tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27889919.post4483117197979752570..comments2023-10-31T08:08:46.587-06:00Comments on Apparently !: Ally Carter AdviceAprilynne Pikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17542901402256938872noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27889919.post-63734282309480917422008-07-09T16:11:00.000-06:002008-07-09T16:11:00.000-06:00love this!love this!Elizabeth Byler Yountshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05063220668900409811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27889919.post-9014659645372681252008-07-09T16:02:00.000-06:002008-07-09T16:02:00.000-06:00I love Ally Carter's blog too. :)A Curse Dark as G...I love Ally Carter's blog too. :)<BR/><BR/><I>A Curse Dark as Gold</I> came today, and its bookplate yesterday. I was squealing like a fangirl and I keep taking it off the shelf and admiring it (especially the endpaper with the bookplate!). Thanks again so much for hosting the giveaway!Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120903510222043127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27889919.post-65887703070284254682008-07-08T20:19:00.000-06:002008-07-08T20:19:00.000-06:00Great points. When I went to Random House, I reall...Great points. When I went to Random House, I really fretted over what to wear. Not too dressy, but not too casual--that kind of thing. I just HAD to dress up. When I stepped off the elevator and into a boardroom full of people, I was sooooo glad I did.Jamie Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11598784016743700502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27889919.post-7380273297238591422008-07-07T20:32:00.000-06:002008-07-07T20:32:00.000-06:00Sheila,I believe the dress is just casual. Can't w...Sheila,<BR/><BR/>I believe the dress is just casual. Can't wait to see you!<BR/><BR/>John, that is a really interesting point!Aprilynne Pikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17542901402256938872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27889919.post-73887581959326249662008-07-07T06:09:00.000-06:002008-07-07T06:09:00.000-06:00I think that's true. Did you know that million-do...I think that's true. Did you know that million-dollar first book advances are given - almost exclusively - to millionaires?<BR/><BR/>It's true.<BR/><BR/>It's easy to dismiss that fact and say, "He got that big advance because he's the senator/president/famous preacher/etc" but the truth is, some people look valuable.<BR/><BR/>Dress can matter, especially in first meetings.John Robisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07407165016025447113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27889919.post-27085797970609042962008-07-06T23:52:00.000-06:002008-07-06T23:52:00.000-06:00I have a question for you, do you know what the re...I have a question for you, do you know what the required dress will be for the "Writing for Charity" event? I will be heading down from the mountains after camping, "ewww" and I may not smell too nice, but I want to be dressed appropriately.<BR/><BR/>You have made a very valid point that I agree with, first impressions count. You may never have another opportunity to meet someone again, so you want to make the "right" first impression. Thanks so much for sharing this info!! ~~SheilaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27889919.post-60888428818842360292008-07-05T12:06:00.000-06:002008-07-05T12:06:00.000-06:00I get your point, and unfortunately it may be true...I get your point, and unfortunately it may be true. judging people by their clothes is a silly thing done in business, but we would hope writers don't agree with them. most of the best writers lived in poverty. James Paterson is rich. you do the math. the best art doesn't usually produce the most money. and the people wearing the best clothes are usually the most shallow. wel, they are business people, aren't they? haha. I don't mean this entirly seriously, but I do remember reaading Plato, and most philosophers consider business people total selfserving garbage. they run the world, but not too well, it seems.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27889919.post-63925971671736748332008-07-04T11:44:00.000-06:002008-07-04T11:44:00.000-06:00This is really apt. Without naming names I have be...This is really apt. Without naming names I have been at BIG functions recently and saw an author dress and deport themselves in a less than professional manner and no it was not promotional and not an RWA convention -- they stood out and not in a good way.<BR/>You don't have to be beautiful or graceful but it does not IMHO pay to be arrogant.<BR/>SO looking forward to meeting you in August!!!!!ORIONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01534064935115027523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27889919.post-60340047561154397902008-07-02T17:09:00.000-06:002008-07-02T17:09:00.000-06:00that's my plan exactly for the next conference! =D...that's my plan exactly for the next conference! =D only i bought scary high heels and i hope i don't fall into the pool. hee!cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12175698109176599954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27889919.post-19266535717839868012008-07-02T10:40:00.000-06:002008-07-02T10:40:00.000-06:00I think Ally's advice is spot on. Let's face it, ...I think Ally's advice is spot on. Let's face it, human nature is such that we almost always judge by appearances, especially if we don't know the person well. If you look and act professional, you're going to be taken more seriously. Example: When my mom wants to go shopping and not have any salespeople bother her, she wears jeans and a t-shirt. It works. She might be asked once if she needs help but not over and over again. And then she makes some big purchase and they're shocked.<BR/><BR/>I hope do one day even have the opportunity. Too bad you can't meet an agent in person, looking all professional, and hand them your manuscript and say: See, I really am serious, I'm not weird, I'll work really hard, etc...only in our dreams.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27889919.post-20520413744769891642008-07-02T01:35:00.000-06:002008-07-02T01:35:00.000-06:00That is a great point. Although I'm not sure about...That is a great point. Although I'm not sure about mentioning the law school thing - you don't want to look overly litigious at this early stage in your relationship :)tomdghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01266969382109729841noreply@blogger.com