I'm stunned enough by some of the resumes and cover letters we're getting for my maternity leave replacement. I keep being tempted to send them my business card, along with a note saying, "Trust me, honey, you need me."
Mal: Can I come in? Inara: No. Mal: See? That's why I usually don't ask.
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The Great Write Way
A place for Buffistas to discuss, beta and otherwise deal and dish on their non-fan fiction projects.
Susan W. - Feb 02, 2004 4:03:13 pm PST #3303 of 10001
Good Trouble and Righteous Fights
deborah grabien - Feb 02, 2004 4:08:39 pm PST #3304 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Question.
I'm working on a piece for that new romance magazine, Arabella. They're taking submissions, they pay 10 cents a word and it's nice exposure. Plus, one of the things they list as being short on is "paranormal".
So I'm writing one of my patented ghost story mysteries, except as a short, with a hint of nice yearning hopeless love in it. Once I'm done, will someone beta the thing?
Anne W. - Feb 02, 2004 4:35:48 pm PST #3305 of 10001
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
How quickly would you need the beta turned around, Deb?
deborah grabien - Feb 02, 2004 4:41:37 pm PST #3306 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Oh, no huge rush. But it's a short story, not a novel or even a novella. Looking at about 2500 words, ten or so pages.
Anne W. - Feb 02, 2004 4:44:47 pm PST #3307 of 10001
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
In that case, I'd love to take a look at it for you.
(Yes, I know I still owe you comments on Matty. Ever since Hotmail ate my nearly-done draft, I've been slow about getting back to it.)
deborah grabien - Feb 02, 2004 5:11:49 pm PST #3308 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Oh, cool! Thanks, Anne. I'm probably about 2/3 through; should be finished tonight or tomorrow.
Betsy HP - Feb 02, 2004 6:06:42 pm PST #3309 of 10001
If I only had a brain...
Me, too, Deb.
deborah grabien - Feb 02, 2004 6:21:19 pm PST #3310 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Betsy, want to read the first chunk and tell me if you think I'm going in the right direction? They aren't only looking for traditional romance stories; I posted the link in Susan's livejournal, but here it is again:
Susan W. - Feb 02, 2004 6:33:22 pm PST #3311 of 10001
Good Trouble and Righteous Fights
Deb, I'd be happy to look at it if you still want betas next week--this week is probably the craziest one I'll have this side of labor & delivery.
deborah grabien - Feb 02, 2004 6:47:19 pm PST #3312 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Susan, you betcha. This week does sound nuts for you.