Comments on: Perseverance is the Key

By: Martin

Martin — Sat, 26 May 2018 14:32:31 +0000

Honest and Constructive!

By: Sam Tonge

Sam Tonge — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 09:48:35 +0000

In reply to Berni Maycock. There isn't a lot cake can't fix :)

By: Berni Maycock

Berni Maycock — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 22:47:43 +0000

In reply to Sam Tonge. Big thumbs up to that suggestion! And thanks again:)

By: Sam Tonge

Sam Tonge — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 17:25:30 +0000

In reply to Sylvia Broady.

Thanks very much for popping by, Sylvia. I must say I enjoy blogging – and I don’t post too often, so it doesn’t infringe on writing time too much. No, you aren’t alone. Well done for getting a new agent and good luck with the submissions. The best advice I can give is to get on with your next project and that way you are looking forwards, whatever happens. Exciting – if nerve-wracking- times for you! Sam

By: Sylvia Broady

Sylvia Broady — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 17:19:49 +0000

I am going through a self-doubting period at the moment. I have a new agent and waiting to see if I have a new publisher. Your words were inspirational to know that other authors have the same problems and I am not alone. I enjoyed reading your blog and a friend said I should set up a blog. Not sure about that yet. Thank you Sam. Sylvia.

By: Sam Tonge

Sam Tonge — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 15:36:47 +0000

In reply to Sue Blackburn. Thanks Sue... keep on trucking :) xx

By: Sue Blackburn

Sue Blackburn — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 15:20:43 +0000

Needed this today Sam and as ever your post is inspirational, easy to read and encouraging.

Thank you xxxx

By: Sam Tonge

Sam Tonge — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 13:03:02 +0000

In reply to Joy Lennick. Hi Joy, thanks very much for popping by and well done on your career! There are so many avenues into publishing. One reason I like writing short stories is that I can create lots of different settings and write in many voices. But you are right, it is harder to jump from genre to genre with novels. Best of luck with your writing!

By: Joy Lennick

Joy Lennick — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 12:37:23 +0000

Hi Sam, I recognise every wordi of that article! Trouble is my ‘writing career’ such as it is…started up back to front.I was commissioned (ME?!)! to write a book about hotel life, having recently sold such a business & the book was a success (two reprints). After updating two other books for the same publishers and seeing a second book in print (which also sold well) tempus fugitted (1984/5-2000). Suddenly I was in technology-land without an ology to my name..HELP . i have gathered a few prizes & won a few comps, BUT the six books I’ve written since then (all ebooks as against a mainstream publisher ) apart from one which made it to No.1 in Kindle’s memoir/social history category, have had disappointing sales. Trouble is I’m too eclectic! Hey ho! I Iive in hope. Good luck with your books.Cheers.

By: Sam Tonge

Sam Tonge — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 11:38:36 +0000

In reply to carol warham. Thanks for popping by, Carol :)