On the last day of April 2008, I launched my first professional blog, There Are No Rules.
Every day since then, I’ve thought about what to tell writers that would be helpful, insightful, and a little bit provocative.
While I will no longer be posting my perspective at No Rules (though the archives will remain with Writer’s Digest), here at JaneFriedman.com, you can still get my perspective—and participate in a conversation with me—on writing, publishing, and the future of media.
One thing’s for sure: I’ll be raising the bar, and offering more challenging content. My goal is still to help writers (as well as all creative media professionals) be knowledgeable, proactive, and better in touch with where it’s all headed—and how to engage, adapt or resist. All options are on the table.
Thanks for visiting me here, and I hope I continue to deserve your time.
Congratulations, Jane, on moving forward. I can’t wait to see where this new site takes you (and those of us along for the ride).
Thanks so much for visiting! I’m feeling optimistic. 🙂
This is exciting development. Congratulations, Jane, and much good luck. Looking forward to the conversation at your new place.
Really appreciate you stopping by. 🙂
Glad you’re still in business. Just packed up and moved over here, eh? Looks nice. First floor, you won’t have to take the stairs anymore. Will be easy to find again, so, yep, I’ll be seeing you here.
You got it! Thanks so much for following the breadcrumb trail!
Sad to see you go from No Rules, but woot woot that you’re going to continue over here. Definitely following.
Yay! Thank you.
Jane,
I look forward to what you share here on your personal website. I find your content to be so insightful and encouraging. Plus your interviews are always intriguing.
I hope the very best for you and a bright future in all your endeavors!
Be refreshed,
Dawn
Much appreciation. Hope to better serve in this environment.
If this is good for you, Jane, then I’m all for it. Onward!
Absolutely! Onward & upward!
Yay Jane! Raising the bar… you mean it goes even higher?
LOL! You and I will be raising the bar together. I owe you an e-mail. 🙂
Jane, isn’t it weird how long ago 2008 seems! I am so accustomed to your wonderful blog that it seemed like it represented normal life, that thing we expect to last forever. Best wishes in whatever you choose to do. You deserve the very best.
Your bud from the Ohio Editors’ Intensive, October 2008 (I think!)
Lynne Spreen
Thanks so much, Lynne. Appreciate the kind words!
Change is a healthy thing. You know I will continue to follow your excellent advice and insight.
Thanks, Don. 🙂 My gratitude!
Godspeed, Jane. We’re coming with you wherever you decide to voice your ideas, answer questions, nurture and challenge and push your flock. Onward and upward! 🙂
Your support means a lot to me! Thank you, George.
I’ll comment when Twitter lets me 🙂
OK. Congratulations on the big pivot Jane! Wondering … did they have, you know, thing like telephones back in 2008?
Ha! Unfortunately, they did, which is too bad, because I hate using the phone.
Welcome to your new online home, Jane – like what you’ve done with the place.
Thank you! Grateful for your visit!
I’m going to miss your blog, though I’m glad to know you’ll tackle the same subjects here.
Yes! I think you may even like this place better. 🙂
Jane, your voice is always good, always timely, always provocative. Looking forward to its evolution here. (And big thanks for all you’ve done before.)
Appreciate you visiting here. A pleasure to keep serving! 🙂
I concur with Dan…if the bar goes much higher, many of us may need to be fitted with new pole vaulting equipment…excited about following your journey here and your unmatched advice and wisdom.
LOL! I shall look into the production of pole vaults as excellent future giveaways for my readers.
Devoured “Rules” and am hungry for more! Will be following.
Yay! Thanks for joining.
Thank you for helping fledgling writers like myself. I’m having to start at square one learning to write and am amazed that people buy my books! Feed me insights, mama bird. Nancy Jill Thames, Author Murder in Half Moon Bay, The Ghost Orchid Murder, From the Clutches of Evil
A pleasure. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
The queen is dead, long live the queen. Best of luck on this new venture. Your voice is important.
🙂 Many thanks.
I can’t say enough good things about you, Jane. I think the numbers that follow you say it all. Thank you for all you do for us.
Thanks for coming by, Victoria. 🙂
Finally–the corner office, with a window and your name on the door. Very well deserved.
LOL! Both literally and metaphorically, too, now that I’m at the university. Thanks, Patricia.
I’m happy for you, Jane, but I’m bummed about the loss of great, new posts for my WritersMarket.com newsletter. 🙂
One day, you’ll have a newsletter of your own, then we can trade newsletter links. 🙂