tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post115771649550265214..comments2023-10-11T09:22:33.136-04:00Comments on Paperback Writer: Back & Friday 20Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1157848666578536682006-09-09T20:37:00.000-04:002006-09-09T20:37:00.000-04:00I've had books go straight into production with no...<I>I've had books go straight into production with no requested changes. I've rewritten half a novel to accomodate an editor's requests as well. </I><BR/><BR/>You don't know how relieved I am to hear that. It's actually comforting to know that the edit process can vary so dramatically for a well-established author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1157818152914446782006-09-09T12:09:00.000-04:002006-09-09T12:09:00.000-04:00Flouncing trolls, offending insider medical inform...Flouncing trolls, offending insider medical information, sales announcements, an eye-popping synopsis or two, smart writing and publishing information all for the price of a mouse-click or two. That's what's so great about Friday's at PBW's. Great work, Gang.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01805501348812702651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1157812770480218142006-09-09T10:39:00.000-04:002006-09-09T10:39:00.000-04:00You write one hell of a synopsis, Gabriele. I love...<I>You write one hell of a synopsis, Gabriele. I love it. Doesn't sound like a six week project, though. ;) Good luck with it.</I><BR/><BR/>Wow, thank you. I always thought I'd never be able to write a decent synopsis because my plots are so complicated.<BR/><BR/>Maybe I should write them while the project is still in the planning stage and I don't know what further twists are going to creep up. *grin*Gabriele Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205770868139083575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1157807207195063002006-09-09T09:06:00.000-04:002006-09-09T09:06:00.000-04:00Whew, so very glad to know it was you who'd remove...Whew, so very glad to know it was you who'd removed that post. I spent the entire night dreaming of some eerie blog master swooping down from blogdom with whips and chains ready to crack us all into submission with the wrong word.<BR/><BR/>LOL, okay, no I didn't, I am relieved though.<BR/><BR/>For the record, I never meant to imply that 'you' were censoring posts, only that if you had felt the need to erase something someone else wrote that it would surely have been a good reason. Like the lovely little spam I received this morning. Gotta love their determination though.<BR/><BR/>And is it me, or did the freakin' word verifications get harder? Now they're in ITALICS, as if they weren't hard enough for these poor eyes of mine to read. LOL Long live the wicked blog master.Tami Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18254839673811955144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1157775722090137762006-09-09T00:22:00.000-04:002006-09-09T00:22:00.000-04:00S William wrote: I'm new here and just wanted to s...S William wrote: <I>I'm new here and just wanted to say hello. I am always looking for bloggers who blog their writing life.</I><BR/><BR/>Welcome, S, and you've come to the right place. The writing life is all we talk about around here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1157775631575314292006-09-09T00:20:00.001-04:002006-09-09T00:20:00.001-04:00Joel wrote: Have you checked out either Holly's or...Joel wrote: <I>Have you checked out either Holly's or Lazette's non-fiction writing e-books? Any opinions?</I><BR/><BR/>I have read Holly's Mugging the Muse and Create a Character Clinic e-books, and I loved them. MtM was in large part the reason I survived my second and third pro year without losing my marbles; it's one of the best all-around writer books I've ever read. Create a Character Clinic is a must-have for any writer struggling with building, fleshing out and/or refining their characters, or the writer who simply wants to do more with the characters in their head. It's as much or as little character insight as you need, and the exercises and charts are great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1157775199434674872006-09-09T00:13:00.000-04:002006-09-09T00:13:00.000-04:00Misswrite wrote: What in the world is the 'this po...Misswrite wrote: <I>What in the world is the 'this post has been removed by a blog administrator'? I've never seen that before.</I><BR/><BR/>That's what happens when I delete any post. And I wrote that post in reply to Bridget's question, and my answers pissed off some non-writers who seem to think I gave out "criminal" information. I didn't, but to save time and bitching, I just deleted it.<BR/><BR/><I>Does blogger censor? It must have been really bad for them to kill it because I've seen some really bad stuff posted on other sites.</I><BR/><BR/>Nope, it really was me. I've tried to offend Blogger a few times, but they must think my stuff is wimpy, 'cause I've never been censored by them.<BR/><BR/><I>Or was that 'administrator' as in you, Ms PBW? (I'm sure it was deserved if it was. I would actually be relieved to know it wasn't some blog-big-brother.)</I><BR/><BR/>I don't censored the comments here at all, although I will delete obvious SPAM. One of the great delights of this blog for me is how civilized the comments have remained over the years, even when we disagree or have a controversial topic. A few trolls have come over and tried to start something now and then, but no one pays any attention to them and they flounce back out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1157774420554463062006-09-09T00:00:00.000-04:002006-09-09T00:00:00.000-04:00Jordan, who among other things made me sneak back ...Jordan, who among other things made me sneak back onto the internet last week, wrote: <I>I'm currently waiting to hear back on two fulls and a partial. The latter was sent to the place you suggested. (wg) Thanks!</I><BR/><BR/>That's terrific. I'll keep my fingers crossed for all three, but especially the latter. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1157774045861184272006-09-08T23:54:00.000-04:002006-09-08T23:54:00.000-04:00Heather wrote: I've missed you, but it's because I...Heather wrote: <I>I've missed you, but it's because I was moving. I didn't even know you were away.</I><BR/><BR/>See? Heather went and moved again and didn't tell us. Lol.<BR/><BR/>I do not envy you the unpacking, lady, but congrats on your new place.the authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220786472896283714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1157774012427708142006-09-08T23:53:00.000-04:002006-09-08T23:53:00.000-04:00There she is! Chain her so she never leaves us aga...There she is! Chain her so she never leaves us again :)<BR/><BR/>"What's been happening in your corner of the writing world? Any questions for me?"<BR/><BR/>Blogging full-time and returning to the writing world. Have you checked out either Holly's or Lazette's non-fiction writing e-books? Any opinions?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00022024004256247576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1157773924384344932006-09-08T23:52:00.000-04:002006-09-08T23:52:00.000-04:00Darlene wrote: I'm just about to start the agent h...Darlene wrote: <I>I'm just about to start the agent hunt and I'm wondering what to say if I'm asked why I'm looking for an agent now. I have four books published and a contract for a fifth. I want an agent because I want to move into larger markets and (I hope) make more money. Should I just say that or use some cutsey statement like, "I'm ready to grow as a writer."</I><BR/><BR/>No cutesy statements. Please. You're a pro writer, not a Chia Pet.<BR/><BR/>Seriously, I don't think you need to make any statement to justify looking for an agent. You're an experienced pro, you've got a nice backlist and a contract in hand -- that says it all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1157773376742457862006-09-08T23:42:00.000-04:002006-09-08T23:42:00.000-04:00Gabriele wrote: Then I got a plotbunny for your eb...Gabriele wrote: <I>Then I got a plotbunny for your ebook challenge, a nice novelette, I thought. Until I asked my MC, the Saxon Ricmar, why he hated the other man so much that he killed him and got outlawed</I><BR/><BR/>Uh-oh.<BR/><BR/><I>only stumble into the middle of the most juicy family feud, a man slain, blood debts, a wife sent back to her father, guilt, betrayal, shifting loyalties, and pagan versus Christian religion.</I><BR/><BR/>This is why we call 'em plotbunnies. They multiply on you. :)<BR/><BR/><I>But the real fun begins when during a Saxon rebellion in 783, Ricmar ends up between all sides, the Saxons who think him a niding, Charlemagne who could give him shelter but executed his father, and the machinations of a monk whom Ricmar saved from the Danes and whose past connects him with the secret behind the family feud.</I><BR/><BR/>You write one hell of a synopsis, Gabriele. I love it. Doesn't sound like a six week project, though. ;) Good luck with it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1157772354560345232006-09-08T23:25:00.000-04:002006-09-08T23:25:00.000-04:00Crista wrote: Anyway, the question I have for you ...Crista wrote: <I>Anyway, the question I have for you regards selling series. The novel I just finished drafting is part of a trilogy (or dualogy depending on if I can squeeze this next part of the story into one book or not). When querying agents, should I say that it is part of a planned series or just submit it as a stand-alone? It sort of stands alone, but it ends with a couple of big threads left undone.</I><BR/><BR/>I'd write the query for the finished book alone first, then when you've snagged an interested agent, I'd elaborate on plans for future books. Mainly because dazzling multiple book queries are very difficult to write, and if the agent likes one book, they'll want to see more. <BR/><BR/><I>I really want this book to go to a major print publisher, but will it being a part of a series make it impossible to sell?</I><BR/><BR/>I sell plenty of series novels these days, and publishers always want more. I can also think of a dozen newly published writers who have sold series to major publishers as their first sales (some of them hang out here, too) so I wouldn't worry about it.<BR/><BR/><I>The current project IS a complete stand-alone. Should I finish it and submit and THEN offer the first book of the series if they ask what else I have? I realize I might be jumping the gun a bit, but I like to plan ahead and I'm sort of confused as to what to do.</I><BR/><BR/>I'd query the finished book first because you have a complete manuscript for that one. Unless the concept blows them away, most agents like to see finished novels from unpubbed writers. If you find you're not grabbing any attention with it, then I'd try a query for your standalone WIP.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1157771724043884432006-09-08T23:15:00.000-04:002006-09-08T23:15:00.000-04:00What in the world is the 'this post has been remov...What in the world is the 'this post has been removed by a blog administrator'? I've never seen that before.<BR/><BR/>Does blogger censor? It must have been really bad for them to kill it because I've seen some really bad stuff posted on other sites.<BR/><BR/>Or was that 'administrator' as in you, Ms PBW? (I'm sure it was deserved if it was. I would actually be relieved to know it wasn't some blog-big-brother.)Tami Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18254839673811955144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1157769052417115282006-09-08T22:30:00.000-04:002006-09-08T22:30:00.000-04:00PBW wrote ... Wow! Now I get to be the first to sa...PBW wrote ... <I>Wow! Now I get to be the first to say "I knew Simon Haynes before he went platinum..."</I><BR/><BR/>Hey, I'd be happy just to go bronze or copper ;-)Simon Hayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02660767551431793439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1157767334880875972006-09-08T22:02:00.000-04:002006-09-08T22:02:00.000-04:00I had a chance to read the reply before it was del...I had a chance to read the reply before it was deleted. I can only say some people need to get a life.Gabriele Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17205770868139083575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1157767091671589112006-09-08T21:58:00.000-04:002006-09-08T21:58:00.000-04:00Doug wrote: I finished my NiP, the romance! And gu...Doug wrote: <I>I finished my NiP, the romance! And guess what, the H&H live HEA.</I><BR/><BR/>Oh, like that'll never sell. Well done, Doc. Now submit it -- we need more guys in romance. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1157766973359673352006-09-08T21:56:00.000-04:002006-09-08T21:56:00.000-04:00Sandra wrote: So I wanted to know - after your nov...Sandra wrote: <I>So I wanted to know - after your novel is accepted, how much editing do you do at your publisher/editor's request? Do you find yourself shifting words etc, or do you get some major edit requests (like a flat character needs to be dropped, merged, or brought to life).</I><BR/><BR/>It's rare that I don't get asked to do some sort of revisions on a manuscript, and I will go along with almost anything that's suggested. I've been fortunate to work with some excellent editors and I put my trust in them. Also, nothing I write is so sacred that it can't be changed and made better or more marketable. The only time I challenge an editor is when I think that for whatever reason the requested changes don't work at all -- but that's very rare.<BR/><BR/>There's really no way to tell how well a novel will work for an editor. I've had books go straight into production with no requested changes. I've rewritten half a novel to accomodate an editor's requests as well. So far, it's kept me employed and my books selling well, so we must be doing something right. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1157765855287957462006-09-08T21:37:00.000-04:002006-09-08T21:37:00.000-04:00Simon wrote: ...I just signed with a pretty decent...Simon wrote: <I>...I just signed with a pretty decent agent.</I><BR/><BR/>Wow! Now I get to be the first to say "I knew Simon Haynes <I>before</I> he went platinum..." :) Congratulations, pal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1157765615790690352006-09-08T21:33:00.000-04:002006-09-08T21:33:00.000-04:00Jess wrote: A lot of writers have (and need) day j...Jess wrote: <I>A lot of writers have (and need) day jobs. I'm a senior in college and I just had my orientation, and I'm left feeling hopeless and discouraged. Why isn't "staying home and writing my next novel" a viable option post-grad?</I><BR/><BR/>I guess the only answer is that pro writers are really not paid to write. We're paid for the rights to publish what we've already written. Sadly, none of us actually make a living from writing, just from selling the rights to it when it's done.<BR/> <BR/><I>I know I need to pay-back loans and stuff, and I will happily go to work if I find a job. I said I would like to work in publishing, editorial-style grunt work. But when I added I want to write, she looked like I vomited on her shoes.</I><BR/><BR/>Kind of an ignorant reaction on her part. Publishing is a global industry and there are any number of jobs in it that can help you pay the bills and teach you about the business on your way to becoming a professional novelist. Why not look into entry-level positions not just as an editorial assistant, but also as a copy editor or copy writer?<BR/><BR/><I>So now I'm confused, and discouraged, and have no idea what to do. I can't even find publishers around Philly that I could apply to, anyway. Can you respond somehow?</I><BR/><BR/>First, here's <A HREF="http://www.truelocal.com/topicsearchd2.aspx?q=book%20publishers&cs=Philadelphia%20Pennsylvania" REL="nofollow">a list of 147 book publishers</A> in or around Philadelphia, and I pulled that off the internet -- I'm sure there are more out there within your region. If you don't like any of the publishers, you might also consider applying to magazines, digests or any periodical company in the area.<BR/><BR/>I don't want to steer you in the wrong direction, though, Jess. Is there any way you can talk to another orientation counselor? Maybe the one you had isn't familiar with the publishing industry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1157764450936123552006-09-08T21:14:00.000-04:002006-09-08T21:14:00.000-04:00Milady wrote: Do you ever write by hand? As in, fi...Milady wrote: <I>Do you ever write by hand? As in, fiction?</I><BR/><BR/>I used to write a lot of short stories by hand when I was younger. I still write letters, poetry and private journal entries by hand when possible.<BR/><BR/><I>I've tried it a few times, but it's never worked before. Maybe it's the purple pen?</I><BR/><BR/>Could be. I love to hand write things when my fingers are up to the task. The keyboard and the computer are marvelously efficient, but there is nothing like seeing the words dance across the paper. Fountain pens are my favorite writing instruments. <BR/><BR/><I>Which leads me to my last question: Do you like purple pens?</I><BR/><BR/>Love the color. :) I keep bottles of violet, blue, black, green, and burgundy ink for filling my fountain pens. Violet is great for writing sonnets.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1157763659836649172006-09-08T21:00:00.000-04:002006-09-08T21:00:00.000-04:00Bridget, after I posted my answers to your questio...Bridget, after I posted my answers to your questions I got a couple of nasty e-mails (evidently the Thought Police were offended by my candor.) Anyway, if you didn't get a chance to read them, would you be so kind as to send an e-mail to LynnViehl@aol.com? I'll reply with the answers to your questions privately and that'll avoid another vulture fest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1157759458927982612006-09-08T19:50:00.000-04:002006-09-08T19:50:00.000-04:00Thanks for the comments over at my site. I'm curre...Thanks for the comments over at my site. I'm currently waiting to hear back on two fulls and a partial. The latter was sent to the place you suggested. (wg) Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Also, I started reading Lilith Saintcrow's new Dante Valentine release, Dead Man Rising. So far, I'm really digging it. Dark, gritty and fun. :)Jordan Summershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00437563784716604402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1157755419390666682006-09-08T18:43:00.000-04:002006-09-08T18:43:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-1157752114237543532006-09-08T17:48:00.000-04:002006-09-08T17:48:00.000-04:00Avaron wrote: Found, by chance, Lover Awakened, at...Avaron wrote: <I>Found, by chance, Lover Awakened, at Walmart. Um... I'm sorry to say, I didn't like it...</I><BR/><BR/>Hey, you gave her a fair shot, and that's all any author can hope for. I haven't read the book yet so I can't comment on it (it's at the top of my As Soon As I'm Done the Next Vamp Book TBR pile.)<BR/><BR/>Have you read any paranormals or dark fantasy recently that you did like?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com