rachelgrinti Hi everyone! @AnshaKotyk and I are hosting tonight's chat. Tonight's topic is writing resolutions. #mglitchat -9:01 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk Haa haa@rachelgrinti #mglitchat -9:01 PM Jan 5th, 2012
christinesarmel I made it to #mglitchat. Maybe I should just call that my resolution and be happy! -9:01 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk I have to admit I didn't make a resolution list this year. #mglitchat -9:01 PM Jan 5th, 2012
earthwards Woo, first chat of the year! How's everybody doin? :) #mglitchat -9:01 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @christinesarmel It's a great start! #mglitchat -9:01 PM Jan 5th, 2012
PBWorkshop I'm here! I made a checklist of doable habits to develop- includes one quality tweetchat/week. You're it! #mglitchat -9:02 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @earthwards Doing pretty well... thanks! :) You? #mglitchat -9:02 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @PBWorkshop Wonderful! #mglitchat -9:02 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk Is tweetdeck slow or is it just me? Because I could use some coffee. #mglitchat -9:03 PM Jan 5th, 2012
nardinisisters Hey everyone! Doing great here. #mglitchat -9:03 PM Jan 5th, 2012
rachelgrinti @AnshaKotyk I think it is a little slow tonight. #MGlitchat -9:03 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @nardinisisters Welcome to the new year! #mglitchat -9:03 PM Jan 5th, 2012
rachelgrinti @nardinisisters Hello! Glad to see you here! #MGlitchat -9:04 PM Jan 5th, 2012
PBWorkshop Very slow, and so is the Twitter home page. #mglitchat -9:04 PM Jan 5th, 2012
earthwards @AnshaKotyk Hi! Happy to be back and ready for another year :-D #mglitchat -9:04 PM Jan 5th, 2012
nardinisisters @AnshaKotyk Thanks, you too! #mglitchat -9:04 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk So who has created their resolution lists for 2012. #mglitchat -9:04 PM Jan 5th, 2012
nardinisisters @rachelgrinti Thanks, you too. Happy New Year! #mglitchat -9:04 PM Jan 5th, 2012
michaelascotto Happy new year MG friends! #mglitchat -9:04 PM Jan 5th, 2012
rachelgrinti I guess one of my resolutions this year is to try to keep my stress levels down. So much potential writing stress. #MGlitchat -9:04 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk okay that was a question... but 2012 is a cool year... mayan calendar and all #mglitchat -9:05 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @michaelascotto Happy back at ya! #mglitchat -9:05 PM Jan 5th, 2012
elissacruz Sorry I'm a few minutes late (and I'll need to leave early, too). #bummer Happy New Year, everyone! #MGlitchat -9:05 PM Jan 5th, 2012
rachelgrinti @michaelascotto Happy New Year! #MGlitchat -9:05 PM Jan 5th, 2012
coachhays64 @earthwards 2012 is starting off well. How about you? #mglitchat -9:05 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @rachelgrinti Keeping all stress down is always one of my resolutions... signed up for yoga yesterday. :) #MGlitchat -9:05 PM Jan 5th, 2012
nardinisisters Our biggest goal is to try and figure out how to make a book trailer! Already stressed over it. #mglitchat -9:05 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @nardinisisters There are a ton of tutorials out there on creating trailers... #mglitchat -9:06 PM Jan 5th, 2012
rachelgrinti @nardinisisters That's very cool -- I wouldn't even know where to start with that! #MGlitchat -9:06 PM Jan 5th, 2012
deegarretson I'm here, though I have a bad track record when it comes to resolutions #mglitchat -9:06 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @nardinisisters Let us know how you do! #mglitchat -9:06 PM Jan 5th, 2012
gregpincus I resolve to crave time for fun writing... and I get to define "fun," no one else. #mglitchat -9:06 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @gregpincus Oh, I like the "fun writing" initiative. I may add that one to mine! #mglitchat -9:07 PM Jan 5th, 2012
elissacruz @nardinisisters I really want to learn how to do those. But...there's really no point until I have a BOOK to make a trailer for! #MGlitchat -9:07 PM Jan 5th, 2012
deegarretson @nardinisisters I did a blog post on how I made my trailer, let me find the link to the post #mglitchat -9:07 PM Jan 5th, 2012
sommertales RT @gregpincus: I resolve to crave time for fun writing... and I get to define "fun," no one else. #mglitchat -9:07 PM Jan 5th, 2012
nardinisisters @AnshaKotyk We need to find a good how to tutorial. #mglitchat -9:07 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk Susan Kaye Quinn did a great post on creating your personal mission statement today. I love the idea. #mglitchat -9:07 PM Jan 5th, 2012
earthwards I read an awesome post re: resolutions (by @SaundraMitchell) - http://t.co/5mQAQbpg - great advice on letting yourself succeed :) #mglitchat -9:08 PM Jan 5th, 2012
nardinisisters @rachelgrinti lol. We don't either. #mglitchat -9:08 PM Jan 5th, 2012
nardinisisters @deegarretson Yes, that would be great if you could find your link! Thanks! #mglitchat -9:08 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @elissacruz Resolution to have a book? #MGlitchat -9:09 PM Jan 5th, 2012
deegarretson It's not exactly a tutorial, but here's a description of how I did my trailer: http://t.co/SzxQ0Lig #mglitchat -9:09 PM Jan 5th, 2012
coachhays64 @nardinisisters I sat myself down over holiday break & taught myself to make a book trailer. It was fun and I like the results. #mglitchat -9:09 PM Jan 5th, 2012
earthwards I think the resolution of getting out of your own way is great, and focusing on what you can control, vs. pushing for something #mglitchat -9:09 PM Jan 5th, 2012
gregpincus @AnshaKotyk Yeah, I find it highly refreshing.. . and helps all my writing, too. #mglitchat -9:09 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @nardinisisters I used to write tutorials in my old job, way back before kids... maybe I should trying doing them for writers... #mglitchat -9:09 PM Jan 5th, 2012
coachhays64 RT @gregpincus: I resolve to crave time for fun writing... and I get to define "fun," no one else. #mglitchat -9:10 PM Jan 5th, 2012
nardinisisters @elissacruz I don't know, probably would be nice to know how-to before you finish your book. You would be ahead of the game. lol. #mglitchat -9:10 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @earthwards focusing on what we can control with our own work and career is important. #mglitchat -9:10 PM Jan 5th, 2012
deegarretson you don't have to spend as much on a trailer as I did, I was going for a certain look that ended up costing more #mglitchat -9:10 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AniProf Greetings fellow #mglitchat folk! -9:11 PM Jan 5th, 2012
PBWorkshop Regarding stress reduction. Did all see jane Friendman's post about meditation and creativity? http://t.co/objsd5hN #mglitchat -9:11 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk One of my resolutions is to work up a business plan #mglitchat -9:11 PM Jan 5th, 2012
nardinisisters @coachhays64 Impressive. How did it turn out? #mglitchat -9:11 PM Jan 5th, 2012
elissacruz @AnshaKotyk LOL That makes my list of aspirations every year. I'd like to add it to my goals, but it's sorta out of my hands. #MGlitchat -9:11 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @PBWorkshop Thanks for the link! Jane has some great posts. #mglitchat -9:11 PM Jan 5th, 2012
deegarretson yes, good resolution! RT @AnshaKotyk @earthwards focusing on what we can control with our own work and career is important. #mglitchat -9:12 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty RT @AnshaKotyk: @earthwards focusing on what we can control with our own work and career is important. #mglitchat #truth -9:12 PM Jan 5th, 2012
elissacruz @nardinisisters I've already looked into doing short videos for From the Mixed-Up Files, but the technology scares me. #MGlitchat -9:12 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @elissacruz Has anyone done a business plan? I'm curious how to go about doing it with regards to writing #MGlitchat -9:12 PM Jan 5th, 2012
christinesarmel One of my resolutions: Read in the genres I usually avoid. *Wanders off toward the non-fiction section* #mglitchat -9:12 PM Jan 5th, 2012
michaelascotto I hope to remember and apply all I learned while launching my 1st book to the 2nd #mglitchat -9:12 PM Jan 5th, 2012
nardinisisters @AnshaKotyk I bet there is a big market out there for teaching writers that. #mglitchat -9:12 PM Jan 5th, 2012
PBWorkshop @gregpincus Do your Gotta Book poems count as fun? they're fun to read! #mglitchat -9:12 PM Jan 5th, 2012
coachhays64 @elissacruz @nardinisisters Think positive, make the trailer, then write the book. #mglitchat -9:13 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty My resolution is to scale back just a bit to keep from burning out again. #mglitchat -9:13 PM Jan 5th, 2012
elissacruz @AnshaKotyk I've written business plans for my husband (and some of his colleagues). I'm not sure how it would translate, though. #MGlitchat -9:13 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty @christinesarmel Awesome resolution. :D #mglitchat -9:13 PM Jan 5th, 2012
nardinisisters RT @AnshaKotyk: @elissacruz Has anyone done a business plan? Im curious how to go about doing it with regards to writing #mglitchat -9:13 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @DanyelleLeafty Burnout is def something to avoid #mglitchat -9:13 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty @AnshaKotyk I'm very good at doing it though. >.< :p #mglitchat -9:14 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AniProf My 2012 #mglitchat resolution is to set aside time each day to write/edit. So far, I've been able to do this 1-2 hours each weekday. -9:14 PM Jan 5th, 2012
elissacruz @coachhays64 Oh, the book's already written. Been on submission, is on submission again. #justwaiting #storyofmylife #MGlitchat -9:14 PM Jan 5th, 2012
rachelgrinti @christinesarmel That's a good one. And there is so much fabulous nonfiction. #MGlitchat -9:14 PM Jan 5th, 2012
elliefalcone @AnshaKotyk Me too. #mglitchat -9:14 PM Jan 5th, 2012
JenniferCEstes Hey all! Just popping in. What's on deck tonight? #mglitchat -9:14 PM Jan 5th, 2012
nardinisisters @elissacruz I know, technology scares me a bit too. #mglitchat -9:14 PM Jan 5th, 2012
PBWorkshop @christinesarmel If you're thinking non-fiction, check the blog:http://t.co/bOcKB7tW better yet, subscribe. #mglitchat -9:14 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @rachelgrinti non-fic is def something I've avoided, might be something to approach this year! #MGlitchat -9:15 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DeannaRoy @DanyelleLeafty Hear, hear to that! I resolve to do good with my writing--anthologies where the proceeds go to a cause. #mglitchat -9:15 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty @AniProf Great resolution! It's amazing how much momentum you can get doing that. #mglitchat -9:15 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AniProf 2nd resolution: GET AN AGENT! #mglitchat -9:15 PM Jan 5th, 2012
elissacruz @AniProf I have the same goal, except write M-F. The weekends are too full of family stuff for writing. #MGlitchat -9:15 PM Jan 5th, 2012
coachhays64 @elissacruz Just keep swinging. It will happen. #mglitchat -9:15 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty @DeannaRoy Even better! :) #mglitchat -9:15 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @DeannaRoy That's on my list to. Personal satisfaction at doing something just plain for the good. #mglitchat -9:16 PM Jan 5th, 2012
elissacruz @coachhays64 Yeah, it will. I'm in no hurry, either. #itsallgood #MGlitchat -9:16 PM Jan 5th, 2012
rachelgrinti @DanyelleLeafty I'm good at that too. This year I need to remember and recognize my limits. #MGlitchat -9:16 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AniProf .@DanyelleLeafty Agreed. It's like they say about building a savings. Make it the first bill you pay. #mglitchat -9:16 PM Jan 5th, 2012
PBWorkshop My non-fiction link copied in wrong- http://t.co/ex8Eolfx there, that's more like it. #mglitchat -9:16 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty @rachelgrinti *cookies to anyone trying to find, maintain, and not cross those limits* O:) #mglitchat -9:16 PM Jan 5th, 2012
michaelascotto @DeannaRoy that's an awesome idea :) #mglitchat -9:17 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty @AniProf Very sage advice. :D #mglitchat -9:17 PM Jan 5th, 2012
PBWorkshop Bottom line- that's my life. RT @coachhays64: @elissacruz Just keep swinging. It will happen. #mglitchat -9:17 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AniProf @elissacruz Weekends are stuffed for me as well. #mglitchat -9:17 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DeannaRoy @DanyelleLeafty Been wanting a MG anthology to benefit Dell Children's Hosp, where my daughter is treated. I will in 2012! #mglitchat -9:17 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk So no takers on the business plan. How about project plans... series anyone? #mglitchat -9:17 PM Jan 5th, 2012
Tina_Wexler @christinesarmel great resolution. Nonfiction can do wonders for your fiction #mglitchat -9:17 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty @AnshaKotyk I definitely have one of those--color coded and in Excel and everything. O:) #mglitchat -9:18 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @DanyelleLeafty Okay I want your spreadsheet. ;) #mglitchat -9:18 PM Jan 5th, 2012
elissacruz @DeannaRoy I'm interested in how to get an anthology put together. We should chat sometime! #MGlitchat -9:18 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @DanyelleLeafty My husband builds excel stuff for a living. you'd think I'd have asked him for some guidance... #mglitchat -9:19 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AniProf @DeannaRoy Anthology? What genre(s)? Can any of us submit? #mglitchat -9:19 PM Jan 5th, 2012
rachelgrinti @Tina_Wexler Absolutely. And I learn so many crazy things I would never have thought to look up specifically. #MGlitchat -9:19 PM Jan 5th, 2012
nardinisisters Working on our 2nd book of our series. Hope to have it ready by the fall. (fingers crossed) #mglitchat -9:20 PM Jan 5th, 2012
deegarretson @AnshaKotyk I made myself write a synopsis for book 2 idea of a potential series, much as I hate synopsis writing, it will help #mglitchat -9:20 PM Jan 5th, 2012
elissacruz My 2012 goal is to make sure more MG are written, purchased, sold, and read. Not that I have any control over any of that... #MGlitchat -9:20 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty @AnshaKotyk *grin* I'm going to have to revise that if I'm going to keep from burning out. O:) Yay for Excel building husbands! #mglitchat -9:20 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AniProf @AnshaKotyk I've a "loose" series I've started working on. More a collection as the books are not chronological. #mglitchat -9:20 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @deegarretson I need to focus on the syno #mglitchat -9:20 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DeannaRoy @elissacruz Absolutely. I've been watching for authors to approach, ones who won't be contract-tied. You have to be careful. #mglitchat -9:21 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty @elissacruz But together, we MGers can take over the world. >:) #mglitchat -9:21 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @DanyelleLeafty @elissacruz bwahahaha! #MGlitchat -9:21 PM Jan 5th, 2012
nardinisisters Count Us In! RT @DanyelleLeafty: @elissacruz But together, we MGers can take over the world. >:) #mglitchat -9:21 PM Jan 5th, 2012
michaelascotto @elissacruz I'll definitely be pitching in on the buying part ;) #mglitchat -9:22 PM Jan 5th, 2012
elissacruz @AnshaKotyk I have a sequel I plan on polishing this year. #Ithink #MGlitchat -9:22 PM Jan 5th, 2012
christinesarmel @elissacruz Oooh new resolution: Buy some great MG and donate to a needy school/hospital/daycare. #winwin. Thanks for the idea. #mglitchat -9:22 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @AniProf my series is lose right now too. Book 2 not even outlined but book 3 is written. hahaha! #mglitchat -9:22 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DeannaRoy @AniProf Middle grade light fantasy for the first one. May do another later. I have been inspired by some others I've seen. #mglitchat -9:22 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty @nardinisisters The more the merrier. >:) #mglitchat -9:23 PM Jan 5th, 2012
elissacruz @DanyelleLeafty That's the plan! We ARE the MG revolution! ;) #MGlitchat -9:23 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty @AnshaKotyk @elissacruz O:) #mglitchat -9:23 PM Jan 5th, 2012
deegarretson @AnshaKotyk they are painful, but I've learned to make sure I focus on goals, motivations and conflicts, not just conflict part #mglitchat -9:23 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @elissacruz Love sequels! Definitely do it!! #Ithink #MGlitchat -9:23 PM Jan 5th, 2012
coachhays64 @nardinisisters I uploaded it Monday and told myself I would watch it every day for a week. If I still like it, it's a keeper. #mglitchat -9:23 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty @elissacruz And we've already begun our infiltration. O:) #shhh #topsecret #mglitchat -9:23 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AniProf @DeannaRoy Bingo! My areas are light SciFi and Fantasy. #mglitchat -9:23 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty @AnshaKotyk @elissacruz Seconds this. :) #mglitchat -9:24 PM Jan 5th, 2012
gregpincus @PBWorkshop The poems DO count as fun writing! #mglitchat (and thank you!) -9:24 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DeannaRoy @AnshaKotyk I'm working on my first sequel. Harder than I thought--balance of catching up and not rehashing. #mglitchat -9:24 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @deegarretson syno's are great ways to hone in on your ideas before writing it all out. Keeps you on track. #mglitchat -9:24 PM Jan 5th, 2012
nardinisisters @coachhays64 Like how you think, good luck! Can't wait to see it! #mglitchat -9:24 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AniProf @AnshaKotyk Mine are even looser. Like Isaac Asimov, I know where to start and where to end, and then just write sans outline. #mglitchat -9:25 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty @AniProf @AnshaKotyk This is me too. Outlines give me writer's block and writer's apathy. :S #mglitchat -9:25 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @DeannaRoy Finding that balance is definitely the sweet spot to doing a sequel. #mglitchat -9:25 PM Jan 5th, 2012
deegarretson @AnshaKotyk true, it forced me to look closely at the plot to make sure there were enough elements there #mglitchat -9:26 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @DanyelleLeafty I must have my outlines... must. I just never write in order. #mglitchat -9:26 PM Jan 5th, 2012
coachhays64 RT @elissacruz: @DanyelleLeafty That's the plan! We ARE the MG revolution! ;) #MGlitchat -9:26 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty @AnshaKotyk I admire outliners. :D #mglitchat -9:26 PM Jan 5th, 2012
rachelgrinti I'm working on a synopsis now and finding it really helpful. Normally don't outline this much beforehand. #MGlitchat -9:26 PM Jan 5th, 2012
elissacruz Though not writing, per se, I do have a resolution to get my website up and running. I've been trying to for two years. #noluck #MGlitchat -9:26 PM Jan 5th, 2012
Tina_Wexler @rachelgrinti exactly! Though the last nonfic I read was The Will To Whatevs, where *all* I learned was crazy! Crazy funny anyway #mglitchat -9:27 PM Jan 5th, 2012
PBWorkshop @gregpincus Thought so- they sound like fun. School visits finished or ongoing? #mglitchat -9:27 PM Jan 5th, 2012
rachelgrinti @AnshaKotyk I would need some kind of an outline to write out of order, I think. So that makes sense to me! #MGlitchat -9:27 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty @elissacruz I have a similar resolution--update my website. #shudders #mglitchat -9:28 PM Jan 5th, 2012
nardinisisters Since my sister and I write together, we have to have a pretty detailed outline before we start writing. #mglitchat -9:28 PM Jan 5th, 2012
Tina_Wexler @elissacruz funny, that's my goal too. #mglitchat -9:28 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AniProf @AnshaKotyk @DanyelleLeafty Well I DO prep by having a solid model in my head of the world and characters I'm dealing with. #mglitchat -9:28 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @rachelgrinti Yeah, I think I like to get to the good parts first. :) #MGlitchat -9:28 PM Jan 5th, 2012
gregpincus @PBWorkshop they are ongoing. unsurprisingly folks like poet visits in April. I resolve to do as many as possible! #mglitchat -9:28 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @nardinisisters Hey future topic? #outlines #mglitchat -9:28 PM Jan 5th, 2012
nardinisisters @elissacruz That's a great goal (website). We get a lot of traffic on ours. #mglitchat -9:29 PM Jan 5th, 2012
deegarretson I guess I do have a resolution after all-i'm experiementing with a dif. style of writing, a bit more literary, just for fun #mglitchat -9:29 PM Jan 5th, 2012
nardinisisters @AnshaKotyk Yes, #outlines! Great future topic. #mglitchat -9:29 PM Jan 5th, 2012
elissacruz @Tina_Wexler @DanyelleLeafty *high fives* to the website updaters of 2012! #MGlitchat -9:29 PM Jan 5th, 2012
michaelascotto I must use mine more consistently. RT @nardinisisters: @elissacruz Thats a great goal (website). We get a lot of traffic on ours. #mglitchat -9:30 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AniProf @gregpincus Duh. April is National Poetry Month. ;-) #mglitchat -9:30 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @DanyelleLeafty @elissacruz website maintain is def on my list of must do's it just always ends up at the bottom of said list #mglitchat -9:30 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty @elissacruz @Tina_Wexler Now, to see if we end up following through . . . :p #mglitchat #toomuchlikepaperwork #goingtodoitanyway -9:30 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AniProf @deegarretson Great idea! Stretch those mental muscles! #mglitchat -9:30 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty @deegarretson Experimenting with different writing styles is a blast. :) #mglitchat -9:31 PM Jan 5th, 2012
rachelgrinti You guys are reminding me I need to get my website updated someday... and get a second site set up, too. But so easy to avoid! #MGlitchat -9:31 PM Jan 5th, 2012
PBWorkshop :) research for content/writing, but abhor it for submissions- so that moved up on my list- do my due diligence (sounds yucky) #mglitchat -9:31 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty @AnshaKotyk @elissacruz That's about where mine lives too. O:) #mglitchat -9:31 PM Jan 5th, 2012
elissacruz @nardinisisters @AnshaKotyk Ooh! Adding outlines to the list of future topics... #MGlitchat -9:31 PM Jan 5th, 2012
deegarretson @AniProf I probably should do more with the physical muscles as well :) #mglitchat -9:31 PM Jan 5th, 2012
earthwards @deegarretson That's a good one - never know what you'll find when you write 'just for fun' ;-) #mglitchat -9:31 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AniProf @AnshaKotyk Do author websites really help? Before a first book? After? #mglitchat -9:32 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @deegarretson they do say exercise keeps your brain healthy too... adding to list #mglitchat -9:32 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty I suppose it goes without saying that one of my 2012 resolutions is to take over the world. >:) #mglitchat #workingonit -9:32 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @AniProf It's a good question. Probably one for buidling platform. Have we done that topic yet? #mglitchat -9:33 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty @AniProf @AnshaKotyk Websites: how to and how effective could be an awesome future topic. #mglitchat -9:33 PM Jan 5th, 2012
PBWorkshop @AniProf Officially, yes, but EVERY month should be poetry month- IMHO. #mglitchat -9:33 PM Jan 5th, 2012
elissacruz This year I also vow to read more. I read plenty, but there is always room for more reading! #MGlitchat -9:33 PM Jan 5th, 2012
nardinisisters We have a fun quiz kids can take on our website after reading the book. Also they can read the 1st two chapters for free on there #mglitchat -9:33 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AniProf @deegarretson Join the club! I just started visiting my gym three days a week after (cough) a sizeable period away. #mglitchat -9:33 PM Jan 5th, 2012
deegarretson @earthwards I've discovered it's easier for me to concentrate on work to be submitted if I have a non-stress project too #mglitchat -9:33 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty RT @elissacruz: This year I also vow to read more. I read plenty, but there is always room for more reading! #MGlitchat #somanygreatbooks -9:34 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AniProf @DanyelleLeafty @AnshaKotyk Agreed!!! #mglitchat -9:34 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @DanyelleLeafty True. Must read more, and more widely. Always on my list. #MGlitchat #somanygreatbooks -9:34 PM Jan 5th, 2012
PBWorkshop @DanyelleLeafty Websites vs. blog sites- pros and cons? Which reaches more? And who finds them? #mglitchat -9:34 PM Jan 5th, 2012
nardinisisters I agree! RT @DanyelleLeafty: @AniProf @AnshaKotyk Websites: how to and how effective could be an awesome future topic. #mglitchat -9:35 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty RT @PBWorkshop: @DanyelleLeafty Websites vs. blog sites- pros and cons? Which reaches more? And who finds them? #mglitchat #chattopic -9:35 PM Jan 5th, 2012
rachelgrinti @PBWorkshop We will definitely have to make that a future topic. #MGlitchat -9:35 PM Jan 5th, 2012
gregpincus @AniProf Yes indeedy. And apparently one cannot study poetry at other times o' the year :-) #mglitchat -9:35 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty @PBWorkshop Love this! Definitely taking note. :D #mglitchat -9:35 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AniProf @PBWorkshop As a published poet, for adults and kids, I thoroughly agree! Maybe anothe #MGLitChat topic? -9:36 PM Jan 5th, 2012
elissacruz @AniProf Before a book, it's best to use stick with a blog (imo). The only reason I'm getting one is because of my speaking gigs. #MGlitchat -9:36 PM Jan 5th, 2012
WaldenPondPress Me too! RT @elissacruz: This year I also vow to read more. I read plenty, but there is always room for more reading! #mglitchat -9:36 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AniProf RT @PBWorkshop: @DanyelleLeafty Websites vs. blog sites- pros and cons? Which reaches more? And who finds them? #mglitchat -9:36 PM Jan 5th, 2012
rachelgrinti @elissacruz I think I agree... website on its own isn't much draw, but if you have regular updates (blog) that's different. #MGlitchat -9:37 PM Jan 5th, 2012
rachelgrinti @elissacruz But it depends what you want/expect to get out of it, too. #MGlitchat -9:37 PM Jan 5th, 2012
PBWorkshop @gregpincus Sadly, the packaged programs for instruction don't seem to see the value... *virtual tears* #mglitchat -9:37 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty @elissacruz @AniProf *seconds blog for pre-publication platform vs website* #mglitchat -9:37 PM Jan 5th, 2012
elissacruz @AniProf Er, I mean, it's best to stick with a blog. #typosgalore #MGlitchat -9:37 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty @rachelgrinti @elissacruz I just want it to update itself. O:) #toomuchtoask? #mglitchat -9:38 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AniProf @elissacruz The blog I've got (http://t.co/Ld31bg3K) so I guess I'm on track! #mglitchat -9:38 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @DanyelleLeafty websites that maintain themselves #toomuchtoask #mglitchat -9:38 PM Jan 5th, 2012
christinesarmel Yes it should. RT @PBWorkshop: @AniProf Officially, yes, but EVERY month should be poetry month- IMHO. #mglitchat -9:38 PM Jan 5th, 2012
rachelgrinti @DanyelleLeafty That is exactly why I don't have a blog. #MGlitchat -9:38 PM Jan 5th, 2012
deegarretson @DanyelleLeafty might want to add discussion of group blogs to topic as well, love the one I'm part of, so much easier #mglitchat -9:38 PM Jan 5th, 2012
PBWorkshop @rachelgrinti And who you target as your reader. #mglitchat -9:38 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty @AnshaKotyk I'll take two--so long as their self-maintained. :p #mglitchat -9:39 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty RT @christinesarmel: Yes it should. RT @PBWorkshop: @AniProf Officially, yes, but EVERY month should be poetry month- IMHO. #mglitchat -9:39 PM Jan 5th, 2012
elissacruz @DanyelleLeafty LOL! Wouldn't that be nice! Then I could get so much more done in the day. #MGlitchat -9:39 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty @rachelgrinti Yep. Blogs are a time suck. Worth it--depending, but a time suck nonetheless. #mglitchat -9:39 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DeannaRoy @elissacruz I agree about blogs. It takes pricey code to make a great site. Great blogs are all about the writing on them. #mglitchat -9:39 PM Jan 5th, 2012
elissacruz Does anyone have goals to do more research this year? That's more reading, right? It can fall in my more reading goal that way. #MGlitchat -9:40 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty @deegarretson Noted. I've been very interested in this topic lately. #mglitchat -9:40 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @DanyelleLeafty I suppose I'll have to put "blog more on my own blog" to my list #mglitchat -9:40 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AniProf And speaking of #mglitchat topics, do we ever focus on genres! Like ... Poetry? -9:40 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty @elissacruz Someone could retire early and well if they figured this out. O:) #mglitchat -9:40 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty @AnshaKotyk *grin* Just remember the No Burn Out Clause. #mglitchat -9:41 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @AniProf we've done a couple genre chats... and I"m sure we'll do more in the future. Poetry sounds like a great one. #mglitchat -9:41 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @DanyelleLeafty *HA* see! I already forgot. #mglitchat -9:41 PM Jan 5th, 2012
christinesarmel HA! #true RT @AnshaKotyk: @DanyelleLeafty I suppose I'll have to put "blog more on my own blog" to my list #mglitchat -9:41 PM Jan 5th, 2012
elissacruz @AniProf We do. If you have ideas for topics, mention them at a chat or leave them on the blog. #MGlitchat -9:41 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty @AnshaKotyk Yeah. I'm having a hard time remember this one myself. >.< #mglitchat -9:41 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @DanyelleLeafty I should put the no-burnout clause in my project and business plan... oh and mission statement! #mglitchat -9:42 PM Jan 5th, 2012
michaelascotto @DanyelleLeafty true...I guest blogged recently and it took a solid day's work to write something 'worthy' :) #mglitchat -9:42 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty @AnshaKotyk I'm trying to insert that clause on Life. So far, Life is not impressed. #mglitchat -9:42 PM Jan 5th, 2012
elissacruz @christinesarmel That's why I LOVE my group blog. Blogging once every few months is easy peasy to keep up with. #MGlitchat -9:42 PM Jan 5th, 2012
nardinisisters For those of you doing blogs, are they geared towards middle-graders or adults? #mglitchat -9:42 PM Jan 5th, 2012
rachelgrinti @elissacruz I definitely want to do more research this year. Bought lots of books for that purpose last year... #goodintentions #MGlitchat -9:43 PM Jan 5th, 2012
earthwards @DanyelleLeafty @rachelgrinti 'Introducing the iBlog - the world's first self-maintaining, self-updating blog!' #robotmindreaders #mglitchat -9:43 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @rachelgrinti now you have an excuse to READ! #goodintentions #MGlitchat -9:43 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty @michaelascotto Yep. This is why I'm coming up w/an alternate plan to a blog tour. Too much of an energy and time drain. #mglitchat -9:43 PM Jan 5th, 2012
PBWorkshop @elissacruz Aiming my research at submissions- making those "smart" subs. Where is http://t.co/BNTKV0rr for writers/editors? #mglitchat -9:43 PM Jan 5th, 2012
madrosenberg More writing, less surfing. #mglitchat -9:43 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DeannaRoy @nardinisisters Mine is definitely middle grade. #mglitchat -9:43 PM Jan 5th, 2012
elissacruz Well, people, I have to sneak out early. See you next week, and stay tuned for some super special #MGlitchat plans coming soon! #MGlitchat -9:43 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty @nardinisisters Mine is transitioning from writers to readers--mainly gatekeepers. #mglitchat -9:44 PM Jan 5th, 2012
rachelgrinti @elissacruz Bye, Elissa! #MGlitchat -9:44 PM Jan 5th, 2012
deegarretson @nardinisisters mine is geared toward adults, but there's no content a middle grader couldn't read. #mglitchat -9:44 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty @earthwards iBlog! So awesome, it's blowing my mind! #mglitchat -9:44 PM Jan 5th, 2012
nardinisisters @DeannaRoy Cool. I didn't realize kids were reading blogs. Awesome! #mglitchat -9:44 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty @elissacruz *waves* #mglitchat -9:44 PM Jan 5th, 2012
michaelascotto @DanyelleLeafty still, the guest blog was the best thing I'd written for the web in months..so at least it left a good impression #mglitchat -9:45 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @deegarretson New Year's resolution too, is to find readers. #mglitchat -9:45 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty @deegarretson @nardinisisters Yes--that's how mine is too. :) #mglitchat -9:45 PM Jan 5th, 2012
coachhays64 @elissacruz A couple research topics on the to-do projects list. The Sultana accident & the seedy side of Abolitionist movement. #mglitchat -9:45 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DeannaRoy @nardinisisters Probably aren't! But I already had an adult blog. Much more fun to write about mood rings and lava lamps. #mglitchat -9:45 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty @michaelascotto Definitely has its pros. :) I just lack adequate brain cell activity. :( #mglitchat #braincellsinTahiti -9:46 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty RT @AnshaKotyk: @deegarretson New Year's resolution too, is to find readers. #mglitchat -9:46 PM Jan 5th, 2012
nardinisisters @DeannaRoy Yes! And more fun to read! #mglitchat -9:46 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty @DeannaRoy @nardinisisters Definitely more fun. :D #mglitchat -9:46 PM Jan 5th, 2012
deegarretson @AnshaKotyk I actually don't worry about the blog much, I put up things when I think of them, more hits on random topics anyway #mglitchat -9:47 PM Jan 5th, 2012
michaelascotto @DanyelleLeafty #jealousofyourbraincells #mglitchat -9:47 PM Jan 5th, 2012
nardinisisters Yes, I would like that too. RT @DanyelleLeafty: RT @AnshaKotyk: @deegarretson New Years resolution too, is to find readers. #mglitchat -9:48 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DeannaRoy @deegarretson I also only blog when inspiration strikes, weekly at most. #mglitchat -9:48 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty @michaelascotto #wishtheywouldcomeback #needthem #noforwardingaddressavailable #mglitchat -9:48 PM Jan 5th, 2012
nardinisisters @DanyelleLeafty Like that idea a lot. #mglitchat -9:48 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @DanyelleLeafty I'm currently challenged with having a convo with my 3 year old while tweeting during chat. I feel fried! #mglitchat -9:49 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty @nardinisisters Me too. :) #mglitchat -9:49 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk So I'm adding, getting kids to bed earlier to my resolutions! #mglitchat -9:50 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty @AnshaKotyk *cookies* #Ihearyou #mglitchat -9:50 PM Jan 5th, 2012
wendyorr @earthwards @WaldenPondPress Just stumbled on #mglitchat while procrastinating on updating site. Yes to reading more & selfupdating blogs! -9:51 PM Jan 5th, 2012
deegarretson I asked myself, how many other blogs do I read-answer:I click on interesting links when I see them on Twitter, otherwise not much #mglitchat -9:51 PM Jan 5th, 2012
coachhays64 @deegarretson @AnshaKotyk I try to go at weekly on my coaching blog & will try to do that much on my new author blog. Consistency #mglitchat -9:51 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty @AnshaKotyk On that note, there are a few chipmunks I need to corral in the bedtime direction. :) Night! #sneakingoutearly #mglitchat -9:52 PM Jan 5th, 2012
rachelgrinti @deegarretson Yes, that's generally how I find blog posts to read, too. I only have time to follow a few regularly. #MGlitchat -9:52 PM Jan 5th, 2012
nardinisisters @deegarretson Always best to have content that doesn't exclude young minds. You get more readers that way. #mglitchat -9:52 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DanyelleLeafty RT @nardinisisters: @deegarretson Always best to have content that doesn't exclude young minds. You get more readers that way. #mglitchat -9:52 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @DanyelleLeafty see you next week, and good luck with those squirrels! #sneakingoutearly #mglitchat -9:52 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @DanyelleLeafty er. chipmunks... yeah I need some sleep. ;) #mglitchat -9:53 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk So will anyone be blogging about their resolutions this week? #mglitchat -9:54 PM Jan 5th, 2012
earthwards @wendyorr Welcome! I am all for a self updating blog. :-) Also, don't mind me if I fangirl you for a sec, I *love* your books! #mglitchat -9:54 PM Jan 5th, 2012
deegarretson @coachhays64 Ah! consistency is not me, but sounds like you will keep it up #mglitchat -9:54 PM Jan 5th, 2012
rachelgrinti So what's everyone's big, crazy goal for the year? Whether you have any actual control over whether it happens or not. :) #MGlitchat -9:55 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AniProf @AnshaKotyk A brilliant idea! Yes, I'll blog about my resolutions and plans. #mglitchat -9:55 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @wendyorr Welcome, and if you find a self-updating blog, please let me know! #mglitchat -9:55 PM Jan 5th, 2012
PBWorkshop @rachelgrinti: @deegarretson I subscribed for email reads for blog posts that are consistently helpful. Can always unsubscribe. #mglitchat -9:55 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AniProf 3rd resolution: Clean-up and older MG mss, and self-pub in time for a local author shindig at our B&N. #mglitchat -9:57 PM Jan 5th, 2012
deegarretson @rachelgrinti I have a big crazy goal! Sell a three-book sci fi trilogy #mglitchat -9:57 PM Jan 5th, 2012
michaelascotto @rachelgrinti sell out 1st print of 1st book, reach 50K downloads of my iPad app #mglitchat -9:57 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @PBWorkshop I subscribe to helpful blogs too, it makes checking them fast and if they become less useful, easy to get rid of. ;) #mglitchat -9:57 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk Mine? Begin self-pub career. #mglitchat -9:57 PM Jan 5th, 2012
rachelgrinti @deegarretson I hope you do, there is never enough sci fi! #MGlitchat -9:58 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AniProf @deegarretson Dream big! #mglitchat -9:58 PM Jan 5th, 2012
deegarretson @PBWorkshop good idea #mglitchat -9:58 PM Jan 5th, 2012
wendyorr @AnshaKotyk I thought we were all going to get one (selfupdating blog) at end of #mglitchat -9:58 PM Jan 5th, 2012
CheriLasota RT @DanyelleLeafty: I suppose it goes without saying that one of my 2012 resolutions is to take over the world. >:) #mglitchat #workingonit -9:58 PM Jan 5th, 2012
nardinisisters @deegarretson @DanyelleLeafty @DeannaRoy Would you all mind posting a link to your blogs? Would like to check them out! #mglitchat -9:58 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AniProf @rachelgrinti @deegarretson Science Fiction rules! #mglitchat -9:59 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @wendyorr Now that would be wonderful! Let me see if anything will magically appear...it's almost 10pm #mglitchat -9:59 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DeannaRoy @AnshaKotyk I never planned to self pub, but I uploaded a book in November, and between Dec. 22 and yesterday, paid for xmas. #mglitchat -9:59 PM Jan 5th, 2012
rachelgrinti @michaelascotto Ooh, an iPad app? Neat! #MGlitchat -9:59 PM Jan 5th, 2012
nardinisisters @AnshaKotyk Do it! We have had great success at it! #mglitchat -9:59 PM Jan 5th, 2012
DeannaRoy @nardinisisters http://t.co/4CWspPjH #mglitchat -9:59 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @DeannaRoy Congratultions! That's awesome! #mglitchat -9:59 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AniProf My blogs ... http://t.co/Ld31bg3K http://t.co/Tfju86L9 #mglitchat -10:00 PM Jan 5th, 2012
madrosenberg Also: I resolve to try to just focus on the things I can control, which is: the writing. #mglitchat -10:00 PM Jan 5th, 2012
nardinisisters @DeannaRoy Thank you! #mglitchat -10:00 PM Jan 5th, 2012
michaelascotto @nardinisisters http://t.co/Edqnp0x0 #mglitchat -10:00 PM Jan 5th, 2012
rachelgrinti @AnshaKotyk Keep us updated with how it goes of course! #MGlitchat -10:00 PM Jan 5th, 2012
madrosenberg And to learn to use tweetdeck so I can follow chats better... #mglitchat -10:00 PM Jan 5th, 2012
nardinisisters @AniProf Thanks for posting. We check them out! #mglitchat -10:01 PM Jan 5th, 2012
deegarretson @nardinisisters here's my own: http://t.co/UrYfMKCd & this is the group blog: http://t.co/vyNcUiZt #mglitchat -10:01 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @rachelgrinti That was a joke. #justkidding #notreally #MGlitchat -10:01 PM Jan 5th, 2012
nardinisisters @michaelascotto Thanks. Looking forward to reading them. #mglitchat -10:02 PM Jan 5th, 2012
PBWorkshop @AnshaKotyk My clock just ticked past the hour- no iBlog appeared. What a raw deal- I'm leaving! Thanks for the fun/useful chat! #mglitchat -10:02 PM Jan 5th, 2012
deegarretson @rachelgrinti @aniprof thanks! #mglitchat -10:02 PM Jan 5th, 2012
rachelgrinti @AnshaKotyk Haha, no joking needed, I would totally get it. #MGlitchat -10:02 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk Thank you to everyone for sharing with us tonight! #mglitchat -10:02 PM Jan 5th, 2012
michaelascotto @rachelgrinti yeah...pretty darn proud of it! Take a peek if you like: http://t.co/etnR1gP5 #mglitchat -10:02 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AnshaKotyk @PBWorkshop You know, me either, maybe when I wake up tomorrow? #mglitchat -10:03 PM Jan 5th, 2012
nardinisisters @nardinisisters I need an editor. That should have been; Will check them out. lol. #mglitchat -10:03 PM Jan 5th, 2012
deegarretson @DeannaRoy that's fabulous! #mglitchat -10:03 PM Jan 5th, 2012
nardinisisters @deegarretson Thanks so much. #mglitchat -10:03 PM Jan 5th, 2012
rachelgrinti @michaelascotto Thanks for the link, I will check it out! #MGlitchat -10:04 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AniProf THIS is a really great group. Thanks for sharing, and I'll see you next week! #mglitchat -10:04 PM Jan 5th, 2012
coachhays64 @rachelgrinti Perform a perfect cartwheel! Really, survive debut book release, finish WIP, sell 2 short stories & enjoy the ride. #mglitchat -10:04 PM Jan 5th, 2012
nardinisisters Great chat. Looking forward to reading everyone's blogs! Best of luck to all of us and our goals for 2012! #mglitchat -10:05 PM Jan 5th, 2012
AniProf BTW, with Twitter, you cannot DM someone unless they are following you. So, think about following us to open up com channels. #mglitchat -10:05 PM Jan 5th, 2012
rachelgrinti Thank you all for another great chat! Next week's topis is Truth in Middle Grade Fiction #MGlitchat -10:05 PM Jan 5th, 2012
rachelgrinti @coachhays64 I never could do a cartwheel! #MGlitchat -10:06 PM Jan 5th, 2012
michaelascotto @rachelgrinti ooh, that sounds good! #mglitchat -10:07 PM Jan 5th, 2012
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