tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850524524995973615.post2881386149034623190..comments2023-05-24T09:45:52.821-05:00Comments on Title Magic: Tidbits for TodaySavanna Kougarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15698138048388102279noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850524524995973615.post-89901992245014833952008-10-15T07:54:00.000-05:002008-10-15T07:54:00.000-05:00I've been learning a lot--just got back from the E...I've been learning a lot--just got back from the Emerald City Writer's Conference. **Pictures on my <A HREF="http://terryodell.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">blog</A>** <BR/><BR/>Especially liked the workshop on fighting, and the different ways men and women fight. Kind of like that his brain/her brain stuff.<BR/><BR/>And right before I left, our own RWA chapter had an all day workshop on characterization by Alicia Rasley.<BR/><BR/>Right now, I'm trying to learn how to restart a jet engine mid-flight for a scene in my WIP.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850524524995973615.post-69074345766378150852008-10-14T17:05:00.000-05:002008-10-14T17:05:00.000-05:00I thought I was the only person in the world who s...I thought I was the only person in the world who still used the Dewey Decimal system! I remember having a lecture on it from the scary librarian in my first week at university - back in the days when the world was young.<BR/>Great about the progress of the draft Mel.Evonne Warehamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02758272781706735694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850524524995973615.post-2291185739948572372008-10-14T16:13:00.000-05:002008-10-14T16:13:00.000-05:00Lexie, that's one of the main reasons for remainin...Lexie, that's one of the main reasons for remaining unpubbed. A person could be an incredible writer, and the story itself may be brilliant -- but! if the editor can't get into the story itself, or if they THINK the readers can't get into it, it's a dead duck to them.<BR/>This is paraphrased from the owner of one of my publishers. <BR/>In fact, she also gently suggested I no longer write as ingeniously -- but more in a manner which tells the story well. Because, in general, honestly, that's what sells the most copies...this is from my own observations.<BR/>Yes, as an author, you can develop a following of readers who enjoy your particular type of novels -- which is my personal preference -- but, often, this is just as tough to do, getting your writing out there so it's even noticed by enough readers, who would enjoy and make your books auto-buys...which is why, currently, I am writing a story of my heart and soul, but one which, I hope also, will resonate more with more readers because the world I've created is simpler in nature...<BR/>okay, I'll shut up now.Savanna Kougarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15698138048388102279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850524524995973615.post-70270439450584862482008-10-14T16:01:00.000-05:002008-10-14T16:01:00.000-05:00Pat, the only thing I know to do, is first recogni...Pat, the only thing I know to do, is first recognize that's the case, which you do. Then, just let your thoughts drift, sort of like a daydream toward possible scenes, or a key phrase that inspires you to continue writing the story.Savanna Kougarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15698138048388102279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850524524995973615.post-53936848648373383102008-10-14T15:05:00.000-05:002008-10-14T15:05:00.000-05:00I've learned I'm lazy and a mistress of procrastin...I've learned I'm lazy and a mistress of procrastination when it comes to writing. I'll even vacuum the house first. Any tips to get us avoidance-prone people started? Other than just leave the house dirty; that one I already know.<BR/><BR/>PatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850524524995973615.post-58487402499580554822008-10-14T06:40:00.000-05:002008-10-14T06:40:00.000-05:00Savanna, It would be nice to know why...I've ha...Savanna,<BR/> It would be nice to know why...I've had several agents requests partials of Backwoods Invader, but then form rejections. The only one close to telling me anything said, "good writer, but couldn't get behind the story." So, I'm writing new stories:) <BR/> I'm having a long weekend--Fall Break--and getting some writing done. I just thank goodness I can stop and pick it up again!<BR/> LexieLexie O'Neillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04852547353184636030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850524524995973615.post-85360479211350079782008-10-14T01:17:00.000-05:002008-10-14T01:17:00.000-05:00Mel, the Dewy Decimal for cats adds up to a 5. In ...Mel, the Dewy Decimal for cats adds up to a 5. In numerology that is playful, adventurous and unpredictable...coincidence...I meow not.<BR/>So glad to know you're writing up a storm...are you writing about a storm of any kind?<BR/>As far as learning, it's an everyday adventure and head spinner. Today, I learned I'm still able to get caught in the contest trap, Midnight Seductions Endless Romance contest for authors, it was the last day ~ even knowing I ain't got a snowball's chance in the California Santa Ana driven wildfires fo winning.<BR/><BR/>Lexie, that's great! about improving your WIP that way. And I'm not as good about rejection as you...unless, I really understand why. Otherwise, it generally takes me longer. And, like you, I don't work on the mss until things ease off.Savanna Kougarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15698138048388102279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850524524995973615.post-7685176967656412842008-10-13T19:57:00.000-05:002008-10-13T19:57:00.000-05:00Mel, I do enjoy learning about what others are le...Mel,<BR/> I do enjoy learning about what others are learning! I've learned several things lately...it takes me about a day to get over a rejection and then I'm fine. So, I'm not going to try to push myself to write for that day (or at least not on the rejected manuscript). <BR/> Also, I'm learning. I can't even say exactly what it is, but I've been working on the manuscript I finalled with in<BR/>the ATIV and realize my newer WIP<BR/>is better. I use more power words and the way I write is just more interesting. Hmmm...here's hoping someone else agrees:)<BR/> LexieLexie O'Neillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04852547353184636030noreply@blogger.com