tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5319167354306052803.post261469842378651119..comments2023-12-22T07:03:20.245-05:00Comments on Barbara Shoup: Writing Versus a Writing CareerBarbara Shouphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06271843514290564068noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5319167354306052803.post-81176040763862483772008-03-25T21:34:00.000-04:002008-03-25T21:34:00.000-04:00I remember when you did that, too! You were intre...I remember when you did that, too! You were intrepid! I should have named that book UNFaithful Women. It probably would've sold more copies:-)<BR/>Shoot me an e-mail. Mine to you are bouncing back. XXShoupBarbara Shouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06271843514290564068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5319167354306052803.post-35538401951415951462008-03-17T13:59:00.000-04:002008-03-17T13:59:00.000-04:00I'll never forget walking into Chicago bookstores ...I'll never forget walking into Chicago bookstores to try and get them interested in <I>Faithful Women</I>. The very kind manager of <A HREF="http://www.womenandchildrenfirst.com/NASApp/store/IndexJsp" REL="nofollow">Women and Children First</A> gave me the name of buyers at places like Barbara's. When I asked for the buyer at Barbara's by name I got dirty looks and was asked, "Who sent you?" I think Women and Children First bought it, though, and I guess that proves that no good effort goes entirely unrewarded ... or unpunished.andystardusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08765275963269080658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5319167354306052803.post-61349818183683078582008-03-15T20:03:00.000-04:002008-03-15T20:03:00.000-04:00Thanks! Yes, I have a Mac--and, yes, I'll take any...Thanks! Yes, I have a Mac--and, yes, I'll take any help I can get. (If you're still speaking to me after I FORGOT ABOUT THE PARTY.)Barbara Shouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06271843514290564068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5319167354306052803.post-10319480223502387362008-03-14T03:51:00.000-04:002008-03-14T03:51:00.000-04:00You could start a MySpace page, if you don't have ...You could start a MySpace page, if you don't have one. It's easy to do, and YA authors -- like the guy you mentioned earlier, Jay Asher, as well as someone named R.A. Nelson, who is my "MySpace friend" now -- are everywhere on MySpace. <BR/><BR/>But what I noticed is this: I was Nelson's 667th friend, but a week later, he had over 800. Something's working there. It's a way for readers to find you, too, and post comments about your books, etc. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, that's one more easy thing to do for your "career." It's also a nice way to stay in touch with other writers. Also, another new site: www.redroom.com<BR/><BR/>Your website, as well, could be updated. Do you have a Mac, by chance? So easy with a Mac. I could show you in two minutes.<BR/><BR/>Also, if you're considering a massive e-blast, consider one of those services, which also give you free 30- or 60-day trials. We're using www.icontact.com for the magazine. That way, you can follow up with e-mails about readings in other towns, contact only libraries, or only booksellers, or only radio stations -- however you keep track of your contacts.<BR/><BR/>Just some ideas.Andrew Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03553122325923256769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5319167354306052803.post-78438759566444972102008-03-11T22:43:00.000-04:002008-03-11T22:43:00.000-04:00Well.1) Set a meeting with a bookstore in Chicago ...Well.<BR/><BR/>1) Set a meeting with a bookstore in Chicago about doing a signing in May.<BR/>2) A few blog comments, getting my name out there:-)<BR/><BR/>Impressive, eh?Barbara Shouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06271843514290564068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5319167354306052803.post-41288211230899709392008-03-11T14:51:00.000-04:002008-03-11T14:51:00.000-04:00What have you done for your book today, Barb?What have you done for your book today, Barb?Bryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10488178433353237365noreply@blogger.com