! You want me to condense my novel into a sentence? Three paragraphs? How on earth can anyone sell anything like that! I love your idea of rewarding yourself for standing up to those fears and doing it for the fun of sending it out there and the thrill of seeing if anyone responds. Here's to stocking up on chocolate and public museum passes :D<br /><br />Cheers and thanks for the encouragement,<br />JenJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06683486631901017529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-74243725313595597612018-02-14T08:10:03.712-05:002018-02-14T08:10:03.712-05:00Querying for fun? I can try, I suppose ...Querying for fun? I can try, I suppose ...Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-29359181630288223772018-02-13T19:40:01.375-05:002018-02-13T19:40:01.375-05:00Querying my work is not a fun process. I like the ...Querying my work is not a fun process. I like the idea of tricking myself into making a game of it. Great post! I look forward to participating in your mom's blog hop. Congrats to her on her book. I'm thinking of a Warhol theme for my post. Haha. -Cheers! Adrienne Reiterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04658753766385895790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-53726755106245390152018-02-13T19:11:56.337-05:002018-02-13T19:11:56.337-05:00That’s a wonderful strategy. Getting our minds in ...That’s a wonderful strategy. Getting our minds in the right frame is essential. I’ve found that I struggle now if I think about publishing a WIP, when before it motivated me. Probably because I know how hard it is. lolChrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-85270988967202237022018-02-13T19:10:28.915-05:002018-02-13T19:10:28.915-05:00Thanks for commenting, Kelly!Thanks for commenting, Kelly!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-23513273550949677052018-02-13T19:02:35.845-05:002018-02-13T19:02:35.845-05:00You should treat yourself for the hard work you do...You should treat yourself for the hard work you do and the steps you take. You deserve it!<br /><br />Thank you!!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-27834027578772948192018-02-13T19:01:25.512-05:002018-02-13T19:01:25.512-05:00Hi Truedessa! If you haven’t read Hurricane Crimes...Hi Truedessa! If you haven’t read Hurricane Crimes I recommend that one. It’s a novella under 50 pages, a romantic-suspense, and the first story of my Disaster Crimes series. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-12423042181391125972018-02-13T11:09:35.228-05:002018-02-13T11:09:35.228-05:00Good advice. When I write I try to think as if I&#...Good advice. When I write I try to think as if I'm writing in my diary/journal. For my eyes only. I write more freely and stress less about making it perfect.<br />I'm always nervous when I query and submit my work, so try to put it out of my mind and concentrate on something else. Definitely will treat myself too afterwards from now on.Lidyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04185947128989933152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-295934372132573242018-02-12T22:57:43.178-05:002018-02-12T22:57:43.178-05:00This book sounds good. I like the sound of it. Yea...This book sounds good. I like the sound of it. Yeah, I think we should reward ourselves. Kelly Steelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09030019966183220952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-36897069850750970162018-02-12T12:16:43.639-05:002018-02-12T12:16:43.639-05:00Great advice, Chrys! I love this: "Then when ...Great advice, Chrys! I love this: "Then when you submit to an agent/editor/publisher, treat yourself. Dogs get treats for performing tricks, so why not people?"<br /><br />I had never thought of it that way and now I will be treating myself a little more often ;) <br />Your mom's book look adorable!Lisa Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05310475781785711620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-37501610372525059252018-02-12T04:39:11.069-05:002018-02-12T04:39:11.069-05:00All the best with the bloghop. I signed up via Twi...All the best with the bloghop. I signed up via Twitter! Romance Reader https://www.blogger.com/profile/10633164931292182035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-2762275529420226962018-02-11T20:11:40.441-05:002018-02-11T20:11:40.441-05:00I just wandered over for a read. I didn't real...I just wandered over for a read. I didn't realize you had written so many books. I think I will purchase one. Which one would you recommend?Truedessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09079953417572207613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-71179495797551111422018-02-11T12:11:08.130-05:002018-02-11T12:11:08.130-05:00That’s a great mindset. I also look at it as somet...That’s a great mindset. I also look at it as something that needs to get done. And when I complete my submitting for the day, when I need to send out more, I feel very accomplished during that moment.<br /><br />Thank you, Lisa!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-40899026652034066442018-02-11T12:02:07.561-05:002018-02-11T12:02:07.561-05:00It sure is!
Chocolate is one of my favorite treat...It sure is!<br /><br />Chocolate is one of my favorite treats with coffee in the evening when I need to unwind. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-20893893561703382962018-02-11T12:01:12.531-05:002018-02-11T12:01:12.531-05:00LOL! You could always replay a cookie with somethi...LOL! You could always replay a cookie with something else...perhaps something art related. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-8376607976279222572018-02-11T12:00:27.337-05:002018-02-11T12:00:27.337-05:00Glad you laughed, Michelle.
Happy writing to you...Glad you laughed, Michelle. <br /><br />Happy writing to you!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-69032416448372971482018-02-11T11:57:32.019-05:002018-02-11T11:57:32.019-05:00Thanks, Julie! And you’re very welcome. Hugs!Thanks, Julie! And you’re very welcome. Hugs!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-70545970737092492992018-02-11T11:56:57.938-05:002018-02-11T11:56:57.938-05:00See? Those are all reasons to reward ourselves. We...See? Those are all reasons to reward ourselves. We do deserve it!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-90383123238482335532018-02-11T11:51:43.284-05:002018-02-11T11:51:43.284-05:00Tell yourself you’ll get some kind of treat at the...Tell yourself you’ll get some kind of treat at the end of the day, as long as you submit. ;)<br /><br />Thank you so much for joining!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-36547182512288261062018-02-11T11:50:46.654-05:002018-02-11T11:50:46.654-05:00It’s a very important step, especially if your aim...It’s a very important step, especially if your aim is to traditionally self-publish.<br /><br />Yes, breathe and hit “send.” If they don’t want it, there are others. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.com