tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209129785647063879.post8136629692516787043..comments2023-09-11T11:27:08.538-04:00Comments on Worth Mentioning: The biggest fanSusan Bonifanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05889354888091500881noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209129785647063879.post-51196344741659611652016-01-27T20:51:57.827-05:002016-01-27T20:51:57.827-05:00I think we lose the experience for the goal. Just ...I think we lose the experience for the goal. Just getting yourself to a conference, sliding your chair up to the table and finally being in conversation with an agent isn't only a huge confidence boost, it's a story (or a blog post) in itself. <br /><br />People talk about the journey, and we tend to agree on its importance before we know what that really means. The journey is as essential to story as characters and plot. It shapes everything.Susan Bonifanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01140265430286280374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209129785647063879.post-15869357980877174702016-01-27T16:21:57.790-05:002016-01-27T16:21:57.790-05:00I've been to pitch-slams and find them heart-r...I've been to pitch-slams and find them heart-racing but fascinating. I was stuck by how young most of the agents were. Didn't get the agent, although had a few close nibbles, but still had a valuable experience. You're right about never giving up. How will you know if you don't try?Laurie Stonehttp://lauriestonewrites.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209129785647063879.post-86881023006981793662016-01-27T13:30:38.084-05:002016-01-27T13:30:38.084-05:00Wonderful post! I can relate, since I will be pitc...Wonderful post! I can relate, since I will be pitching my novel sometime in 2016. I wish you much luck with your new book.Helene Bludmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02506941982309828672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209129785647063879.post-13219894394425173502016-01-27T12:04:02.649-05:002016-01-27T12:04:02.649-05:00Hi Susan! I'm a forward thinking person mysel...Hi Susan! I'm a forward thinking person myself so this really resonates with me. "If you quit, you won't know how it turned out." fits my life pretty well. We all have so many choices along the way that it's amazing when we can stay focused on one thing we are really meant to be and do and see it through... And yes to being our own biggest fan! Thanks for all these thoughts. ~KathyKathy @ SMART Living 365.comhttp://smartliving365.comnoreply@blogger.com