tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post220348146103228910..comments2024-03-06T05:24:11.328-05:00Comments on Kelly Hashway: Writer Wednesday: Do Editors Google Authors?Kelly Hashwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-11958976227764278622015-09-17T20:29:54.438-04:002015-09-17T20:29:54.438-04:00Awesome post! I think it makes sense for editors ...Awesome post! I think it makes sense for editors to check out authors online. It is definitely important for authors to interact with readers and other writers. I am happy to hear that editors think so too and check out authors. :) <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-7687958582897561742015-09-17T08:12:20.207-04:002015-09-17T08:12:20.207-04:00You're welcome.You're welcome.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-86450921191824992762015-09-17T08:12:03.132-04:002015-09-17T08:12:03.132-04:00Yes. Twitter is a great way to connect with editor...Yes. Twitter is a great way to connect with editors and agents.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-19328488076032200772015-09-16T21:47:37.225-04:002015-09-16T21:47:37.225-04:00I've wondered if editors checked authors' ...I've wondered if editors checked authors' blogs and sites. Thanks for telling us they do.Beverly Stowe McClurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176195451841801819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-25304899455832333612015-09-16T19:24:37.440-04:002015-09-16T19:24:37.440-04:00I've heard that same thing from other editors ...I've heard that same thing from other editors and agents many times over the years. I think Twitter is essential for an aspiring author--SO many editors and agents use that as a professional tool. Plus, Pitch Wars and such...you don't see those opportunities anywhere else.Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-60057535383386709672015-09-16T18:50:43.020-04:002015-09-16T18:50:43.020-04:00Great question, Johnell. I'm adding that topic...Great question, Johnell. I'm adding that topic to my list. Thanks.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-27522049945483352032015-09-16T18:49:00.768-04:002015-09-16T18:49:00.768-04:00Yes, there is that. :) You want to make sure the a...Yes, there is that. :) You want to make sure the author is someone who is professional and will be a good addition to the company.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-57914807299271256352015-09-16T18:47:27.802-04:002015-09-16T18:47:27.802-04:00Being yourself is key. People want to get to know ...Being yourself is key. People want to get to know the real you.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-65537763240124285852015-09-16T18:46:45.289-04:002015-09-16T18:46:45.289-04:00Yeah, that's not an active author. You definit...Yeah, that's not an active author. You definitely want to be present.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-34627273287947386522015-09-16T18:45:51.638-04:002015-09-16T18:45:51.638-04:00That is great advice, Mirka. Thank you for adding ...That is great advice, Mirka. Thank you for adding that. Being a resource for other writers is a good way to build a platform and give back to the industry.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-26239228628100444882015-09-16T18:37:26.651-04:002015-09-16T18:37:26.651-04:00This is great. I have a question: I know editors/a...This is great. I have a question: I know editors/agents are busy people, but I always hear these incredible stories about how a query or manuscript hits their email/desk and they know immediately that they want it and get back to the author within a day. Most don't go that fast, but how long, usually, does it take an agent/editor to make a decision once they've requested and read the manuscript? Johnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08042379175433349768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-23085493081652954912015-09-16T15:22:09.670-04:002015-09-16T15:22:09.670-04:00I once saw an agent admit on Twitter that she alwa...I once saw an agent admit on Twitter that she always Googled an author before making an offer of representation, just to make sure the author wasn't "Crazypants." There's that! You want to have an online presence, but you need to make sure it's professional, too!Dianne K. Salernihttp://diannesalerni.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-24593094003295810842015-09-16T15:03:11.190-04:002015-09-16T15:03:11.190-04:00It is good to have an online present but be yourse...It is good to have an online present but be yourself and not try too hard to the point it just seems bulky.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-37918707305609577702015-09-16T13:41:30.385-04:002015-09-16T13:41:30.385-04:00Thanks for answering, Kelly! =) Like Claudine said...Thanks for answering, Kelly! =) Like Claudine said, I'm always disappointed if I can't find an author online. Or I do, and everything looks old and stale, like the last post/tweet/update was a year ago or so. Yuck. ;)Leandra Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00381034024025750992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-63117570152216969602015-09-16T12:59:02.470-04:002015-09-16T12:59:02.470-04:00As usual, your advice is sober and to the point. I...As usual, your advice is sober and to the point. I might add that a never-published writer may hesitate before setting a fixed website, as those tend to be too thin. One way to get around that is to have a site that is a resource for writers/your passion, especially as it relates to your stories/your life story if it is exceptional.Mirka Breenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653086859905415156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-76401236676036353402015-09-16T12:24:46.160-04:002015-09-16T12:24:46.160-04:00Thanks, William.Thanks, William.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-36872784347565363072015-09-16T12:24:34.690-04:002015-09-16T12:24:34.690-04:00lol But you're ready with the platform when yo...lol But you're ready with the platform when you do have that manuscript finished. ;)Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-13390803686792643642015-09-16T11:34:07.282-04:002015-09-16T11:34:07.282-04:00A good answer, Kelly!A good answer, Kelly!William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-80457700087790967702015-09-16T09:56:38.803-04:002015-09-16T09:56:38.803-04:00Well then, I have a 6 year old platform and no man...Well then, I have a 6 year old platform and no manuscript! lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901684621715980573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-37204337626513069402015-09-16T06:43:17.447-04:002015-09-16T06:43:17.447-04:00Yes, there's no reason to be everywhere. Just ...Yes, there's no reason to be everywhere. Just be somewhere readers can find you.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-32083210197976402012015-09-16T06:42:17.747-04:002015-09-16T06:42:17.747-04:00Yes. Even kids are in computers all the time. My d...Yes. Even kids are in computers all the time. My daughter is 8 and she looks up authors online.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-82539614743293825362015-09-16T02:37:20.618-04:002015-09-16T02:37:20.618-04:00Whenever I find a book I really enjoyed, one of th...Whenever I find a book I really enjoyed, one of the first things I do is check out the author online. If I can't find anything (a blog, a Twitter presence or Goodreads presence or any other social media presence), I'd be pretty disappointed. How else would I be able to follow this person and know about her next piece of work? I like what you said about not getting on every platform though, Kelly. That would be exhausting.Yanting Guehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04788603550626277974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-64358506070381432772015-09-16T00:43:56.841-04:002015-09-16T00:43:56.841-04:00It surprises me how many authors - or other profes...It surprises me how many authors - or other professionals - still don't have an online presence. So easy to do anymore. Affordable. And it's pretty much how readers (customers) find out more about your work. Great post, Kelly. Glad Leandra asked the question.Kai Strand, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10012304963642303041noreply@blogger.com