tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post2834387410875598993..comments2024-01-06T11:19:53.852+00:00Comments on Kate Walker: New Voices - first stageKate Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17277223651288830541noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-87099229999519514942010-09-23T19:12:32.873+01:002010-09-23T19:12:32.873+01:00As everyone else has commented - wise words as alw...As everyone else has commented - wise words as always Kate. Thanks! Caroline xCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00005714506570642538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-26208587540299969032010-09-23T15:49:13.449+01:002010-09-23T15:49:13.449+01:00Thanks Kate for a great post. The task of finding ...Thanks Kate for a great post. The task of finding the top ten is not one I'd like.<br />I entered NV to gain feedback on my work and have made new writing friends in the process, both in person and online. Part of the journey that I'm enjoying so much.Rachael Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12848406521940836271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-37667940663218210322010-09-23T14:46:10.047+01:002010-09-23T14:46:10.047+01:00Kate - I haven't entered the contest but I hav...Kate - I haven't entered the contest but I have read your post about the blood, sweat and tears that goes into a finished book. I thought ti was only me... seriously, thank you for pointing out just how hard the journey from first word to bookshop shelf really is, and that the hard work and angst - and joy - never stops.Phillipa Ashleyhttp://www.phillipa-ashley.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-15269456915934436922010-09-23T14:15:37.938+01:002010-09-23T14:15:37.938+01:00Hi Kate, thanks for this. I think everyone who ent...Hi Kate, thanks for this. I think everyone who entered New Voices has learned something, and it's very encouraging to hear from a really successful author that at times the process of writing is still hard. There is no magic wand, just hard hard work, but the competition has been fun and kept us all buzzing!Cara Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15972751301677687055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-52084754199036400062010-09-23T12:48:20.828+01:002010-09-23T12:48:20.828+01:00This was really great post, Kate. So measured and ...This was really great post, Kate. So measured and wise and thought provoking even for this old hand at the publishing game. I was nodding my head all the way through.<br /><br />Wishing all of you who submitted to New Voices the very best of luck.Michelle Reidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-60117523330494700192010-09-23T05:07:27.662+01:002010-09-23T05:07:27.662+01:00Thanks for such a lovely post Kate!Thanks for such a lovely post Kate!Lacey Devlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05716109142743069204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-73256631975700608182010-09-22T23:56:21.676+01:002010-09-22T23:56:21.676+01:00Hi Kate
Thanks for this positive and timely post....Hi Kate<br /><br />Thanks for this positive and timely post. There will be a lot of people disappointed at not making it through to the next round. But your post puts things into perspective.<br /><br />I'm glad I entered the competition and feel like I've learnt a lot from the experience. Just need to put it into practice now!<br /><br />All the best<br />J xJudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03011412959203240991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-31472767898935566112010-09-22T21:41:00.695+01:002010-09-22T21:41:00.695+01:00Thanks for being so encouraging and understanding,...Thanks for being so encouraging and understanding, for taking time out of a very busy schedule - and for being so spot on. Almost exclusively, the comments I've read - and hopefully left! - have been kind, constructive and supportive. That alone has been worth entering to see.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115186564665434809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-41549843459199553562010-09-22T21:36:04.934+01:002010-09-22T21:36:04.934+01:00I agree, this is a lovely positive post. It's ...I agree, this is a lovely positive post. It's been a great experience to enter and I'm looking forward to seeing who the editors pull out as their top 10.<br /><br />No clue how the poor editors feel with so many fab entries to choose from, they are really going to have their work cut out.Joanne Coleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09495716093866749521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-80239884399373315442010-09-22T21:21:00.775+01:002010-09-22T21:21:00.775+01:00Great post, as always, Kate. I've been sharing...Great post, as always, Kate. I've been sharing it all over the place as it's one I think all New Voices entrants should read. It is nice to meet a well-published writer who still has empathy for those of us on the lower rungs on the ladder.Quillershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00148636009202550512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-30831596259512737032010-09-22T21:03:52.142+01:002010-09-22T21:03:52.142+01:00Kate,
As always you have a wise perspective on it...Kate,<br /><br />As always you have a wise perspective on it all, and so much empathy for struggling new writers. I'm also looking forward to seeing the editors' choices and have enjoyed lots of the entries - as you say, far more than ten deserve success.Stephanie Bisbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06557882370047664523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-80171648503963662692010-09-22T21:03:16.735+01:002010-09-22T21:03:16.735+01:00Thank you for this lovely post. I'm one of tho...Thank you for this lovely post. I'm one of those newbies who is hoping for honest & constructive comments to help me improve as a writer and hope that's what many others take from the competition no matter how far they go. <br /><br />It's amazing to have the opportunity to receive this kind of feedback from other writers, especially for someone still so green!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08207269714279481677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055731.post-87067909436833288112010-09-22T20:42:26.767+01:002010-09-22T20:42:26.767+01:00Thanks for the wise words, Kate. I've found i...Thanks for the wise words, Kate. I've found it a very useful experience entering this competition. <br /><br />I think I'll be glad when it finally closes and the chapters are announced... I might get on with some more writing then :DTeresa F Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04368928238008888457noreply@blogger.com