tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post3567197035677542992..comments2024-02-17T09:53:06.168+00:00Comments on Notes from the Slushpile: Making the Most of an OpportunityCandy Gourlayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07802791643303335762noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-38086487457830424892019-01-11T23:37:53.539+00:002019-01-11T23:37:53.539+00:00This is so good. So many people are assessing thei...This is so good. So many people are assessing their social media presence and taking a step back to get a clearer view. I know I want to spend my time reading and learning - not flicking and scrolling. I have now left fb. It's a start. Maureen Lynashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16855138050232488108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-34035810103423437282019-01-11T12:07:44.878+00:002019-01-11T12:07:44.878+00:00Thank you for this Candy. Such great advice and yo...Thank you for this Candy. Such great advice and you put it so well. XRuth Estevezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14305256793998756010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-90753650354441784672019-01-11T11:33:23.908+00:002019-01-11T11:33:23.908+00:00Thanks Candy! Thanks Candy! Heather Kilgourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07553036216216310308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-87362795972621607302019-01-11T10:27:32.967+00:002019-01-11T10:27:32.967+00:00And just trying to imagine a Facebook-free platfor...And just trying to imagine a Facebook-free platform has been fun, exercising creative muscles I have not used. Although it still feels like shooting one's self in the foot.Candy Gourlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802791643303335762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-59264331135536686602019-01-11T10:26:29.894+00:002019-01-11T10:26:29.894+00:00Thanks, Elaine.Thanks, Elaine.Candy Gourlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802791643303335762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-55628008000909561632019-01-11T10:26:15.476+00:002019-01-11T10:26:15.476+00:00Thanks, Anita. I think we are encouraged to get hu...Thanks, Anita. I think we are encouraged to get hung up on traffic, counting likes and views. Yes there is traction in spikes, but the quality of the audience is also important. And I feel like the more ephemeral platforms cater to audiences that are not truly invested in what we have to offer. There is a place for FB and Twitter, to raise awareness. But it's time for us all to move away from a disposable culture.Candy Gourlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802791643303335762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-57744707468016416102019-01-11T10:22:55.870+00:002019-01-11T10:22:55.870+00:00I haven't quite left yet but the withdrawal sy...I haven't quite left yet but the withdrawal symptoms are bad!Candy Gourlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802791643303335762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-16174221875695115442019-01-11T10:16:47.235+00:002019-01-11T10:16:47.235+00:00Some good advice here Candy. Over my many years of...Some good advice here Candy. Over my many years of writing and after all the books, features, reviews I have had published and writing courses I have run I have often missed golden opportunities by leaving things too late, or not mentioning them at all. I have recently started a new blog to reach out to other writers and showcase my books, my areas of expertise and writing achievements. My aim is to share what I have learnt. I like the idea of giving a timeless commentary.Anita Marion Loughreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16176451063390967546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-405375444473190572019-01-11T10:03:22.131+00:002019-01-11T10:03:22.131+00:00Fabulous advice from the very wise Candy. Fabulous advice from the very wise Candy. Elaine Clinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05514206748350961899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-5664672149053339882019-01-11T09:57:51.837+00:002019-01-11T09:57:51.837+00:00Just what I needed to read this morning. Thank you...Just what I needed to read this morning. Thank you! And looking forward to hearing how it all goes post Facebook.Juliet Clare Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06020801246132751659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-65375974633019017752019-01-11T09:55:31.241+00:002019-01-11T09:55:31.241+00:00Thanks, Sara!Thanks, Sara!Candy Gourlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802791643303335762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-34550667364744200642019-01-11T09:55:18.473+00:002019-01-11T09:55:18.473+00:00To be honest, a lot of this is hindsight. Realisin...To be honest, a lot of this is hindsight. Realising how my past activities had shored me up to become an author. But it's good to assess and it's good to be able to use these lessons for the future.<br />Candy Gourlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802791643303335762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-5310633869227787032019-01-11T09:50:35.152+00:002019-01-11T09:50:35.152+00:00Excellent advice! I've recently taken stock of...Excellent advice! I've recently taken stock of past work and been shocked at the number of times I've failed to follow up on opportunities. I also love the idea of building social commentary to last - not only does this way feel like it has more integrity, it should also put you more in control, rather than playing constant catch-up. Thanks, Candy.Addy Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00450583537731030466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-59279445218013329682019-01-11T09:34:05.733+00:002019-01-11T09:34:05.733+00:00Candy, this post is TOP NOTCH and GREAT ADVICE and...Candy, this post is TOP NOTCH and GREAT ADVICE and all creators should read and reread every month or so. Kudos to you for sharing it.Sara OConnornoreply@blogger.com