tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7079424739175991097.post6313030084328448746..comments2023-10-22T03:26:52.715-07:00Comments on Authors' Union: Ups and Downs...Jeff Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00667419764890599092noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7079424739175991097.post-58766383206011809912010-01-24T23:01:18.276-08:002010-01-24T23:01:18.276-08:00Reader's block is one thing most writers face....Reader's block is one thing most writers face. It's normal. But y'know what's worst than that? It's your sudden change of views on your work. I tried writing before, just as a hobby, and when i reached the fifth chapter, i thought of maybe reading back on what i've written. And i didn't like most of it. The thought of re-writing makes me feel like not going on anymore. :(<br /><br />And about the changing your story, i think if it was me i wouldn't really make any drastic changes. Maybe i'll just add new ideas or make small tweaks to my storyline. Then i'll leave the rest to the editors. (:Mabel Lowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16727247938192263600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7079424739175991097.post-54332613441230260002010-01-21T19:47:12.567-08:002010-01-21T19:47:12.567-08:00I let several people read what I've written an...I let several people read what I've written and then listen to what their opinions are, then I sum it up and figure out what I need to do. <br /><br />On a side note: I do enjoy reading your blogs. They are very informative.ZM_Dreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10597679206362292524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7079424739175991097.post-41201056959596737402010-01-21T09:00:31.589-08:002010-01-21T09:00:31.589-08:00Jeff I think you should have faith that your story...Jeff I think you should have faith that your story is good unless they are having you change inconsistencies or mistakes. You should also change things such as a time line that doesn't make sense to the reader or maybe some qualities that make a main character hard for many readers to like. You can't please everyone.sundcarriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00866482585240648400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7079424739175991097.post-77826516464667180912010-01-20T16:20:47.904-08:002010-01-20T16:20:47.904-08:00I am having a terrible time finding time to REVISE...I am having a terrible time finding time to REVISE--and the Amazon.com Breakthrough novel contest starts on Monday!<br /><br />As to the rest, I tend to weigh how much readers agree. If all hate a particular character, or find a scene unbelievable, then I know it needs fixing.<br /><br />Some readers have rewritten entire scenes or sections the way they would write them--but I tend to toss them as a rule. Nothing would be sillier than for the narrative voice and vocabulary to suddenly shift midstream. I tend, too, to avoid rewording anything for other writers. My job is to figure out what the novel or play is trying to do, and give advice on where it's working and where it isn't. I often leave out HOW to fix it at all, since every author will have different (and perfectly viable) methods.Dr. Cheryl Carvajalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15323455180953109460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7079424739175991097.post-48415488942121605152010-01-20T15:12:28.175-08:002010-01-20T15:12:28.175-08:00i know it will be around 82000 words because of ch...i know it will be around 82000 words because of chapter outlines, but it is not set in stone could be 90k before i am done...<br /><br />and thx for your insight.Jeff Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00667419764890599092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7079424739175991097.post-79556659392063831292010-01-20T02:37:57.082-08:002010-01-20T02:37:57.082-08:00For your novel progess report (well done on 61.07%...For your novel progess report (well done on 61.07%, by the way) how do you know it is going to be 82000 words?<br /><br />I often change something in response to a reader's concerns or suggestions, but before that I try to really understand what they mean, and if whatever they said doesn't seem a valid change I'll not bother with it. So, yes, I'll change what I've written, but not automatically.Very Top Fivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07238102805858457113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7079424739175991097.post-42577883075058052482010-01-19T20:46:56.955-08:002010-01-19T20:46:56.955-08:00I will make every and all changes from my readers ...I will make every and all changes from my readers that make the story better. Period. I never take a comment because of who made it UNLESS I agree it's better as a result. Ditto for refusing to make one. <br /><br />Sometimes a different perspective is the best thing for pointing out hidden problems. Sometimes, it just confuses the issue.<br /><br />In the end, it's your name on it. You'd better be happy with it.Stephanie Barrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17772217449161603561noreply@blogger.com