tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post6090234001008068335..comments2023-09-17T07:46:57.550-05:00Comments on Charity's Writing Journey: Birth of a Novel Blog Chain Week 3Charity Bradfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01960821077619680661noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-20528851699753952922011-11-16T18:13:50.253-06:002011-11-16T18:13:50.253-06:00I agree with Michael. I've read some real cra...I agree with Michael. I've read some real crap. No idea how they published, and from the things I've read about your stories, you are way better! The thing you have to remember is it might not be what that publisher is looking for, but you will eventually find the one for you and your book. (Or your agent will find) Don't give up after only a few disappointments. Did you know that J.K.Rowling was rejected by 17 different publishers before she found Scholastic Paperbacks willing to publish her books? So don't give up!<br /><br />Your snippet is great! Every time I read about this story it makes me want to really read the whole thing. It feels like a puzzle and I'm trying to piece together who's doing what and why! I really hope you post some of the chapters or tell us where we can read them on this blog if they are already out there in webland! Keep up the great writing, and I cannot wait until next week to read another snippet!Nyxie Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14714509750908182712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-26802475298941790162011-11-16T09:51:55.440-06:002011-11-16T09:51:55.440-06:00Don't give up on Sendek. That story is rivetin...Don't give up on Sendek. That story is riveting (from the parts that I have read). It's good of you to get some distance. Aside from the disappointing critique, how have your submissions gone? I am not going to allow you to be discouraged about writing. You have wayyy too much talent. I've read 24 novels this year including one by George R.R. Martin and you easily stand head and shoulders with the best of them. And I've read some real stinkers that somehow made it to publishing...I have no idea how...and that just isn't right for them to be published and for you not to be.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-77448482593823982642011-11-15T23:40:35.902-06:002011-11-15T23:40:35.902-06:00Hi, great snippet. Sounds like you are on a roll. ...Hi, great snippet. Sounds like you are on a roll. You are doing great. You have even worked on a book cover. I am a new follower. I stopped by to see what the "birth of a novel" blogfest is all about. Hang in there, it is now more than half way over.Melissa Sugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16268333458796847721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-31881226955132715972011-11-15T16:58:28.956-06:002011-11-15T16:58:28.956-06:00Whoa! (there is nothing else i can say about that ...Whoa! (there is nothing else i can say about that snippet, but i do know you can get through all of these).<br /><br />Keep writing!Fida Islaihhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02092246146139978450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-19478016644056601752011-11-15T16:50:58.430-06:002011-11-15T16:50:58.430-06:00Yes, that's the exact remedy. Lots of GOOD cho...Yes, that's the exact remedy. Lots of GOOD chocolate. <br /><br />It's really annoying and frustrating to realize you've editing something into the ground. Been there, done that, even the chocolate bit. <br /><br />But I think it's a really good experience to have under your belt because now you know what to look for. It can be maddening to feel like you need to have this huge checklist of stuff to accomplish in the first chapter in order to hook the agent/publisher/reader. <br /><br />I don't know how to make that "all eyes on me" feeling go away except to just say "forget this" and just write whatever I want. I remind myself that just because I am writing something doesn't mean ANYONE ever has to see it. I will write it just for me. It's still something I struggle with though. Usually I forget about what I am *supposed* to do and just write, and the results are often more interesting and natural than if I was thinking too hard about it. <br /><br />Good luck! *hugs*Elizabeth Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03214706118828699708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-86455515509544654442011-11-15T10:25:49.186-06:002011-11-15T10:25:49.186-06:00I find not over editing so tricky. I totally under...I find not over editing so tricky. I totally understand the feeling. AND not being able to write for a while after realising something in a different novel. That's what happened on my last novel, some mess up in a draft made me doubt myself into writing paralysis.<br /><br />I love the wings on that cover! Anddd, is it just me or is that a picture of a broch???<br /><br /><3 <3 <3Mia Haysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01041441666482084762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-86815933759251530272011-11-14T19:28:18.840-06:002011-11-14T19:28:18.840-06:00I know how you feel. I dread getting my novel back...I know how you feel. I dread getting my novel back from the editor, which should happen at the end of this week. I'm almost tempted to not look until after November. <br /><br />Good luck this week, and I love that cover. You are talented. <br /><br />Chocolate cures everything!Miranda Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17880449368013410349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7762622439282650752.post-49754228341607275102011-11-14T18:59:18.197-06:002011-11-14T18:59:18.197-06:00Chocolate for you, Hot Tamales for me. Makes us fe...Chocolate for you, Hot Tamales for me. Makes us feel better though, doesn't it?Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com