tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post1651741301229815671..comments2023-11-02T02:40:48.410-07:00Comments on Crime Fiction Collective: Staying Focused in a Fun Chatty WorldL.J. Sellershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10213491074676394406noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-6191934077923765862012-05-05T06:04:03.230-07:002012-05-05T06:04:03.230-07:00I, too, have had to restrict myself to only two gr...I, too, have had to restrict myself to only two groups, Indies Unlimited and one Linkedin discussion. I do tweet (just to pass on things that are relevant) and those automatically go to facebook. That is all I can handle. My writing has suffered because this takes so much time.Yvonne Hertzbergerhttp://yvonnehertzberger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-89975598884358086002012-05-04T15:57:42.863-07:002012-05-04T15:57:42.863-07:00Great post LJ.
You actually introduced me to 4MA ...Great post LJ.<br /><br />You actually introduced me to 4MA and it is a great group. But with no opportunity to promote books and without the time to join in the (great) book discussions, I find that the posts just queue up unread.<br /><br />I'm sure your readers still feel connected to you through your blogs and Facebook. If fans want to find you, they will.CJ Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13520787721959143183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-81105571796780227202012-05-04T11:40:44.904-07:002012-05-04T11:40:44.904-07:00I've been in the crimescenewriter group for ye...I've been in the crimescenewriter group for years. Its founder, Wally Lind, is listed in the acknowledgments of almost all of my books. It's full of information, but I set all my groups to digest, and I normally scan the topics (as with all groups) to see if there's something I can use. Same with all my groups, so those don't really eat up much of my time--usually over my coffee in the morning is plenty. <br /><br />I know I've been lax about visiting my usual blogs and leaving comments ... blogs are much more likely to eat away at my time. <br /><br />Terry <br /><a href="http://www.terryodell.com" rel="nofollow">Romance with a Twist--of Mystery</a>Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-34031840116789581292012-05-04T09:55:44.047-07:002012-05-04T09:55:44.047-07:00It's pretty tough juggling it all. I have mult...It's pretty tough juggling it all. I have multiple books under three different pen names, sometimes just keeping them straight is a nightmare in the making. I write full-time so I don't have to try and handle an outside job as well. That would be crazy.Tami Parringtonhttp://www.tamiparrington.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-87141452952543603072012-05-04T09:53:51.072-07:002012-05-04T09:53:51.072-07:00For me it's a balancing act. As a new author I...For me it's a balancing act. As a new author I am still trying to develop a "fan base" and make myself known to readers. That requires networking. Unfortunately it takes away from my writing time but I see no other way. I am very selective about how I use my time and I think like LJ and Drew I try to focus more on those networking avenues that give me the most bang for my buck.Tom Adairhttp://authortomadair.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-73329435104737497592012-05-04T09:40:18.979-07:002012-05-04T09:40:18.979-07:00Right on, Drew!Right on, Drew!Jodie Rennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17180607353893233389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-42104444166296316082012-05-04T09:35:42.738-07:002012-05-04T09:35:42.738-07:00I'm with you, LJ. In the past year, I've p...I'm with you, LJ. In the past year, I've pulled out of all the discussion groups to which I once belonged. I'm currently writing two books and just can't find the time to keep up, and my mailbox was overloaded with unread posts. In fact, I barely have time to keep up on my Facebook page, which still remains a priority where social networking is concerned. I feel I'm losing out in some respects and may be missing important information; that concerns me, but I'm human and can only do so much. My writing has to stay at the front of the line.ANDREW E. KAUFMANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835920472268730244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-67778549806428306042012-05-04T09:11:53.402-07:002012-05-04T09:11:53.402-07:00LJ, everyone knows there's only one of you -- ...LJ, everyone knows there's only one of you -- not 3 or 4! And you have a lot of responsibilities!Jodie Rennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17180607353893233389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-54599121109270101302012-05-04T08:55:04.913-07:002012-05-04T08:55:04.913-07:00My biggest concern is that people I've network...My biggest concern is that people I've networked with in these groups will think I've become a recluse (or a snob). Which I'm not. I'll still be on Facebook and Twitter and various blogs. And anyone can reach out to me at anytime.L.J. Sellershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213491074676394406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-32945261748429608542012-05-04T08:43:19.653-07:002012-05-04T08:43:19.653-07:00Yes, Mar, and judging by the riveting,extremely we...Yes, Mar, and judging by the riveting,extremely well-written crime novel of yours that I'm editing right now, your precious time is much better spent writing! We need more of your novels!Jodie Rennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17180607353893233389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-46640175771035633912012-05-04T08:38:56.924-07:002012-05-04T08:38:56.924-07:00Oooooh, so true, L.J. I call it my relaxing time t...Oooooh, so true, L.J. I call it my relaxing time to read FB and Twitter, but it goes on and on and I am so weak. <br /><br />I've got to withdraw from LinkedIn Crime Fiction group although I enjoy it. I lecture myself all the time as I read through the banter, knowing I'm wasting time.<br /><br />And I am not young, dammit.Mar Prestonhttp://marpreston.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-11573547024251816812012-05-04T08:20:15.055-07:002012-05-04T08:20:15.055-07:00I feel the same way, LJ. If we let it, Facebook g...I feel the same way, LJ. If we let it, Facebook groups, Twitter, belonging to organizations and participating in their forums and reading blogs and commenting would take up 24 hours of our day! I haven't renewed my membership to several organizations because I haven't used them all year. And people keep adding me to new groups on Facebook without my permission! I hate that. Even with "unjoining" almost all of those FB groups, my email inbox is getting way too cluttered, to the point where I miss important stuff.<br /><br />I guess we all need to step back from time to time and prioritize, so our time doesn't get all sucked by these energy drainers.Jodie Rennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17180607353893233389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-40939120230949615342012-05-04T08:04:27.045-07:002012-05-04T08:04:27.045-07:00Some very thoughtful points, L.J. Although I'm...Some very thoughtful points, L.J. Although I'm members of those groups, I often Select All and Delete because I simply don't have the time to read all of the posts. <br /><br />This year I made the decision to not renew my membership in a writer's organization I've belonged to for years. It's no longer benefitting me and I don't feel like I'm in a place yet to have something worthwhile to give back.<br /><br />My priority right now needs to be to get my second book ready for publication. But I also need to try and figure out some ways to reach more readers for my first one.Peg Brantleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04906858123466177508noreply@blogger.com