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[A.F.]

Melody wrote: "Hey guys and gals.

I'm Melody, I'm in my late 20's and I work as an illustrator for video games, comics and children's books, but lately I'm hacking away on writing an urban fantasy/mystery novel..."

Hello, Melody, welcome and congrats on the progress of your book.
Also, if you'd like to promote your graphic design, feel free to add a topic to the Writing Services folder: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...

[Amanda]

Hello! My name is Amanda. I love to read and discovered in high school that I also love writing. This summer I started working at our local library, so that's been a very convenient treat for finding new stuff to read. I primarily work on YA sci-fi/fantasy, as far as my writing goes.

[A.F.]

Amanda wrote: "Hello! My name is Amanda. I love to read and discovered in high school that I also love writing. This summer I started working at our local library, so that's been a very convenient treat for findi..."

Welcome to the group, Amanda.

[Eeva]

Hi All! I'm Eeva, self published author of "In Loving You" and "You're Getting Married Soon... Now What?" I write Non Fiction. I'm also a blogger, you may want to visit me some time at http://bit.ly/eevalancaster_weebly. My blog shares my experience as a self published author which new authors will find helpful in their journey. I'm a book reviewer too. I'm a voracious reader! Glad to be in this group.

[A.F.]

Eeva wrote: "Hi All! I'm Eeva, self published author of "In Loving You" and "You're Getting Married Soon... Now What?" I write Non Fiction. I'm also a blogger, you may want to visit me some time at http://bit.l..."

Welcome, Eeva, glad to have you in the group.

[Eeva]

A.F. wrote: "Eeva wrote: "Hi All! I'm Eeva, self published author of "In Loving You" and "You're Getting Married Soon... Now What?" I write Non Fiction. I'm also a blogger, you may want to visit me some time at..."

Thanks for the welcome. Glad to be here with you all.

[Laurie]

Hi everyone! I'm Laurie Gardiner, writer and soon to be author of my first novel, Tranquility, due to be released this month( Dec 2014). Yay! I've been a Goodreads reader for a while and will soon be signing up as an author as well. I look forward to connecting with other readers and writers.

[A.F.]

Laurie wrote: "Hi everyone! I'm Laurie Gardiner, writer and soon to be author of my first novel, Tranquility, due to be released this month( Dec 2014). Yay! I've been a Goodreads reader for a while and will soon ..."

Welcome to the group, Laurie.

[Jorden]

I'm Jorden Leonard, just self published my first book Destiny's Hand on Smashwords. I'm also working on promoting myself with free shorter releases on wattpad.

This market is a lot more crowded then I had anticipated. It is rather difficult to get any readers let alone reviewers.

[A.F.]

Jorden wrote: "I'm Jorden Leonard, just self published my first book Destiny's Hand on Smashwords. I'm also working on promoting myself with free shorter releases on wattpad.

This market is a lot more crowded th..."

Welcome to the group, Jorden. We'll be starting some marketing discussions in the New Year (check out the ongoing poll), that may be of some interest to you.

[Julia]

Hi there,

My name is Julia Bell and I've been in Goodreads for about two years. Thank you for letting me introduce myself and I think I'll find this a very interesting and informative group after reading the previous threads. I'm a member of a number of groups, but especially HR since I read and write that genre. I have written one contemporary romance but seven historical. My latest novel NYSSA'S PROMISE went online last weekend and is doing well.

I look forward to joining in.

[A.F.]

Julia wrote: "Hi there,

My name is Julia Bell and I've been in Goodreads for about two years. Thank you for letting me introduce myself and I think I'll find this a very interesting and informative group after..."

Welcome to the group, Julia.

[LeeAnna]

Hey! Writer and reader here! I'm LeeAnna, I'm 30, tired of retail, so I wrote a trilogy. It's completed, but I have just begun to go through book 1 and do my own editing. Not sure where to go from here, or how to get book 1 noticed. Figuring that out now??? And I am an avid reader of all genres! I am willing to read anyone's writing and new stories. I have a short story from years ago posted on wattpad, under the name ElleCurran, I signed up mostly to see what the website was about (I've learned a lot since I wrote that story, so it's nothing like my trilogy) so I guess I'm trying to branch out and network! Looking forward to seeing how this group works! Friend me! That's how I get my best book recommendations!

[A.F.]

LeeAnna wrote: "Hey! Writer and reader here! I'm LeeAnna, I'm 30, tired of retail, so I wrote a trilogy. It's completed, but I have just begun to go through book 1 and do my own editing. Not sure where to go from ..."

Welcome to the group, LeeAnna. Feel free to post any questions or for advice, either in the Writers Folder or the Group Roundtable. Also, the group just started a new Marketing Forum, where we'll be discussing different aspects of how to promote books.

[[deleted user]]

Hello, everyone;
I've joined this group both as a reader and a writer. I love literature and am interested in seeing what new work if being added to the canon. I also struggle to create my own stories and would like to receive some direction in improving what I create.

[A.F.]

Kenneth wrote: "Hello, everyone;
I've joined this group both as a reader and a writer. I love literature and am interested in seeing what new work if being added to the canon. I also struggle to create my own st..."

Welcome, Kenneth, to the the group. Feel free to ask any questions you may have or start a topic of discussion in the Writers Folder or the Group Roundtable.

[Curt]

Hi everyone.

My first novel is Box Cutter Killer, about a single woman who works as a web cam stripper and is pushed to her limit while held hostage by an unknown gunman. This story is an adaptation of "Cam-Girl", a feature film which I wrote and directed.

Any feedback is welcome, thank you for your time.

[A.F.]

Curt wrote: "Hi everyone.

My first novel is Box Cutter Killer, about a single woman who works as a web cam stripper and is pushed to her limit while held hostage by an unknown gunman. This s..."

Welcome to the group, Curt.

[Stephenie]

Hello, my name is Stephenie. I am searching resources to help me write my book. I have been trying to write the same book for years now, but I keep getting lost in the format. I get so far along, and I become severely unhappy with how it 'feels'. I am an avid reader. I love looking at how others do their flow. I love the flow of the books I read. If I cannot get into the flow, then I cannot read it. I can read up to 1,000 pages a day if the book is that interesting.

[A.F.]

Stephenie wrote: "Hello, my name is Stephenie. I am searching resources to help me write my book. I have been trying to write the same book for years now, but I keep getting lost in the format. I get so far along, a..."

Hi Stephenie, and welcome to the group.
About your book, are you still working on the first draft, or is this problem occurring as you edit?

[Stephenie]

I think I have a million rough drafts on my hard-drive.

[A.F.]

Stephenie wrote: "I think I have a million rough drafts on my hard-drive."

Your problem may be that you're over-thinking your process. I generally start my books by deciding on a point of view (first person or third person) which ever works best for the story. Then I do an outline for the book, sometimes a rough outline, sometimes chapter by chapter, and possibly even character outlines. Then I sit down and write the entire first draft using my outline as a guide, but I keep some flexibility for inspirations or new ideas.
What I don't do is edit as I write the first draft- the one rule writers should live by is that first drafts are always crap. Keep writing it even if you feel it isn't working, plow through, writing the crap until the draft is finished. It is in the editing where you turn the book into polished perfection. That's where you shred the book, rewrite, and rewrite, and rewrite some more until you're satisfied.
And that said, if you need help on anything specific, on problem areas for you, feel free to ask.

[Stephenie]

In some ways, I have to mix 1st and 3rd. I'm trying to write a book that tells my story, but there is a lot of going back and forth, and I am trying to make the story not totally reek of drama. I'm also wondering how I can turn it into a Novel instead of an Autobiography, and I get almost done with the book, and I just don't like it. I have even entertained the thought of writing a book for each 'event' instead of 1 single book.

[A.F.]

Stephenie wrote: "In some ways, I have to mix 1st and 3rd. I'm trying to write a book that tells my story, but there is a lot of going back and forth, and I am trying to make the story not totally reek of drama. I'm..."

I have some experience in writing in difficult formats. If you're looking to mix 1st and 3rd, a good way to do that might be to alternate view points with each chapter, 1st then 3rd (or vice versa) and essentially create two parallel stories; that way you could keep the 1st person view sightly more autobiographical, and give the 3rd person a more novelish feel.

[Stephenie]

Hmm, I will certainly try that. Sorry, I was out of town most of the weekend, and while I was gone the pipes burst in the basement. Such a busy week. :)

When I began writing this book I even toyed with the idea of writing it in diary format, but that was too complicating because of the different fonts or styling I had to do. I have actually thought of doing my autobiography in a series of books like Maya Angelo did.

[A.F.]

Stephenie wrote: "Hmm, I will certainly try that. Sorry, I was out of town most of the weekend, and while I was gone the pipes burst in the basement. Such a busy week. :)

When I began writing this book I even toye..."

I've done the diary format for a book. The book turned out well, but I can't say I'd do it again.

[Ron]

Hi, all!

My name is Ron. I am a writer and a reader. My first book with a publisher has just come out, though I have a bunch of self-published books before that. My reading interest lies in paranormal mysteries, but I am a bit eclectic and read whatever grabs my attention. Always looking for something good to read that I can't put down.

[A.F.]

Ron wrote: "Hi, all!

My name is Ron. I am a writer and a reader. My first book with a publisher has just come out, though I have a bunch of self-published books before that. My reading interest lies in par..."

Welcome to the group, Ron.

[Stephenie]

Hi Ron.

I am also eclectic in my reading. I tend to go toward mysteries, suspense. But if the book can keep my attention I am all for it LOL

[Ron]

Stephenie wrote: "Hi Ron.

I am also eclectic in my reading. I tend to go toward mysteries, suspense. But if the book can keep my attention I am all for it LOL"

Hi Stephanie,

I agree. Mysteries are still my first choice, with a bit of thriller tossed in. I can tell on the first paragraph, sometimes first sentence, if I am going to like the book.

[lisa kw]

Hey everyone! My name is Lisa, I'm 20 years old from southern Pennsylvania.

I'm both a writer and a reader. I write short stories and poetry and am working on my first novel currently. I hope to have a few novels published at some point in my life. I read like the wind; at least a book a week.

I'm hoping to start putting some of my writing on this website soon!

Pleasure meeting you all :)

[A.F.]

Lisa wrote: "Hey everyone! My name is Lisa, I'm 20 years old from southern Pennsylvania.

I'm both a writer and a reader. I write short stories and poetry and am working on my first novel currently. I hope to ..."

Hi, Lisa, and welcome.

[Devi]

Hi everyone,

I am a voracious reader and reviewer. Check out my blog site
Views She Writes - WordPress Blog

I can be contacted for reviews or even general chat via my Goodreads Account or my mail ID devinair.reviews@gmail.com

[Andrew]

Hi everyone

I'm Andy, I'm a writer and creative writing tutor looking for hints and tips on the craft, and ways to help others.

My main way of helping others is through my podcast, The Creative Writers Toolbelt, which offers practical, accessible advice to other writers.

Thanks
Andy

[A.F.]

Andrew wrote: "Hi everyone

I'm Andy, I'm a writer and creative writing tutor looking for hints and tips on the craft, and ways to help others.

My main way of helping others is through my podcast, The Creative W..."

Welcome to the group, Andy.

[Rusty]

Greetings y'all, My name is Rusty Nugent. I am a southern dark fantasy paranormal with elements of horror, action, adventure, blood, guts and romance Author. I am 43 and and writing on my third novel in the series. My books are about heroic werewolves waging war against evil vampires and other evil supernatural creatures.
Moonwarriors: Guardians of the Night
2 books so far in my New Adult Young Adult Paranormal Supernatural Dark Fantasy series.

You can read my fourth chapter of my third book that I am writing on now. The website Wattpad is great for writers and readers to join forces. Check it out if your an author or writer. (^_^)
http://www.wattpad.com/myworks/234334...

https://youtu.be/yVxE2NjKx2I

Here is a poem about my books. It's called Full Moon Bloodlust.

When the moonlight strikes me, I am filled with power. In an evil age, in my darkest hour. Death and Destruction are the pleasures of my life. A lonely life filled with agony. Here I stand upon this Ledge with sword in hand I hereby pledge. That in the full moon's waning light. I shall make my Sacrifice. The Fog drifts down the hills into my dark domain. My senses sharp and I Insane. Into the woods I go with the moonlight as my guide. I now creep like the mist and from my wrath you can not hide. I shall avenge all I have lost. Behold the coming of death with your now ending immortal life. I shall make my sacrifice. Unto the goddess of the night. I shall make my sacrifice.

[A.F.]

Rusty wrote: "Greetings y'all, My name is Rusty Nugent. I am a southern dark fantasy paranormal with elements of horror, action, adventure, blood, guts and romance Author. I am 43 and and writing on my third nov..."

Welcome to the group, Rusty.

[Rusty]

Thank you A.F. Great to be here. (^_^)

[Alexandria]

Hi there! :)
I'm new to Good Reads as an author, so I suppose I should tell a little bit about myself.
Writing has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember and from the young age of five, I started creating my first works of literature although they were, as to be expected, quite bad.
As I grew older, I began expanding my writing abilities, attempting short stories and chapter books until I finally worked up to finishing two books by the age of 14.
Once I took and completed the two year course at the Institute of Children's Literature, that is when I began to take my writing much more seriously and within a year of graduating, I started on what is now my first finished and published book: Devoted to October.

[A.F.]

Alexandria wrote: "Hi there! :)
I'm new to Good Reads as an author, so I suppose I should tell a little bit about myself.
Writing has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember and from the young age of fi..."

Hello Alexandria, and welcome to the group.

[Dana]

Hi everyone, my name is Dana Rey Canadian author if two books which I'm trying to get readers for. One is The Gasping and the other is For You My Love.

Right now both books are with amazon and if its acceptable to add here is my link for The Gasping.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T3OQX5A

[A.F.]

Dana wrote: "Hi everyone, my name is Dana Rey Canadian author if two books which I'm trying to get readers for. One is The Gasping and the other is For You My Love.

Right now both books are with amazon and ..."

Hi, Dana, and welcome to the group. Promotion is allowed in the group (so no problem about posting the link). We do have different folders for different types of promos to keep things organized, and you can check the navigation thread to keep it all straight: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Dana]

Hi everyone, The Gasping main character is James.

James suffers emotional chaos after the loss of his wife from her unexpected death from cancer. Touched on, and moved along to get to the main character James...

We follow James with his loss. We learn how many things can change in mere moments. We learn what James went through to find love again.

It touches your soul, brings you into his world while taking the reader into others character worlds James met along the way...

There are moments of sheer laughter, and immediately those can change to tears. Then those touching moments where love is explained by James and what that word love really meant to him....

The guts of the story exposes real life situations that really can change and alter a person's life in seconds...

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T3OQX5A

[A.F.]

Black wrote: "I am a Big Science Fiction fan. I love Star Wars, Star Trek, and Battlestar Galactica. I love Asian movies: Chinese especially. Kung-fu movies are my favorite genre. As there are not much good Sci..."

Welcome to the group, Black. I'm a fan of sci-fi movies, and Asian martial arts films myself.

[Maina]

Whas up! My name is Maina from Nairobi, Kenya. I love reading Jeffrey Archer and Sidney because of their wonderful plots. I'm working on my first ebook which will be released by the end of July.

[A.F.]

Maina wrote: "Whas up! My name is Maina from Nairobi, Kenya. I love reading Jeffrey Archer and Sidney because of their wonderful plots. I'm working on my first ebook which will be released by the end of July."

Hello, Maina, and welcome to the group.

[Monica]

I'm Monica Baker, I'm the author of Wild Hunt A paranormal/mythic romance featuring the Norse pantheon. I'm hoping to get the second one off the ground soon.

[A.F.]

Monica wrote: "I'm Monica Baker, I'm the author of Wild Hunt A paranormal/mythic romance featuring the Norse pantheon. I'm hoping to get the second one off the ground soon."

Welcome to the group, Monica.

[[deleted user]]

My name is Andrew. I am a passionate reader, though I almost stopped for twenty-odd years at one point.

My current favourites are Dostoevsky and Naguib Mahfouz. I will also travel a reasonable distance and pay a reasonable price to see any production of The Oresteia, however bad.

In the last couple of years I have written a novel and am half-way through another. I don't know how to categorise them. One was suggested by working with a young woman who had been raped in prison. The other is very loosely based on Hattusa.

I have posted a couple of extracts in the creative corner on Goodreads.

[A.F.]

Andrew wrote: "My name is Andrew. I am a passionate reader, though I almost stopped for twenty-odd years at one point.

My current favourites are Dostoevsky and Naguib Mahfouz. I will also travel a reasonable dis..."

Hello, Andrew, and welcome to the group.