tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727076664654425648.post1729283490080473368..comments2024-03-25T13:22:16.236-07:00Comments on Sharon Ledwith: I came. I saw. I wrote.: The 80-20 Rule for WritersSharon Ledwithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06644863176118657689noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727076664654425648.post-27221105854460019592012-06-11T12:32:39.284-07:002012-06-11T12:32:39.284-07:00Lisa, Derek and Amaleen - thanks for popping round...Lisa, Derek and Amaleen - thanks for popping round and adding your great comments. I'm timing this, so I must take my leave...Sharon Ledwithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06644863176118657689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727076664654425648.post-40047651469890353322012-06-11T10:38:09.486-07:002012-06-11T10:38:09.486-07:00I found myself nodding throughout this post. You&#...I found myself nodding throughout this post. You're a wise one, Sharon. You teach me so much. :-)Amaleen Isonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13686047513429707212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727076664654425648.post-79099927421130324552012-06-11T09:57:33.906-07:002012-06-11T09:57:33.906-07:0020% of the bloggers I follow make 80% of the most ...20% of the bloggers I follow make 80% of the most sense I read - and you're one of them. Thanks for another great post.DThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11803989273524731892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727076664654425648.post-42690915705641702972012-06-11T08:37:29.162-07:002012-06-11T08:37:29.162-07:00So true! I like the comments about using a timer. ...So true! I like the comments about using a timer. I do this, and it works! And about how 20% of your work will be really popular. I'd say that's about right after having a bunch of stuff out there. I have a handful of hot sellers. The rest sell either okay or not much at all to my chagrin. Some genres just aren't that hot, even with great book covers, blurbs, etc. I write what I want, and I balance that with writing stuff that I like to write and that I know will sell. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727076664654425648.post-13675236247732680882012-06-11T08:06:22.851-07:002012-06-11T08:06:22.851-07:00Hey, Julie, you bet I'll be there, but like yo...Hey, Julie, you bet I'll be there, but like you, I'm missing Saturday for our Lake Association's 40th Anniversary. I'll be there Friday night, Sunday and Monday! Looking forward to seeing you there! Cheers!Sharon Ledwithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06644863176118657689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727076664654425648.post-5332583916238626792012-06-11T08:02:07.832-07:002012-06-11T08:02:07.832-07:00OMG, too funny about the first law - Time sucks......OMG, too funny about the first law - Time sucks... I got the link to this blog while wasting the last hour checking email instead of editing my book! LOL<br />Wonderful blog Sharon but I am now shutting down email adn getting back to my book!<br /><br />Are you at MNM this year? I will be but missing Sat to go to a wedding! You know you're dedicated to an event when you try to squeeze a wedding into the mix! LOL<br />Julie AchtermeierJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10600703432659798771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727076664654425648.post-81846787828042608562012-06-11T07:52:48.732-07:002012-06-11T07:52:48.732-07:00Well said, Dusty - it's funny family doesn'...Well said, Dusty - it's funny family doesn't bother you when your cleaning! And a big thanks to Alan and Cordelia for their kind comments! Now, back to work, the lot of you!Sharon Ledwithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06644863176118657689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727076664654425648.post-41589484027388708052012-06-11T07:07:36.722-07:002012-06-11T07:07:36.722-07:00Great advice! I do notice there are times when I ...Great advice! I do notice there are times when I simply can't write a darn thing. I'f I'm honest with myself and realize it's just not going to happen, I'll switch to reading or something needing less brain power. However, I really need to start paying attention to those times when I'm on fire! What was it that helped create that momentum? I also need to give myself license to ditch some other things and let those creative juices flow as long as I can. Kind of like when you're on a random cleaning kick - you don't want to waste it so you just keep cleaning while you're in the mood. Same rule should apply here, and our friends and relatives will just have to get used to it! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727076664654425648.post-91214919209221671242012-06-11T06:32:57.433-07:002012-06-11T06:32:57.433-07:00I think I need to copy this one and nail it to my ...I think I need to copy this one and nail it to my screen. (Does that hurt the computer?) Very good advice, Sharon. And definitely a keeper.Cordelia Dinsmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10704456269484202163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727076664654425648.post-5212911007850698982012-06-11T06:21:22.435-07:002012-06-11T06:21:22.435-07:00Excellent stuff that's easily forgotten! Worki...Excellent stuff that's easily forgotten! Working hard does not necessarily equal working well. Thanks for the post, Sharon!Alan Tuckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06003811594552160836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727076664654425648.post-5502622021230013872012-06-11T06:12:25.419-07:002012-06-11T06:12:25.419-07:00Most times, I need to kick my own butt and get bac...Most times, I need to kick my own butt and get back to work! Cheers, Grace!Sharon Ledwithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06644863176118657689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727076664654425648.post-9216566443576860522012-06-11T06:09:59.736-07:002012-06-11T06:09:59.736-07:00Thanks for the reminder and the butt kick.Thanks for the reminder and the butt kick.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727076664654425648.post-57221859475845646902012-06-11T06:09:29.096-07:002012-06-11T06:09:29.096-07:00This from a lady who always tells it like it is! Y...This from a lady who always tells it like it is! You're a great teacher, Sloane! Thanks for stopping by.Sharon Ledwithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06644863176118657689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727076664654425648.post-50108453303811534412012-06-11T06:06:17.940-07:002012-06-11T06:06:17.940-07:00BRAVO, Sharon! Excellent post that tells it like i...BRAVO, Sharon! Excellent post that tells it like it is!Sloane Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05455715196493185203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727076664654425648.post-20414175033049234982012-06-11T06:05:50.078-07:002012-06-11T06:05:50.078-07:00Thanks, Pat - I need this advice just as much! Esp...Thanks, Pat - I need this advice just as much! Especially when it comes to time sucks! Cheers!Sharon Ledwithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06644863176118657689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727076664654425648.post-42901538638907148132012-06-11T05:58:58.801-07:002012-06-11T05:58:58.801-07:00Wonderful summary, Sharon. I'm sure many autho...Wonderful summary, Sharon. I'm sure many authors will find this post helpful.Pat McDermotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969402820726235963noreply@blogger.com