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What is your NaNo name?Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15725049899131699912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4381954924368942051.post-78490429886213181092012-11-03T21:51:17.649-05:002012-11-03T21:51:17.649-05:00@Maggie—I think we are buddies. I haven't bee...@Maggie—I think we are buddies. I haven't been on NaNo yet because I haven't exactly started yet. I'm hoping to begin pouring out the words on Monday. =) And I call them a VIP because the reading hasn't been officially confirmed yet, and also I don't want to step on any toes by trumpeting it from the rooftops, lol. But I can totally DM you, if you're wishin' it. =)<br /><br />Aaand…querying. I sent two queries in early September, they both got rejected because they sucked, and I've rewritten my first two chapters again since then. So I'm still getting those into a state of perfection, and still tinkering with my query and writing my synopsis(BLEH). I'll probably start querying either WHILE or directly AFTER VIP reads my MS. Until then…I'mma keep revising and writing NaNo. ^_^-https://www.blogger.com/profile/10117900591201766114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4381954924368942051.post-14442265356095128792012-11-03T11:15:31.787-05:002012-11-03T11:15:31.787-05:00@Laura Hehehe, there you go! ^^ I just assume ever...@Laura Hehehe, there you go! ^^ I just assume everyone else is keeping up. Silly me. And yay! I added you as a buddy.<br /><br />@Matthew Hehe, I'm back. :) Definitely actually writing! You're on to something there. XD Thank you! I'm sorry it didn't work out for you. Maybe next year?<br /><br />@Amanda This is true... and I don't know, either. I just feel apologetic. Yaay! Are we buddies on NaNo? I can't remember. And not I'm curious... who is this Very Important Person?? I thought you were already querying!?Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16651851706186463400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4381954924368942051.post-91322012659067428752012-11-03T01:08:08.160-05:002012-11-03T01:08:08.160-05:00At this point, I don't know who you're apo...At this point, I don't know who you're apologizing to, about forgetting/not making time to post. I'm pretty sure we've all been dropping the ball quite a bit in recent months, so I figure we're all just failing together and that makes it okay. XP<br /><br />I AM participating in NaNo. As soon as I finish fixing up my shiny new first two chapters + polishing them so they are <i>actually</i> shiny. =P (Plus writing the rest of my synopsis, but pshh whatever) I have a Very Important Person who will read said MS, so it must be in tip-top condition for said reading. And then querying. Querying. …Querying. O_O<br /><br />QUERYING. *dies*-https://www.blogger.com/profile/10117900591201766114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4381954924368942051.post-81100969830021006602012-11-01T05:53:46.913-05:002012-11-01T05:53:46.913-05:00Woo! You're back! I agree with Laura - it'...Woo! You're back! I agree with Laura - it's okay to neglect your blog. When life gets busy, what's more important? Blogging about writing, or actually writing? (That's how I see it anyway).<br /><br />Good luck with NaNo! I was going to do it, but my idea didn't really work out =/ So I'm just going to continue working on my WIP.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4381954924368942051.post-11240948140319438152012-10-31T22:24:53.732-05:002012-10-31T22:24:53.732-05:00Hey, that's OK. I was kind of neglectful of my...Hey, that's OK. I was kind of neglectful of my blog for a while there, and I've been worse in the past. Besides, I figure if Query Shark hasn't updated in like two and half weeks, *I* don't have to. ;)<br /><br />NaNoWriMo is heeeeerrrrreeeee!!!! Crrrraaaaapppp! Hahaha. :) We should be writing buddies. I'm Laura_the_Wise on the site (same as my twitter handle).Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15725049899131699912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4381954924368942051.post-4991625481202493012012-09-20T07:46:19.513-05:002012-09-20T07:46:19.513-05:00This. You are brilliant.This. You are brilliant.Constancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08794214644065843523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4381954924368942051.post-34205884146474111562012-09-19T13:52:32.232-05:002012-09-19T13:52:32.232-05:00@Amanda Hahaha. Yes. I feel the same way. XD LOL! ...@Amanda Hahaha. Yes. I feel the same way. XD LOL! Sure, you can be all logical and mathematical about it. I'm just tryin' to make a point. XD *coughcough* But yes! Especially what you said at the end there, about 'even if your 200% (*cough*) is a lot less than someone else's' is particularly wise. *nods*<br /><br />And that's okay. I actually forgot I was waiting for a reply. Yay! Now I get to look forward to it! Although... wait... did you say MORE questions? O_O *moment of silence* I'd better prepare myself.<br /><br />Eep. Taryn. Good luck! Hehehe<br /><br />Ooooh. So you're BEHIND me in time? For some reason I always thought you were ahead. I'm so brilliant. Geography's really my thing! ^^Maggiehttp://twinmoment.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4381954924368942051.post-78823745993465740292012-09-19T13:20:22.065-05:002012-09-19T13:20:22.065-05:00Also also, I'm commenting on this at 10:20 AM ...Also also, I'm commenting on this at 10:20 AM my time, so it's like…I'm sending messages to the ~oOo~FuTuRe~oOo~. XD-https://www.blogger.com/profile/10117900591201766114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4381954924368942051.post-23842459669336349332012-09-19T13:18:54.789-05:002012-09-19T13:18:54.789-05:00I saw your tweet, and I was like 'OH MAH GAH W...I saw your tweet, and I was like 'OH MAH GAH WUT' and I came. So here I am. XD Also, part of me is going, "Nooooo you can't give 200%, that's mathematically impossibruuuuu!" but I'm trying to ignore it. XP Anyway. Yes. This is exactly it. You've got to give 100% *cough*, or you're never going to make it. Even if your 100% is a lot less than someone else's, given work, school, etc. It all matters. ^_^<br /><br />Also…I've been putting off answering your email with more questions until I finish revisions and send my revised MS off to Taryn. So you should be expecting an email in the next day or so. And if you aren't, you are now. =P-https://www.blogger.com/profile/10117900591201766114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4381954924368942051.post-24891937617844816332012-09-10T02:46:25.166-05:002012-09-10T02:46:25.166-05:00@Robot- I'm so proud of you for commenting. XD...@Robot- I'm so proud of you for commenting. XD<br /><br />@Amanda- I still think "orphaned" is entirely too harsh.<br /><br />@Matt- *beams* Gracias. When're you coming to a WOchat or to gmail to chat with me, eh?Constancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08794214644065843523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4381954924368942051.post-17224512623065338362012-09-10T02:34:06.316-05:002012-09-10T02:34:06.316-05:00I know everyone else has said it, but I feel the n...I know everyone else has said it, but I feel the need to say that your books sound awesome!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4381954924368942051.post-57253342213493125712012-09-06T18:33:16.456-05:002012-09-06T18:33:16.456-05:00I like the sound of both, too. ^_^ Survival remin...I like the sound of both, too. ^_^ Survival reminds me a ton of the ISLAND series by Gordon Korman. Also his EVEREST series. They're really short, and also good—even if they're like chapter-book length, they're super intense, so I'd suggest reading them for an example of the genre. =)<br /><br />And…Guilt…okay, maybe I might be a little bit okay with the orphaning of Defiance for now. I LOVE the premise. Like, you need to finish it now, because I need to see how it turns out. TRENCH COATS I'm sold. XD-https://www.blogger.com/profile/10117900591201766114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4381954924368942051.post-15982759103664860962012-09-05T23:50:02.979-05:002012-09-05T23:50:02.979-05:00Both of your novels sound EXCELLENT. XD
Survival ...Both of your novels sound EXCELLENT. XD<br /><br />Survival stories? STAPLE of my childhood. I think one of my first attempts ever to finish anything was a survival story. XD<br /><br />Guilt, dragons, and Rhino-unicorns?! SIGN ME UP, SCOTTY. [That may not be the quote, exactly. XD]<br /><br />Nice job! *high fives*Silent Pageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06538537005860204111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4381954924368942051.post-10102161723677482342012-08-06T13:49:15.623-05:002012-08-06T13:49:15.623-05:00@Andre Sorry it took me so long to answer your com...@Andre Sorry it took me so long to answer your comment... but just know it's meant a lot to me! First that you took the time to comment (hahah) and second because ... well, you just hit the nail on the head. <br /><br />So, thank you! It DID help. Immensely!Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11796217847039316336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4381954924368942051.post-90317325271464829322012-08-04T16:04:51.040-05:002012-08-04T16:04:51.040-05:00Hey guess what. I'M GONNA COMMENT. Because I d...Hey guess what. I'M GONNA COMMENT. Because I don't comment enough and I have stuff to say about this. :-P<br /><br />I actually don't have this problem. I used to, to some extent, but I'm now at a point where I hate NOT sharing what I write. Part of the reason I love to write is that I have stories that I want to share with other people. If they were just for myself, I wouldn't have to write them down. I write so that everyone can enjoy them. <br /><br />But I don't share my writing with anyone. My family has hardly read anything I've written, for example, as well as many other people who have wanted to read what I've written. And the reasons for that are actually the same as why you're uncomfortable letting people read what you write. I feel like what I've written just isn't good enough yet, that I can do better. Which is something I'll have to overcome later (though honestly at this point I don't think I'll have much trouble doing so). <br /><br />The difference is, the people who I show my writing to are all fellow writers. They're all people who have written or are writing books. And because of that, I know that when I tell them "It's just a first draft," or "I know it needs a lot of edits, but..." they'll know exactly what that's like. And they won't assume this is the best writing I can possibly produce or that I think it is. They're as familiar with the writing process as I am. Everyone's first drafts are terrible, every writer knows this from experience. So when other writers read stuff I know isn't perfect by any means, I know that they know why, and that they're able to see past the imperfections of the clumsy uneditedness and see the awesome ideas below. <br /><br />So yeah. I know it's a hard thing to get past, but remember if it's other writers you're sharing it with, they know that it's not perfect, and they're not going to judge you on that. They know how this writing thing works. <br /><br />Soo yeah. There's my long comment. Hope it helps. ^_^Andréhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00791321105924239604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4381954924368942051.post-61604110680683808562012-08-03T09:40:17.220-05:002012-08-03T09:40:17.220-05:00@SP Thank you so much! I think you're definite...@SP Thank you so much! I think you're definitely right about the rough drafts thing. I'd never send a first draft! (Used to send them to my mom. Bless her heart! She's always been my cheerleader anyway. Gotta love moms!) But you're right-- I should send polished drafts. Thank you!!<br /><br />@Amanda You can have tea if you want! *makes some* There. :D And your wisdom amazes me as always. You're right-- there is such a thing as too many cooks in the kitchen. Yeah. You're just basically right. Thank you!<br /><br />@Authoress Wow! You read & commented?? *honored* Thank you! Such inspiring words. I feel like I should tape them above my desk. ^^ Thank you so much. I hope you will!<br /><br />@Twin *hugs back* It IS scary. And I'm still so impressed that you sent it to all those people! You're right. (As I keep saying in reply to each comment...) I would LOVE for you to read for me! I think posting this and reading the wonderful comments has given me the strength I need to send you something of mine. *deeep breath* *hugs again, too* I love you, Twin!<br /><br />Thank you everyone, so much!Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11796217847039316336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4381954924368942051.post-5986294182250158042012-08-02T23:16:46.097-05:002012-08-02T23:16:46.097-05:00Oooh, Twin. *big giant warm hug* I know it's s...Oooh, Twin. *big giant warm hug* I know it's scary. Like Robot––I feel the same way, about RL people. Giving my story to family? I wanted to die. I don't even want to know IF they are reading it because if they're reading it they know how absolutely awful I am. O_O<br />But I sent it.<br />And you can too. Listen to Amanda. Get an experienced writer to read for you. And an alpha reader. (I VOLUNTEER. I AM THE BEST ONE-GIRL SUPPORT TEAM EVER. [Kidding. Partly. I do volunteer, but despite my caps lock, don't take it as pressure. Maybe ask TBF to?]) Start small. Don't send it out to ALL the people. Just one or two. And then another, eventually. Take it slow––just don't use "take it slow" as an excuse to not share at all.<br /><br />*hugs again* I'm proud of you for acknowledging this, Twin.Constancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08794214644065843523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4381954924368942051.post-63175428745344184732012-07-31T12:40:39.606-05:002012-07-31T12:40:39.606-05:00Um, YES. You have sagely identified the problem. ...Um, YES. You have sagely identified the problem. You have admitted that it IS, in fact, a problem. So the kick in your butt needs to come from YOU.<br /><br />Nobody can force you to share your work. Nobody can MAKE you crawl out of your protective little shell. Only YOU can do that. Only your own feistiness, tenacity, and gumption can do that.<br /><br />If you don't get your work out there, you will forever stagnate. And that would be a travesty. Because I, unlike many, have had the privilege of reading your work. I have seen your sparkling potential. I have marveled at your ability to worldbuild (my GOODNESS what a gift you have!).<br /><br />No tender caresses, no bribes of chocolate. Just some tough love: STOP HIDING AND GET YOUR WORK OUT THERE.<br /><br />I absolutely NEED to see you on the shelves one day!Authoresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09223228949688667517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4381954924368942051.post-395781160280535732012-07-30T20:46:32.039-05:002012-07-30T20:46:32.039-05:00Hey…where's the tea?? XD
Hmm…tough question. ...Hey…where's the tea?? XD<br /><br />Hmm…tough question. I guess my philosophy is that it's hard, but it has to be done—as long as it's the right person. I know that for me, about 85% of my growing as a writer has been based on outside feedback. There IS such a thing as too many cooks in the kitchen, but this writerly growing process isn't meant to be done in solitary, I think.<br /><br />I'd say send it to one person you know will be kind and thoughtful and help you grow—someone with experience who will be honest with you, but that you also <i>know</i> has your best interest in mind. And maybe give your work to an alpha reader at the same time, someone who maybe doesn't have a lot of experience and will be there to cheer you on and point out all the good. That way, you'll have insight into what you need to do to better your work and grow as a writer, but you also have a list of all these things you're already doing well, so you don't get too down on yourself. =)-https://www.blogger.com/profile/10117900591201766114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4381954924368942051.post-43396306947688181302012-07-30T12:45:48.583-05:002012-07-30T12:45:48.583-05:00I think I get where you're coming from. I feel...I think I get where you're coming from. I feel kind of the same way, especially in regards to my real life friends who hear I'm a writer and want to read my novel.<br /><br />My novel's not up to MY standards yet, let alone anyone else's.<br /><br />To an extent, I think it's alright to hold back, say, a rough draft. Because it's ROUGH. It's supposed to be. It's where you hashed out your own ideas. It's where you wrote the story, before worrying about how it would be recieved.<br /><br /> I'm holding back my rough drafts, because I know they're not ready for others. I've actually shared rough drafts now, and impressed the non-writers who read it, but I regret it now. Because I KNOW it wasn't my best. I want to hurry up and finish this rewrite so they can see how much better I've gotten...<br /><br />*sigh* Anyway. Just wanted to say, I know how this feels. I don't think you have to feel guilty about holding back rough things... But when you have something more polished, then share it and see what they think(?). :]<br /><br />Okay, this comment's super-long. Whatever. *hits Publish*Silent Pageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06538537005860204111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4381954924368942051.post-81867367719571419092012-07-28T19:36:30.245-05:002012-07-28T19:36:30.245-05:00Now I want to rewatch that movie. And read the boo...Now I want to rewatch that movie. And read the book.<br />I am so happy you are writing, Twin! And so excited about it! *beams*<br /><br />You know what is new with me. ONE OF THESE DAYS I'LL REMEMBER TO POST. Other than that, same as before. =PConstancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08794214644065843523noreply@blogger.com