Comments on: The Gift of Giving

By: Liz Kreger

Liz Kreger — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:29:26 +0000

I just cannot imagine not having that close interaction that romance writers have with one another. That would totally suck the joy outta writing for me. The contact is keeps me going have the time. If not at conferences, then one blogs and over the internet. What more can you want?

By: Marcia

Marcia — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 03:41:57 +0000

I can believe it, Liz. I’ve met people like that in other writing circles and needless to say, I’m glad I can’t remember them. The last thing I want is someone sucking the joy out of my writing, so I make it a point to put some joy in someone else’s.

By: Liz Kreger

Liz Kreger — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 03:02:48 +0000

Thanx, Michelle. I thought it was quite an honor to be nominated.

Yep, there are so many opportunities when you join RWA and you’re put in touch with authors. People you’ve read and admired. And now you’re part of it. I’ve learned so much being part of a crit group. I know for a fact that I wouldn’t be published if it hadn’t been for you guys.

By: Liz Kreger

Liz Kreger — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 02:58:54 +0000

Its also a nice feeling being able to impart knowledge that you’d gained over the years, Marcia. You also know (or hope) that one day the person you’re helping will be in a position to help another newbie starting out.

Thing I found with talking to sci fi writers is that they tend to be a jealous bunch, keeping to themselves, afraid to share. At one of our WisRWA conferences we had a couple of sci fi writers attend that they were amazed at the interaction and commarardiary (spelling?) between the romance writers. They couldn’t get over it.

By: Liz Kreger

Liz Kreger — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 02:56:23 +0000

Excellent points, Zoe. Couldn’t have said it better.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 02:28:26 +0000

Definitely congrats to Liz and Karin on their RT best in category nominations! Woohoo .

I really began to feel the love when I joined RWA and my crit group. Everything good in my writing life seems to have sprung from there, and my crit group is still going strong for me and everyone in it.

I try to do what I can helping on the web side, and contest judging (although I can only do electronic subs), and crits. I think writers who extend a helping hand are classy pros and I will definitely follow their example when I get published.

By: Marcia

Marcia — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:53:27 +0000

I love giving back to others, especially if I have it to give. It’s so easy to get jaded *raising hand* when things aren’t going our way. But that kind of thing just drags you down even more. So, I like to help where it’s in my power to help and certainly encourage others along.

By: Zoe Winters

Zoe Winters — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 23:36:44 +0000

The way I see it, those who hoard their knowledge end up with a much smaller piece of the pie. Knowledge is everywhere, and it’s not like a determined person can’t or won’t get it anywhere. But when you share your knowledge you’ve gained a friend.

I figure those who benefit from any knowledge I gain and share, are my colleagues.

By: Liz Kreger

Liz Kreger — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:03:48 +0000

I remember you talking about that, Karin. Such a pity you had a bad experience. However, sounds like you became the “mentor” for others. Also sounds like you’ve turned your chapter around and made it into something it should have been in the first place. Kudos to you!

By: Liz Kreger

Liz Kreger — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 20:28:55 +0000

I scribbled all about it in my personal blog, Karin. You might want to add someone else who also finaled as … let’s see, what was it? Best erotic romantic suspense?