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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.
April 3 at 1 EST: Submission and Marketing Tips
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Show Me Your Novel and I'll Show You Mine
Started by Meg Waite Clayton. Last reply by Meg Waite Clayton 44 minutes ago. 2031 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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THE GREEN LINE has finally launched!!
Started by E.C. Diskin. Last reply by Mark Hughes yesterday. 8 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
Our Published Novels!
Started by Meg Waite Clayton. Last reply by Jaye Viner on Friday. 516 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
Finding an Editor for WIP
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
My First Book
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
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 0 Likes
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
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Comment by Paula Petty on March 15, 2011 at 7:24pm -
Several writers have asked me why I attend writers' conferences and if I think they should. I give 5 reasons in my blog. Let me know what you think. http://www.paulapetty.com/pen-in-her-pocket.html.
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Comment by Teresa K. Thorne on March 15, 2011 at 3:06pm -
Robert,
The only way to ensure you will fail is to give up!
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Comment by Candy Fite on March 15, 2011 at 2:18pm -
Hello, fellow She Writers! I've been hiding out lately, working on submissions. I've also began my blog. Stop by when you have a chance!
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Comment by Elizabeth Kolodziej on March 14, 2011 at 8:11am -
Great advice on this site for selling your kindle books... http://www.thehendersonfiles.blogspot.com/
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Comment by Catherine Stine on March 12, 2011 at 1:02pm -
Oh, yeah, 10 to 13, no problem
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Comment by Judith Marshall on March 12, 2011 at 1:02pm
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Thanks. As for multiple queries, heck yes! Otherwise, the querying process could take years.
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Comment by Catherine Stine on March 12, 2011 at 12:55pm
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That's quite an inspiring story, Judith!!!
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Comment by Robert Edward Fahey on March 12, 2011 at 12:37pm -
Meg, do you really query 10 or 20 agents at once? I always thought it rude to try 1/2 a dozen; but now with so many wanting email submissions, warning you that these could get stuck in spam filters, and that you won't hear from them again unless they really, really want you ...
I don't even know if there are 20 out there looking for my genres, and since each book I write is in a different genre, I tend to not try an agent who might not be interested in everything I've written. - I'm about ready to let go of this last qualification, though.
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Only seven rejections? I got more than 200 before setting up my on publishing imprint, buying an ISBN and publishing through BookSurge (now CreateSpace). Three months after the book was released, a movie producer contacted me and the book is now optioned for the big screen. As my mother used to say, "There's more than one way to skin a cat!" If you can't find a traditional publisher, DIY! Good luck, Robert.
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Comment by Barbara Ehrentreu on March 11, 2011 at 11:24pm -
Robert,
I agree with Meg. Don't give up!!! I waited 5 years until a publisher wanted my book. Then I found one of the best publishers ever and it is going to be an e-book in September. In a year it will be in print, but I don't care how it gets published. Someone wanted it and this is such a great company. I am thrilled. You have to keep sending out your work if you believe in it!!! I was lucky to have found a friend for a publisher too. You will get it accepted. Don't give up. I got 7 rejections and that isn't even a round number. Lots of authors got tons of rejections and then they got accepted. It will happen. You have to believe it will.:)
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