tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post5805317380425687395..comments2024-03-18T17:37:23.926-04:00Comments on Carol Baldwin's Blog: Introducing Jocelyn Rish: SCBWI WIP Grant Winner!Carol Baldwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-51255747341690005142014-01-31T20:43:25.762-05:002014-01-31T20:43:25.762-05:00Wow, thank you everyone for the kind words! I defi...Wow, thank you everyone for the kind words! I definitely encourage all of you to apply - not only is it about persistence, but also connecting with the right reader at the right time.<br /><br />Best of luck to all of you!!!Jocelyn Rishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18141176507423961390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-47390336567739448032014-01-31T19:16:02.152-05:002014-01-31T19:16:02.152-05:00Thanks, Linda. I agree--we all can learn from each...Thanks, Linda. I agree--we all can learn from each other!Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-8731704702992498322014-01-31T17:06:45.061-05:002014-01-31T17:06:45.061-05:00Congratulations, Jocelyn. What a great interview ...Congratulations, Jocelyn. What a great interview ladies. Thanks for sharing your experience, Jocelyn. Definitely worth a try for anyone who is ready to take this step. We all benefit from what you shared. Linda A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16517546647672781332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-73987145714744069432014-01-30T09:12:25.434-05:002014-01-30T09:12:25.434-05:00Definitely worth another try, Kim. ALthough that m...Definitely worth another try, Kim. ALthough that means you and I will be competing against each other--but go for it!Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-12618969336873284462014-01-30T08:05:07.937-05:002014-01-30T08:05:07.937-05:00Carol, thanks for persuading Jocelyn to share her ...Carol, thanks for persuading Jocelyn to share her story. I applied for the WIP grant last year for the first time and did exactly what Jocelyn said not to: wrote way too much detailed information about how the money was to be used. I've also totally restructured the story I submitted. Maybe it's worth another try...<br /><br />Congrats on winning, Jocelyn!Kim Van Sicklerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04957877837203134260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-49762574907355263472014-01-30T07:00:45.480-05:002014-01-30T07:00:45.480-05:00Thanks, Sandra. It's such an encouragement whe...Thanks, Sandra. It's such an encouragement when someone you know personally wins a grant like this!Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-39501282839810721892014-01-29T21:33:59.418-05:002014-01-29T21:33:59.418-05:00Very nice interview. I enjoyed learning about Joce...Very nice interview. I enjoyed learning about Jocelyn. What she said about not stressing over every word is important. Tell the story in the best way you know and then send it out. <br /><br />Congratulations Jocelyn on receiving the grant. I look forward to reading your book when it's out. Sandra Warrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06680755110645856989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-56722428979961099022014-01-28T11:12:00.694-05:002014-01-28T11:12:00.694-05:00Thanks, Sheri. Isn't it cool to know the winne...Thanks, Sheri. Isn't it cool to know the winner? Yeah Carolinas! Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-71085562503243108452014-01-28T09:02:10.142-05:002014-01-28T09:02:10.142-05:00Love this exciting post.Perseverance does seem to ...Love this exciting post.Perseverance does seem to pay off. Good for you Jocelyn, and congratulations. You didn't give up and haven't been afraid of revising, over and over. Can't wait to read the story!!sheri levyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044105588939751015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-13938402235026712012014-01-28T08:31:08.068-05:002014-01-28T08:31:08.068-05:00Thanks friends, for cheering Jocelyn on! Thanks friends, for cheering Jocelyn on! Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-45055958018463894552014-01-27T23:02:20.924-05:002014-01-27T23:02:20.924-05:00Congratulations to Jocelyn and thanks for sharing ...Congratulations to Jocelyn and thanks for sharing all that valuable information. I have applied twice and may try again this year. Maybe third time will be the charm for me as well.Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-42772146762312832812014-01-27T21:41:57.679-05:002014-01-27T21:41:57.679-05:00Wow! Jocelyn. A NaNoWriMo story at 18 years old....Wow! Jocelyn. A NaNoWriMo story at 18 years old. I love this story about your story. Congrats on your WIP win! And all best with finding a publishing home.<br />Joyce Moyer Hostetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05153114928220349251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-74304162907525779542014-01-27T20:32:32.064-05:002014-01-27T20:32:32.064-05:00I love the persistence that kept you going, Jocely...I love the persistence that kept you going, Jocelyn, and it really paid off. What an inspiration to all of us. Good luck on your query process! Thanks for sharing Jocelyn's success, Carol.Linda Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10838197966070322540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-74233607653663403172014-01-27T19:13:34.293-05:002014-01-27T19:13:34.293-05:00Thanks Beth and Jocelyn, for stopping by. Jocelyn-...Thanks Beth and Jocelyn, for stopping by. Jocelyn--it was my pleasure to have you. I hope your story inspires others--including you, Beth!Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-43688365786253481142014-01-27T18:39:17.991-05:002014-01-27T18:39:17.991-05:00Carol - thanks for having me on your blog!
Martin...Carol - thanks for having me on your blog!<br /><br />Martina and Rebecca - Aww, you ladies make me blush. I'm so grateful for a community of awesome writer friends. <br /><br />And to everyone thinking about applying for the grant - don't think, DO IT!Jocelyn Rishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18141176507423961390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-66490903749431593502014-01-27T16:52:15.814-05:002014-01-27T16:52:15.814-05:00Congratulations, Jocelyn, and thank you both for t...Congratulations, Jocelyn, and thank you both for the interview! Great information here about the WIP Grant, and revising in general. Beth Hullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10063959081483045217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-66507897561296339852014-01-27T15:13:42.533-05:002014-01-27T15:13:42.533-05:00Yes, Rebecca, I knew you would be! And I'm sur...Yes, Rebecca, I knew you would be! And I'm sure you're one of the fortunate few who has read this up and coming book! Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-75949690369996401002014-01-27T10:47:41.893-05:002014-01-27T10:47:41.893-05:00I'm so happy for Jocelyn! Thanks for sharing h...I'm so happy for Jocelyn! Thanks for sharing her story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-25792341129373981832014-01-27T09:22:27.145-05:002014-01-27T09:22:27.145-05:00Thanks, Marina. Jocelyn promised a follow up post ...Thanks, Marina. Jocelyn promised a follow up post when she lands her agent and publishing deal! Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-62690505273060786842014-01-27T08:51:46.690-05:002014-01-27T08:51:46.690-05:00I LOVE Jocelyn and this post about not only her su...I LOVE Jocelyn and this post about not only her success but the change in thinking that led to it. It makes it clear she is a thoughtful, seasoned writer who is truly ready for success, and I can't wait to find out what happens next for her. This is only the first in a long list of,accomplishments to come!<br /><br />Brava, Jocelyn!!!!<br /><br />And thanks for sharing the post, Carol!!!!Martina Boonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358736828122139189noreply@blogger.com