tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post1660303969259858320..comments2024-03-27T01:07:03.944-04:00Comments on The Roses of Prose: #Mentors by Diane BurtonAlison Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-65374915208357145312018-02-11T14:44:32.047-05:002018-02-11T14:44:32.047-05:00A lady and writing professional, you are an inspir...A lady and writing professional, you are an inspiration to all of us.Rohn Federbushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02016317876402074001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-20670876909503246932018-02-01T11:34:44.911-05:002018-02-01T11:34:44.911-05:00AH, love this post. I'm honored to be mentione...AH, love this post. I'm honored to be mentioned. AHA is a fabulous group, because of its members. And, Roses of Prose and my local OKRWA chapter and many others have done exactly as you said, mentored and supported and prodded when necessary. I don't think of other authors as my competition. If a reader loves their books, then maybe they'll love mine too. There are plenty of readers for all of us! Alicia Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12003539473772776004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-41918357622858590202018-01-31T22:09:54.012-05:002018-01-31T22:09:54.012-05:00Wonderful post Diane!
Writers usually are very ope...Wonderful post Diane!<br />Writers usually are very open about helping each other<br />Good luck and God's blessings<br />PamTPamela S Thibodeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12951038997223264816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-78916741292181676032018-01-31T14:30:58.037-05:002018-01-31T14:30:58.037-05:00There are so many things about writing that a writ...There are so many things about writing that a writer needs to know that only another writer who is farther down the path can relay. You are part of that generousity to others that makes Mid-Michigan such a special chapter. Happy Writing, AnnetteAnnettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649704858681168674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-54289306935213338602018-01-31T08:32:00.515-05:002018-01-31T08:32:00.515-05:00I can't imagine where I'd be without the h...I can't imagine where I'd be without the help and advice of my fellow writers. I certainly wouldn't have so many completed manuscripts or have the social media support. And the more I reach out, the more I receive. It's an awesome fellowship. I'm in many of the same groups as you are, so I agree with everything you said!Patricia Kiyonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14763838993363110626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-64050416811713397942018-01-31T08:16:21.901-05:002018-01-31T08:16:21.901-05:00What you said, Di!!! In spades. I've found gen...What you said, Di!!! In spades. I've found generous help and support in times of need that just were suddenly there, without even asking. But never be afraid to ask! I've rarely stumbled over someone who was stingy with their knowledge and experience.Nancy Gideonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493107610530282642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-55292911171829558342018-01-31T08:09:50.219-05:002018-01-31T08:09:50.219-05:00I’m not sure where I’d be writing-wise without the...I’m not sure where I’d be writing-wise without the support of other writers. I’m sure I’d still be writing, but it would be a lot more solitary and not nearly as much fun.Lucy Naylor Kubashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06595948650454049233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-70784772055478175312018-01-31T05:44:51.905-05:002018-01-31T05:44:51.905-05:00I've found the support and guidance from other...I've found the support and guidance from other authors invaluable. Great post!Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03785560971517152290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-70737113099906512272018-01-30T23:27:41.698-05:002018-01-30T23:27:41.698-05:00It's pretty amazing the way romance authors he...It's pretty amazing the way romance authors help each other! I hope that continues into the future. I hear other genres aren't as friendly. <br /><br />Great post! Alina K. Fieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10099488580656917314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-54456861140592689992018-01-30T17:11:17.207-05:002018-01-30T17:11:17.207-05:00Alison, you make a good "mom." Perhaps i...Alison, you make a good "mom." Perhaps it's our nature (as women) to be nurturing. Most of the authors I know are women. But once I joined Insecure Writer's Support Group, I found men who are just as compassionate, just as supportive.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-24360670397627696932018-01-30T17:08:47.809-05:002018-01-30T17:08:47.809-05:00Andi, how awful. I'd forgotten about snakes in...Andi, how awful. I'd forgotten about snakes in the grass. You're right, they do exist, and they leave bad memories.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-62491786206170667672018-01-30T12:15:08.228-05:002018-01-30T12:15:08.228-05:00I don't know where I'd be without the help...I don't know where I'd be without the help of writing mentors, but it wouldn't be here! In return, I try to offer support to others whenever I can. When I was working, my greatest pleasure was mentoring my young employees--I was the official "Office Mom." I still like to "mom" at every available opportunity.Alison Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-27266923101049634362018-01-30T11:56:59.642-05:002018-01-30T11:56:59.642-05:00I've met some wonderful fellow authors both on...I've met some wonderful fellow authors both on line and in person, most of whom are glad to share their knowledge and connections. But, as you say, there are those who hold back and, unfortunately, I've had experience with an absolute viper. Still, for the most part, authors are, indeed, very nice people.Andrea Downinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11553961600937196102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-86138170850824437002018-01-30T11:53:59.574-05:002018-01-30T11:53:59.574-05:00Vonnie, you are right about this being a tough bus...Vonnie, you are right about this being a tough business. I'm encouraged by all the support I see around us.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-18741434913339851502018-01-30T11:51:28.177-05:002018-01-30T11:51:28.177-05:00Rolynn, like you I was a teacher--not near as long...Rolynn, like you I was a teacher--not near as long as you were/are. But once a teacher, always a teacher. I hope the ladies you meet with today appreciate the time you're taking with them. Time you could be writing. You are an example of all who pay-it-forward.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-73466879801638256462018-01-30T11:49:05.638-05:002018-01-30T11:49:05.638-05:00Jannine, it is rewarding. I am so happy when someo...Jannine, it is rewarding. I am so happy when someone I've helped succeeds. This group does so much to support each other.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-80482008755602265972018-01-30T11:48:00.546-05:002018-01-30T11:48:00.546-05:00Betsy, you are so right. The generosity of mentors...Betsy, you are so right. The generosity of mentors is phenomenal. Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-89209945062411661322018-01-30T11:38:56.409-05:002018-01-30T11:38:56.409-05:00I've been helped a lot along the way and tried...I've been helped a lot along the way and tried my best to mentor others. This is a tough business. Since we all write in different styles, heat levels, and genres, we aren't helping our competition because we each have our own voice. Even so, we still adhere to the same writing rules and need that same spark of creativity.Vonnie Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04636934830795471572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-79075065203818340042018-01-30T10:28:37.353-05:002018-01-30T10:28:37.353-05:00Authors are quintessential pay-it-forward folks. ...Authors are quintessential pay-it-forward folks. Some of you have been in the biz for longer than I have (17 years), so you've seen so many newbies enter the loops, asking the very same questions asked by every quaking first time published writer. Patiently we give help where we can, encouraging, offering articles, coursework titles, conference tips...goes on and on-always careful to help them build confidence and independency. I've come to think of it as I did as a teacher. These contacts/lessons are a part of our legacy...what we leave behind of ourselves, besides our books. And guess what, today, at Starbucks I'm meeting with two women (in separate meetings), who crave advice and/or critique of their work. One is a newly retired English prof at Cal Poly. She sounds scarily like me :-)...but just getting started on writing. Yup, it takes some energy and time, but thinking like a teacher, I call it worth it.Rolynn Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504770204968969467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-15201454177978271792018-01-30T10:26:37.920-05:002018-01-30T10:26:37.920-05:00I love knowing my author pals have my back, and I&...I love knowing my author pals have my back, and I'm always happy to boost them up when they need a little support. It's what we do for each other and what makes this journey even more rewarding.Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047728297429025804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-50009637100162877382018-01-30T10:15:50.253-05:002018-01-30T10:15:50.253-05:00Years ago, I was proud to be featured in MY LIFE A...Years ago, I was proud to be featured in MY LIFE AS A CORPORATE GODDESS, where we talked about our mentors in Corporate America. We also talked about how we were sharing those teachings forward.<br /><br />I remind people daily that writing is not a competitive sport. If we help one writer, it does NOT mean we are taking away from our own potential sales.Betsy Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06871010122475160477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-32039830059641345242018-01-30T09:50:58.822-05:002018-01-30T09:50:58.822-05:00Mac, you are so right. Mac, you are so right. Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-15889343477214302972018-01-30T09:50:23.461-05:002018-01-30T09:50:23.461-05:00RE, I'm glad you mentioned how writing isn'...RE, I'm glad you mentioned how writing isn't always a solitary occupation. Without those supporting us, I don't think we could be as effective as we are.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-90006910482737781902018-01-30T09:49:06.522-05:002018-01-30T09:49:06.522-05:00Brenda, how great you had such support while start...Brenda, how great you had such support while starting out. Me, too. And having them at our "beck & call" when we need help is wonderful.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-87973403508916435192018-01-30T09:47:51.136-05:002018-01-30T09:47:51.136-05:00Margo (for those who don't know) was one of th...Margo (for those who don't know) was one of the founding members of Mid-Michigan RWA. Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.com