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Started this discussion. Last reply by Stacy Barker Aug 21, 2010. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Does anyone have any suggestions for the best novel writing software for Winfows? I am searching, but want to get the right one.Thanks so much for any help :)Continue
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Anna Elliott replied to the discussion 'Novel writing software?'
"I've not heard of newnovelist--my husband is a 'mac user only' kind of guy, so Scrivener was fine for me. What I like best about it is the ability to organize my book in scene by scene pieces, then shuffle those pieces around at will…"
Janet Taylor replied to the discussion 'Novel writing software?'
"See... That is what my coach uses, and she LOVES it. But I don't have a Mac.. I just bought newnovelist. It is coming from England, so let's hope it will be good... It got decent reviews.."
Anna Elliott replied to the discussion 'Novel writing software?'
"This isn't for Windows, but I absolutely can't say enough good things about Scrivener! It absolutely changed the way I write. And I'm not even being paid to say that! ;-)"
Janet Taylor replied to the discussion 'Novel writing software?'
"Sorry.. Windows.. Fat finger disorder.."
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Novel writing software?
Does anyone have any suggestions for the best novel writing software for Winfows? I am searching, but want to get the right one.Thanks so much for any help :)See More
Nena Butler commented on the blog post 'Ode to a Dryer'
"The poor thing has been thru so much and moved several times, she finally just gave up..rest in peace."
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Ode to a Dryer
We had a death in the family today.A long-time, faithful member, who was always there for us in times of need. Ever ready to help out, always available, never too tired to lend a helping hand. For twelve, long, hard-working years, she was with us through good times and bad, in sickness and health.She had been suffering of late. Old age and too much hard work had begun catching up to her. We cared for her, pampered her, treated her with great delicacy, and tried to give her the dignity she so…See More
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Popping a Pimple
I don't know if I am the only one who feels this way. I am probably just really immature in this writing biz.I am fortunate enough to have a wonderful author who is working with me on my first novel. She is fantastic, and I trust her implicitly. However, when she returns my work to me after editing, I get a gut clenching, sick feeling. When I see all those red, crossed out lines, it is like she is stomping on my children. These are my babies, my words, how dare anyone have the nerve to think…See More
Janet Taylor left a comment for Kate Gould
"Thank you so much, Kate. I have visited Edinburgh twice, and it is such a beautiful and historical city. My favorite palace I've ever visited is Holyrood Palace. It is not the biggest or the grandest, but it felt so real, so intimate. Edinburgh…"
Kate Gould left a comment for Janet Taylor
"Hi Janet, thank you so much. I'm delighted that you enjoyed the interview and that you found something useful in it. The Highlands are so beautiful and a place I don't go to nearly often enough. I suppose that's what happens when you…"
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"Book is amazing, expecting to see many books with your name on the front for many years to come, with all our traveling all over Europe, Mexico, etc. there are so many things that you can bring back from brain storage and put into the books. Have a…"
Janet Taylor left a comment for Marilyn Fried
"Oh! Well that is really interesting. Please don't be sorry, I just showed my own ignorance, but that is why I am on here. I want to learn from all of you, so thanks so much!
I do Twitter a little bit. I will have to check that out. Again,…"
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"Janet,
Sorry about using an abbreviation you didn't know. There is a book by Chris Baty called "No Plot-No Problem" where he coaches you on how to complete a novel in 30 days. Normally, people do it in November. There's even a…"
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"I just jumped on the bandwagon, and am in the middle of the "Millineum Trilogy.""
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Like an old dog, trying to learn new and difficult tricks, I just want to sit on my haunches and learn from ya'll.. Yep, Southern girl..
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Ode to a Dryer
Posted on July 11, 2010 at 9:00am 1 Comment 0 Likes
We had a death in the family today.
A long-time, faithful member, who was always there for us in times of need. Ever ready to help out, always available, never too tired to lend a helping hand. For twelve, long, hard-working years, she was with us through good times and bad, in sickness and health.
She had been suffering of late. Old age and too much hard work had begun catching up to her. We cared for her, pampered her, treated her with great delicacy, and tried to give her the… Continue
A long-time, faithful member, who was always there for us in times of need. Ever ready to help out, always available, never too tired to lend a helping hand. For twelve, long, hard-working years, she was with us through good times and bad, in sickness and health.
She had been suffering of late. Old age and too much hard work had begun catching up to her. We cared for her, pampered her, treated her with great delicacy, and tried to give her the… Continue
Popping a Pimple
Posted on July 5, 2010 at 6:54am 0 Comments 0 Likes
I don't know if I am the only one who feels this way. I am probably just really immature in this writing biz.
I am fortunate enough to have a wonderful author who is working with me on my first novel. She is fantastic, and I trust her implicitly. However, when she returns my work to me after editing, I get a gut clenching, sick feeling. When I see all those red, crossed out lines, it is like she is stomping on my children. These are my babies, my words, how dare anyone have the nerve to… Continue
I am fortunate enough to have a wonderful author who is working with me on my first novel. She is fantastic, and I trust her implicitly. However, when she returns my work to me after editing, I get a gut clenching, sick feeling. When I see all those red, crossed out lines, it is like she is stomping on my children. These are my babies, my words, how dare anyone have the nerve to… Continue
Channeling My Inner Teenager.
Posted on July 1, 2010 at 12:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I talk a lot about my mother, but she is the smartest person I know. She says that when she "thinks of herself" her brain tells her that she is about nineteen or twenty.
I don't want to give her age away, (because I am still not too big for a good switching), but if I am forty-two... well.. you can do the math.
When I "think of myself", my brain spouts off that I am about seventeen or eighteen. Now, this can be a big shock when I glance in the mirror first thing in the… Continue
I don't want to give her age away, (because I am still not too big for a good switching), but if I am forty-two... well.. you can do the math.
When I "think of myself", my brain spouts off that I am about seventeen or eighteen. Now, this can be a big shock when I glance in the mirror first thing in the… Continue
Excruciating
Posted on June 29, 2010 at 3:06am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Whew! I just finished an excruciating task. I had just written a little less than half of my book. When I submitted it to my mentor, the first thing she did was to make a painful suggestion. "This is good, but there is one major problem. It is in third person, and it needs to be in first person."
Ouch! I brooded over that for awhile. As I have said before, however, I know what I don't know. And I also know that she does know. So, I began the extremely distressing task of cutting out the… Continue
Ouch! I brooded over that for awhile. As I have said before, however, I know what I don't know. And I also know that she does know. So, I began the extremely distressing task of cutting out the… Continue
Comment Wall (19 comments)
- At 4:54am on July 4, 2010,
Kate Gould said… - Hi Janet, thank you so much. I'm delighted that you enjoyed the interview and that you found something useful in it. The Highlands are so beautiful and a place I don't go to nearly often enough. I suppose that's what happens when you live somewhere - you don't take advantage of all that it has to offer and it takes a visitor to get you to make the effort. I really should head up there over the summer. If you're ever back this way, the west coast is beautiful, too. So is Edinburgh - let me know if you're over and we'll meet up. Kate
- At 7:54am on July 2, 2010,
Nena Butler said… - Book is amazing, expecting to see many books with your name on the front for many years to come, with all our traveling all over Europe, Mexico, etc. there are so many things that you can bring back from brain storage and put into the books. Have a happy 4th...Nena
- At 4:46pm on July 1, 2010,
Marilyn Fried said… - Janet,
Sorry about using an abbreviation you didn't know. There is a book by Chris Baty called "No Plot-No Problem" where he coaches you on how to complete a novel in 30 days. Normally, people do it in November. There's even a group here called NaNoWriMo. My husband got me the book and I just didn't want to wait until November. So I started today. He encourages you to just let the words flow and not edit or worry about perfection. Like your first marathon. The point is only to finish, not win. I found out there is a twitter gang doing it (do you do twitter?) under the hashtag #JulNoWriMo. I'm a nonfiction writer so I'm just trying to have fun with it.
- At 12:29pm on July 1, 2010, Marilyn Fried said…
- Janet, just wanted to say hello and that I am enjoying your blog. I am working on my own NaNoWriMo for July and since I don't usually write fiction, it is going to be an interesting exercise. Keep writing!!
- At 9:39am on June 24, 2010,
Kate Hanselman said… - Janet,
I love that you called your mom--that's what moms are always there for, no?
Keep up the good work!
-Kate
- At 6:31am on June 23, 2010, Kate Hanselman said…
- Hey Janet,
Just writing to let you know we've featured your post on Editors' Picks.
Head over here and check it out.
Keep it up!
-Kate
Managing Editor, She Writes Blog
- At 6:26am on June 23, 2010, Kate Gould said…
- Thank you so much Janet. I think getting men to be NASCAR fans may be a secret weapon for us to use in our quest to get a bit of space and time to write. Keep writing! Best wishes, Kate
- At 1:28pm on June 21, 2010, Kate Gould said…
- Hi Janet, thanks for your comment on my blog post. It's an enquiry from a writer I received as the Fine Line's agony aunt. I'm wondering if you could please do me a great favour and post your comment on the Fine Line site at the link below. It might just give the writer some ideas. How to get Nascar, for example. Thank you so much. Kate
http://editorial-consultancy.co.uk/dear-editor/seeking-seclusion/
- At 8:48pm on June 11, 2010,
Kelli Swearingen said… - Speaking of Georgia Peaches, I was born in Columbus,Georgia!
- At 9:40pm on May 26, 2010, Kelli Swearingen said…
- Welcome to Mother Writer, Janet! If you haven't already, feel free to introduce yourself, browse our threads, or start one of your own. And again, welcome to Mother Writer.
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