tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319453613836766610.post6809457677961821408..comments2023-10-23T23:35:22.776+02:00Comments on Cross Words: Patrick RothfussTed Crosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09022309459554237650noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319453613836766610.post-41131486246724847142010-12-24T01:04:35.439+01:002010-12-24T01:04:35.439+01:00It should be known that Patrick has gone on record...It should be known that Patrick has gone on record on saying that his previous submissions were embarrassing and that he was glad that it took as long as it did to get published, or the book would not be as good.<br /><br />Take that as you will.Kyle Freesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01311262053844762598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319453613836766610.post-5170794894205802902010-12-09T08:18:33.644+01:002010-12-09T08:18:33.644+01:00Melissa, it's nice to hear I'm not the onl...Melissa, it's nice to hear I'm not the only one feeling this way! I hope it gets better for all of us.Ted Crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09022309459554237650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319453613836766610.post-6463600410749420272010-12-09T07:51:45.657+01:002010-12-09T07:51:45.657+01:00Ted -
I am feeling very much the same way right no...Ted -<br />I am feeling very much the same way right now! After sending 70+ query letters out (and getting almost identical letters stating that "not the right fit, couldn't help you the way you deserve,etc."), it's a bit disheartening. That's why I decided to go the self-pub route and I'm hoping (!!) that someone will read it and send it to an agent or a publisher and say, "Let's sign her!" *sigh* Or I could just go to a conference (with money I don't have) and meet agents and publishers and it could be an absolutely awesome time. Maybe I have a sore throat and headache too... ;-)<br /><br />I'll be better in the morning. I hope.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06582771248232087353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319453613836766610.post-32724443145156342512010-12-08T18:07:30.140+01:002010-12-08T18:07:30.140+01:00Chris and mshatch, thanks so much for dropping by....Chris and mshatch, thanks so much for dropping by. I love seeing new faces around here!Ted Crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09022309459554237650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319453613836766610.post-1259341888739088332010-12-08T16:59:04.906+01:002010-12-08T16:59:04.906+01:00Also found your blog through Matthew. Sounds like...Also found your blog through Matthew. Sounds like you are on the right track. I wish I'd gotten into writing in the era when it was simple. I went to an author signing recently for a middle grade author and he was published in 9th grade after he sent in a 7th grade "class project" to scholastic.Chris Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02638226375639228988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319453613836766610.post-40759647917506963012010-12-08T16:30:59.961+01:002010-12-08T16:30:59.961+01:00I absolutely loved The Name of the Wind (my only c...I absolutely loved The Name of the Wind (my only complain is that book two has been delayed for sooo long. Doesn't he know we're dying here?). And I do think it's sad that agencies don't want to nurture talent like they used to. I've been at this a long while (I won't say how long, it'll just depress me)but I'm not giving up! <br /><br />Glad I discovered your blog btw (thanks goes to Mathew Rush) and off to check out Mr. Rothfuss's blog...mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319453613836766610.post-27234324886439606562010-12-08T15:57:17.041+01:002010-12-08T15:57:17.041+01:00I agree with you all. Stephen, I hope your book is...I agree with you all. Stephen, I hope your book is doing well. I'm sorry I haven't gotten around to reading it. I got excited by a new story idea and it is consuming me. I can't seem to do much else but think about it and write little character capsules and such.Ted Crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09022309459554237650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319453613836766610.post-83062463451418327072010-12-08T15:28:35.328+01:002010-12-08T15:28:35.328+01:00I lean in Alex's direction. Its all about the ...I lean in Alex's direction. Its all about the money now. Too bad. At least viral advertising offers a venue for writers like myself to sell their goods.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319453613836766610.post-50077462284429003882010-12-08T14:50:19.363+01:002010-12-08T14:50:19.363+01:00Yeah, Rothfuss is down to earth. Plus, really funn...Yeah, Rothfuss is down to earth. Plus, really funny. And with a really big beard. All he needs is a wizard hat.Bryan Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09555071335245492790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319453613836766610.post-30511056625694958172010-12-08T14:23:55.935+01:002010-12-08T14:23:55.935+01:00i don't know...
to me, it seems like there is ...i don't know...<br />to me, it seems like there is an ENORMOUS amount of sincerely talented writers out there. the digital age has really brought out many who otherwise would have slunk into the shadows. <br />if agents offered representation to every talented writer or book with potential, i don't they'd have enough time to get all of them polished enough for publication. <br />it would be nice for obvious talent to be snatched up... i keep thinking of my amazing crit partner here, who's always getting partial and full requests and then R's with a 'not quite right for me' note. it doesn't seem right. her book is AMAZING. <br />but- i think the agents are just doing the best they can to find the best books they can, and with the sheer volume of the slush- i think that is a really hard thing to do. <br />mistakes will be made.vic caswell https://www.blogger.com/profile/01218698236837610704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319453613836766610.post-34559210387149803992010-12-08T13:16:03.364+01:002010-12-08T13:16:03.364+01:00I have heard that publishing houses used to actual...I have heard that publishing houses used to actually nurture writers. They recognized talent and knew that the writers would grow into stars. They won't do this anymore, apparently.Ted Crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09022309459554237650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319453613836766610.post-68312937522128765772010-12-08T12:55:44.581+01:002010-12-08T12:55:44.581+01:00I remember hearing an interview with several music...I remember hearing an interview with several musicians, and the ones who'd been around a while talked about the changes over the past 20-30 years. Said music execs used to be all about the music and loved it. Now it's just business and money. They don't care about quality musicians, just the next big commercial hit.<br />Maybe the same is true for the publishing industry.<br />Don't give up, Ted!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319453613836766610.post-43957023848591999712010-12-08T12:50:21.342+01:002010-12-08T12:50:21.342+01:00Steve (Maine Character) keeps telling me to visit ...Steve (Maine Character) keeps telling me to visit Patrick's blog. I've stopped by but never commented or tried to contact him. I need to do that.<br /><br />I haven't read or even heard of his book, but I will say that I completely agree with you Ted. About everything you've said. Of course I haven't finished your book yet, but I know that the concept, the characters, the plot and the setting are amazing and would be perfect on the fantasy shelves. I know dealing with agents can be so frustrating, but I do believe that you will get there one day.Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.com