Newbie Poll - How far along are you?
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Shiny brand new here. Signed up yesterday...posting today.
How far along...dunno. What are we measuring?
Shiny brand new here. Signed up yesterday...posting today.
How far along...dunno. What are we measuring?
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I agree with zanzjan and would add that there is also a yawning chasm between "one or two chapters" and "almost done".
I'm dead in the middle, doing a rewrite of the beginning before I move on. I came aboard the other day because I'm considering putting some up to get some feedback.
But I've been reading some of the critiques... I'm growing rather afraid! I may have to lurk about until my skin thickens!
I'm dead in the middle, doing a rewrite of the beginning before I move on. I came aboard the other day because I'm considering putting some up to get some feedback.
But I've been reading some of the critiques... I'm growing rather afraid! I may have to lurk about until my skin thickens!
Oops.. I can write. Just can't read!
I'm post production and Querying my first. Got up this morning at 0 dot nothing to work some more on my second. Printed it off so far... dropped the pages... and am cursing myself that I hadn't set up page numbers on this one yet.
I need caffeine.
I'm post production and Querying my first. Got up this morning at 0 dot nothing to work some more on my second. Printed it off so far... dropped the pages... and am cursing myself that I hadn't set up page numbers on this one yet.
I need caffeine.
Just joined today.
I have written a first draft of a one-act play and also a two-act play.
I've no experience in formatting stage plays so have to do a bit of research on that.
I have written a first draft of a one-act play and also a two-act play.
I've no experience in formatting stage plays so have to do a bit of research on that.
75% of first novel on paper, being reviewed by proofreader friend so I can incorporate changes in remainder. Also, waiting for muses and time to finish the sucker. Three other novels in various initial stages. One short story finished and submitted to contest - awaiting word
. Second short story, based on first but written from POV of minor antagonist in first story, half finished.
Just started writing it myself. Stuck somewhere between my brain finally catching on that it's allowed to be creative again, and it figuring out creative means that it needs to start churning out words. Hurry up, brain. D:
Looks like multiples answers to this one.
I'm a noob to AW. Been here less than a week.
My calling is to write fantasy/science fiction.
But I've made my living as a writer, print journalist, mostly ... now I am the risk communicator/public information officer for a 14-county public health district in Georgia. The writing I do for my day job gets published in newspapers, magazines, online, etc. regularly.
Meanwhile, I've had a few short stories published in regional literary mags. I've finished an epic/high fantasy, shopped it to agents and gotten a bunch of rejections, although not yet enough to paper a bathroom.
My current WIP is a paranormal thriller. WC is 59,000+.
Because of my circumstances, I don't really seem to fit into your poll categories, sorry.
I'm a noob to AW. Been here less than a week.
My calling is to write fantasy/science fiction.
But I've made my living as a writer, print journalist, mostly ... now I am the risk communicator/public information officer for a 14-county public health district in Georgia. The writing I do for my day job gets published in newspapers, magazines, online, etc. regularly.
Meanwhile, I've had a few short stories published in regional literary mags. I've finished an epic/high fantasy, shopped it to agents and gotten a bunch of rejections, although not yet enough to paper a bathroom.
My current WIP is a paranormal thriller. WC is 59,000+.
Because of my circumstances, I don't really seem to fit into your poll categories, sorry.
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I wonder how you can answer as a non-fiction writer who is not writing a book (i.e. poetry, articles, short stories, essays, blogging)
A proposal:
For people writing articles/essays:
1) Not started writing -- just thinking about subject(s)
2) Not started writing -- actively researching what has to be factual vs. what I can just make up.
3) Just started
4) I have finished an article, printed it out in columns and a very small font, and rubber-cemented it into an issue of National Geographic over some article about pangolins that I didn't understand. I now carry "my issue" everywhere to show people.
5) I have finished an article or two and sent them to real magazines/venues, but haven't sold any.
6) I have sold a few articles.
7) I am THE AUTHORITY.
For people blogging:
1) I am still blogging about my cat
2) I am thinking about things to blog about other than my cat
3) I have blogged about things other than my cat
4) I have blogged about things other than my cat AND not had a picture of my cat as my icon AT THE SAME TIME.
5) I revealed state secrets and am now in hiding in Switzerland. With my cat.
6) My blog got slashdotted/boingboinged.
For us fiction folks:
1) Yes, I am no longer writing about zombie sex and space ninjas.
2) What?
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New to this forum, er, well, actually I signed up back in November and then never posted. I've lurked a few times. Finally decided to say hello.
I've completed two novels and have three or four others in various states of undress. Of those maybe one has the potential to see a written ending some day.
I've completed two novels and have three or four others in various states of undress. Of those maybe one has the potential to see a written ending some day.
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@Suzanne Too funny! I guess since I don't write fiction, I fell like the bastard red-headed stepchild - no offense to any bastard, red-head, or stepchild here!
Well hey, where do we fiction folks get our ideas from? Good articles! (And bad dreams.) We're all part of the same big wordiverse. (-:
-Suzanne
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My 1400 page novel is about my cat
Ooooh, is it written from your cat's POV? Did you include homemade cover art of your cat which you're clearly stating in your cover letter must be included as a part of any sale? Because I understand publishers love that kinda thing!
-Suzanne
(who would have replied earlier but was held hostage for many hours by a number of said cats lying atop me, covering up my pleas for help with their strange rumbly sounds, and securing my cooperation with threats of going medieval on my feet if I dared so much as move a toe.)
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Congratulations, that's a good start! You know at every fifty you're allowed to throw yourself a party, right? (And you're working on your next thing while this is making the rounds?)
-Suzanne
I'm a newbie on the forum...but I've already written a draft for my story lol. I'm right now looking at different paths in the story. Slightly rewriting a few chapters, completly rewriting others, adding characters, scenes, etc.
Very interesting poll. I have completed my first and am shopping for an agent. Working on my second, and have plans for my third. Loving every minute of it.
Oh yeah, and MY CAT happens to be my Avatar. How can he not? He's so stinkin' cute!
I didn't know we were allowed to throw a party every 50 rejections. Hm. What shall me theme be? Not quite there yet, but at the rate things are going I'm sure I will be soon.
Who wants to bring the booze?
Oh yeah, and MY CAT happens to be my Avatar. How can he not? He's so stinkin' cute!
I didn't know we were allowed to throw a party every 50 rejections. Hm. What shall me theme be? Not quite there yet, but at the rate things are going I'm sure I will be soon.
Who wants to bring the booze?
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