tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6179378910381799110.post6611642916808435937..comments2023-05-22T02:52:07.015-07:00Comments on South Carolina Writers' Workshop: Angi Morgan: Week One: The Journey to SOLD!Lateia Elam Sandiferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05469751765147679969noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6179378910381799110.post-21906162891776460512009-12-19T09:31:19.526-08:002009-12-19T09:31:19.526-08:00I'm still here... waving from cyberspace !
Th...I'm still here... waving from cyberspace !<br /><br />Thanks once more to all my friends stopping by. Big hugs and best of luck to all of you in 2010! <br /><br />I'm hanging around to answer anything else that might pop up.<br /><br />~~AngiAngi Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17568009648101184027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6179378910381799110.post-34812938305581880592009-12-18T16:20:01.498-08:002009-12-18T16:20:01.498-08:00I was on the run yesterday but I'm so excited ...I was on the run yesterday but I'm so excited for you! I missed working with you at RWA National as I missed coming to the Texas conferences this year. You rock!Mary Marvellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12015719890476028848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6179378910381799110.post-68677654161965892562009-12-18T08:51:20.804-08:002009-12-18T08:51:20.804-08:00Sorry I'm late, Angi, but great post. :)Sorry I'm late, Angi, but great post. :)Nikki Duncanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07289772540635136498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6179378910381799110.post-73183676000397027152009-12-18T07:41:37.921-08:002009-12-18T07:41:37.921-08:00Congrats, Angi! Here's hoping for many, many ...Congrats, Angi! Here's hoping for many, many more moments to celebrate!!<br /><br />Janice LynnJanice Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10566715087094519463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6179378910381799110.post-67552108017507110062009-12-18T07:35:00.552-08:002009-12-18T07:35:00.552-08:00Angi, I'm borrowing your mantra for 2010 and y...Angi, I'm borrowing your mantra for 2010 and your terrific attitude :-)<br /><br />NancyUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04372488516837632516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6179378910381799110.post-51798263922925322802009-12-18T05:55:46.546-08:002009-12-18T05:55:46.546-08:00Congratulations, Angi! I'm so pleased and prou...Congratulations, Angi! I'm so pleased and proud! You're an inspiration to us all.Anna Sugdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02015356374453032571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6179378910381799110.post-77070807447773373022009-12-18T05:07:34.156-08:002009-12-18T05:07:34.156-08:00Angi, thanks for sharing your inspiring tale and f...Angi, thanks for sharing your inspiring tale and for the reminder that one of the keys to getting publishes is perseverence. Congrats on the sale, and good luck with your writing!Pat McDermotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969402820726235963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6179378910381799110.post-2817896264867483452009-12-18T04:57:52.338-08:002009-12-18T04:57:52.338-08:00I'm so proud of you, Ang! Congratulations on y...I'm so proud of you, Ang! Congratulations on your sale and here's to many more!<br /><br />DarahDarah Lacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08978441624865342542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6179378910381799110.post-11620155590468329422009-12-17T20:29:47.729-08:002009-12-17T20:29:47.729-08:00Angi, so inspired by your story. I like how you t...Angi, so inspired by your story. I like how you tried different strategies, and if something didn't work, you tried something else but you didn't give up.<br /><br />Major congratulations on your success!<br /><br />Kara LennoxKara Lennoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00591261513713375369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6179378910381799110.post-49725726842215117842009-12-17T18:43:35.634-08:002009-12-17T18:43:35.634-08:00Thanks everyone for making my first-ever blog day ...Thanks everyone for making my first-ever blog day a great experience!<br /><br />I'll be hanging around, so if there are any additional questions you'll here back from me.<br /><br />~~AngiAngi Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17568009648101184027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6179378910381799110.post-21310672695182062042009-12-17T16:08:04.776-08:002009-12-17T16:08:04.776-08:00Angi,
Congratulations on your sale! I SO bel...Angi,<br /> Congratulations on your sale! I SO believe in visualization of achieving your dream. It seems our belief in self is tested when we're the closest to the door of achievement. Way to go for persevering, for setting goals and fighting for your dream. May your 2010 be your best yet!<br />Sincerely,<br />Diana Cosby<br />Romance Edged With DangerDiana Cosbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16417576796848731002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6179378910381799110.post-66829857170824616102009-12-17T14:50:41.163-08:002009-12-17T14:50:41.163-08:00Congratulations Angi!!! I'm so happy for you, ...Congratulations Angi!!! I'm so happy for you, and I love your story about 2009 being your winning year. Attitude and faith in yourself is soooo important!!!C.L. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15449688584042688720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6179378910381799110.post-28154015836264957602009-12-17T13:47:40.141-08:002009-12-17T13:47:40.141-08:00Loved reading about your journey to your first sal...Loved reading about your journey to your first sale! Congrats!!Beth Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01204356784898045866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6179378910381799110.post-28755847316413485282009-12-17T11:54:38.486-08:002009-12-17T11:54:38.486-08:00HEY KYM !!
"How many times did you rewrite Se...HEY KYM !!<br />"How many times did you rewrite See Jane Run and how mnay critique partners did you use?"<br /><br />Let's see... Thanks have to go to: Devona, Linda, Tammy, Jill, Kassia, Cheryl, Sarah, Mary, Amy, and YOU ! (And I can't forget my daughters and hubby.)<br /><br />I originally wrote SEE JANE RUN in 2003. Inspired by a writing exercise I was working on, saving our spot at a fireworks show while my husband and daughter went for drinks. It sounds like an entire team helped me write it. Honestly, I like opinions. (HERE'S ANOTHER BLOG.) I'll discuss how the different opinions of my CPs and contest judges influenced me over the years.<br /><br />I wrote SJR in 2003. <br />*It was rejected by Harlequin.<br />*Revised in 2004 for single title.<br />*Never quite right for that market.<br />*Kept on the shelf.<br />*Entered in an occasional contest.<br />*And this year, totally rewrote the character motivation in the entire book. Fairly substantial rewrite.<br /><br />Remember to check back for that blog on Opinions vs. Going With Your Gut.<br /><br />~~AngiAngi Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17568009648101184027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6179378910381799110.post-4995398215146132022009-12-17T11:45:24.261-08:002009-12-17T11:45:24.261-08:00Hi Amy !!
"Contest wins, requests, but no ...Hi Amy !!<br /> "Contest wins, requests, but no sales--after a year or two that can become disheartening."<br /><br />This is an unfair question from my critique partner because she knows the truth. LOL<br /><br />You dig in and find out who your friends are. THEY keep you going. As much as I want to say that you won't get down in the dumps...let's face it, I've been seriously writing for ten years. There were several times when I was rejected (two years in a row on the same day--I hate July 2nd) that I really wondered if I was cut out for this business.<br /><br />But then I had to remember that it IS a business. All I could do was write. And write. And write. And sometimes I didn't write (my friends know how often they had to kick my butt into the chair). <br /><br />But I have to also add that the "focus on me" this past year made a difference for ME. For the first time in several years I was a bit selfish with my time. I didn't volunteer as much. I made myself WORK. I knew this was the right time and KNEW I had to move forward.<br /><br />And you're right, Amy. I want to write more about this in a separate blog. There are so many of my friends sitting on the edge of selling. I hope EVERYONE gets there soon.<br /><br />~~AngiAngi Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17568009648101184027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6179378910381799110.post-86105158108783350792009-12-17T11:44:34.572-08:002009-12-17T11:44:34.572-08:00YAY Angi :-) I'm so excited to read your journ...YAY Angi :-) I'm so excited to read your journey and to celebrate your first sale!!! Congratulations.Tawnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076851566613018105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6179378910381799110.post-27212401803477687862009-12-17T11:37:27.391-08:002009-12-17T11:37:27.391-08:00Hey Cindy --
How did I find my agent? Fortunate...Hey Cindy --<br /> How did I find my agent? Fortunately for me, I had an agent early in my career. A lot of rejections later and several life-stalling events for me, had us mutally parting ways. But having that agent taught me to listen to my friends. "My agent...this." "My agent...that." <br /><br />As a result, I heard lots of good things about my current agent. I met her at a workshop at RWA's national conference. I ran into her a couple of times more. And I liked her. More importantly, I liked what a couple of her clients were saying about the agency.<br /><br />One thing I know about myself...I'm a paranoid writer. Petrified that I'm not good enough and I'm on the edge of my seat waiting for someone to comment --good or bad-- I don't care. I just need confirmation. ~~I didn't get that from my first agent. I needed someone more hands on. Ready to tell me if I was going in the right direction.<br /><br />THAT's what I heard about my current agency and why it was at the top of my list.<br /><br />~~AngiAngi Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17568009648101184027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6179378910381799110.post-41963509392813467582009-12-17T11:27:44.767-08:002009-12-17T11:27:44.767-08:00Congratulations Angi-
How many times did you rewr...Congratulations Angi-<br /><br />How many times did you rewrite See Jane Run and how mnay critique partners did you use?<br /><br />Kym RobertsKym Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06381279935744826382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6179378910381799110.post-38102596845221494902009-12-17T11:12:58.403-08:002009-12-17T11:12:58.403-08:00Great story, Angi--I know you've been on the r...Great story, Angi--I know you've been on the road to this destination for a long time. This might be a future blog, but do you have any tips on how to deal with that "you're really close" feeling? Contest wins, requests, but no sales--after a year or two that can become disheartening. How did you know to keep working on THIS book and keep submitting it?Amy Atwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05397895210682654874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6179378910381799110.post-54813875823806640272009-12-17T11:08:18.067-08:002009-12-17T11:08:18.067-08:00Congratulations on your sale, Angi! I have a quest...Congratulations on your sale, Angi! I have a question. How did you find your agent? You commented that he/she was a final round judge for a contest, and one of your favorites. How did you decide he/she was the agent you wanted to target?Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11075358385526483254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6179378910381799110.post-16670308156112838572009-12-17T10:40:13.068-08:002009-12-17T10:40:13.068-08:00Great story Angi! You're an inspiration.Great story Angi! You're an inspiration.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08226550966725485156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6179378910381799110.post-7643933228071489442009-12-17T10:28:10.875-08:002009-12-17T10:28:10.875-08:00Excellent advice. I will be submitting my first ma...Excellent advice. I will be submitting my first manuscripts in the next year. 1 YA, and three series category...Kathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10656476299646283089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6179378910381799110.post-22375284329589867612009-12-17T10:06:29.046-08:002009-12-17T10:06:29.046-08:00Roni & Eliza --
Keep Chanting !!
And when y...Roni & Eliza --<br /> Keep Chanting !!<br />And when you hear that voice pulling you back to unpublished reality...chant some more and find more friends to shout it louder.<br /> Positive Attitudes !!<br /><br />My Intrigue will be released in September 2010. I had a January 15th due date, but have already mailed the book to New York. YAY ! One less thing to "chant" about. LOL<br /><br />~~AngiAngi Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17568009648101184027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6179378910381799110.post-18205938881366132382009-12-17T10:03:13.989-08:002009-12-17T10:03:13.989-08:00LINDA --
"Now look. You're a published wr...LINDA --<br />"Now look. You're a published writer, and things are rolling toward bliss. HA! So - keep up the good news. And inspire others."<br /><br />I hope to inspire the people who have given me so much support over the last (gulp) ten years. Thank you for supporting me today !!<br />~~AngiAngi Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17568009648101184027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6179378910381799110.post-24837952785183286252009-12-17T10:00:27.098-08:002009-12-17T10:00:27.098-08:00Paula --
That really is freaky how paralleled o...Paula --<br /> That really is freaky how paralleled our sales have been. I have to admit that the timing in 2004 wasn't right for me. But 2009 was...and is my time. <br /> Can't wait to get more of the Cooper series from Intrigue by one of my favorite GoldFours!Angi Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17568009648101184027noreply@blogger.com