Please Share Information With Other Writers
By Jerry D. Simmons | January 20th, 2006 | No Comments » (Click to add yours!)
One of my more famous author friends once told me writers, authors, creative people as a group, in her experience, tended to be passive in nature. They would not be the first to step to the front of the line or volunteer, but when asked, they would be the first to offer help. Since starting this web site and speaking to writers groups and college classes, I would have to agree with her assessment.
Based on that, I am going to make a plea to everyone reading this blog: Please share your writing, publishing, or relevant experience with other writers. Practically every week I am asked for the names of editors, printers, production professionals, book jacket designers, and so on. Please share with me so I can share with other writers, the names of people or companies you would recommend.
It is interesting to note that when something goes wrong, or someone has a bad experience, they do not hesitate to share the problem, however when a project turns into a success, it’s as though people want to hold onto the information as if it is a secret only for themselves. I have a list of names that privately, I would not share, but I need to know who you would recommend to other writers who need help in getting their manuscripts to print.
Whether you are self-published or under contract with a publisher, I want to use your experience as a resource for other writers. We have all been in need at one time or another of information that will help to research a particular subject. We are always appreciative of a tip that saves time and money. Be willing to share that tip with others and in the end, everyone will benefit. Thank you.
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