NEED ADVICE OR JUST WANT TO TALK?

[Oz]

Irene wrote: "Niv wrote: "Oz wrote: "Niv - you need to tell people that it is explicit before you ask someone to read it!"

I'm sorry if the contents was harsh. But in my defence I did write a warning at the top..."

Pam wrote: "Oz wrote: "Does anyone have experience with publishing a novel? IF so did you self publish? What approach did you take and what were the benefits and disadvantages? I am working on a novel that I i..."

No offense taken Niv just wanted to tell you that you should let us know here as well, as Pam said.

[Ingrid, Just another writer.]

me and Irene will take care of that predicament. thanks for asking.

[Irene]

Valerie wrote: "Is there a thread for "pitches"? I don't know what they are officially called, but basically it's one or two sentences that briefly summarize your book that's used to pitch your book to agents.

I'..."

Well, we don't actually have any but I created a topic just for this purpose. I went and read here and there and pulled together a list of the most common things said on writing sites/publishing sites. Check it out here and good luck!

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

[[deleted user]]

Does anyone listen to Regina spektor?

[Wayne]

Guys, I'm hoping you'll impart some of your experiences and knowledge. I've written a story by the name of Remembrance, which is just about complete and ready for proofing and editing.

“Remembrance is a mix of horror fantasy, interwoven with the tenuous threads of science fiction, and it has progressed to an advanced developmental stage. It’s a novel I’m actually quite excited about.”

However, it's only the first "Act" of two such stories.

The first is perfectly self contained, but the second "Act" would build on the first, yet be a complete departure from what's taken place in the first.

For me, a story is as long or as short as it needs to be, and I'm loathed to just fatten something out arbitrarily, just to meet a word or page count.

Ordinarily, I'd publish the first as-is (once proofed and edited), but it's only 150 pages of manuscript, and I'm trying to avoid yet another novella for the time being.

So, should I wait while I've written the second act, or just go for it?

[Rose]

I am officially a Goodreads Author. I have officially self-published a short story. I have officially begun the fulfillment of my dream of being an independent writer.

I am in shock. Kind of. And a little freaked out. Please tell me someone else has felt this way.

[Steven]

Hey all,

Anyone have some good ideas to make a book successful? I have a few ideas, but I could use some ideas that other authors have used.

[Dana]

I'm still trying to figure that out for myself, Steven. If you discover the secret, let me know, okay? LOL

Steven wrote: "Hey all,

Anyone have some good ideas to make a book successful? I have a few ideas, but I could use some ideas that other authors have used."

[Tom]

I need advice
Am writing major suspense novel which need professional editing
Any suggestions?
Plotting and characters are world class.
With proper editing and lit agent the sky is the limit on this book!
Thanks
Tom

[Samuel]

I want to kill off someone but I don't want to. Any help

[Mark]

Samuel wrote: "I want to kill off someone but I don't want to. Any help"

I hope you're talking about a character in something you're writing? If not, I'd strongly advise against killing someone off ;)

[Samuel]

Mark wrote: "Samuel wrote: "I want to kill off someone but I don't want to. Any help"

I hope you're talking about a character in something you're writing? If not, I'd strongly advise against killing someone of..."



it is someone in the book i am writing. i built him up as the main bad guy but I have found a way round it

[Mark]

Samuel wrote: "Mark wrote: "Samuel wrote: "I want to kill off someone but I don't want to. Any help"

I hope you're talking about a character in something you're writing? If not, I'd strongly advise against killi..."

Ah I see. Will it be posted on GR? I'm curious now!

[Samuel]

Mark wrote: "Samuel wrote: "Mark wrote: "Samuel wrote: "I want to kill off someone but I don't want to. Any help"

I hope you're talking about a character in something you're writing? If not, I'd strongly advis..."

at some point. i have so many chapters. almost done with the book

[Wayne]

Hi again. I said earlier I might have some stories to tell or even a wee bit of advice. So here goes. I expect I'm older than a lot of you so you're reading the Old Man of the Mountain! If you're young and love writing, don't give up if nothing happens quickly. It rarely does. I grew up pre-computer, and if your chapbook (a very short stapled booklet) was published, there was no way at all to promote it. It's better now. When my first one came out, the publisher told me to walk into every bookstore in Toronto (that's a lot of bookstores) and ask if they would take a few "on commission" (meaning I'd get a small cut if they sold any). Not one shop took one. One bookshop owner laughed in my face. And now years later I have a book coming out. Stick to it and don't give up too soon.

[Nova]

Wayne wrote: "Hi again. I said earlier I might have some stories to tell or even a wee bit of advice. So here goes. I expect I'm older than a lot of you so you're reading the Old Man of the Mountain! If you'..."

Wow, that's pretty inspirational! :) I kid. But thanks! I'm in the middle of a Zodiac Fantasy book myself.