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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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.
Started by Meg Waite Clayton. Last reply by Fiona McGier 5 hours ago. 518 Replies 22 Likes
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
Started by Meg Waite Clayton. Last reply by Jennifer Katherine Brooks 9 hours ago. 2038 Replies 15 Likes
Do tell us what you're writing about - i.e. your current work in progress. If you have a finished book and a cover to share, please do that on the…Continue
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Started by Karen A. Wyle. Last reply by Petrea Burchard 12 hours ago. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Ta-da! It's release day for Reach: a Twin-Bred novel, the sequel to Twin-Bred. Twin-Bred addressed the question: can interspecies diplomacy begin in the womb? Reach, set on the planet Tofarn and…Continue
Tags: holes, worm, travel, space, spaceships
Started by E.C. Diskin. Last reply by Laura Brennan yesterday. 9 Replies 1 Like
Fellow writers, I just wanted to share a little joy and shout out a thank you to everyone in this group because though I've not been a frequent poster, I've been following discussions for more than a…Continue
Started by Leanne Sparks. Last reply by Yolanda Renee May 12. 22 Replies 0 Likes
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
Started by Ashley LaMar. Last reply by Ashley LaMar May 9. 18 Replies 1 Like
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
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Comment by Jenny Darlington on July 18, 2012 at 12:24pm Hi, Meg! I'm currently taking my first Stay-cation and taking as much time as possible to write (I always seem to come last, mostly my own fault). As far as "where", not very exciting, just on the couch in my nice air conditioned living room (it's been 100 degrees here in NJ).
I'm also taking the time to learn more about the writing craft through sites like She Writes and Writers mags (my fave is Writer's Digest). Yesterday I went through the comments from my Writers Group (such great inspiration!) on the first chapter of the novel I'm working on, and their ideas were amazing, really helping to flesh out my characters. I'm excited to say after finishing this post, I'll be jumping back into that first chapter, and hopefully getting started on the second.
Comment by Meg Waite Clayton on July 18, 2012 at 10:11am For those of you who can't make the chat today, love to hear your thoughts on the wall on what you're doing for your summer vacation: writing or not, and where?
Comment by Melanie Conklin on July 18, 2012 at 7:05am For my fellow Novelists, struggling or not, I'd like to share something I wrote regarding The Great Agent Hunt:
What Agents Really Mean When They Say, "We're not a Match"
http://www.melanieconklin.com/2012/07/what-agents-really-mean-when-...
I know that when you are first querying, you can't get enough info on the process and what you should expect. So I thought I'd share my thoughts so far. It does get better, I promise! :)
Comment by Meg Waite Clayton on July 17, 2012 at 5:38pm Novelist Group chat tomorrow at 1 EST. Topic: How I spent/plan to spend my summer vacation.
Do you take time off from writing, or take your writing with you? Do you like writing in different places, or are you a one-writers-desk gal?
Or, alternatively, we can talk about whether we really should pack a starting pistol in our luggage to make sure it doesn't get lost!
Hope to see your font.
Meg
Comment by Tyra Brumfield on July 16, 2012 at 8:26am Congrats, Dariel!
Comment by Barbara Ehrentreu on July 14, 2012 at 10:34pm Congratulations, Dariel!!!I'm going to check out your link now.
Comment by Catrina Barton on July 14, 2012 at 10:12pm Congratulations Dariel. :)
Comment by Dariel Raye on July 14, 2012 at 10:05pm Hi there! The first novella in my new series, "Dark Sentinels," went live today at Kindle! It'll go live at B&N in 2 days. I'm scheduling my book tour, so if you have space for a guest over the next month or so, please let me know. Here's the link so you can check it out: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008L87H0O I also have a post about it and info on my blog http://www.pendarielraye.blogspot.com
Comment by Barbara K. Richardson on July 14, 2012 at 7:19am Thanks, Catrina and Regina. And thanks, Tyra, for the How Not to Write a Novel article. I liked the section on ignoring craft!
Comment by Lynne Favreau on July 14, 2012 at 6:04am You're welcome Lillian!
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