Novelists (Struggling or Not)

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Novelists (Struggling or Not)

Novelists - published or not - chatting about beginnings, muddy middles, dang endings, what to do with it all. Please don't shout (all caps, big images) or post links on the main wall except as part of the conversation. Please do include modestly sized covers in "Our Published Novels"

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Our Monthly Virtual Water Cooler

Gather for a real-tiime chat on the first Wednesday of each month at 1 EST for topic-based discussions about writing and publishing novels. To join us, just log into She Writes and click on the "Main Room" at the bottom right of your page. It will pop up the "Main Room" box, with the ongoing chat and a place to speak up yourself. If no one is chatting when you arrive, do just say hello.

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Discussion Forum

Our Published Novels!

Started by Meg Waite Clayton. Last reply by Jaye Viner 23 hours ago. 516 Replies

I've noticed quite a few names I recognize around here. If you've published a novel or have one coming soon, do tell us about it here. Please feel free to put up a cover, but do please try to keep it…Continue

Tags: novelist, publish, novels

Finding an Editor for WIP

Started by Leanne Sparks. Last reply by Yolanda Renee on Sunday. 22 Replies

So, everything I have read indicates that it is imperative to have your WIP looked over by a professional prior to submitting to agents/publishers.  Any good advice on how to find a reputable editor?…Continue

My First Book

Started by Ashley LaMar. Last reply by Ashley LaMar May 9. 18 Replies

Hello Everyone,My name is Ashley and I am considering writing my first novel.  I run a book review website (Closed the Cover) and I have…Continue

Tags: New, Author, Block, Writer's, Book

Any writers want to participate in The Next Big Thing Blog hop and write about their novels or WIP?

Started by T. D. Hassett. Last reply by T. D. Hassett May 7. 18 Replies

The rules are very simple:Here are the rules:• You post on your own blog or as a guest blogger on someone else's, and then invite others to participate.• Respond to the ten questions below about…Continue

Tags: TD, Hassett, writing, authors, hop

Free downloads on Kindle -- Does it work?

Started by Paulita Kincer. Last reply by Kathleen Kern May 7. 52 Replies

So, following the advice I heard on a SheWrites webinar, I offered my novel, The Summer of France, free on Kindle this weekend, Saturday and Sunday. Before the free offering, I was ranked an abyssmal…Continue

Tags: book, sales, increasing, giveaway, free

What do writer's (published and not) think about showcasing a WIP in a magazine before it's done?

Started by Maureen McGuirk. Last reply by Maureen McGuirk May 3. 4 Replies

I've noticed a few magazines that allow sections of novels to be published without having the rest of the book finished.  I'm just wondering, if I do this, will it make it more difficult for an agent…Continue

Tags: novels, of, exerpts, publishing, WIP

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Comment by Judith Marshall on June 26, 2012 at 11:22am

Wow, Laura, from my experience it's very unusual for an agent to offer feedback.  You have nothing to lose by agreeing to revise and resubmit, however, make sure there's no charge for the feedback.  Also, keep submitting the original manuscript to other agents.

Comment by Laura McHugh on June 26, 2012 at 11:13am

Question...have any of you ever revised a manuscript based on an agent's input and then gone on to be signed by that agent? I recently began querying for my first novel, and one agent has offered to give me feedback so that I can revise and resubmit. I am thrilled to get this chance, but also wondering how often such resubmissions are successful. My anxiety level is spiking!

Comment by Kate McGuinness on June 26, 2012 at 9:40am

Not at all! I'd say you're listening to your muse.

Yes, a lot of writing is rewriting and polishing but at its heart, it's inspiration. Sounds like that's what you're fortunate enough to be experiencing. Go for it!

Comment by Kierie on June 26, 2012 at 9:35am

I've been working on the same story for 2 years and I just shuffled it to the bottom of the pile for a story I can't stop thinking about! Am I crazy?

Comment by Zoe Brooks on June 25, 2012 at 12:08pm

I'm new to this group, so am not sure I'm putting this in the right place. I've just done a guest post for The Indie Exchange, called Notes From A Story Editor and it looks like I'm going to be writing a series for them on the subject. Some of you might find it useful.

Comment by Tyra Brumfield on June 21, 2012 at 6:59pm

Thank you, Regina, I appreciate your response and I was thinking that as well about my friend. In other words, write on. 

Comment by Regina Y. Swint on June 21, 2012 at 5:54pm

That's great news about your friend, Tyra.  That's really encouraging for the rest of us out here.  :)

Comment by Petrea Burchard on June 20, 2012 at 9:43pm

Nor did I take your comments that way, Tyra. I understood you to mean that your friend had a positive experience.

Comment by Tyra Brumfield on June 20, 2012 at 8:27pm

You are correct: self-publishing is not for everyone and it is an individual choice. And certainly, publishers aren't immune to publishing crap. This is not the direction I was going with my comments. I was merely thinking aloud about self-publishing, which is what I assumed this forum was about--writers exploring this other option.

Self-publishing worked for my friend and I was surprised by that outcome. In my own experience in 2009 and 2010, it did not. Maybe times are a-changing for the better and that is all I meant by my comments. I did not mean to imply anything else. 

Comment by Petrea Burchard on June 20, 2012 at 7:36pm

Hi Regina! You're welcome. More fuel for the discussion, if nothing else!

 

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