Exaxtly what Victor said. If they saw a partial or sample chapters, and asked to see the rest on that basis, they were fine with the writing. Hell, for all you know, it didn't fit their politics.
But she was naked! And all... articulate!
Mal ,'Our Mrs. Reynolds'
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.
deborah grabien - Jul 18, 2006 6:54:04 am PDT #7853 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Typo Boy - Jul 18, 2006 7:20:04 am PDT #7854 of 10001
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
They went right from a 1 page query to a full manuscript. So it could have been the writing.
On the other hand the smaller publisher asked to see more chapters on the basis of a full proposal and sample chapters and is having those chapters evaluated by an outside consultant. So I'm still hopeful on that end.
sfmarty - Jul 18, 2006 7:45:25 am PDT #7855 of 10001
Who? moi??
Gar, your agent, the editor, the crew all may have loved it. The publisher may have too, but just didn't have another slot in the schedule for it. I know it is useless to say this, but don't take it personally.
Wrap the baby up and send it out again.
Typo Boy - Jul 18, 2006 7:56:56 am PDT #7856 of 10001
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Sure - I'm putting it out as many places as possible. I have every intention of keeping on plugging.
Ailleann - Jul 20, 2006 8:14:27 am PDT #7857 of 10001
vanguard of the socialist Hollywood liberal homosexualist agenda
So, for those who are poetically inclined, there's a poetry contest through the International Library of Poetry. Twenty lines or less, cash prizes. You can enter here.
victor infante - Jul 20, 2006 8:17:52 am PDT #7858 of 10001
To understand what happened at the diner, we shall use Mr. Papaya! This is upsetting because he's the friendliest of fruits.
So, for those who are poetically inclined, there's a poetry contest through the International Library of Poetry. Twenty lines or less, cash prizes. You can enter here.
It's a scam. Stay away from it.
Ailleann - Jul 20, 2006 8:22:14 am PDT #7859 of 10001
vanguard of the socialist Hollywood liberal homosexualist agenda
Damn! I fail.
§ ita § - Jul 20, 2006 8:22:40 am PDT #7860 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
How does the scam work?
Ouise - Jul 20, 2006 8:28:33 am PDT #7861 of 10001
Socks are a running theme throughout the series. They are used as symbols of freedom, redemption and love.
Everyone wins, and they encourage you to buy the book - why not a copy for each of your relatives?
victor infante - Jul 20, 2006 8:33:08 am PDT #7862 of 10001
To understand what happened at the diner, we shall use Mr. Papaya! This is upsetting because he's the friendliest of fruits.
Everyone wins, and they encourage you to buy the book - why not a copy for each of your relatives?
More or less. And then they "automatically enter" you in in contests with bigger and bigger prizes, which you keep winning, and they keep selling you more and more expensive books.