Hubby won't be pleased, he's of the "we're out-numbered, keep low and try to blend in" school of thought. But I'm prepared to defend my position. Besides, I'm a piss poor liar.
Who among us can ignore the allure of really funny math puns?
Willow ,'Empty Places'
The Great Write Way, Chapter Two: Twice upon a time...
A place for Buffistas to discuss, beta and otherwise deal and dish on their non-fan fiction projects.
Connie Neil - Jun 06, 2006 7:58:31 pm PDT #7044 of 10001
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Strix - Jun 07, 2006 7:50:02 am PDT #7045 of 10001
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
Liese, I loved that. It's very lovely.
Allyson - Jun 07, 2006 8:32:47 am PDT #7046 of 10001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
A full flesh out of your Escape to L.A.?
Because I've found myself wondering about that. It shows up in drips and dabs in other essays, but I still want to know how you did it.
I think maybe there's not much to say about it. I made the decision very suddenly, packed, hired a mover, and went. Seriously, that's all there was to it. I couldn't even put together a drabble, because there's so little to say.
Allyson - Jun 07, 2006 8:36:22 am PDT #7047 of 10001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
And you're a damned good writer. Your work is compelling, funny, wry and personal. It's a topic that's not covered well already, and you have a unique take on it. You already know that you've got a distinctive and entertaining voice. Your introspection and observation make this topic and your book both intensely personal and absolutely universal.
I marked this so I can go read it when I'm curled in a ball on couch beating the shit out of myself for being such a woeful hack. Imposter Syndrome, you know.
Thanks for this.
P.M. Marc - Jun 07, 2006 8:45:20 am PDT #7048 of 10001
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
I think maybe there's not much to say about it. I made the decision very suddenly, packed, hired a mover, and went. Seriously, that's all there was to it. I couldn't even put together a drabble, because there's so little to say.
What was your last straw that made you decide to move? Why L.A.?
Topic!Cindy - Jun 07, 2006 9:01:05 am PDT #7049 of 10001
What is even happening?
And how did your family and your non-Bronzer friends react?
Liese S. - Jun 07, 2006 9:47:08 am PDT #7050 of 10001
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
Thanks for this.
I'm just sayin. 'Cause it's true.
erikaj - Jun 09, 2006 9:17:48 am PDT #7051 of 10001
Always Anti-fascist!
How much should you know about your idea before you pitch it? Because, being Spec Girl in my usual writing life, I know the pain of eating, sleeping and living a particular subject, only to have somebody say "Know what? Don't care." Would like to possibly avoid. Can I just write the magazine and say "What about a piece about X for your Special Issue?" or are they always wanting hypothetical word lengths and etc.
-t - Jun 09, 2006 9:22:57 am PDT #7052 of 10001
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
I've heard advice along the lines of Don't Write Anything Until It's Sold for magazine submissions, erika, but I don't know if it's really viable.
Topic!Cindy - Jun 09, 2006 9:30:03 am PDT #7053 of 10001
What is even happening?
or are they always wanting hypothetical word lengths and etc.Could you estimate a word length and make yourself stick to it, later?