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Getting Published
Started this discussion. Last reply by 2 Moon Press Publishing Jan 18, 2011. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I went to my writing group today and there were writers there who thought when their book was done, all they had to do was send it out and Gazam it was published. It doesn't wotk that way! I have…Continue
Character Building
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What is your guys take on character building...
Writing in two different genre
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How does one write Mystery and Children's books? And shouth the author use a pen name on one of them?Continue
Book size for new writers
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Robert L. Allen commented on Authors.com's group 'Fiction Writers'"Thank you to all...I did work it out and it's great. More or less I've written the book and now I am filling in the spaces. It's at 30,000 words and I need another 50,000 to try and get it published. And yes, I did have to walk away…"
Robert L. Allen commented on Authors.com's group 'Fiction Writers'"Not to change the subject but do you guys ever get stuck in the story??? I've been working on the same thing far too long now and it seems to be getting farther away from what I want."
Robert L. Allen commented on Authors.com's group 'Fiction Writers'"Hi gals! Are you saving before you close down? And you can and should always save to a disk. My word is 2000, I think. My computer crashed and we had it fixed but, I don't think it has long to live. The programs are pretty close with some…"
Robert L. Allen left a comment for Forrest Casey"Welcome, I hope you find what you're looking for here, it's great fun when you have time..."
Robert L. Allen replied to Jonathon Koerner's discussion 'Where is this Bus?' in the group Poetry"I can hear the pain. I know this was hard to write, even if it came easy. Third line perhaps put in (after) all we been through. And the seventh sentence down, I would take out (me). Again, very heartfelt piece..."
Robert L. Allen replied to Jonathon Koerner's discussion 'In My December' in the group Poetry"Powerful!!! I would try to stay away the ( to be ) phazes. And I think you were trying to say in the first line we breathe. Forth sentence down has a (?) mark, not needed, it's a statement, not a question..."
Robert L. Allen replied to Dave Watson's discussion 'Adding depth to locations' in the group Fiction Writers"Perhaps try a little mystery. I have a part in my book where my character thinks she is being followed by some sort of creature. And because of the darkness she is unable to see it, however she can hear it all around her. It turns out that the…"
Robert L. Allen replied to Tabitha R. Pike's discussion 'Between the Fine Line' in the group Poetry"Beautiful poem. I would change the word (a) in the seventh line to read (the) soul, gives it more power. Also I don't think this piece needs to end on a possitive note. I think it could go on, deeper into the feelings. I see not only can you…"
Robert L. Allen replied to Justin Randolph's discussion 'A Brighter Day!' in the group Poetry"Very nice poem but the rhyme changes from every sentence to every other halfway through. I would keep the rhythm going one way or the other. The poem hold sadness and hope. I would take out the first word maybe to make it even stronger...And also…"
Robert L. Allen replied to Cleveland W. Gibson's discussion 'A Christmas message in a poem' in the group Poetry"Good poem. But the flow was bouncy..."
Robert L. Allen replied to Carly Jean Montgomery-Wildermuth's discussion 'Perfect' in the group Poetry"The word (You) throws me out of the poem. It sounds preachy. I would try another word. Very powerful...Also the word (Not) in the first sentence throws me out."
Robert L. Allen replied to Birgitta Abimbola Heikka's discussion 'L'ètranger (The Foreigner)' in the group Poetry"First stanza is very powerful. Second stanza too many (faces) are used. The word (Face is used in first stanza then twice in the second which weakens the poem. Try to use something else to keep the power flowing.
Ex:
Frowning smiles
encountering…"
Robert L. Allen commented on Authors.com's group 'Fiction Writers'"I'm really behind...And yes Merry Christmas and I hope this new year brings everyone of us joy and success..."
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- At 3:48am on November 22, 2010,
scribbler said… - Nice to meet you. :) Welcome aboard. I’ll look forward to getting to know you better. You can post topics at the forum with your publishing and writing questions.
- At 8:40pm on November 24, 2010,
Kay said… - A warm welcome to you Robert. Authors.com is a great place to be. Enjoy yourself! :)
- At 5:40pm on June 4, 2011,
Ellen Ward said… Hi Robert.
I'm not specifically and "Agent." This seemed the best fit within the categories available to describe myself. I am actually and Author's Assistant. What does an Author’s Assistant do? I can do so much, but I will attempt to be brief and concise.
The Manuscript: help oversee and coordinate the process, organize source material, obtain necessary permissions to use the work of others, research potential publishers, fact check.
Manuscript to Printed Book: help in understanding the process and planning the budget/timetable; help coordinate and oversee the process; help find other professional resources like a book cover designer, typesetter, editor, indexer, proofreader, and copywriter; help in setting up a publishing business, getting the ISBN, help with printing and distribution.
Book Marketing: help find professional resources - publicist, photographer, web designer, copywriter.
Those are some of the services that are provided with some descriptives. Other services include helping with traditional PR and internet marketing.
As far as word count or working with fiction or non-fiction, it really does not matter. I can help you along any part of your journey.
I look forward to more communication between us.
Thanks very much
- At 1:20pm on July 24, 2011,
Donna Montrose Porter said… Hello Robert,
Thank you for your words of welcome and for the comments you made reagrding my poem, and after looking at your suggestion I agree, the wording is not ideal, thank you for your honesty, it does help me to improve my writing.
I wish you luck with your writing and look forward to reading more work on here.
Thanks again
- At 8:19am on August 13, 2011,
Mary Snyder said… - Thanks for the welcome, Robert. It's nice to meet you!
- At 4:02am on August 16, 2011, Robert L. Allen said…
- Hi Mary, I see you write short stories. What length book is considered a short story. Word count...
- At 11:41am on September 10, 2011,
Stacy Eaton said… - Robert - Pleasure to meet you - thank you for the friendship!
- At 11:32pm on September 20, 2011,
Catherine Green said… - Ha ha that is hilarious! I think I must have an identical twin or a doppelganger. A couple of years ago, a friend of mine was convinced he saw me driving down a street in a city where I was living, but I was at work in my office at the time! I must catch this mysterious woman...
- At 3:53am on December 13, 2011,
Lyn Miller Lacoursiere said…
Hello Robert L. Allen; I'm so sorry you couldn't get to my website. I made a drastic mistake. Would you please try again?
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