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Carol
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Sep 16, 2016 06:26AM
Trying to stay positive. It's so hard....
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Carol wrote: "Trying to stay positive. It's so hard...."Advice here from an elderly mad person, feel free to shrug your shoulders and stick out your tongue....
Please don't get fixated on the downsides. Take every sale, every library read and every copy you give away as a boost. The point about writing is to be read - although making a fortune would be nice too.
So. Square your shoulders. Firm your chin. And cuss like a storm trooper if it helps.
Just please don't be sad!
Small and very British hug offered.
((((( Happy Friday Hugs Everyone!!!!! )))))Chin up, everyone. Like Jane says, vent in your own way and get it out of your system. Please try to enjoy your weekend. Extra Hug.
Jane, You are NOT and "elderly mad woman!!!!!
You are a seasoned eccentric gal! : D
Oh I've been neglecting my hugging duties. Apologies.Carol; the others are right. there's no rhyme or reason to sales. It's nothing you did right or wrong. Just keep plugging away. It takes years! Keep building your social media profile; keep chatting. Maybe blog?
My sales, even after 3 years are still low, but I don't advertise much anymore. All the online stuff was taking up precious writing time for little reward.
I write because I love it. If others read my books, great. If they don't, well it's a shame, but I hope one day more will discover them. I try not to worry about it.
C'est la vie hugs
xx
(hoorah for the weekend!)
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You had one job.... that's it. You're fired.
Jane wrote: "Carol wrote: "Trying to stay positive. It's so hard...."Advice here from an elderly mad person, feel free to shrug your shoulders and stick out your tongue....
Please don't get fixated on the do..."
OMG thank you that's the best keep a stiff upper lip type of thing I've ever read.
TL Clark (author of love) wrote: "Oh I've been neglecting my hugging duties. Apologies.Carol; the others are right. there's no rhyme or reason to sales. It's nothing you did right or wrong. Just keep plugging away. It takes years..."
Thank you...I'm a very impatient person becoming an indie author is teaching me many life lessons.
Carol, I'm also an impatient person and feel I can't write fast enough!Dwayne, You're a tough boss! : )
TL - Extra hugs for ya. Keep on writing.
((((( Happy Saturday Hugs to All! )))))
I just found this group and am just starting out on the process of self-publishing... Knowing that there are hugs available when needed will give me fortitude! You guys are great! Ps I just baked cookies. I can offer cookie scented hugs.
Welcome Rachel! Stop on in anytime. Good luck to you.
Dwayne wrote: "TL Clark (author of love) wrote: "Oh I've been neglecting my hugging duties. Apologies."You had one job.... that's it. You're fired."
Haha, gee thanks, Dwayne ;-)
Oh, of only I had one job!? I'm soooo tired!!!
But actually yesterday I discovered many many people are feeling exhausted right now. It's just that time of year up here in the Northern part of the globe.
Advice seems to be; take time to rest.
Cookies help! :)
((Welcome hugs to Rachel))I'm so glad you found this happy little hug-in, especially as your brought cookie scented hugs...mmmm... :P
Sue; thanks for the hugs, babe. xx
(((NEW WEEK HUGS TO ALL)))
Dudes. It's Wednesday. Time for hugs!((((HUG))))
It's midweek hug time. This one is for anybody who feels sad, lonely, or sick.
Ooh; I'll grab one of those Jane hugs :)My cold is trying to come out, and so I'm feeling sorry for myself. Bleurgh! ;-(
(*dons hazchem suit*) - germ free hugs anyone? ;-)
Rachel said, "I can offer cookie scented hugs..."Is the cookie thrown in with the hug too (or just the scent)? Either way, I'll have a chocolate chip please...
Plus I can offer a hug for anyone who is feeling low today.
Happy Friday hugs everyone! May your weekend be blessed with joy.
It was the Autumn Equinox yesterday. (winter is coming ;p)
TL!! How could you bring up the "W" word in September?!((((( Happy Friday Hugs to All )))))
Because I've been watching too much Game of Thrones?? ;-p Apologies.
For us up noorf, we're just enjoying the start of musty leaves, kicking them around, the dawn of hot chocolate and bonfires :)
Is it le weekend?Oui!
Let us all hug le weekend....
Oui, oui, mes amies!!!
Yes, a hug would be nice... found out today I didn't get a job I really wanted and honestly thought I had a chance of getting...(I'd love to be able to make a living on my books and my editing, but alas, my audience is quite meager...)
J.D.So sorry you didn't get the job. Extra consolation hug for you.
Sue
I know how you feel, but that doesn' help. What do you charge for editing , final proofing of a small book?
Aww JD that's poopey. I feel your pain xx Maybe it's just because something better is just around the corner for you?
((consolation hugs))
And (((lazy Sunday hugs))) to the rest of you xx
Although it looks like there's author stuff I need to do this afternoon. Zzzz...
xx
I must be getting soft in my old age because I woke up this morning actually thinking there are not enough hugs in this world.So.
I hugged the husband. Nice!
Hugged the dog. Nice!
Hugged the horse who came to the gate for his carrot. Nice but smelly!
Still have a few floating about so here is a handful of hugs for anyone who may be in need....
Jane, I've had the opportunity to hug several horses in my life and find it wonderful! They're so beautiful. I believe when they put their head over your shoulder and lean their chin against your back, that's their way of hugging you back.Hugs to All!!!
Sue (Dog Mom) wrote: "Jane, I've had the opportunity to hug several horses in my life and find it wonderful! They're so beautiful. I believe when they put their head over your shoulder and lean their chin against your b..."Yeah. Stanley does that. But then he dribbles which is pretty gross
Aww fanx Jane; I needed that today. It's been a grotty day. One where I felt pushed to my limits. Started doing my caged tiger impression ;( I love horses! I do Reiki for them. :)
So, hugs to your horse. I don't mind slobber or smell.
And ((HUGS TO ALL))
Hump day tomorrow (praise be!)
xx
Sue (Dog Mom) wrote: "Jane, I've had the opportunity to hug several horses in my life and find it wonderful! They're so beautiful. I believe when they put their head over your shoulder and lean their chin against your b..."Now I need to find a place that will just let me go hug a horse. My mom used to have two rescue horses. They were retired dressage horses who were really just lawn ornaments and subjects of her affection. They gave really great hugs.
TL, I do Reiki, too!
Awwww; dressage horses!!! :O So so lucky!!
I need a horsey huggle!!
Missy; Reiki is the awesomest, isn't it? :)
Love & light hugs xx
Awesome! Thanks Thomas :) Continuing the theme for this week's (((Friday Hugs))) then...
Hoping you all had a great weekend.(((Super Special Monday Hugs)))
xx
Monday is the day when everybody needs a hug. Let's hug the f**k out of Monday.....
Yay! Thanks Jane. I was (am still) having a panic about ISBNs. Hugs are good.
I'm sure I just misunderstood their auto message. (I hope).
OK, deep breaths.
And huge hugs to all.
xx
The dog seems to have many, many spare hugs today. Anybody want one?
Aww; grabbing a doggy hug ♡Alex; try to get out on sunny days.
I feel your pain. xx
It's Friday. Let's hug the f**k out of Friday.I need a hug because my baby brother had cancer surgery this week, he's having a bumpy recovery.
Jane Jago wrote: "It's Friday. Let's hug the f**k out of Friday.I need a hug because my baby brother had cancer surgery this week, he's having a bumpy recovery."
********HUGS******* So sorry to hear that! I hope he does better. Cancer surgery is a pain!!!!!!!!! Will be a year for me in a few days, so I know it's not easy. May I ask what kind of cancer he has? :( And ***HUGS*** to the brother too!
Drive by hugging to tell you all to hug the f**k out if GG because it's her birthday!!!!
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Oh CB! HUGS!! I hope all goes well!and thanks, Christina :)
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G.G. wrote: "Jane Jago wrote: "It's Friday. Let's hug the f**k out of Friday.I need a hug because my baby brother had cancer surgery this week, he's having a bumpy recovery."
********HUGS******* So sorry to ..."
Kidney. Has had the tumour and one kidney removed.
Hugs to all!!Jane, I'm sorry to hear about your brother. I'll pray for recovery for him.
Jane Jago wrote: "G.G. wrote: "Jane Jago wrote: "It's Friday. Let's hug the f**k out of Friday.I need a hug because my baby brother had cancer surgery this week, he's having a bumpy recovery."
********HUGS*******..."
I hope he gets better. That is when you are happy if you have two working ones. Humans can live with one. Will keep him in my mind and prayers. <3
C.B. wrote: "Thanks GG! And hug back for the B-Day!"Thanks CB,
