OK. Sleep well, Deb.
Mal: Does she understand that? River: She understands. She doesn't comprehend.
'Objects In Space'
The Great Write Way
A place for Buffistas to discuss, beta and otherwise deal and dish on their non-fan fiction projects.
sj - May 11, 2004 9:16:32 pm PDT #4601 of 10001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
deborah grabien - May 11, 2004 9:18:44 pm PDT #4602 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Thanks, sweetie. I managed to severely blister both hands and pull tendons in both of them, getting outrageously energetic with the carpet shampooing machine. That'll larn me.
But clowns in morning, when I'm awake and other computer is on.
sj - May 11, 2004 9:23:42 pm PDT #4603 of 10001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
I managed to severely blister both hands and pull tendons in both of them
Yikes. Take care of yourself.
deborah grabien - May 12, 2004 8:25:10 am PDT #4604 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
sj, insent with clowns.
edit: and to Polter-Cow as well. Thanks, all. I think it's shaping up, and hopefully, despite the obvious nod to Bradbury's "Something Wicked...", it isn't too close. Besides, our writing styles are very different.
Polter-Cow - May 12, 2004 9:32:00 am PDT #4605 of 10001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
edit: and to Polter-Cow as well.
Cool, cool. What are you looking for from a beta read? Just general impressions and comments, or do you want line-editing? I can do either or both, but I don't want to go too critical on an early draft if you don't want that much input.
deborah grabien - May 12, 2004 9:39:55 am PDT #4606 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
General beta, P-C. Does it grab, how's the character, does anything stand out good or bad, how's the flow. That sort of thing.
I haven't edited, so line-editing not really needed this early on. It's more about the writing and the story.
sj - May 12, 2004 10:05:59 am PDT #4607 of 10001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
sj, insent with clowns.
Backsent.
victor infante - May 16, 2004 1:38:30 pm PDT #4608 of 10001
To understand what happened at the diner, we shall use Mr. Papaya! This is upsetting because he's the friendliest of fruits.
I'm very close to the end of "Nihilist Chic."
May have the draft done tonight. Soon, in any case.
If anyone's got any inspiration vibes, I could use 'em.
sj - May 16, 2004 4:40:19 pm PDT #4609 of 10001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Inspiration-ma, Victor.
victor infante - May 16, 2004 4:50:38 pm PDT #4610 of 10001
To understand what happened at the diner, we shall use Mr. Papaya! This is upsetting because he's the friendliest of fruits.
Inspiration-ma, Victor.
Well timed. It's finished.
It needs an editing. It needs to be reworked. It's still bloody and bruised, but it's done.
Thanks everyone, for your support. Would never have gotten through it without you.
Dear God. The hard part starts now, doesn't it?