Woke up to two R's earlier this morning. Not fun.
The problem with living in California is you wake up and NYC is already busy.
The problem with living in California is you wake up and NYC is already busy.
Purgatory's Pit of Doom
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(((Ink))) You need a vacation, babe.
(((Cricket))) You too.
(((Teri))) Sorry about the Rs.
(((Steve))) May the force be with you as you figure out the best path.
Soul!!! I missed you.
Good luck, lkp!
(((Cricket))) You too.
(((Teri))) Sorry about the Rs.
(((Steve))) May the force be with you as you figure out the best path.
Soul!!! I missed you.
Good luck, lkp!
Has anyone else noticed that a rejection feels much like a punch in the stomach? DUH Teriann.
I think everyone needs a vacation. Too much work all around.
I think everyone needs a vacation. Too much work all around.
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LOL Snappy! Love the smiley!!!!
<- Now, back to those edits Snapps! Mwa ha haaaa use those epic beta notes I sent you *has inflated sense of help-age*
Ok. Ok.
And Soul, not inflated at all. But, shh. Your beta-reading skills must remain secret! *slinks around like Gollum chanting my precccioussss*
Yes and YES!
Snappy!!!!
{{Teri}}
Waves to Soul -- did you notice we redecorated? New walls: Plaster de Pit; New air freshener: Eau de Pit; New carpet: Oh wait, that's not new carpet. Whose turn is it to scoop the hellhound poop? It's piling up. Anybody?
Waves to Soul -- did you notice we redecorated? New walls: Plaster de Pit; New air freshener: Eau de Pit; New carpet: Oh wait, that's not new carpet. Whose turn is it to scoop the hellhound poop? It's piling up. Anybody?
*looks around* OOoooh so THAT'S what changed!
*jumps between Snappy and Red* ladies please! *preens then jumps out of the way* fight over me if you must!
*jumps between Snappy and Red* ladies please! *preens then jumps out of the way* fight over me if you must!
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Okay guys, I talked to my agent last night: the bottom line is she is fine with sending the ms. to the editor. But --- she did say she thinks there are two big areas that could be improved in the ms. As usual, they are both areas I have identified myself but have been too scared to admit to myself. The first is to add more magic, mystery, mysticism. I like that. The second...is the hard one and is the reason I gave up on the ms. The story takes too long to get going. But I have no idea how or where to cut because everything that happens in the beginning seems so essential to me. So I'm not sure what to do about that, though I have ideas. BUT she is not making me revise before we send it to the agent. I know there is someone out there (Uncle Jim?) who says only revise for someone who will pay you money. She thinks she can present it to the editor as a fabulous story that I am eager to make perfect with her expert editorial guidance. This seems like a good plan to me --- worst case is editor says go away and fix it and then send it, or editor decides to read as is.
Lkp, I think that's a fabulous plan. The editor already loves your work and knows you can write. She'll be willing to work with you.
I like agents who sub -- she seems like a good partner for you! *fingers crossed*
I like agents who sub -- she seems like a good partner for you! *fingers crossed*
Sounds great.
You know, one of the how-to fiction books I read a long time ago and liked says it isn't always necessary (or even necessarily good) to start a story with a bang. The book talked about "high" and "low" beginnings. There are all sorts of views. what you did may even not be a problem at all.
For what it's worth, I'd hope Uncle Jim (or whoever said that) would make an exception if you agree with the suggestions.
but the plan sounds perfect.
Sounds great, LKP
Hey guys, still swamped at work, but I was able to email my decison in response to the options he offered, and my reasoning behind it. I'll update you when I learn more.
Hey guys, still swamped at work, but I was able to email my decison in response to the options he offered, and my reasoning behind it. I'll update you when I learn more.
LKP, glad you're having a good dialogue about revisions. As for me, I prefer a story that has some build-up. I hate the current trend to start everything with a bang in medias res.
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HAHAHAH Snappy OMG you are priceless!!!
What Kellion said. *all crossables crossed*
Steve, excellent. May it all work out the best for you.
Huzzah pit! Slightly bright news. One of my short stories just went up today. I haven't looked at it since it was accepted and had one of those moments today like, hey I wrote that? Anywho, it's funny. I'm relatively new here but my story (written last year) has shades of purgatory throughout. There's this big section all about Calla Lillies and fuchsias, so without trying I gave a shout out to two purgies! We rule!
http://www.thewritingdisorder.com/fictiontwo.html
This is a big step for me to share. I normally shrink and hide in a corner but y'all have given me some confidence...some. Just don't look at my picture. Not that confident yet. :]
http://www.thewritingdisorder.com/fictiontwo.html
This is a big step for me to share. I normally shrink and hide in a corner but y'all have given me some confidence...some. Just don't look at my picture. Not that confident yet. :]
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