WHAT DO YOU BRING TO THE TABLE? - Authors.com2024-03-28T13:07:23Zhttp://www.authors.com/forum/topics/what-do-you-bring-to-the-table?groupUrl=fiction&commentId=3798404%3AComment%3A152497&groupId=3798404%3AGroup%3A21747&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI'm right there with you guys…tag:www.authors.com,2012-09-17:3798404:Comment:1543652012-09-17T01:08:15.120ZRobert L. Allenhttp://www.authors.com/profile/RobertAllen
<p>I'm right there with you guys!!! I was seven chapters into my book when I thought, why is my villain doing this. I had a reason, but it wasn't strong enough. I came up with another idea. But in using it, I have to rewrite the chapters. It will go fast but 30,000 words later, what a bummer. I had planned on a rewrite but not until the book was finished. However, I like things tight. Glad to read you're guys input...</p>
<p>I'm right there with you guys!!! I was seven chapters into my book when I thought, why is my villain doing this. I had a reason, but it wasn't strong enough. I came up with another idea. But in using it, I have to rewrite the chapters. It will go fast but 30,000 words later, what a bummer. I had planned on a rewrite but not until the book was finished. However, I like things tight. Glad to read you're guys input...</p> I hate editing and rewriting.…tag:www.authors.com,2012-09-11:3798404:Comment:1537072012-09-11T18:38:52.950ZSunny Frazierhttp://www.authors.com/profile/SunnyFrazier
<p>I hate editing and rewriting. I don't do much of the latter. One draft and it's good. Learned that from being a journalist when we composed on old typewriters. You DON'T want to make a mistake and type it all again!</p>
<p>I hate editing and rewriting. I don't do much of the latter. One draft and it's good. Learned that from being a journalist when we composed on old typewriters. You DON'T want to make a mistake and type it all again!</p> Hi Sunny
There is fun too in…tag:www.authors.com,2012-09-11:3798404:Comment:1537062012-09-11T12:40:58.392ZCleveland W. Gibsonhttp://www.authors.com/profile/ClevelandWGibson
<p>Hi Sunny</p>
<p>There is fun too in the mystery writing if the 'bad guy' really does turn out to be the Devil and the detective is trying to catch him and make a conviction. I've never seen it done successfully but somebody might give it a go. The guy with horns in jail, if you see what I mean.</p>
<p>I was working on an early draft of my novel and I feel I clocked up at least 5,000 changes. Two spaces instead of a single space, speech marks missing, italics left out and so on including…</p>
<p>Hi Sunny</p>
<p>There is fun too in the mystery writing if the 'bad guy' really does turn out to be the Devil and the detective is trying to catch him and make a conviction. I've never seen it done successfully but somebody might give it a go. The guy with horns in jail, if you see what I mean.</p>
<p>I was working on an early draft of my novel and I feel I clocked up at least 5,000 changes. Two spaces instead of a single space, speech marks missing, italics left out and so on including repeated words, typos, filter words,capital letters left out. Well I did all that and the novel started to come to life. It sounds like a lot of work but it was needed. How did you feel when you reached that pivotal moment?</p> Being a published writer is a…tag:www.authors.com,2012-09-08:3798404:Comment:1537492012-09-08T18:25:40.061ZSunny Frazierhttp://www.authors.com/profile/SunnyFrazier
<p>Being a published writer is about the long haul, not the short sprint. Patience will get you far and give you time to learn other essentials, like marketing and platform building.</p>
<p>I find the mystery writing community to be very giving about passing information and supporting each other. I'm not sure what other genres are like. These are my people and we share everything. </p>
<p>Being a published writer is about the long haul, not the short sprint. Patience will get you far and give you time to learn other essentials, like marketing and platform building.</p>
<p>I find the mystery writing community to be very giving about passing information and supporting each other. I'm not sure what other genres are like. These are my people and we share everything. </p> Thanks |Sunny
I'm juggling wi…tag:www.authors.com,2012-09-08:3798404:Comment:1536552012-09-08T11:40:05.126ZCleveland W. Gibsonhttp://www.authors.com/profile/ClevelandWGibson
<p>Thanks |Sunny</p>
<p>I'm juggling with deadlines at the moment. But I did read your article about being ready to publish.</p>
<p>It was a good one.I take heed and try to be patient.</p>
<p>I have noticed some writers ask for help from anywhere but at the same time they keep the cards too close to their chest. people need to know a little more in order to offer help. Only telling a genre or word length is not disclosing a top secret.</p>
<p>Take a look at an online publication called What the…</p>
<p>Thanks |Sunny</p>
<p>I'm juggling with deadlines at the moment. But I did read your article about being ready to publish.</p>
<p>It was a good one.I take heed and try to be patient.</p>
<p>I have noticed some writers ask for help from anywhere but at the same time they keep the cards too close to their chest. people need to know a little more in order to offer help. Only telling a genre or word length is not disclosing a top secret.</p>
<p>Take a look at an online publication called What the Dickens Magazine as they have a 'listings' section for free. Advertise a meet of a local writers group or classes etc</p>
<p>Link:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.wtd-magazine.com" target="_blank">www.wtd-magazine.com</a></p> This looks like a new operati…tag:www.authors.com,2012-09-05:3798404:Comment:1533042012-09-05T16:29:41.442ZSunny Frazierhttp://www.authors.com/profile/SunnyFrazier
<p>This looks like a new operation. Always good to get on the ground floor.</p>
<p>This looks like a new operation. Always good to get on the ground floor.</p> Hi Sunny
Things can get crazy…tag:www.authors.com,2012-09-05:3798404:Comment:1534722012-09-05T09:55:01.958ZCleveland W. Gibsonhttp://www.authors.com/profile/ClevelandWGibson
<p>Hi Sunny</p>
<p>Things can get crazy at times, exciting too.</p>
<p>I've had a horror story accepted for an anthology to be published by Tannis in November, I'm thrilled because they make films and who knows where that might lead?</p>
<p>Below is part of what they sent me in an e-mail.</p>
<p>(I also signed a contract for the publication of some of my poetry. It is for charity so I'm delighted. Remember wearing a gold medal in the Olympics? Well that's how I feel. I've also had four short…</p>
<p>Hi Sunny</p>
<p>Things can get crazy at times, exciting too.</p>
<p>I've had a horror story accepted for an anthology to be published by Tannis in November, I'm thrilled because they make films and who knows where that might lead?</p>
<p>Below is part of what they sent me in an e-mail.</p>
<p>(I also signed a contract for the publication of some of my poetry. It is for charity so I'm delighted. Remember wearing a gold medal in the Olympics? Well that's how I feel. I've also had four short story acceptances and am waiting for two more which are fantastic. I know I said that about my work. I might be wrong but I'm delighted with it).</p>
<p class="western">The link for further details is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TannisProductions">https://www.facebook.com/TannisProductions</a>.</p>
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<p class="western">Tannis Productions</p>
<p class="western"></p> That's terrific. I was in a l…tag:www.authors.com,2012-09-04:3798404:Comment:1534502012-09-04T01:24:03.650ZSunny Frazierhttp://www.authors.com/profile/SunnyFrazier
<p>That's terrific. I was in a lot of anthologies when I wrote short stories. </p>
<p>That's terrific. I was in a lot of anthologies when I wrote short stories. </p> Tannis Production , a film co…tag:www.authors.com,2012-09-03:3798404:Comment:1533702012-09-03T22:44:05.826ZCleveland W. Gibsonhttp://www.authors.com/profile/ClevelandWGibson
<p>Tannis Production , a film company, will publish a horror short story of mine in November in an anthology. I'm excited. Lots more news.</p>
<p>Tannis Production , a film company, will publish a horror short story of mine in November in an anthology. I'm excited. Lots more news.</p> We loved the Olympics. I thi…tag:www.authors.com,2012-08-31:3798404:Comment:1531042012-08-31T16:49:50.626ZSunny Frazierhttp://www.authors.com/profile/SunnyFrazier
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<p>We loved the Olympics. I think Americans relate to the Brits, even more so to the Australians, who seem to have much the "pioneer" spirit via their history. </p>
<p>I'm baffled as well that more people don't take advantage of me. I only wish I'd had someone out there who has done the legwork and willing to point me in the right direction when I started off. You can lead a horse to water but you can't get them to promote.</p>
<p>Many movies start as short stories, the big one being…</p>
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<p>We loved the Olympics. I think Americans relate to the Brits, even more so to the Australians, who seem to have much the "pioneer" spirit via their history. </p>
<p>I'm baffled as well that more people don't take advantage of me. I only wish I'd had someone out there who has done the legwork and willing to point me in the right direction when I started off. You can lead a horse to water but you can't get them to promote.</p>
<p>Many movies start as short stories, the big one being Brokeback Mountain. Stephen King also gets picked up a lot--well, he IS Stephen King! And, you're right, never dump a manuscript on an agent without having a second set of eyes take a look. Just don't let a critique group hold you back. </p>