Comments on: Building Your Writing Support Triangle, Part 2: Mentorship https://writershelpingwriters.net/2021/06/building-your-writing-support-triangle-part-2-mentorship/ Helping writers become bestselling authors Wed, 16 Jun 2021 20:57:13 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 By: Maria Tatham https://writershelpingwriters.net/2021/06/building-your-writing-support-triangle-part-2-mentorship/#comment-715020 Wed, 16 Jun 2021 20:57:13 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=42813#comment-715020 In reply to Jessica A Conoley.

Thank you for the encouragement, Jessica!

]]> By: Jessica A Conoley https://writershelpingwriters.net/2021/06/building-your-writing-support-triangle-part-2-mentorship/#comment-714939 Tue, 15 Jun 2021 22:08:11 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=42813#comment-714939 In reply to Maria Tatham.

You’re welcome, Maria. I love that you acknowledge you’re intimidated. I often feel the same way. I also often know that if something scares me I’m on the right track to learn something. I admire your commitment to growth.

Have a great day.

]]> By: Jessica A Conoley https://writershelpingwriters.net/2021/06/building-your-writing-support-triangle-part-2-mentorship/#comment-714938 Tue, 15 Jun 2021 22:06:50 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=42813#comment-714938 In reply to Joyce Van Horn.

Hi Joyce,

Stephen Kings is definitely a rockstar titan type mentor. I have to confess I can’t read his horror because I’m too certain the creepy crawlies are under my bed when I sleep, but I do love his Dark Tower series. I’ve read it a couple of times, and always learn something from him.

Thanks for taking time to post, and have a great day.

]]> By: Maria Tatham https://writershelpingwriters.net/2021/06/building-your-writing-support-triangle-part-2-mentorship/#comment-714756 Sat, 12 Jun 2021 18:07:29 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=42813#comment-714756 A thank you from another senior writer for your expertise in this are. I’m intimidated but still working and growing.

]]> By: Joyce Van Horn https://writershelpingwriters.net/2021/06/building-your-writing-support-triangle-part-2-mentorship/#comment-714698 Fri, 11 Jun 2021 19:18:51 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=42813#comment-714698 I’m a huge fan of Stephen King. Not necessarily for the content (although I do enjoy his work, even when it scares the sh** out of me), but his incredible character development and attention to detail. I can read his books (I like his short stories and novelettes, but his longer works totally engage me) over and over and continue to learn from him. I also loved the book that he wrote about writing. What an honest, complex man and one of the most brilliant writers ever.

]]> By: Jessica A Conoley https://writershelpingwriters.net/2021/06/building-your-writing-support-triangle-part-2-mentorship/#comment-714694 Fri, 11 Jun 2021 18:34:37 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=42813#comment-714694 In reply to ANGELA ACKERMAN.

I completely agree, Angela. I also realized how important it is to actively seek mentors when we enter a new stage of our career or want to niche down and specialize in something. Seeing that someone else has had success in that area always reminds me it’s not impossible. I also love when I have the chance to provide an opportunity or lend my experience to a younger writer, and then watching them take that information & run with it. It makes me so happy to see them succeed, and it’s fun to see where they end up.

]]> By: ANGELA ACKERMAN https://writershelpingwriters.net/2021/06/building-your-writing-support-triangle-part-2-mentorship/#comment-714691 Fri, 11 Jun 2021 17:46:16 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=42813#comment-714691 I think mentorship is something we can always be looking for at every step and stage. I have learned so much by paying attention to what others do, and making connections with other authors. For me, it’s all about relationships. Many people have become influencers, opening doors for me, and I’ve been able to do the same. I love it!

]]> By: Jessica Conoley https://writershelpingwriters.net/2021/06/building-your-writing-support-triangle-part-2-mentorship/#comment-714683 Fri, 11 Jun 2021 15:26:48 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=42813#comment-714683 In reply to Marcia Dahlinghaus.

You’re welcome, Marcia. Congratulations on finishing your first novel! It’s a huge accomplishment that deserves celebration. And yes, you are 100% worthy of investing in–be that with time, money, education, or mentorship. With this type of determination coupled with the support you’re about to find are great components of a healthy writing career. Best of luck to you!

]]> By: Jessica Conoley https://writershelpingwriters.net/2021/06/building-your-writing-support-triangle-part-2-mentorship/#comment-714681 Fri, 11 Jun 2021 15:23:51 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=42813#comment-714681 In reply to BECCA PUGLISI.

You’re welcome! It’s amazing how much a mentor can help you grow and accelerate your career trajectory. I feel very fortunate to have fallen into a supportive group of writers early on, and many of the opportunities I have been offered were because of generous mentors.

]]> By: BECCA PUGLISI https://writershelpingwriters.net/2021/06/building-your-writing-support-triangle-part-2-mentorship/#comment-714665 Fri, 11 Jun 2021 13:24:53 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=42813#comment-714665 Mentorship is such an important part of growth no matter what industry you’re in. But most people aren’t comfortable seeking these figures out, waiting instead for an opportunity with a mentor to just happen. I love that you’ve advised writers to actively seek out these important relationships. Thanks for the guidance in this area :).

]]> By: Marcia Dahlinghaus https://writershelpingwriters.net/2021/06/building-your-writing-support-triangle-part-2-mentorship/#comment-714581 Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:16:28 +0000 https://writershelpingwriters.net/?p=42813#comment-714581 Thank you for your comments regarding the importance of having a critique group and mentor. I’m a late bloomer having written my first novel at age 75 although I’ve done some writing my entire life. After reading your pieces, I decided that I’m worth the extra effort it’ll take to continue developing myself as a writer. Now I have the time to do it when I couldn’t before so, by golly, I’m going to! Thank you.

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