tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691530149623240966.post3831109583065813712..comments2023-10-19T08:50:34.773-07:00Comments on Notes Along the Way - Mary Montague Sikes: What Are Our Goals As Writers?Notes Along the Way with Mary Montague Sikeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17417679983279135001noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691530149623240966.post-42111269089100144622013-06-07T06:46:18.615-07:002013-06-07T06:46:18.615-07:00Thanks for visiting and commenting, Michael!Thanks for visiting and commenting, Michael!Notes Along the Way with Mary Montague Sikeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17417679983279135001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691530149623240966.post-43676738477697360722013-06-07T06:37:17.505-07:002013-06-07T06:37:17.505-07:00Congrats Monty!
What a lovely way to be appreciat...Congrats Monty!<br /><br />What a lovely way to be appreciated and recognized for all your hard work.<br /><br />You put yourself out there all the time, and that is what is necessary for success as well.<br /><br />Have a lovely weekend.Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691530149623240966.post-90824970085301663672013-06-06T08:10:56.002-07:002013-06-06T08:10:56.002-07:00Thanks, M. J. I think I'll start a Gathering B...Thanks, M. J. I think I'll start a Gathering Book for painting goals and document projects there. We need goals!Notes Along the Way with Mary Montague Sikeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17417679983279135001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691530149623240966.post-57502460577025261352013-06-05T19:38:46.802-07:002013-06-05T19:38:46.802-07:00Goals and dreams are so necessary. Congratulations...Goals and dreams are so necessary. Congratulations on your award.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691530149623240966.post-49040292880084777402013-06-05T17:50:50.396-07:002013-06-05T17:50:50.396-07:00From what I read on the Internet, self-publishing ...From what I read on the Internet, self-publishing is not an easy road. However, you have your publishing life in your own hands and that can be a good thing!Notes Along the Way with Mary Montague Sikeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17417679983279135001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691530149623240966.post-58498677260663735272013-06-05T15:34:13.845-07:002013-06-05T15:34:13.845-07:00An interesting post. It sure made me think. While ...An interesting post. It sure made me think. While my main goal is to have copies of my books available for others to read and enjoy, I am not into the self publish route at this point. I'm not against it but it doesn't feel like the right path at this time for what I have in the works. But it works great for others. There are so many different goals in this journey. Right now, I just want to finish editing my novel and be ready to submit to agents soon.<br /><br />Good post for today.Dawn Embershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00214560861614476799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691530149623240966.post-6524408542211866962013-06-05T13:17:03.270-07:002013-06-05T13:17:03.270-07:00That's wonderful, Alex. You have created a ban...That's wonderful, Alex. You have created a band of dedicated followers, and that means a lot if you never have another success. But, of course, you will!Notes Along the Way with Mary Montague Sikeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17417679983279135001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691530149623240966.post-54260659400266136852013-06-05T12:18:51.975-07:002013-06-05T12:18:51.975-07:00Everything that's happened so far has been a s...Everything that's happened so far has been a small success and I've just enjoyed the ride!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691530149623240966.post-31726065586109253202013-06-05T10:57:57.455-07:002013-06-05T10:57:57.455-07:00A glass of bubbly is good, Suzanne! Success in our...A glass of bubbly is good, Suzanne! Success in our own right is a good thing! Thanks for visiting.<br /><br />Shalanna, I cherish the opportunity to make a difference in someone's lift. Your thoughts are right on. Sadly, the score is kept on money earned, not people changed! Thank you for your thoughtful comment!Notes Along the Way with Mary Montague Sikeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17417679983279135001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691530149623240966.post-20436433356515710412013-06-05T09:21:23.071-07:002013-06-05T09:21:23.071-07:00My purpose in writing stories (novels, mostly) has...My purpose in writing stories (novels, mostly) has always been to be heard--to reach those I would never otherwise reach with my voice or during my lifetime. I have always hoped that my book would be sitting on a shelf (or waiting for a download, wink) when someone who needs its message/philosophy/theme right then comes along and picks it up or downloads it to read. This person may be younger or older, in the future or in the present, but whoever the person is, he or she needs to hear what I have to say with this book, needs to be entertained with witty banter, needs to commiserate with the dilemmas and celebrate the happinesses of my characters. This person can experience vicariously a hot-air balloon ride, hear about someone's fairy godfather, work on perfecting the Schubert Moments Musical, and do whatever my characters do . . . it's a tour of my mind in my voice that no one else can give them, and I like to think it can enrich their lives and make them happy for a moment and then for several moments as they think on these issues and ideas I have brought to them. That has always been my goal, and that is why I often resist making my books into action movie screenplays. I like to leave in the parts that made the books I have loved throughout my life into "keepers." I haven't thought much about temporal success, although my family and friends are quite fixated on the dollar; I do know that money is the way most people keep score, and the way they judge your work's quality, at least initially, so I guess I should at least TRY to do a popular book so my other books can have a chance at being checked out. What if no one were keeping score? (Grin) If I serve art (Art) (whatever), that should be enough (but it probably isn't.)<br />Shalannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05503978745207805622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691530149623240966.post-310300242334178952013-06-05T09:08:22.320-07:002013-06-05T09:08:22.320-07:00I totally agree with your sentiments - raise a gla...I totally agree with your sentiments - raise a glass of bubbly to the small achievements along the way. Massive success, fame and fortune only happens to a few but that doesn't mean we can't all be successful in our own right. Nice to meet you through the group.<br /><br />Suzanne<br />IWSG co-hostSuzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691530149623240966.post-89822421519359100532013-06-05T08:46:41.507-07:002013-06-05T08:46:41.507-07:00Thanks, Diane. Being a professional speaker must b...Thanks, Diane. Being a professional speaker must be very rewarding!Notes Along the Way with Mary Montague Sikeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17417679983279135001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1691530149623240966.post-30133107693845301242013-06-05T08:38:50.647-07:002013-06-05T08:38:50.647-07:00It means something different for all of us. Becomi...It means something different for all of us. Becoming a professional speaker is where I felt success the most.<br /><br />Congrats on placing so well in those contests.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.com