tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-337691639538493289.post3625092459511410755..comments2024-03-13T18:29:51.616-07:00Comments on Not Enough Time in the Day: #WWoW: Avoiding the Diva SyndromeTammy Dennings Maggyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17551291117492287824noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-337691639538493289.post-89342676338148773902013-03-08T11:39:28.334-08:002013-03-08T11:39:28.334-08:00Happy to make you smile, Nic!Happy to make you smile, Nic!Tammy Dennings Maggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17551291117492287824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-337691639538493289.post-59869344842215517522013-03-08T11:34:02.224-08:002013-03-08T11:34:02.224-08:00Fantabulous post Vixen! You hit on some important ...Fantabulous post Vixen! You hit on some important topics and still made me smile :DNicole Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01361301018108516366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-337691639538493289.post-38441939761698991532013-03-06T13:37:52.615-08:002013-03-06T13:37:52.615-08:00Dang it, I just lost my comment to cyberspace so I...Dang it, I just lost my comment to cyberspace so I'll try again. The gist of it was:<br />1. Good post. Great advice.<br />2. I don't understand the diva-ish-ness such as you described from the "gentleman" above. What's the point? Why not treat others as you want to be treated and let the rest go?<br />3. I'm part of a group blog and we have the same problems as you describe with guests. The most common problem is authors sending a post (often last minute and without all the requested info/links/pics so we have to go find them), then not showing up to comment or interact with our guests. How rude. It's like not showing up for a party in your honor. Carol Burnside / Annie Rayburnhttp://annierayburn.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-337691639538493289.post-54405968550256757202013-03-06T11:58:34.910-08:002013-03-06T11:58:34.910-08:00I compare myself only in regards to output--some p...I compare myself only in regards to output--some people seem to produce a lot and I have my process that's true to me. Of course, I have a secret hatred toward one very famous author who keeps getting movies made of his work and I always want to gag myself--but he's a multi-millionaire so my secret grudge doesn't impact him at all. (and I still don't give him bad reviews like "this story made me want to poke my eyes out with sticks"...because I would never, ever put that into print! LOL) Aside from my secret boiling rage at that one particular man, I am all about peace and love toward all other authors. :) <br /><br />I love your bear picture above, by the way. I forgot to add that earlier. Amber Lea Eastonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12691233732243966433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-337691639538493289.post-7355616290811844042013-03-06T09:03:31.101-08:002013-03-06T09:03:31.101-08:00Yes I did notice the exclamation mark, Amber. hehe...Yes I did notice the exclamation mark, Amber. hehehe<br /><br />You are so right about the idea that authors should see each other as peers. It is hard not to compare yourself to others though. I have that problem myself, but I've learned that my creative process is much different than that of my peers. Besides writing most of us have to juggle evil day jobs, raising kids, running households and everything that goes with it. All of us are different and that's what makes us all special to ourselves and to each other.<br /><br />Instead of looking at another author as competition, they should be viewed as valuable resources. Picking each other's brains and sharing insights we've learned along the way can make our chosen profession all the more enjoyable.<br /><br />Until then, I'll keep fighting the good fight!Tammy Dennings Maggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17551291117492287824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-337691639538493289.post-76809024251653142382013-03-06T08:02:10.349-08:002013-03-06T08:02:10.349-08:00Another great post, Tammy! Personally, I don'...Another great post, Tammy! Personally, I don't look at other authors as competition. I view my fellow authors as peers and enjoy sharing information. As writers, our work is subjective and stands alone once it's released into the world. Readers and reviewers each have their ideas of what's good or not--purely subjective. When other authors start viewing their peers as competition, that's a sign of their own insecurity, in my opinion. This is such a challenging business and we need to have each other's backs. Those bad apples will have short lived careers if they can't learn to respect their peer group.<br /><br />I also completely agree with what you said about guest bloggers. My author blog is also booked two months in advance and has truly become its own "project". I treat guest authors with professionalism and expect the same. Just because we're writers who have non-traditional jobs doesn't mean that business etiquette doesn't apply. When I give a guest blogger a deadline, I expect it to be met or at least acknowledged. You're dead on as usual. Keep doin' what you're doin' because it's great! (notice the exclamation mark?) Amber Lea Eastonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12691233732243966433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-337691639538493289.post-12133923391323954402013-03-06T06:48:09.232-08:002013-03-06T06:48:09.232-08:00Lacey, getting recognized as an author would be a ...Lacey, getting recognized as an author would be a fantastic time to show a little bit of the diva in us all. That's the fun part and it doesn't hurt anyone else when you're in the spotlight on those occasions. I just don't understand some of the attitude I've been witness to lately. It not only,makes me angry, but extremely sad. There's no excuse for it and it seems to be getting worse instead of better.Tammy Dennings Maggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17551291117492287824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-337691639538493289.post-66607397761304737952013-03-06T05:11:32.026-08:002013-03-06T05:11:32.026-08:00Great post!! I always remind myself, authors are n...Great post!! I always remind myself, authors are not celebrities (usually). Walking through the mall I don't need the secret service. No one knows who I am. Now the day someone does recognize me, I might have a diva moment, but the chances of that day coming are slim to none. lolLacey Wolfehttp://www.laceywolfe.com/blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com