I don't care if it is an orgy of death, there's still such a thing as a napkin.

Willow ,'Lies My Parents Told Me'


The Great Write Way, Act Three: Where's the gun?

A place for Buffistas to discuss, beta and otherwise deal and dish on their non-fan fiction projects.


Beverly - Jun 26, 2009 7:34:22 pm PDT #1786 of 6690
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.

Gud, fwiw, I like your style better for the story you're telling, too.


Allyson - Jun 28, 2009 12:04:44 pm PDT #1787 of 6690
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

Is there any sort of discussion board/forum for children's book writers? I would love to check one out. Any recs?


Barb - Jun 28, 2009 12:10:33 pm PDT #1788 of 6690
“Not dead yet!”

Verla Kay's Blue Board, seems to be the big one, Allyson.


Allyson - Jun 28, 2009 12:17:16 pm PDT #1789 of 6690
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

oooh! Thanks!


Allyson - Jun 28, 2009 4:47:04 pm PDT #1790 of 6690
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

My agent has concerns about me writing another essay collection in this market, which breaks my heart. That's my joy! I figure it will take me about 6-9 months to put together enough solid essays, a decent proposal, and to keep a watchful eye on the market. I just remain hopeful.

I truly am ignorant on the children's market and where Sam falls within it. All my reading of the market is all, WOE TO THE TALKING ANIMAL STORY.

Publishing is such a doom and gloom business.

I fully expect to keep a full time job for the rest of my life, and not be a literary star.

But the gloominess is starting to wear on me.


dcp - Jun 28, 2009 4:53:46 pm PDT #1791 of 6690
The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.

Write the essays anyway, and have fun with them. Their time will come.


erikaj - Jun 28, 2009 5:26:49 pm PDT #1792 of 6690
Always Anti-fascist!

The market's got to pick up someday, Allyson.


Amy - Jun 28, 2009 5:30:58 pm PDT #1793 of 6690
Because books.

Maybe write them and try to publish them in some print outlets, or various websites?


Connie Neil - Jun 28, 2009 5:38:22 pm PDT #1794 of 6690
brillig

Potential features in magazines?


Allyson - Jun 28, 2009 5:39:07 pm PDT #1795 of 6690
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

You know, I don't even know where to begin with magazines. I really should look into that.