Comments on: My Do’s and Don’ts of being a Published Author http://samanthatonge.co.uk/news-and-blog/my-dos-and-donts-of-being-a-published-author/ Author ~ Unforgettable Fiction Tue, 07 Mar 2017 10:03:13 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 By: Sam Tonge http://samanthatonge.co.uk/news-and-blog/my-dos-and-donts-of-being-a-published-author/#comment-11129 Tue, 07 Mar 2017 10:03:13 +0000 http://samanthatonge.co.uk/?p=415#comment-11129 In reply to Dianna Gunn.

Yes, I have to learn NOT to respond before heading into the darkened room!

]]> By: Sam Tonge http://samanthatonge.co.uk/news-and-blog/my-dos-and-donts-of-being-a-published-author/#comment-11128 Tue, 07 Mar 2017 10:02:39 +0000 http://samanthatonge.co.uk/?p=415#comment-11128 In reply to Shadyia.

Thanks Shadyia. And yes, I couldn’t agree more 🙂

]]> By: Dianna Gunn http://samanthatonge.co.uk/news-and-blog/my-dos-and-donts-of-being-a-published-author/#comment-11112 Mon, 06 Mar 2017 23:09:37 +0000 http://samanthatonge.co.uk/?p=415#comment-11112 “I have usually found (after a couple of days drinking wine, in a darkened room) that they are spot on”

This is why I’m grateful to have always worked with my editors via email. Being able to walk away, take a breather, and come back to feedback BEFORE I respond is insanely useful.

]]> By: Shadyia http://samanthatonge.co.uk/news-and-blog/my-dos-and-donts-of-being-a-published-author/#comment-11077 Mon, 06 Mar 2017 09:31:13 +0000 http://samanthatonge.co.uk/?p=415#comment-11077 Very well said. It’s a great life but it’s not the miracle of celebrity from day one. Like all jobs it’s 80% hard work and 20% talent.

]]> By: Sam Tonge http://samanthatonge.co.uk/news-and-blog/my-dos-and-donts-of-being-a-published-author/#comment-8371 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 09:46:48 +0000 http://samanthatonge.co.uk/?p=415#comment-8371 In reply to Steph.

Sympathies, Steph, that must be frustrating for you.

]]> By: Steph http://samanthatonge.co.uk/news-and-blog/my-dos-and-donts-of-being-a-published-author/#comment-8370 Mon, 25 Jul 2016 09:34:22 +0000 http://samanthatonge.co.uk/?p=415#comment-8370 I understand everything you have said, My book will not be published until my husband retires. It so scandalous of his industry that it may harm his reputation that I have taken a backseat to him. I can handle the pressure and criticism but it wouldn’t be fair to him. Can you relate?

]]> By: Sam Tonge http://samanthatonge.co.uk/news-and-blog/my-dos-and-donts-of-being-a-published-author/#comment-6048 Mon, 06 Jun 2016 07:27:33 +0000 http://samanthatonge.co.uk/?p=415#comment-6048 In reply to Sue Blackburn.

You are so right, Sue – the friends and acceptance make everything worthwhile. Thanks for popping by and your grandson sounds like a cheeky monkey! Sam xx

]]> By: Sue Blackburn http://samanthatonge.co.uk/news-and-blog/my-dos-and-donts-of-being-a-published-author/#comment-5849 Sun, 05 Jun 2016 17:54:10 +0000 http://samanthatonge.co.uk/?p=415#comment-5849 Great, informational and inspiring post as always Sam. I’m still on the short story road, not tried my hand at novels yet (my youngest grandson informed me I should write a novel Granny Sue then I would be a ‘proper’ writer, teehee!!

But whatever we’re writing the highs and lows are still there and so often we wonder why we do it. But the joy of an acceptance, and all the friends I’ve made in the writing world, make it so worthwhile 🙂 xx

]]> By: Sam Tonge http://samanthatonge.co.uk/news-and-blog/my-dos-and-donts-of-being-a-published-author/#comment-3220 Mon, 23 May 2016 21:18:56 +0000 http://samanthatonge.co.uk/?p=415#comment-3220 In reply to Ellie.

Thanks Ellie! x

]]> By: Ellie http://samanthatonge.co.uk/news-and-blog/my-dos-and-donts-of-being-a-published-author/#comment-3219 Mon, 23 May 2016 17:51:06 +0000 http://samanthatonge.co.uk/?p=415#comment-3219 Great post, Sam, with excellent advice for both aspiring and newly published authors like me!

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