Those members of Wizzley who've be around for while will be all too familiar with the woman who penned A Writer's Guide To Wizzley, Jo Harrington. Among the Wizzley family Jo is the writer who arrived here shortly after the sites creation, with only a little experience but an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and levels of energy which could only be described as super human.
If this last sentence sounds like an exaggeration, allow me put it another way; within 12 months of joining Wizzley Jo had created almost 400 high quality pages, had amassed the highest number of Editor's Choice Awards of all authors,(think double figures) built an extremely large and loyal following, had her pages read by hundreds of thousands of new and returning visitors and also penned a page which went viral, attracting 80,000 readers in a single day! In all honesty, I could go on listing Jo's achievements since arriving at Wizzley, but I think that's enough for the time being.
Even the most cynical among us would surely have to agree that success on this level is not just the result of random good fortune; but determination, dedication and most of all skill. Along the way however Jo has also made some mistakes, which she freely admits. Nevertheless, it was precisely because of those mistakes that Jo was able to perfect and hone her craft, adopting a what works philosophy and applying all that learning and experience with her usual gusto.
This is the knowledge which she imparts. It's valuable.
Comments
Knotafraid - Please don't give up. The only way to win in this game is persistence and constantly out-doing yourself. Try, try, try again and I'm sure that you'll succeed.
Pkmcr - Thank you very much. My book is aimed at absolute beginners, so it is a real thrill to know that it's useful for veterans like yourself too.
Peggy - I hope you find it useful. You sound like someone after my own heart. I'm a great believer in always learning. Life would get so boring if we know it all. :)
Kimbesa - *blush* Thank you very much. I've never been accused of wisdom before. *grin* Thanks for getting my book and reading it.
Hi Peggy, I'm sure you'll find it very valuable.
Hi Kimbesa, it's a great resource, whether you're a new or experienced writer.
I just read about half of this book, and it IS a gem! I'll be going over it often while I digest all of Jo Harrington's experience and wisdom!
Nice to know about this book. We can always keep learning!
I completely agree, pkmcr, I learnt a great deal and still refer back to it. :)
It really is an excellent book and has advice that old-timers like me can learn from as well :-)
Don't be discouraged, Knotafraid. Keep plugging away, reading and learning. It isn't you yourself that has been rejected, it simply means that there needs to be some revisions and edits to your page. It's a learning curve, don't give up, just apply the advice. :) You'll get there.
You both know how to make me grin like a lunatic. Thank you.
And back to the paperback comments, it's finally happened: https://www.createspace.com/4240969 It'll be in the various Amazon stores in about a week. <3
IMHO, Wordchazer, you should. I learnt loads and would not give a positive review for a book which I did not think had great value.
Coming to get that book as soon as my next editing PayPal lands.