I deeply appreciate the help I've gotten from this membership in more ways than one.   I've been admonished not to write in the Forum and my blog by several people over time now.  One of the latest things I've gotten was, in so many words, was that my writing here hasn't reflected any sales, making it irrelevant.

Most people who admonish me not to write here argue that it saps time...no doubt...a valid point.  I don't spend exorbinant time writing here.  What have I been doing with my time?  Am I working on my campaigns?

Yes.

As most people around here know, I'm known for money problems.  I won't go into any of that because it's getting old.

Being in a JV has been a challenge to me but a great learning experience.  It has done several things for me:

• Teaches me how to be patient.
• Has brought to light some serious writing problems I have
• Teaches me how to be when in a partnership
• Has definitely brought out things regarding negativity I've been now working on.
• Shows me how to take my role and not try to go beyond that.
• Teaches me how to respect other people's time.
• Teaches me how to be persistent.
• Teaches me not to be afraid.
• Teaches me how to get into the minds of my readers (definitely!)
• ...and more...

I agree wholeheartedly with several here that I should be making money by now.  But I'm not.  Things in my life are still very imbalanced and it has consistently taken its toll.

I have cut way back on my writing in here and realize I have very little credential at this point.  I'm working on it.  I'm doing whatever I can to fix what I see is wrong.  I write here because I know I will get answers.

Many say I write well...yes, but too well.  I'm working on that too.

It's not vocabulary that matters...its whether or not you are being received by your readers.  I don't care what anybody says...personality doesn't always get the cake.  I know.  I've tried to be Daniel in my writing but it doesn't fly with the market.  It isn't beyond me to fix this.

It's just to show people here that I am doing my work.  I have to take steps that many people don't have to mess with.

In spit of how bad things have gotten, I've not thrown in the towel.

Thank you all greatly for the support.  Both the constructive criticism and the words of encouragement have gone to my heart.  Today I'm rewriting an entire book based on what I've learned from those who read it.  This time I'm applying things I've learned from the market...something I've never done before!

Thank you all for your words.  There is a lightening storm coming and I've got all my tools outside.

Bye...