tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043113139515346307.post3155754633478850108..comments2023-08-02T05:44:41.504-07:00Comments on Linda Lou, live from Las Vegas!: Writers beware: Author 101 rip-offVegas Linda Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17653067016683159930noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043113139515346307.post-47038231599333868492009-11-02T12:22:52.645-08:002009-11-02T12:22:52.645-08:00What slimy turds! I was once sent to a "pers...What slimy turds! I was once sent to a "personal success" seminar via my company and they did the same thing - well we can give some pointers now but if you spend $1,000 for the online teaching series you'll REALLY become successful! Uh huh.Rochellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16602410204355714901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043113139515346307.post-21620801785628532692009-11-01T15:21:14.483-08:002009-11-01T15:21:14.483-08:00Maybe you can do a sort-of class-action thing and ...Maybe you can do a sort-of class-action thing and get everyone's money back, or at least generate some press about whap a rip-off it was. You phrase it all so well, and are right about how criminal it is to rip people off when things are so bad. Any kind of marketing/self-promotion makes me tense (which is part of the reason I'm so fabulously unsuccessful, but, enough about me), but when it's the only focus of anything arts-related, I'd be cringing and looking for an exit. Good for you for standing up for yourself.K A B L O O E Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12995547356428809262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043113139515346307.post-33669484297878570802009-11-01T14:47:30.679-08:002009-11-01T14:47:30.679-08:00Oh, great. Another blog to follow. I just read a f...Oh, great. Another blog to follow. I just read a fwe of your past entries and I am hooked. With regard to this entry? I've bookmarked the predators site, and Everyone should get a refund. The workshops I've attended have included presenters who were very careful about marketing themselves. They even have directed people to ask about their other workshops, or their books after class, or during breaks. Thanks for your advice. AND for your writing.JeannetteLShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13528285846408727632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043113139515346307.post-80986129781039063932009-11-01T11:02:59.246-08:002009-11-01T11:02:59.246-08:00What a crap thing to have experienced! Thanks for...What a crap thing to have experienced! Thanks for sharing your story and warnings with us. I hate self-righteous, conceited folks like that! Reminds me of that movie "Yes Man" with Jim Carey where the guy running the seminar at the end admits that everything he said was bullshit. Well, at least he admitted it. So sorry about Mr. Hanson (aka Scam-son!)Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03345244543899178740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043113139515346307.post-54789111120716678702009-11-01T04:21:44.989-08:002009-11-01T04:21:44.989-08:00Linda
It sounds a lot like the services one must b...Linda<br />It sounds a lot like the services one must buy to become a sucessful blogger and make big money, when in reality, you are making someone else rich by buying the service.raydenzel1https://www.blogger.com/profile/16212342091537737561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043113139515346307.post-77710274777772614532009-10-31T22:38:21.057-07:002009-10-31T22:38:21.057-07:00Hmmm, sounds like a sneaky way to get money from h...Hmmm, sounds like a sneaky way to get money from hopefuls. And it seems to me that when one successful author then tries to make money out of people starting off (without being OPEN about it) then the integrity of writing is affected. <br /><br />I could be wrong - I hope so.lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05392205573326695683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043113139515346307.post-5037774113975154702009-10-31T20:13:47.921-07:002009-10-31T20:13:47.921-07:00What a shame...sorry to hear you were dissapointed...What a shame...sorry to hear you were dissapointed with a workshop I'm sure you were looking forward to.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17218519474695662328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043113139515346307.post-34235811903753428242009-10-31T17:31:09.659-07:002009-10-31T17:31:09.659-07:00There are all sorts of "motivational" sp...There are all sorts of "motivational" speakers for inexperienced writers, who don't know what they are talking about. You have reached out to learn more. Why not? You have been disaponted, but at least you've learned they are such terrible ideas floating around and there are people bying into it, as incredible as it may sound. Now you know. Don't feel bad. Not always when we try something, it's going to be the right fit. But immagine not trying...!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04100836408379419088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043113139515346307.post-32846079997904610952009-10-31T14:08:40.707-07:002009-10-31T14:08:40.707-07:00I remember that, Chocolate Covered girlfriend. Fi...I remember that, Chocolate Covered girlfriend. Fingers crossed for getting the money back, but I bet I will.Vegas Linda Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17653067016683159930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043113139515346307.post-24731281076392090152009-10-31T13:36:56.773-07:002009-10-31T13:36:56.773-07:00You know my story of Chicken Soup and what they di...You know my story of Chicken Soup and what they did to my proposal. I want nothing to do with Chicken Soup or the co-authors. So sad that they took everyone that attended the seminar for a ride. I'm glad that you're getting your money back.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04459265311205890622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043113139515346307.post-30143747884718889382009-10-31T11:44:11.157-07:002009-10-31T11:44:11.157-07:00You lasted till the afternoon?
You really have so...You lasted till the afternoon?<br /><br />You really have some stick-to-it 'ness (yes, I am almost sure that is in a dictionary somewhere) that you lasted that long. <br /><br />Those kind of "gatherings" piss me off royally.OHNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03856294075428012923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043113139515346307.post-4052757185856619162009-10-31T11:24:48.648-07:002009-10-31T11:24:48.648-07:00That whole series kinda gave me a televangelist vi...That whole series kinda gave me a televangelist vibe, and now I know why...Hurricane Mikeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13216133452496563760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043113139515346307.post-85730820327280424572009-10-31T11:00:40.099-07:002009-10-31T11:00:40.099-07:00I am glad that you saw pass the bullshit on the wa...I am glad that you saw pass the bullshit on the wall; I am sure it glows in the dark. I hope those who stayed did not look into the light. Writer's turn on your beware signs!<br /><br />I am proud that you have written a funny quality book. I look forward to reading it. Thank you for sharing your experiences.<br /><br />Best wishes,<br /><br />Rekaya Gibson, Author<br />The Food TemptressRekaya Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11416228979406293463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043113139515346307.post-38540904572654410092009-10-31T10:33:48.672-07:002009-10-31T10:33:48.672-07:00Well, because I really got an icky vibe from the C...Well, because I really got an icky vibe from the <i>Chicken Soup</i> co-creator. I sat there thinking, "This guy is a phony." And for him to spend essentially his entire presentation trying to sell us another seminar is just wrong. <br /><br />Having an essay published in <i>Chicken Soup</i> is a good credential for a writer, but after seeing this guy, I'm not terribly proud to be part of that club.Vegas Linda Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17653067016683159930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4043113139515346307.post-11407960477732395152009-10-31T09:41:45.357-07:002009-10-31T09:41:45.357-07:00I feel kinda dirty. ..........Why ?I feel kinda dirty. ..........Why ?Haddockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573906991666088642noreply@blogger.com