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- December 23rd, 2009, 10:11 pm
- Forum: Books
- Topic: Maureen Johnson giving free e-copies of "Suite Scarlett"
- Replies: 0
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Maureen Johnson giving free e-copies of "Suite Scarlett"
Wowza. http://www.maureenjohnsonbooks.com/bulletins.html I couldn't believe this was legit, but MJ twittered about it, so it must be okay, right? I know I got my free Kindle copy of "Suite Scarlett" (which has been on my to-read list for longer than I'd like to admit) from Amazon.com witho...
- December 23rd, 2009, 10:04 pm
- Forum: Self-Publishing
- Topic: What's your take on the B&N Nook?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3659
Re: What's your take on the B&N Nook?
I found this on BusinessWeek.com: http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/09_51/b4160087988511.htm There's a link to a fuller review, but it's a nice, quick run-down of the two devices. Looks like they both have their respective flaws, though I have to give B&N props for letting users lend ...
- December 23rd, 2009, 9:54 pm
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: Writer's Block
- Replies: 34
- Views: 15061
Re: Writer's Block
Most of the time when I feel like I have writer's block, it is because I am afraid that my writing won't be good enough. Sometimes when I'm really excited about a scene, I have trouble writing it because I expect that particular scene to be great...so then I stare at the screen terrified to write a...
- December 23rd, 2009, 9:38 pm
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: Sharing plot ideas that you couldn't/wouldn't write yourself
- Replies: 19
- Views: 9390
Re: Sharing novel ideas (that you couldn't write yourself) ?
Fun thread! The conjoined twin idea sounds really cool, but yeah, not terribly easy to accomplish. I've always wanted to write an historical romance, but since I don't particularly enjoy research, that could be a small problem. :) Guess that novel about Cleopatra's sister is going to stay unwritten ...
- December 23rd, 2009, 2:55 pm
- Forum: Self-Publishing
- Topic: What's your take on the B&N Nook?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3659
Re: What's your take on the B&N Nook?
The Nook does look pretty slick, but I don't know that I could get past that LCD screen on the bottom. I assume it turns off while you're reading, which would probably help, but the screen seems so distracting. I'm a Kindle owner, though, so I'm sure I've got some preconceived notions. I think B&...
- December 23rd, 2009, 2:45 pm
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: Re-imagining Shakespeare
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1711
Re: Re-imagining Shakespeare
Agreed. I'm a fan of retellings--fairy tale, Shakespearean, whatever--so I'm probably a little biased, but I think this sounds like a cool idea. Good luck!
- December 23rd, 2009, 12:04 pm
- Forum: Finding An Agent
- Topic: Let's Play Pretend:
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2563
Re: Let's Play Pretend:
Hmm. I don't know, but it's a wonderful situation to be in! I'm not sure if finding an agent now is crucial (it's my impression that these contests have pretty definite terms when it comes to advances, contracts, etc.) but I'm sure that the win would certainly add something to that dreaded paragraph...
- December 22nd, 2009, 4:36 pm
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: Writer's Block
- Replies: 34
- Views: 15061
Re: Writer's Block
I try not to call it writer's block. It sounds too much like a disease or something. I just say, "I'm having a hard writing day." That way, it seems much more temporary, because (at least to me) it implies that tomorrow stands a good chance of being better. Also, if I'm having a hard time ...
- December 21st, 2009, 9:46 pm
- Forum: Self-Publishing
- Topic: 7-Figure Deal for YA author? - Link
- Replies: 22
- Views: 9740
Re: 7-Figure Deal for Debut YA author? - Link
I think Max and jnduncan bring up some good points. Obviously, I wouldn't refuse a 7 figure deal, but I wouldn't look forward to all the pressure that comes with being crowned the next big thing.
However, I'd certainly be happy to deal with that problem if it ever comes. :)
However, I'd certainly be happy to deal with that problem if it ever comes. :)
- December 21st, 2009, 12:16 pm
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: I am vs. I'm and so on...
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4625
Re: I am vs. I'm and so on...
Not a stupid question at all! One isn't better than the other, but I suspect that since you're adding contractions when you speak, the contractions might be better than "he is" or "she is"--which, you know, is why writers read their WIPs aloud. Sounds like you've already got a go...
- December 19th, 2009, 7:39 pm
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: Show Don't Tell
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5126
Re: Show Don't Tell
For me, it helps a lot to read through something and keep an eye out for characters or moments that feel bare or unexplained. Nine times out of ten, that means I'm TELLING and not SHOWING. For example, one aspect of my current WIP is the main character's disconnection from the "ordinary" p...
- December 18th, 2009, 5:07 pm
- Forum: Finding An Agent
- Topic: Just call the agent on the phone is a bad idea.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 9095
Re: Just call the agent on the phone!
Cold-querying (sans phone call) hasn't worked for the OP, just the way it hasn't worked for a lot of us--yet. That doesn't mean that it can't work. According to one poll, that's how many authors connected with their agents: http://www.guidetoliteraryagents.com/blog/Cold+Querying+Still+Works.aspx Bel...
- December 18th, 2009, 10:50 am
- Forum: Self-Publishing
- Topic: 7-Figure Deal for YA author? - Link
- Replies: 22
- Views: 9740
Re: 7-Figure Deal for Debut YA author? - Link
Of course, I'd be pleased with a 2-figure deal, but I wouldn't turn my nose up at 7 :)
- December 17th, 2009, 9:22 pm
- Forum: Self-Publishing
- Topic: 7-Figure Deal for YA author? - Link
- Replies: 22
- Views: 9740
7-Figure Deal for YA author? - Link
What the what?
http://www.agentsavant.com/as/index.cfm ... A%20Author
I'm kind of speechless. Not too surprised to see Jodi Reamer (Aprilynne Pike's and Stephenie Meyer's agent) on this, but still... wowza. Seven figures? I'm in awe.
http://www.agentsavant.com/as/index.cfm ... A%20Author
I'm kind of speechless. Not too surprised to see Jodi Reamer (Aprilynne Pike's and Stephenie Meyer's agent) on this, but still... wowza. Seven figures? I'm in awe.
- December 17th, 2009, 6:30 pm
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: Finding an unforgettable (and hopefully unused) title...
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8783
Re: Finding an unforgettable (and hopefully unused) title...
I had a pretty difficult time finding a title. I've been working on my book since May and I didn't come up with a title until early November. What finally worked was writing out a list of terms that were specific to the book, and then trying to combine them into something I didn't want to throw out ...