tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post7378377558291610226..comments2023-06-18T06:35:42.729-04:00Comments on Christian Writer/Reader Connection: Philly Conference Report - Part IIISusan J. Reinhardthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-57937640828837453852010-09-09T13:46:49.445-04:002010-09-09T13:46:49.445-04:00Hi Rhonda -
I've learned there's no way I...Hi Rhonda -<br /><br />I've learned there's no way I can absorb everything at once, so I take lots of notes. CD's of the workshops are also available. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-82617218670071200712010-09-09T10:49:27.338-04:002010-09-09T10:49:27.338-04:00I'm looking forward to hearing more about it. ...I'm looking forward to hearing more about it. Sounds so, so interesting!Rhonda Schrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05512423397478708632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-46140622936361984662010-09-08T20:46:52.764-04:002010-09-08T20:46:52.764-04:00Hi Alisa -
I'm glad they've been helpful....Hi Alisa -<br /><br />I'm glad they've been helpful. :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-85590087278839818372010-09-08T14:28:16.506-04:002010-09-08T14:28:16.506-04:00This was very informative. I am learning so much f...This was very informative. I am learning so much from your posts on the conference!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07194577170300476509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-39308522328753940332010-09-08T13:00:51.226-04:002010-09-08T13:00:51.226-04:00Hi Kristen -
The short pitch is difficult for me,...Hi Kristen -<br /><br />The short pitch is difficult for me, too. I think all of us have made the mistake of pitching to the wrong publisher. It's a rite of passage.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-41753861638271686842010-09-08T00:54:09.143-04:002010-09-08T00:54:09.143-04:00When I was very new to writing, I had a very embar...When I was very new to writing, I had a very embarrassing meeting with an editor. With a shaking hand, and quivering voice I struggled through my pitch, only to be told that they didn't publish YA. <br /><br />Oops. I have research on pub. houses ever since. Lesson learned:)Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14683245998938431038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-48120230049542341462010-09-07T20:08:20.117-04:002010-09-07T20:08:20.117-04:00Hi Sherrinda -
I'll be sprinkling info here a...Hi Sherrinda -<br /><br />I'll be sprinkling info here and there through future posts. :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-52066033208640479842010-09-07T18:15:12.111-04:002010-09-07T18:15:12.111-04:00Wow. That is really interesting. I would love to h...Wow. That is really interesting. I would love to hear about all you've learned!Sherrinda Ketchersidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-27711508283135567022010-09-07T15:32:54.712-04:002010-09-07T15:32:54.712-04:00Hi Terri -
Comparisons present special difficulti...Hi Terri -<br /><br />Comparisons present special difficulties for me. Anything futuristic usually involves aliens, spaceships, or extremely high tech scenarios. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-34124472372792973682010-09-07T13:54:20.601-04:002010-09-07T13:54:20.601-04:00Ahhh! my post didn't take. Try again:) I don&#...Ahhh! my post didn't take. Try again:) I don't like finding the comparisons.Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-57452671307350178472010-09-06T22:28:51.043-04:002010-09-06T22:28:51.043-04:00Hi Quiet Spirit -
Sometimes we forget they're...Hi Quiet Spirit -<br /><br />Sometimes we forget they're people just like us. Many agents have blogs. It's good to read them and get to know them.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-64829850721004264282010-09-06T22:26:42.586-04:002010-09-06T22:26:42.586-04:00Hi Sarah -
I'm glad the post was helpful. The...Hi Sarah -<br /><br />I'm glad the post was helpful. The best way to meeting agents and editors is at a writers' conference. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-50435267771161328722010-09-06T22:25:21.017-04:002010-09-06T22:25:21.017-04:00Hi Karen -
Hope you enjoyed the weekend.
Blessi...Hi Karen -<br /><br />Hope you enjoyed the weekend. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-85899488737680684192010-09-06T15:39:26.362-04:002010-09-06T15:39:26.362-04:00Susan:
Thank you for point #1. I guess agents ...Susan:<br /> Thank you for point #1. I guess agents are like most of us. But when I have a family issue of health, I usually do some research on that problem.quietspirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086016141181470311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-58867248684927757922010-09-06T15:26:12.089-04:002010-09-06T15:26:12.089-04:00this is so helpful to me b/c right now I'm try...this is so helpful to me b/c right now I'm trying to query an agent/publisher. I find the whole thing overwhelming. It seems also so many agents want to know who you know and have a recommendation.Nikki (Sarah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13731200601840020130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-6547673439172178092010-09-06T11:08:52.521-04:002010-09-06T11:08:52.521-04:00Great points! Thanks so much for sharing this:) Ha...Great points! Thanks so much for sharing this:) Have a wonderful Labor Day!<br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-63537752384542562682010-09-06T09:34:10.363-04:002010-09-06T09:34:10.363-04:00Hi Patti -
Purely from my own observations, I'...Hi Patti -<br /><br />Purely from my own observations, I'm seeing a desire for feel-good, escapism-type fiction. A reader recently commented to me that she wants to be "entertained." <br /><br />Another reader said the book they're going through now is different from what they've been reading: it's real. The book is non-fiction. Hmm. I still see a great demand for fiction, but readers are very specific in what they want.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-52378655266207190752010-09-06T09:28:58.119-04:002010-09-06T09:28:58.119-04:00Hi Jess -
I understand your frustration. If you t...Hi Jess -<br /><br />I understand your frustration. If you think contemporary romance is a hard sell, you should try futuristic fiction. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-15181463110497590262010-09-06T09:28:01.506-04:002010-09-06T09:28:01.506-04:00Hi Jean -
What I've been hearing non-stop for...Hi Jean -<br /><br />What I've been hearing non-stop for several years is Amish/Romance/Historicals. I'm not aware of any changes.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-47723892420520480602010-09-06T08:29:19.389-04:002010-09-06T08:29:19.389-04:00Jessica, I thought contemporary romance WAS popula...Jessica, I thought contemporary romance WAS popular!<br />LOL.<br /><br />At least compared to women's fiction right now!<br /><br />But trends change!<br /><br />Anyway, wise post on agents, Susan.<br />PattiPatti Lacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00687666130404407814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-22407640567285375822010-09-06T07:39:26.076-04:002010-09-06T07:39:26.076-04:00Thanks for sharing all this Susan! I'd be inte...Thanks for sharing all this Susan! I'd be interested in trends too, since I'm waiting for contemporary romance to get more popular. <br />Hope you have a lovely Labor Day!Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-26153772596691139442010-09-06T00:11:45.918-04:002010-09-06T00:11:45.918-04:00Very interesting, Susan. Did you gather any inform...Very interesting, Susan. Did you gather any information about current trends in Christian publishing? Thanks for sharing with us!jean Fischerhttp://jeanfischer.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com