Old People Writing for Teens, IV

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KarlaErikaCal

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It's really hard between 30k-50k, IMO. After that the rest seems to be a smooth downhill ride.

Totally agree. I've been at around 36-38K for the longest time now. Just got past that and made it to 40K last week.

Writing is so tough sometimes, but you just gotta keep pushing through.
 

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I'm just going to put that poem under "emotions" - seems like the guy is in a bad mood.
 

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Well, in one instance it's hot, in another someone's getting the crap beat out of him. Both coed couple, and both times the girl is on top.

My girls kick ass. LMAO.

Dude, in my world, that kind of straddling is hot too! Nothing like a girl beating the crap out of the bad guy :D
 

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In TS my MC has an incredible fight scene at the end (well, there is some telekinetic powers going on, but stil...:))
 

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Dude, in my world, that kind of straddling is hot too! Nothing like a girl beating the crap out of the bad guy :D

But he's not bad. Well, he's been naughty. Okay now I sound like I'm writing dominatrix BDSM paperback crap.
 

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Screw hw, I say! I'm gonna write.... LOL
 

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is anyone mdwing at 5? I want to see if this scene i'm re-writing is working. going to eat lunch/dinner now, be back then. hopefully someone will be around.
 

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Okay. It's time. Status query time. Duh duh duuuuuh.
 

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Ooh, Mel, cool! The MC in my trunked novel uses telekinetic powers in a fight scene, too--that was FUN! :D

omg, yes it is!!!! that's very cool. one day maybe we can exchange a looksie at our fight scenes :D
 

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Karla, I was going to say emotions as well since it could fit in more than one area. I like the poem, though the formatting kinda threw me off. Not used to seeing a line end and one begin on the same line.

And I have successfully published my first article on Suite 101. Man, I was DS was this fast. No edits either. Editor said it's a strong article. I could've added more to it but, I was running a little long.
 

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GOOOOOOOOD LUUUUUUUUCK SAGE! I'm not even going to bother checking this weekend. I just want to have a stress-free couple of days ;)

Cool, see you at 5, Ep. (est) :)

hope others can join in. 10 min to fold laundry...I'm off and runnin'
 

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MEEP! For Afterlyf?
Yep.

Agent #1 is at 6 months tomorrow. I am definitely SQing her right now.

Agent #2 is at 6 months on February 1. I'm trying to decide if I should wait until then for the round number, or if I should just go ahead and SQ her since it's past 3 months anyway.
 

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Sage, I'd just go for it since it's past their time anyway. Can anyone remind me, what's the max. word count for MDW? I don't want to over do it, so I'm trying to find a good cutoff point.
 

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Kyva, I always aim for 250, max 300 words.
 

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Karla, I was going to say emotions as well since it could fit in more than one area. I like the poem, though the formatting kinda threw me off. Not used to seeing a line end and one begin on the same line.

Yeah, poetry gets odd like that sometimes. The poet is really looking for effect, I think.
 

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It's amazing that almost a year later I remember that I personalized my SQ to this agent for Love Sucks almost exactly the same way I did today for AFTRLYF. I wonder if she remembers or cares.
 
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