tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post2908726869719607551..comments2023-10-30T09:00:07.439-05:00Comments on A Walk In My Shoes: Part 1: What's In A Name?Susan R. Millshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-5171168543712828392009-10-08T11:24:13.526-05:002009-10-08T11:24:13.526-05:00Having named my first blog New Scribbles, I decide...Having named my first blog New Scribbles, I decided to set up an author blog and just used my name. That way if a publisher or agent wants to find me quickly *grin*, my name is there staring back at them. <br />So Author Blog: Glynis Smy sits boringly awaiting fame LOL<br /><br />Lazy writer might portray the wrong image. <br />Musings of Susan R Mills?<br />Interesting topic, thanks.Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-881366199305562472009-10-07T04:54:25.661-05:002009-10-07T04:54:25.661-05:00I feel I've gotten to know you so I don't ...I feel I've gotten to know you so I don't even think about the name anymore. I agree with the masses, you're definitely not lazy. And you're right, so much is out there about making the right impression on the internet. So much pressure...Heather Sunserihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12552506888985553471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-4707872865893302312009-10-07T02:02:43.691-05:002009-10-07T02:02:43.691-05:00You are so not lazy! Definitely a change is in ord...You are so not lazy! Definitely a change is in order. Suddenly Susan? :DSherrie Petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11670339498152684137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-33041549229087054092009-10-06T23:51:37.487-05:002009-10-06T23:51:37.487-05:00OMG, I've been thinking about names too. Long ...OMG, I've been thinking about names too. Long story and I'll post about it soon, but in the meantime... I think Lazy Writer is cute, but I see your concern: it could send the wrong message. You are so NOT lazy. What if you just switch to the name you'll be writing under?Dawn Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05667675689038435581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-19878278249498741392009-10-06T23:25:56.350-05:002009-10-06T23:25:56.350-05:00I, too, have this problem. I came up with my name ...I, too, have this problem. I came up with my name in a 5 minute whim when I set up my blog. I'm all over the place in my blogs so not really sure it works. <br /><br />Lazy Writer certainly caught my attention. I do think it has a value. Agents, editors, and publishers will base their opinions on your writing, not your name. I hope!Midlife Roadtripperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700277803842883251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-34800338922362733082009-10-06T22:24:54.286-05:002009-10-06T22:24:54.286-05:00Keep the name if you love it. Any agent that loves...Keep the name if you love it. Any agent that loves your writing because it is brilliant won't care what you call yourself :)Tabitha Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08196816108272065974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-58504966957904087272009-10-06T21:44:23.094-05:002009-10-06T21:44:23.094-05:00Susan, yay! I think it's great you're maki...Susan, yay! I think it's great you're making the shift to your real name. Kudos!<br /><br />I do admit, though, I was partial to Lazy Writer, because we "met" when you first commented on my lazy writer poem, remember? Ahh, memories. ;)<br /><br />And I sure love Payless! I was there today. Though I bought shoes for my daughter, I was still pretty excited. *grin*Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-60637659794208589002009-10-06T21:21:45.077-05:002009-10-06T21:21:45.077-05:00Geez, you get a lot of comments! I have trigger fi...Geez, you get a lot of comments! I have trigger finger just scrolling down so I can leave a comment adn this particular comment I have been dying to leave since the first time I saw your pretty face and mismatched name... CHANGE YOUR NAME! It does not serve you well and clearly you are not a lazy writer. It puts out a negative right away that, yes, if an editor or agent or anyone for that matter were to see, how could they not wonder, well if she's lazy why would I want to work with her. I have bitten my tongue and not conveyed this to you because, obviously we don't know each other, but now that you ask... CHANGE THE NAME!!!!!Sheri Perl-Oshinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08025716805041579831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-23344873578807590852009-10-06T20:30:55.468-05:002009-10-06T20:30:55.468-05:00Go with your gut, I say.
I remember a friend who ...Go with your gut, I say.<br /><br />I remember a friend who started a website for her first novel -- then when her second novel came out she said, "I should have just used my name. That's what readers search for anyway and that way it would be one site for all my work". <br /><br />Even though it was a little bit scary putting my actual and full name on my blog header, I think it was a good idea. If nothing else, it gives me funny statcounter keyword search things to laugh at. Last week someone found my blog by searching "Tess fingers".<br /><br />I don't even want to know what that was about ;)Tesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10014195715998913268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-39412643656271382832009-10-06T19:19:05.092-05:002009-10-06T19:19:05.092-05:00Even though I think it's a catchy name, I beli...Even though I think it's a catchy name, I believe it's a valid concern. When I first set out in blog land, I loved so many of the catchy titles. Which made it a difficult decision on what to name mine. I read an article on branding and thought I should start trying to get my name out as an author through networking. Can't wait to see what you decide on. :)Chelle Sandellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03813658527826989105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-34936176721841363382009-10-06T18:40:17.580-05:002009-10-06T18:40:17.580-05:00I always find it strange and felt uncomfortable to...I always find it strange and felt uncomfortable to address you with Lazy Writer, you know? It's not very addressable. I was happy when I discovered that your name was actually out there, and I could call you Susan.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17708851895104018255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-43703210074565161972009-10-06T18:21:10.415-05:002009-10-06T18:21:10.415-05:00WOW!!!!!!!!! we sure are agent conscious aren'...WOW!!!!!!!!! we sure are agent conscious aren't we! I suppose we have to be. I still live in an idealistic place where I hope someone will love me for me. (Oh agent love)<br /><br />Ummmm... I always liked it. Thought it creative and sassy. Also, I think it's funny because it is so obviously the opposite of what you are. You are the most voracious writer out here. But what do I know? I'm just writin' for fun;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556206184198452490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-73274828803907400972009-10-06T17:55:37.767-05:002009-10-06T17:55:37.767-05:00I say change it. Getting an agent is hard enough,...I say change it. Getting an agent is hard enough, why make it even more difficult? That's just my opinion, though. You're an awesome writer and I'd hate to know that someone turned away just cause of the name.Angie Muresanhttp://www.angiemuresan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-84906110798456878532009-10-06T17:05:07.656-05:002009-10-06T17:05:07.656-05:00When I started blogging, I decided to just go with...When I started blogging, I decided to just go with my name. Boring, I know, but I just didn't feel the need to post under a made-up moniker. The only question I do have at times is the name itself. I like Laura Martone (my married name) better than Laura Raitman (my maiden name), but there are NO other Laura Raitmans when I Google the name, whereas there are other Laura Martones. Of course, given my published guidebooks and all my recent blogging, I'm slowly becoming the most frequent one, so maybe it doesn't matter. After all, I'm sure there are other Stephen Kings, Anne Tylers, and Anne Rices out there.<br /><br />P.S. I agree with others here. Although I like the name "Lazy Writer," it hardly describes you or your continual efforts to work on your writing and teach your fellow writers, so perhaps it DOES send the wrong message to potential agents. Of course, I'd hope that an agent would have a sense of humor, but you can't bank on that, I'm afraid...Laura Martonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17131901155051433491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-23781762953350515542009-10-06T17:01:34.747-05:002009-10-06T17:01:34.747-05:00Hi Susan-
Hmmm...I see your point and concern. I ...Hi Susan-<br />Hmmm...I see your point and concern. I feel like my own life as a blogger/writer has evolved immeasurably and am working on a revamp perhaps myself.<br />I don't think the idea that your writing keeps you from other areas of your life is adequately communicated by your name and does leave room for negative interpretation. <br />Oh, by the way, I love that you admit it gets in the way...I felt normal!<br />How about maybe something like consumed writer or consumed by writing. Just a thought. I'll keep working at it. <br />Good luck!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00648724530472982583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-66213934656945755392009-10-06T16:36:15.096-05:002009-10-06T16:36:15.096-05:00I started my online presence on Tumblr and named t...I started my online presence on Tumblr and named the site Heroic Rodents. I loved the name (still do) but when I created my blog I realized it made more sense to post under my "author" name (even though I'm not an author yet), so it would be easier to find me in searches.MG Higginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03584010470283038023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-20308294173855175872009-10-06T16:07:53.892-05:002009-10-06T16:07:53.892-05:00I've never thought about it. When I see your n...I've never thought about it. When I see your name, I think Susan. But I guess you're right -it could be taken the wrong way. Could you somehow incorporate shoes into the title? I don't know, maybe that's stretching it a bit.Clementinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08745982305618408952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-91664219576396577282009-10-06T15:14:31.220-05:002009-10-06T15:14:31.220-05:00I agree. I think Lazy writer does not suit you. Yo...I agree. I think Lazy writer does not suit you. You can do better.<br /><br />I use warmchocmilk short for my blog name Warm Chocolate Milk. I want this to say comfort, (sort of like chicken noodle soup.) But it also symbolizes the type of mother I am, that I do this crazy process to make this drink all the time. My boys drink warm chocolate milk 3-4 times a day. It's their comfort food.Susan Berlienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01751377135395989730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-92075539206824483762009-10-06T14:35:58.307-05:002009-10-06T14:35:58.307-05:00Hi Susan!
I agree that we want the message we sen...Hi Susan!<br /><br />I agree that we want the message we send about our writing to convey positive messages, so I understand your thinking. <br /><br />Pray about it. The are evolving into a new thing each day (I hope I'm different that what I was yesterday)! I want people to visit my site and know that I love writing and the opportunity to worship God through my words.<br /><br />Blessings to you...Tamika:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04874834971492028558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-11963398079595543592009-10-06T14:25:09.727-05:002009-10-06T14:25:09.727-05:00Along that line my name, Quixotic, could be constr...Along that line my name, Quixotic, could be construed as a bad thing too.<br /><br />Here is the definition... Caught up in the romance of noble deeds and the pursuit of unreachable goals; idealistic without regard to practicality.<br /><br />It really fits me. I do get all caught up in the idea and romantic notions of situations. But on the filp side it also states that I have a disregard for the reality of situations. <br /><br />Hmmm. <br /><br />Lazy Writer is a cute name too, but I definitley see your point.Katie Salidashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15159923761047042193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-16118380142956634302009-10-06T14:03:27.410-05:002009-10-06T14:03:27.410-05:00I must admit the name 'Lazy Writer' was wh...I must admit the name 'Lazy Writer' was what drew me to your blog in the first place. It's a catchy name. But from reading your blog, I know that's NOT who you are. That's why I call you Susan, because I feel odd calling you Lazy. :)<br />When I first started my blog, I knew I wanted to write things that touched someone's heart. But now that I think of it, 'Matters of the Heart' is pretty common. Don't you think? I just can't think of anything else that fits where I want to go with my blog.Ellie Kingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14711249217634726986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-55687214917386529252009-10-06T13:55:07.934-05:002009-10-06T13:55:07.934-05:00I really love Lazy Writer, but I do see where you ...I really love Lazy Writer, but I do see where you are coming from. It could be misleading. I think though if some were to read your blog though... they would see that you are not lazy about writing at all. <br /><br />I love Girl In My Own World. I will tell you a story. When I first started the blog and was trying to find a url name, I tried for GIMOW but for some reason it said that it was taken and I was so so sad. Then when I got my blog started up...it was the signature! I was like "hey how did that get there?" I was happy though! So, I just feel like GIMOW is a signature that is truly meant for me, plus... I truly do live in my own little world. lol. Life is better that way. :o)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-16327668123837775112009-10-06T13:40:18.687-05:002009-10-06T13:40:18.687-05:00I think you have got to go with your gut. I like ...I think you have got to go with your gut. I like your name but before I had gotten to know your blog, I assumed it meant you were casual about your writing. I certainly know differently now as your blog is just about the most consistent in all aspects of any I read. If you wanted to keep it, I think Corey Schwartz has a good idea!Mrs. Majorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08981990206811807876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-74311052764145151622009-10-06T13:12:39.494-05:002009-10-06T13:12:39.494-05:00Perfect timing on this post LW. I've been deba...Perfect timing on this post LW. I've been debating what to change my user name to. I've never been comfortable with Strange Fiction--yet Strange is actually part of my name... Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01603891627784763004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515903861204137058.post-19515294611893094372009-10-06T12:25:39.176-05:002009-10-06T12:25:39.176-05:00To be honest, I've thought for a while that it...To be honest, I've thought for a while that it sent the wrong message. I believe it was someone over on Seekerville who did a post on blog names and what to avoid, and ever since then, I've been noticing ones that need an about face. <br /><br />They suggested there that what you really should have is your author name and perhaps blog name attached to fix your name in the readers heads for future sales. Just passing along what they said!Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.com