"Just some general thoughts....
I'm not sure what people are asking for when they say "I'm about to start a novel, got any advice?"
Not that I'm any great sage, but I have to ask....
What are you looking for, exactly? There…"
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Selene MacLeod replied to the discussion 'Where to Begin...' in the group Your First Novel
"Hi, Katherine. Congrats on taking the first step!
I'm sure you know what you're doing, but the easiest way...Start at the beginning. I know that sounds too easy, but it's really the best way. Start at the beginning of the story and…"
Grace Peterson replied to the discussion 'A cautionary tale re Independent Publishers' in the group Small Publishers and Independent Authors
"Hopefully Writer Beware and other watchdog organizations are being alerted to this fraud. I feel for this woman. I'd be angry too. "
Selene MacLeod joined a group
Speculative Fiction Writers
For writers of Fantasy, Science Fiction, Horror/Dark Fantasy, Magical Realism and all the genres that ask "What if?" and then challenge you to suspend your disbelief by way of answering that question.
Selene MacLeod replied to the discussion 'Advice, Please!' in the group Small Publishers and Independent Authors
"No, go with a different essay. It's probably too late, but once a work is "published" anywhere, whether on the Internet or in a dead-tree format, anything else is considered a reprint. :)
Good luck with the contest!"
Selene MacLeod added a discussion to the group Small Publishers and Independent Authors
A cautionary tale re Independent Publishers
http://mandydegeit.wordpress.com/2012/05/14/when-publishing-goes-wrong-starring-undead-press/ For the record, most of the "small press" publishers I've been in contact with along the way are MUCH MUCH more professional than this...and it's not the first "bad press" I've read about htis particular publisher. Having said that, beware! :)See More
Selene MacLeod joined a group
Small Publishers and Independent Authors
For writers focused on the entreprenuerial side of the writing industry to share innovations, pitfalls and business models.
Jolie du Pre replied to the discussion 'Small Press vs. The Brass Ring' in the group Horror Writers
"I'm with a small press. There are many small press and independent authors making great money. I know one eBook author with a small press who made $100,000 in six months. "
Selene MacLeod replied to the discussion 'Which perspective do you write from' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"Whatever you do, though, DON'T HEAD HOP! If you switch POV, that's fine, just make sure the entire chapter or scene or what have you is from one person's POV. That's a very irritating thing to read, when an author arbitrarily…"
Selene MacLeod replied to the discussion 'Which perspective do you write from' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"Have you read the Harry Potter books? Because they're in third person. What they call "limited POV," because most of the time, it's from Harry's perspective, plus some "omnipotent" type background scenes and…"
Selene MacLeod replied to the discussion 'Past vs. Present Tense' in the group Novelists (Struggling or Not)
"It depends on the story. :) I find my YA stories, because of their immediacy and intimacy, and my characters' anxieties, lend themselves well to present-tense, but it only works for me as a writer if it's in the first person. I don't…"
Selene MacLeod replied to the discussion 'Title Trouble!' in the group Your First Novel
"I totally agree. Write it first--its name will become clear. I find my titles so far have come from something I wrote within the book. One character describes his state of mind as something along the lines of "It's like being under water…"
Selene MacLeod replied to the discussion 'Which ereader should I get?'
"Hi, Carrie.
This won't be too helpful, I'm sure, but I'd suggest trying the software on your PC or laptop first, to see if you like ebooks. Kindle is available for free, and many books pre-1920 are also public domain (and free), so…"
Selene MacLeod replied to the discussion 'Non Vampire/erotic writers?' in the group Horror Writers
"Re: writing "shocking" stuff.
There's a market for that, too. It's called "transgressive" fiction. :) Who ever would have thought there was a place for self-castration? But there is. :)
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Selene MacLeod replied to the discussion 'Female horror writers who don't write fantasy?' in the group Horror Writers
"And of course, the grandmother of all....Shirley Jackson. :)"
Selene MacLeod commented on the group 'NaNoWriMo'
"Way to go!! I've written a grand total of 1000 words. Slow start. Uphill grade. Trucks use low gear...heh. Does that count? No, I'll try and pull my socks up and get writing!"
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- Who I am:
- A closeted writer, working toward publication.
- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- I have six pieces accepted for upcoming publication:
"Endymion" will appear in _Luna Station Quarterly_ September 2011
"Sex and Laundry" will appear in _Down in The Dirt_, December 2011
"Testament" will appear in _Rapid Decomposition_ (Twisted Library Press)
"The Devil's Bridge" and "Match Girls" will appear in Static Movement's _Deals with the Devil_ and _Grim Fairy Tales_ respectively.
Finally, "Rapture" will appear in _Writings on the Wall_ from Seven Archons Press.
- My writing is:
- Fiction, Poetry
- Services I offer to other writers:
- None, but if anyone needs "fresh eyes" I'm more than happy to review a piece (for free). :)
- I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
- Critique Circle, several groups on lefora.com
- I found out about She Writes from:
- website
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 2:36am on September 8, 2011,
Jill Starishevsky said…
Welcome to SheWrites. Feel free to reach out if you need anything.
Jill Starishevsky
Author, My Body Belongs to Me
- At 9:58am on September 6, 2011,
Meg Waite Clayton said… Welcome to the novelist group! You might introduce yourself by telling us what you’re working on in the “Show Me Your Novel and I’ll Show You Mine” discussion if you're not too uncomfortable talking about what you're working on. And we do a live chat every Wednesday; hope you can join us for that!
- At 1:08pm on September 5, 2011, Meg Waite Clayton said…
- Selene, Belated welcome to She Writes. I hope you're enjoying the site! Love to have you join us in the Novelists – Struggling or Not group if you'd like.
Meg Waite Clayton
Moderator, Novelist Group
Bestselling Author of The Four Ms. Bradwells, The Wednesday Sisters, and The Language of Light, a finalist for Barbara Kingsolver's Bellwether Prize
- At 7:45am on August 16, 2011,
Monica Medina said… Welcome to She Writes!
You can check out the Getting Started section to help you find your way around. A great way to get involved with our Groups and Live Chats. Also, you can follow @shewritesdotcom and me, @monicastangled, on Twitter.
Please let me know if you have any questions!Best,
Monica Medina
She Writes Volunteer Coordinator
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