tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post1606236650612859903..comments2024-03-28T23:49:23.325-06:00Comments on Author Elana Johnson: Outside Looking InElana Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comBlogger116125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-15774207712733482132011-05-10T23:20:12.904-06:002011-05-10T23:20:12.904-06:00I always have the same feeling. on some days I elb...I always have the same feeling. on some days I elbow into the party, event. On others I walk since I know I will live to party another day<br /><br />Tell me how you got your blog to look really good!!!Vivacioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11555226777221214139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-45119807125714531102011-02-04T18:00:01.676-07:002011-02-04T18:00:01.676-07:00Judging from the amount of comments, you've st...Judging from the amount of comments, you've struck a nerve! Yes, I feel this way sometimes. And yet writer/bloggers are wonderful about being inclusive. That's why your blog is one of my favorites. You're REAL, and we all appreciate that. And all of you from WriteOnCom made all of us feel welcome. What a gift that was. Thank you!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-8116735926090214962011-02-04T09:34:02.763-07:002011-02-04T09:34:02.763-07:00Yes, I feel like this a lot. What do I do about it...Yes, I feel like this a lot. What do I do about it? Cry! lol! But I also remind myself gently that most people aren't doing it on purpose so it's not a big deal. That actually works most of the time! ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08616276555920544920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-79430117984876945272011-02-03T11:36:33.392-07:002011-02-03T11:36:33.392-07:00Here I am, late to the party as usual. But yes in ...Here I am, late to the party as usual. But yes in real life I often feel this way. In blogging it's a matter of time and timing. Sometimes I see a great post (like this one) and come in after everyone's left already. But it doesn't matter that much since I can go back and read what others had to say and see what all happened.<br /><br />You are certainly welcome to join us at the Blogging from A to Z April Challenge party. I know you blog more intensely than most, but you could still find creative ways to tie in you daily posts with the letters of the alphabet.<br /><br />Sorry it's taken me so long to stop by, but at least I made it!<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/2011/01/very-special-and-exciting-announcement.html" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out and the Blogging From A to Z April Challenge 2011</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-1346214620416316742011-02-03T06:58:45.466-07:002011-02-03T06:58:45.466-07:00I don't worry about it too much -- after all, ...I don't worry about it too much -- after all, I have my own small career that I'm delighted with. But I must admit that once in a while I gaze enviously at "the cool kids" of the writing world. It's interesting that even someone like you would feel that way sometimes. Thank you for sharing!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01681732058311386672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-8579524192964258492011-02-02T10:07:32.276-07:002011-02-02T10:07:32.276-07:00I'm sorry I'm late to this. YES.
You know,...I'm sorry I'm late to this. YES.<br />You know, I'd never really felt this way in my life, I've always felt included and inclusive in my life, in spite of never being the prettiest or smartest or funniest...but I have always been one of the friendliest, thus, I've always felt included. BUT, Twitter has changed that feeling for me in a big way. I've been snubbed many times...even by people above who say they feel this way.<br /> I think sometimes people get caught up in a little success and their ego bloats for a bit. They may forget that those they deem unworthy of following back or even responding to, may one day soon be 'more successful' than them, or may have been someone to help them along their journey, buy their books. So, if only for selfish reason, they're missing the boat on being a snob.<br />I think kindness, politeness and generosity of spirit matters, not so much for how we are perceived, but because love/caring/kindness is the right thing, the best thing about life... and being supportive of all others, regardless of genre or where they are in their journey or in life, is the right choice.<br />YOU, Elana, have always been inclusive and kind and generous. Your heart is lovely. You make me smile frequently. *hugs*<br /><br />I'm on a Kindness mission, a manifesto, if you will.<br />I love this post SO MUCH. Thank you for being you.<br />Love,<br />LolaLola Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394765053485642935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-18657350711119963472011-02-02T08:08:50.843-07:002011-02-02T08:08:50.843-07:00Thank you for this post, Elana. I feel like this s...Thank you for this post, Elana. I feel like this so often. When we're already dealing with an industry in which we have to keep pushing and pushing with very little return to even have a hope of someday making it...the exclusiveness can be too much sometimes. Thank you for talking about it and trying to stop it.<br /><br />One of the many reasons you are beyond all forms of measurable awesomeness. :)J.R. Johanssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02671109654769467131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-75125192430001683402011-02-01T23:54:01.467-07:002011-02-01T23:54:01.467-07:00what amazes me is here you are agented, with a boo...what amazes me is here you are agented, with a book ready to launch and YOU feel like the outsider! i guess that's a very valuable lesson for me. i'm so accustomed to saying "i'll be happy when..." but why wait to be happy, y'know? <br /><br />and i do feel like an outsider a lot of the time...like i wonder how everyone else does it ALL. blog. write. get awesome agent. read blogs. comment. crit. etc, etc. it makes my head spin.Amie Borsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303337229388844182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-41159613374732645762011-02-01T15:07:15.333-07:002011-02-01T15:07:15.333-07:00I hope you know how much you rock because you real...I hope you know how much you rock because you really, really do. It brings everything into perspective to know that even someone like you feels this way sometimes. You are always on the guest list to my party dear!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-89756795840876589552011-02-01T09:30:23.288-07:002011-02-01T09:30:23.288-07:00I feel this way all the time. Sad thing is - I kn...I feel this way all the time. Sad thing is - I know it's my fault that I feel this way. I'm convinced I have a touch of social anxiety disorder. I'm horribly, horribly shy and I don't really put myself out there (in person). Blogging has been amazing. This is such a warm, understanding community of writers who just "get it". Still...I'm scared to host blogfests (that no one will enter), or ask about cps (that they'll just ignore me or put me off). It's ridiculous, but... Anyhow! When I finally get over myself - I'll totally invite you to the party!! You'd be a hit for sure ~ :)Donea Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15393184831994368021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-39304912707382216652011-02-01T09:06:50.980-07:002011-02-01T09:06:50.980-07:00If you feel like this I'm pretty much sure it&...If you feel like this I'm pretty much sure it's universal! I must say though that you are one of the warmest people on the web, very inclusive and kind. <br /><br /> I've definitely had days where I feel like I'm on the outside. Luckily I also have some really great writing friends, so I feel like there is always a place for me.<br /><br /> I worry about offending people when I stay off the internet for a few days, but hey, I do my best with the time I have.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861022355718378425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-37283720211244141692011-02-01T09:01:20.124-07:002011-02-01T09:01:20.124-07:00I think it's almost impossible not to feel thi...I think it's almost impossible not to feel this way in the publishing sphere. Luckily though, the vast majority of people are so approachable and generous (yourself, for example!) that it makes waiting for that party invitation more bearable.Julie Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477115458570906449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-20785891618710612072011-02-01T08:55:48.099-07:002011-02-01T08:55:48.099-07:00I've definitely felt that in this writing game...I've definitely felt that in this writing game, but for the record, you're not one of the people who's made me feel that way. I think you do a great job of being receptive. But you're only human, and the bigger your fan base grows, the more difficult that's going to be to maintain. I think your approach of rotating between the blogs you read and comment on is a good strategy. It keeps you sane while giving your fans and friends just enough to know you still care.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-83900649380453452062011-02-01T07:28:59.934-07:002011-02-01T07:28:59.934-07:00I have felt like this, off and on, a lot in my lif...I have felt like this, off and on, a lot in my life. I try to take a breath and tell myself that I am right where I need to be no matter how uncomfortable it is. It doesn't always work but it helps.Paul Grecihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11340974339238587138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-14443454067526018642011-02-01T05:08:28.938-07:002011-02-01T05:08:28.938-07:00Well I'm a bit late to this... but I think yu&...Well I'm a bit late to this... but I think yu've hit the nail on the head with how a lot of us feel. Especially on Twitter! Wow it's totally weird... like I'm spying others success. lol. But that's ok. It's how we learn. And I believe we all get our day in the sun. <br /><br />This is gonna be such a great year for you!!!!PK HREZOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650153097981426833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-9903831166216489552011-01-31T21:27:22.340-07:002011-01-31T21:27:22.340-07:00Oh, yes! I've definitely felt this way, but y...Oh, yes! I've definitely felt this way, but you know what I discovered... sometimes the view from outside is just as good as, if not better than, the one from inside.Susan R. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-8044194377763747032011-01-31T21:10:11.480-07:002011-01-31T21:10:11.480-07:00I think this is something we all feel. It can be t...I think this is something we all feel. It can be tough for sure and I agree, if we all try to be a bit more inclusive, everyone wins. :)<br /><br />Angela @ The Bookshelf MuseAngela Ackermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808259088625142389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-32937798023779255102011-01-31T20:55:55.535-07:002011-01-31T20:55:55.535-07:00Oh I have felt that way, so many times. *sigh* But...Oh I have felt that way, so many times. *sigh* But you've never made me feel that way. <3Carolyn V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15456210036213016603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-18397021608070174692011-01-31T19:58:25.153-07:002011-01-31T19:58:25.153-07:00You have never made me feel this way. Quite the op...You have never made me feel this way. Quite the opposite, in fact! Thank you so much for being such an awesome friend!Bethany Wigginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07345327120999157124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-84550755997691857832011-01-31T19:40:52.903-07:002011-01-31T19:40:52.903-07:00I love this post. I actually feel like this WITHIN...I love this post. I actually feel like this WITHIN MY OWN GROUP sometimes, and that's a bummer. <br /><br />I'm just trying to be genuine and have fun...we'll see how that goes.Jessica Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382996481558671385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-80792455158842374592011-01-31T18:26:28.971-07:002011-01-31T18:26:28.971-07:00What a great post! I completely agree that we shou...What a great post! I completely agree that we should not be exclusive in our dealings with people, whether they be bloggers or others in our lives.Alleged Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04869021184116123477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-46630577956491005542011-01-31T18:22:52.875-07:002011-01-31T18:22:52.875-07:00I felt this way when I went out to dinner with a g...I felt this way when I went out to dinner with a group of close girlfriends and they brought along their babies and toddlers. I don't have kids, so I felt out of place, especially when that's all they were talking about. But I'm happy for them. I just have different plans and dreams.Lunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08284738955789123035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-28949472361199826822011-01-31T18:02:20.003-07:002011-01-31T18:02:20.003-07:00Oh yeah, I've felt like this. And once I work ...Oh yeah, I've felt like this. And once I work through the silliness I'm fine. (One of these days I'll grow up all the way. Maybe.) I kick myself around a little and remember that to have a friend you have to be a friend. Oh yeah, and actually have a party, invite people, and then they often invite you to their parties...I'm rambling. Too much paperwork today...:P Thanks for the link!Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-81413865739383824562011-01-31T17:58:27.731-07:002011-01-31T17:58:27.731-07:00I especially feel this way in a group of people. ...I especially feel this way in a group of people. I get lost in the crowd. Some people are extroverts and I am definitely an introvert. I tend to observe and thrive more in a one on one situation.Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14806388943559898502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058478111996476699.post-74115475384493135232011-01-31T17:07:32.493-07:002011-01-31T17:07:32.493-07:00Don't really know what to say, so I'm goin...Don't really know what to say, so I'm going to bring up a Taylor Swift song (admit it: you love her). It's called--surprise!---Outside and on just this ;)Riv Rehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09385226727864037794noreply@blogger.com