The importance of negative reviews?

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Sarah, the Webbiegrrl Writer wrote: "Georgina wrote: "A relative once said to me 'Gina, it's been five years and you are still not published. Isn't it about time you gave up?' I replied, 'Actually, it's been eight, and no, I have no i..."

I used to try to defend myself (or contemplate manslaughter), now I just ignore it. I'm not a quitter either. A friend recently described me as self-depreciating but stubborn. A strange combination. So when this worm turns, it's a bit surprising for everyone. My relatives have grown more wary with time. :)

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Chris wrote: ">You get a whopping big Advance and you're done. The point is for you to use that money to pay your bills and focus instead 24/7 on writing the next book.

Yes, that's the theory. But I know a lot..."

I'd be delighted at 600. Congratulations. You're right about the state of trad publishing. It's pretty grim.

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Hey my fairy tale that received two 1 star ratings on Barnes and Noble, just had a 5 star one. I noticed when I was searching the site for another writer's book details (rescuing them for GR).

Feels good. Long live difference.

(Had to come back and edit my post--stray apostrophe :))

[Chris]

Georgina wrote: "I'd be delighted at 600. Congratulations. You're right about the state of trad publishing. It's pretty grim. "

I've been doing a series of blog posts on my self-publishing plan/decision (alternating with posts about the craft of writing). My most recent post is titled "Stop the Insanity! Publicity Can Wait." In other recent posts, I've talked about why I'm writing shorter novels and why I committed fully to self-publishing. You can start here and scroll down:

http://chriseboch.blogspot.com/

or else click on the "self-publishing" label. These are just my thoughts and opinions, of course, but based on years of industry experience and an attempt to understand the new era.

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Chris wrote: "Georgina wrote: "I'd be delighted at 600. Congratulations. You're right about the state of trad publishing. It's pretty grim. "

I've been doing a series of blog posts on my self-publishing plan/de..."

Good blog, Chris. I've just subscribed by email.

[Micheleann]

Chris wrote: "I review books for the New York Journal of Books website. It isn't a paid gig, but they only take on professional writers or other experts in their field, only allow us to review in the areas where..."

Chris wrote: "I review books for the New York Journal of Books website. It isn't a paid gig, but they only take on professional writers or other experts in their field, only allow us to review in the areas where..."

well my opinion is this on the subject people can take advice on what to read and then form their own opinions if they like or dont like its all up to each indiavlly reader