tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post1973031839256758763..comments2024-03-17T07:55:51.361+00:00Comments on Help! I Need a Publisher!: This blog it is a-changingNicola Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12189894289540344094noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-90005094561520059902012-06-28T11:43:33.325+01:002012-06-28T11:43:33.325+01:00I don't think I have to tell you, Nicola, just...I don't think I have to tell you, Nicola, just how much you've helped me. I couldn't have done it without you and I point anyone asking for help in your blog's direction. I'm so glad you aren't going to stop completely and I think the specific question idea is brilliant.<br /><br />I won't tell you what I'd like to do to the spite-mailer because this is a polite Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745199648604340657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-32615501858227814462012-06-27T21:20:04.258+01:002012-06-27T21:20:04.258+01:00Ah, Nicola, I'm not surprised you're havin...Ah, Nicola, I'm not surprised you're having to switch things round a bit - but this is going to be soooo great. <br /><br />Who here remembers the late Miss Snark? We now have a Miss (Ms? Mrs? Dr? Squadron Leader? Her Serene Highness?) Crabbit in her stead!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-28048492449963110102012-06-25T11:21:53.474+01:002012-06-25T11:21:53.474+01:00Hi Anon
Yes, Crabbit at Home will stay! It's f...Hi Anon<br />Yes, Crabbit at Home will stay! It's fairly irregular anyway, so i don't feel pressured by it. Am in the shed at the moment :)Nicola Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189894289540344094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-51647532163055494922012-06-25T11:14:32.758+01:002012-06-25T11:14:32.758+01:00Love the blog; it's my daily fix. But I quite...Love the blog; it's my daily fix. But I quite understand how much time it takes up - it clearly has a massive amount of energy behind it, which is why we all appreciate it and gain so much from it. <br />Will Crabbit at Home remain? We've just all had such fun admiring your shed!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-16683804237577976232012-06-25T07:02:38.077+01:002012-06-25T07:02:38.077+01:00That's great news. Thank you!That's great news. Thank you!Julianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-44367939207198656812012-06-24T21:49:17.508+01:002012-06-24T21:49:17.508+01:00First off, Nicola, thank you so much for all the y...First off, Nicola, thank you so much for all the years of advice!! I've read your blog for a really long time, though I seldom comment, so I just wanted to let you know that it really is appreciated (and that not all of us agree with the less pleasant emails you get!).<br /><br />That does sound like a great idea - you're giving yourself more time to, y'know, <i>write</i>, but still Clare Shttp://gentlewomanthief.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-12148002302341337032012-06-24T18:07:13.993+01:002012-06-24T18:07:13.993+01:00There's a good model for this, Nicola. An Amer...There's a good model for this, Nicola. An American writer has a blog called "Ask Allison" which is structured in a very similar vein about publishing issues and it works well. Good luck!<br /><br />Delia Lloyd<br />www.realdelia.comDelia Lloydhttp://www.realdelia.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-80205262798986399722012-06-24T12:15:26.658+01:002012-06-24T12:15:26.658+01:00Excellent news, thank you. :)Excellent news, thank you. :)Deborah Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18422714772244468627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-78299059802071909282012-06-24T07:13:24.537+01:002012-06-24T07:13:24.537+01:00Julia and Deborah - fear not, the blog material wo...Julia and Deborah - fear not, the blog material won't disappear! See you in York :)Nicola Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189894289540344094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-73421751699584064112012-06-23T23:32:43.259+01:002012-06-23T23:32:43.259+01:00Nicola, I also want to say a big thank you. I'...Nicola, I also want to say a big thank you. I've only recently found your blog and already you and your readers have given me some fantastic advice on my novel pitch, for which, much gratitude. <br />Like Julia, I'm anxious to know that what you've already written will stay available as I've hardly read any of it yet. <br />Your 'agony aunt' idea will be great fun all Deborah Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18422714772244468627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-55707761013684436232012-06-22T23:14:52.569+01:002012-06-22T23:14:52.569+01:00I love the agony aunt idea too. But, but . . . wil...I love the agony aunt idea too. But, but . . . will you keep what's gone before on the blog as it is now up?? I've only scratched the surface and would love to work through through the whole lot!Julianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-858267085707412792012-06-22T22:44:47.903+01:002012-06-22T22:44:47.903+01:00Thank you so so so much for taking the time to mak...Thank you so so so much for taking the time to make the writerly-thing less daunting, and for all the super-fab advice! I know my writing-tech know-how wouldn't have come as far as it has without your blog and your wonderful books :D<br />I LOVE the agony aunt idea - what a clever idea!<br />Have fun immersing yourself in story-telling. xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18058665356922189006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-24281730226905876812012-06-22T22:04:54.005+01:002012-06-22T22:04:54.005+01:00I can't tell you how much inspiration/advice I...I can't tell you how much inspiration/advice I have taken from your blog over the years - and I am still hoping to become a blog baby (tho an old one!) but good luck to you, Nicola, and I don't blame you for wanting to spend a little more time on your own stuff... and I will still want to know Crabbit views...Mary-Jane Rileynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-87284803961367830312012-06-22T20:13:16.368+01:002012-06-22T20:13:16.368+01:00Thank you for all the generous advice you've g...Thank you for all the generous advice you've given here over the years. I'm glad you aren't going to give up blogging completely. The agony aunt idea sounds great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-62537515860202622692012-06-22T17:04:38.306+01:002012-06-22T17:04:38.306+01:00Another thank you Nicola. I've loved reading y...Another thank you Nicola. I've loved reading your blog. Everything you've written is informative and thought provoking and I'm sure the new 'direction' will be no different. Well, different, yes, but still informative and thought provoking, if you see what I mean!Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00238357423586809504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-25845441658442406462012-06-22T16:08:35.191+01:002012-06-22T16:08:35.191+01:00A great big Thank You to Nicola for all her hard w...A great big <b><i>Thank You</i></b> to Nicola for all her hard work on this blog. It's a fantastic source of informed information and discussion. I'm looking forward to the new format…Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-25730661529308921712012-06-22T15:25:12.672+01:002012-06-22T15:25:12.672+01:00When I've had a writing question pop into my h...When I've had a writing question pop into my head...yours is the first blog search bar I turn to! The time you've taken to give advice is fantastic and your new idea is most welcome. If I can't find an answer on your blog then I'll ask the question directly! <br />Thank you, Nicola, for the time and effort you've already put in!Lisa Shambrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12767127776898278402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-55389056087319131182012-06-22T13:55:56.237+01:002012-06-22T13:55:56.237+01:00Again, thanks everyone. You are v kind. However, I...Again, thanks everyone. You are v kind. However, I really really don't want to focus on the silly email - I'm afraid most writers come up against such things every now and then and I've been very lucky not to get more of it. The more one says things in public - eg on a blog - the more one makes oneself vulnerable. I can handle it with a bit of silent eye-rolling! Please don't Nicola Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189894289540344094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-35677406141168055192012-06-22T13:10:57.077+01:002012-06-22T13:10:57.077+01:00Nicola, I'm so sorry to hear about that nasty ...Nicola, I'm so sorry to hear about that nasty e-mail. Why do people do things like that? I don't comment here much but this blog is a fabulous resource, and you are incredibly generous to offer it up to those who need it. I Often point new writers this way, and to your books. <br /><br />TThomas Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12987047131104943571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-52439346793640261212012-06-22T13:10:32.369+01:002012-06-22T13:10:32.369+01:00I think that sounds great! Your blog is a wealth o...I think that sounds great! Your blog is a wealth of great information, it's a pity that a minority can't see that.<br /><br />I'll start thinking of questions to email :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-29762737229971526282012-06-22T11:35:29.646+01:002012-06-22T11:35:29.646+01:00I'm not surprised you are ready for a change o...I'm not surprised you are ready for a change of direction, Nicola, and more time to concentrate on other things. You have always been so generous with your time, her expertise and your advice and I, for one, have always come away feeling better about myself and my writing after reading your blog.<br /><br />I'm so pleased, though, that you're not disappearing for good!Sally Zigmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07520579251842006765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-45894426610052985202012-06-22T09:53:36.886+01:002012-06-22T09:53:36.886+01:00Ooh, that's a really good idea! Nicola you kno...Ooh, that's a really good idea! Nicola you know I will have so many questions!!! Some about writing, some about shoes... <br />Glad this blog isn't going anywhere - I am still reading my way through your old posts!<br /><br />As someone who is looking for as much free information as I can get my hands on, I have read a lot that has been helpful, some that I've disagreed with but ALL Laura Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604133412050870730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-67927819795508643652012-06-22T09:49:16.629+01:002012-06-22T09:49:16.629+01:00Nicola I have only been writing for a year mostly ...Nicola I have only been writing for a year mostly on my blog and some flash fiction. I am never going to write a book but I love reading your blog and all your advice is so interesting, I think your idea of answering questions is great. I'm glad you haven't decided to stop altogether although I really don't know where you find the time. If only we had another few hours each day.Anne Macklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04635857544175826537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-65501185648127691252012-06-22T09:32:02.923+01:002012-06-22T09:32:02.923+01:00Vanessa - do get your students to email a question...Vanessa - do get your students to email a question, too!<br /><br />Lesley - I'm waiting with eager anticipation!<br /><br />Again, thanks for all your comments. It's people like you that I'm trying to help. Basically, I'm trying to be the person I needed to hear when i was struggling to become published.Nicola Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189894289540344094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-77834948448517311362012-06-22T09:23:25.618+01:002012-06-22T09:23:25.618+01:00I think your idea is a brilliant one. A writers...I think your idea is a brilliant one. A writers' agony aunt - truly inspired. Blogging is draining and trying to think of new, relevant ideas can be so hard. Your blog has been incredibly useful and one I use and direct my students to on a regular basis as a good source of information. I can totally understand your decision (and can't believe the nasty email) and will wait with Ness Harbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07370427313780759711noreply@blogger.com