tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post769446567606127735..comments2023-10-17T04:56:38.303-04:00Comments on Cherie Reich - Author: IWSG: Horror Writing Workshop and Cover Reveal of Jay Noel's Dragonfly WarriorCherie Reichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-79260772737774316252013-11-10T23:36:41.240-05:002013-11-10T23:36:41.240-05:00Congrats on running your first workshop. That is a...Congrats on running your first workshop. That is awesome! <br /><br />I have been to several writers workshops and I am more interested in the presenters that have inflection in their voices and speak rather loudly (soft speakers can be boring), have bubbly and likeable personalities, throw in interesting tidbits about their writing process, talk about books or web sites that have both influenced and helped them along the way (that may also help me), have beautiful, eye-catching graphics, hand out worksheets or brochures filled with important information, and know the subject matter they’re speaking about inside and out. <br /><br />I have noticed that a lot of writers/presenters have performance art backgrounds, which they put to good use in these workshops and conferences. I have to say, it shows. For the rest of us, it takes a lot of practice as you have stated in your post (which was incredibly interesting btw) to present well. It sounds like it went pretty well though and the best part is that you've tested your workshop and now you can tinker with the things you would like to change. <br /> <br />I think a goodie bag is a great way to promote yourself and your work. Would it be possible to pass it out at the beginning of the workshop so that everybody gets one? Just a thought.<br /> <br />Also, have you ever thought about putting your workshop online and charging a few bucks for it? I would definitely be interested and would pay for something like that. I love horror. <br /><br />Congrats on hitting 13,000 word mark and good luck with the rest of Nanowrimo. J.R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01915766567523737296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-61449308894174336172013-11-10T10:18:26.393-05:002013-11-10T10:18:26.393-05:00Way to go, Cherie! Sounds like it was a win.Way to go, Cherie! Sounds like it was a win.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-90300953549125702372013-11-10T09:47:46.353-05:002013-11-10T09:47:46.353-05:00Well done for giving a workshop all on your own! I...Well done for giving a workshop all on your own! I know how scary public speaking is ... Well, I find it scary! I've given a presentation on blogging, and I've now done "author talks" at four schools, plus the talk at my own book launch, and even though it's getting easier, I still get nervous EVERY TIME! Oh, and directions ... that's another story. Whenever I have to go somewhere new I examine the route on Google maps so I know EXACTLY where to go. I hate the idea of getting lost!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06181241692016438730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-80037169593506836642013-11-09T04:34:45.528-05:002013-11-09T04:34:45.528-05:00Sounds like overall it was a win! The positives ou...Sounds like overall it was a win! The positives outweigh the negatives here. I have a big fear of public speaking, I was nervous enough when I gave a talk to my stepdaughter's classroom about writing, so I admire you!<br /><br />You're rocking NaNo. Good luck getting everything done this month.<br /><br />Congrats to Jay!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-14086544287124011972013-11-08T23:58:38.903-05:002013-11-08T23:58:38.903-05:00It sounds like the presentation went well and ther...It sounds like the presentation went well and there were lots of positives! Technical difficulties can be so tough (as can getting lost). It seems like you have some ways to make things less stressful for you the next time and I love the idea of the goody bag. I think you should be very proud of your efforts! You tried something new and it was a success! People laughing at your jokes is very good. :) <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-33565565582983755292013-11-08T21:06:27.504-05:002013-11-08T21:06:27.504-05:00I'm sure you did really well, despite the chal...I'm sure you did really well, despite the challenges. I hate getting lost when I have someplace I'm supposed to be.<br /><br />And thanks for making some room on your blog for my cover.Jay Noelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04757777693161610861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-54632514386076814872013-11-08T20:47:55.372-05:002013-11-08T20:47:55.372-05:00Not a possessed kindle! It sounded like a success ...Not a possessed kindle! It sounded like a success anyway :)sjphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05772883091207430753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-25469117087635163422013-11-08T14:59:53.990-05:002013-11-08T14:59:53.990-05:00You did wonderfully! And I would love to attend on...You did wonderfully! And I would love to attend one of your workshops. I don't know if I'd feel confident enough to give one, though. Have a great weekend! :)Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-89741787363796679222013-11-08T04:39:19.059-05:002013-11-08T04:39:19.059-05:00It sounds like you were a hit and those are great ...It sounds like you were a hit and those are great reminders.<br /><br />My Kindle also sometimes jumps around and acts crazy. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-11961069293631658952013-11-07T19:25:27.930-05:002013-11-07T19:25:27.930-05:00At least you were able to do the presentation. I w...At least you were able to do the presentation. I would never be able to! As long as you had fun then that's all that matters. :)Cathy Keatonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18356112948372149785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-11615124321643391442013-11-07T12:58:08.771-05:002013-11-07T12:58:08.771-05:00That sounds like a great workshop! I'd love to...That sounds like a great workshop! I'd love to go if you ever have one near me :D<br /><br />Over all there seemed to be way more positives than negatives so you should pat yourself on the back for that!<br /><br />And Jay's cover looks so great! I'm really happy for him!Samantha Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09370961661054617338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-9216528005524768882013-11-07T10:57:20.025-05:002013-11-07T10:57:20.025-05:00Sounds like it went really well. It's cool tha...Sounds like it went really well. It's cool that your mom got to see you in action. I'd love to have a copy of your handout. <br /><br />Congrats to Jay!Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-59258696679373592962013-11-07T08:24:56.155-05:002013-11-07T08:24:56.155-05:00Like the new look! Still struggling with the re-ed...Like the new look! Still struggling with the re-editing of First Wolf, due to be re-printed yet again, and trying to have River Dark published by the end of the month, so problems with time there. Though the main problem at the moment is the operation that my husband has to undergo next month, so posts are rather brief and often late at the moment, until we return to a semblance of normality. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07957545161716269528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-428187631120299102013-11-07T08:19:35.561-05:002013-11-07T08:19:35.561-05:00Oh my gosh I have so much to say I'm not sure ...Oh my gosh I have so much to say I'm not sure if my fingers can catch up with all of my thoughts...LOL (1) l know I haven't been around much lately but I love your new look (2) I am so proud of you doing that horror work shop I think it's fantastic and I wished that I lived closer so I could have attended and laughed at all of your jokes and filled in all of your awkward pauses! Whenever I speak in front of a group, if I start losing people I ad lib and shoot from the hip a bit more than stick to my notes. Learning to adjust to an audience on your feet, is not easy but it might be the one thing that saves you. So sorry you got lost, I was born with an incredibly bad sense of direction so I know all too well how that feels (3) Holy crap YAY for Jay and his cover reveal. Glad his book finally got out there. jaybirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10708353376256621965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-11771502218914501412013-11-07T05:29:59.431-05:002013-11-07T05:29:59.431-05:00That sounds like a great experience to connect wit...That sounds like a great experience to connect with people and you get feedback a lot faster than when you publish a book! Sorry your Kindle acted up. I guess those little 3x5 cards for notes are old fashioned but reliable. Yay for selling some books! <br /><br />Congrats to Jay on his awesome cover! :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-7338043734866282912013-11-07T01:24:45.637-05:002013-11-07T01:24:45.637-05:00Always nice when humor doesn't fall flat, lol....Always nice when humor doesn't fall flat, lol. I miss that one every time. It takes me a while to get warmed up for a presentation. Have had any as an author, just for the day job.<br /><br />......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-47520808039043005972013-11-06T23:55:25.882-05:002013-11-06T23:55:25.882-05:00Sounds like it went really well. I'm terrible ...Sounds like it went really well. I'm terrible at memorizing. If I have the gist of it, I'm good, but memorizing word for word just doesn't happen for me ;)<br />I like the idea of goodie bags :)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-49088136856421489342013-11-06T22:03:18.683-05:002013-11-06T22:03:18.683-05:00Sounds like it was a good first time. I love confe...Sounds like it was a good first time. I love conferences and hearing from a variety of writers during the presentations, although I've yet to make one myself. In the future. :)<br /><br />Congrats to Jay!kimlajevardi.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15560936098715470719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-90366369734765960922013-11-06T17:15:10.046-05:002013-11-06T17:15:10.046-05:00That sounds like fun and scary at the same time. I...That sounds like fun and scary at the same time. I have never been to a writing con or workshop. I still hope to go one day. Brandon Axhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027731412064014586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-45020836643119444842013-11-06T17:00:13.521-05:002013-11-06T17:00:13.521-05:00Glad to hear it went mostly well. Great tip about ...Glad to hear it went mostly well. Great tip about when to hand out goodies. I loved the one presentation I did, but maybe because I learned to enjoy teaching via the observatory.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-14510508001793767512013-11-06T15:32:00.428-05:002013-11-06T15:32:00.428-05:00Sounds like everything went great. I"ve neve...Sounds like everything went great. I"ve never thought of using my kindle for notes. That's a great idea.Jaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01855191816253362396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-66095666521153253572013-11-06T14:12:15.757-05:002013-11-06T14:12:15.757-05:00I've given many, many presentations, but never...I've given many, many presentations, but never a workshop. Preparation is the key for me. It's hard to do it well. Sounds like you did a great job!Isis Rushdanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06773053495985834484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-70103872373193151332013-11-06T13:32:22.295-05:002013-11-06T13:32:22.295-05:00Glad to see the presentation went well, for the mo...Glad to see the presentation went well, for the most part! My Kindle has acted "possessed" like that sometimes, too. It's nice to know I'm not the only one who's ever experienced that! (Even though it sucks that you did during a presentation...eek.)Heather R. Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04309060285955963459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-63514106098974717292013-11-06T13:06:30.627-05:002013-11-06T13:06:30.627-05:00Love the idea of using your Kindle for your notes!...Love the idea of using your Kindle for your notes! Of course I hadn't thought about the thing going wonky either. LOL Maybe a paper backup just in case? (I know, kind of defeats the purpose.)<br /><br />It sounds like it was a very successful presentation, Cherie--congrats! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00273059558675234923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8552707317670752823.post-39259838342575925032013-11-06T12:04:13.240-05:002013-11-06T12:04:13.240-05:00I've never given a presentation or been to a w...I've never given a presentation or been to a work shop. Mostly because the idea terrifies me and I'd rather hide.Patricia JLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582005500429122486noreply@blogger.com