tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post7892030373242155543..comments2024-03-19T14:52:00.000-07:00Comments on Coming Down the Mountain: I'm no longer 32. Can I still crush it?Karen Jones Gowenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11378428503220197256noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-14101114118522170992010-05-06T19:00:00.884-07:002010-05-06T19:00:00.884-07:00The book sounds totally unnerving. And I also am t...The book sounds totally unnerving. And I also am too shy for this flashy kind of stuff.Ann Besthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14628616245339887301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-5707986097242322352010-05-06T15:38:02.483-07:002010-05-06T15:38:02.483-07:00Sounds a little too loud for my taste. I'm mo...Sounds a little too loud for my taste. I'm more like you -- I'm a bit reclusive, definitely not in-your-face, or at least I try not to be.Shelley Slyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07981620646634240160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-59321897492113318102010-05-06T14:23:56.745-07:002010-05-06T14:23:56.745-07:00Just keep writing and be who you are--I think if I...Just keep writing and be who you are--I think if I try to focus on the publishing part of this gig when I am not even published, I'll curl up in a ball and die. <br /><br />I want to write and try to get what I've written published. The money, should it follow, would be lovely. But if I were writing for the money, I'd have never started!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05383099148014297450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-16147342579393751532010-05-06T12:28:30.024-07:002010-05-06T12:28:30.024-07:00'Crush It' sounds strangely like doing som...'Crush It' sounds strangely like doing something drastic to get rid of something, rather than start something. Hm.Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-41138051373394893662010-05-06T12:16:42.592-07:002010-05-06T12:16:42.592-07:00I think you need to do things your way. You alrea...I think you need to do things your way. You already know who has read your book and who has liked your book. YOu need to find a way to reach more people like them. It sounds like you're keeping an open mind and I think that's the best you can really do. It's a stressful thing to think about- having the success of the marketing on your shoulders. Try not to let it get you down.Creepy Query Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115161057496086972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-39866748167952882632010-05-06T12:10:25.910-07:002010-05-06T12:10:25.910-07:00Sounds like a situation where the TITLE of the boo...Sounds like a situation where the TITLE of the book is doing all the selling. <br /><br />I much prefer to squeeze it firmly, as opposed to Crushing It, myself.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03726858055689145824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-78302544465898646182010-05-06T11:34:57.678-07:002010-05-06T11:34:57.678-07:00I won't be reading that book. Thanks for the w...I won't be reading that book. Thanks for the warning. ;)Myrna Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13534358757278599925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-61672960598119817842010-05-06T11:07:49.366-07:002010-05-06T11:07:49.366-07:00I know what you mean! Very interesting post. I thi...I know what you mean! Very interesting post. I think there is a lot to gain from using the media properly, but there's also a lot to lose, time-wise. You can try really hard, and still no one will notice. But you can end up with some great deals if you stumble into the right media. My mother writes a travel blog and is active on twitter, and the Rwandan government just asked her to come and stay in Rwanda for a week in return for her writing a post about it on her blog - all expenses paid! Jealous? I know I am:)Privatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03018596012893869692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-16615730408519566442010-05-06T10:36:26.829-07:002010-05-06T10:36:26.829-07:00Wow! Super interesting post. I'm going to look...Wow! Super interesting post. I'm going to look for that book. And by the way, congrats on passing 200 followers! You go, girl!<br /><br />So, this is what I think about this post. Advertising yourself the way he suggests may not work, but what if it does? If it doesn't take that much energy, go for it. You can still be reclusive AND rich! LOLMelissa Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03067786807136441491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-9491067773546223422010-05-06T10:20:18.664-07:002010-05-06T10:20:18.664-07:00lol, now I want to see this guy's picture. I h...lol, now I want to see this guy's picture. I hope you don't think mine's too intense!<br /><br />I just read your post about your presentation at the library. I'm glad you had a nice time. I wish I could have gone.Mary Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14381578745894421730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-24366694997159820282010-05-06T09:20:04.470-07:002010-05-06T09:20:04.470-07:00KLM,
"Didn't writing used to be this so...KLM, <br /><br />"Didn't writing used to be this solitary, quiet life? That's why I was attracted to it." <br /><br />Here here! I so wish it would get back to that. And I have issued a formal apology for my insensitive comment on your blog. I learned how to do that from reading Crush It, because apparently Gary has to apologize a lot. Actually I'm pretty sure if I knew him in real life, I would like him.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-11258468550806372492010-05-06T08:47:33.662-07:002010-05-06T08:47:33.662-07:00If I wanted to crush stuff, I'd join the WWF a...If I wanted to crush stuff, I'd join the WWF and wear skimpy outfits. And bleach my hair. And put people in head locks.<br /><br />Didn't writing used to be this solitary, quiet life? That's why I was attracted to it.<br /><br />Thank you, btw, for giving me a license to ramble at my own blog. Altho, I know I shouldn't try people's patience. Iffin' I start posting long pieces about my navel, do give me a virtual slap across the blog. (Ouch, that sounds like it might actually hurt.)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17704845146768729518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-16880569659792720362010-05-06T08:11:44.814-07:002010-05-06T08:11:44.814-07:00I just posted a fuller review on Goodreads and gav...I just posted a fuller review on Goodreads and gave it 2 stars. I did like his emphasis on authenticity and being passionate in your work and your life. But it was basically a long magazine article, not a book. I could have spent the same amount of time on copyblogger and got more information without buying anything. Checking Goodreads reviews, apparently he has a 3 book deal.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-44217929201856533762010-05-06T07:44:00.227-07:002010-05-06T07:44:00.227-07:00I'm just laughing here. The yelling part is wh...I'm just laughing here. The yelling part is why I never finished the book. That is a perfect review of his book! After you posted about buying it, I opened it up again. Read a paragraph. Set it down.<br /><br />He is certainly true to his personality in everything he does. I think that's the point I came away with: Be your best you. Be true to yourself. Work hardest at THAT.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13303922187736526290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-13691873810359320552010-05-06T07:37:06.774-07:002010-05-06T07:37:06.774-07:00Never read that one! I did do the branding though....Never read that one! I did do the branding though.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-77819897467968379282010-05-06T07:34:07.106-07:002010-05-06T07:34:07.106-07:00I know marketing is important but this is too inte...I know marketing is important but this is too intense for me. I want to reach people by my words not by flashy marketing ploys or in-your-face tactics.Jaydee Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069805915071090479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-41330969806548163642010-05-06T06:57:28.755-07:002010-05-06T06:57:28.755-07:00Karen, I'm laughing because I just went to Ama...Karen, I'm laughing because I just went to Amazon to check out this book -- and there's a little video there of Gary speaking -- and he is yelling the entire time. I suppose you could call it enthusiasm. If you want a more subdued (and maybe more realistic) book on platform building, check our Get Known Before the Book Deal by Christina Katz. She is NF focused, but the platform stuff all applies.Colette Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685539849318739675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-9001415159291500022010-05-06T06:37:07.940-07:002010-05-06T06:37:07.940-07:00Theresa, I don't think it does make sense for ...Theresa, I don't think it does make sense for writers because most of us aren't sales people. I can relate to the platform, the authenticity and the relationships. I'm still not sure I understand what branding is or why it's important.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-50714082722333094992010-05-06T05:43:05.695-07:002010-05-06T05:43:05.695-07:00Keep up with your "crush it" and "p...Keep up with your "crush it" and "peace out" and soon you'll be writing YA!<br /><br />I hate this whole branding thing. Blogging is about relationships. If I have something to promote, great. But I have no hidden agenda. Neither did Julie Powell. For writers, I don't know if this whole crush it mentality makes sense. It's a crowded field.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-77877608448307254542010-05-06T05:17:03.644-07:002010-05-06T05:17:03.644-07:00Kitty, LOL!!
Ann, Conceited, vain and annoying-- ...Kitty, LOL!!<br /><br />Ann, Conceited, vain and annoying-- ugh who wants to be that? This guy gets accused of it frequently so he says he's willing to apologize whenever necessary. <br /><br />Mason, Yes! I'm with you there. I'd like to be the new J.D. Salinger. Only first I have to write the new Catcher in the Rye.<br /><br />Alex, I like promoting in my own way and making it work for me and what my goals are. He did it his way, with video blogs and Facebook and made it work for him. I could no more do that than I could walk up to the local tv station and ask for an interview. <br /><br />mise, It IS a shouty world isn't it? Why isn't everyone throwing money at quiet people?<br /><br />MissV, That's basically his premise, then he took it the step further and said You can do it too and make more money than you ever dreamed of. So then people get off the track and go after the money instead of realizing they need to be authentic to who they are. That's the problem with books like this.<br /><br />Tamara, Looks like we're really crushing it with these hours we keep!<br /><br />Al, When I published my first book I knew zip about promotion. It all sounded horrible, and I didn't want to do any of it. A lot of it still sounds horrible, except for blogging and doing presentations. I like those two things.<br /><br />mi, I'm with you. When it went into that direction "to attract advertisers" that's where he lost me. I'm all about living your passion and being authentic but advertisers? You gotta be kidding me. I don't even want Google ads on my blog. Advertisers can go crush it somewhere else. Not on my giraffe.<br /><br />Melinda, I remember that secret book!! I never read it so why am I reading Crush It? I mean really! What was the secret anyway??Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-41224246162457135552010-05-06T05:09:01.578-07:002010-05-06T05:09:01.578-07:00When you promote like that, I think you only make ...When you promote like that, I think you only make yourself out to be conceited, vain, and annoying. I like the subtle approach myself. It may not get me where I want to be any faster, but I'll get there eventually. I'm stubborn that way. Without being loud.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-14740707984143205972010-05-06T05:06:47.320-07:002010-05-06T05:06:47.320-07:00Hi
The book sounds like a horror read! :-)
I thi...Hi<br /><br />The book sounds like a horror read! :-)<br /><br />I think I'll seek sanctuary and have a lie down in your lovely From the Shadows to the Page section..!<br /><br />:-)<br /><br />Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-59637698668834853292010-05-06T04:58:00.645-07:002010-05-06T04:58:00.645-07:00I'd say a recluse writer could probably draw a...I'd say a recluse writer could probably draw a great deal of attention from the readers. There would be so many questions about the author the reader would want more, and more. <br /><br />Mason<br /><a href="http://www.masoncanyon.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Thoughts in Progress</a>Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-91319204500052779292010-05-06T04:48:16.927-07:002010-05-06T04:48:16.927-07:00Don't think I could crush it either. I like my...Don't think I could crush it either. I like my privacy. But I know I need to promote. Damn.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7852800943772489474.post-85779212336658783922010-05-06T04:32:41.152-07:002010-05-06T04:32:41.152-07:00I say don't crush it. It's a shouty enough...I say don't crush it. It's a shouty enough world and we like your giraffe.Misehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01784548726623938608noreply@blogger.com