As a general note, I'm open to beta reading for anyone here if you need one.
What you did to me was unbelievable, Connor. But then I got stuck in a hell dimension by my girlfriend one time for a hundred years, so three months under the ocean actually gave me perspective. Kind of a M.C. Escher perspective, but I did get time to think.
Angel ,'Conviction (1)'
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.
Gudanov - Oct 23, 2009 5:48:17 am PDT #2662 of 6690
Coding and Sleeping
Amy - Oct 23, 2009 5:53:00 am PDT #2663 of 6690
Because books.
One never really got off the ground, and the other is going so slow as to not really do me much good.
I imagine it's going to be a crap shoot unless it's people you know well, but the one does sound great, so yay!
Gudanov - Oct 23, 2009 6:06:24 am PDT #2664 of 6690
Coding and Sleeping
That one has worked out really well so far. Her story is very character driven with loads of POVs and seeing events unfold slowly from different perspectives. Mine is very plot driven with a definite primary POV and things unfolding pretty rapidly from mostly one perspective. So her most common critique is not enough time developing characters and setting, and mine is scenes that don't seem to advance the story. I mean aside from all the little stuff. I think it's working pretty well.
Allyson - Oct 23, 2009 12:01:34 pm PDT #2665 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
Agent Kate was knocked out with a cold, so I won't know until tomorrow whether it is unsalvageable garbage or if we're in a good place to go forward.
I feel like throwing up.
Atropa - Oct 23, 2009 9:01:22 pm PDT #2666 of 6690
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
Amy & Barb, I'm so happy for you both!
Allyson, no throwing up. Deep breaths.
Amy - Oct 24, 2009 5:04:01 am PDT #2667 of 6690
Because books.
And now it's tomorrow, Allyson!
Allyson - Oct 24, 2009 7:26:14 am PDT #2668 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
I just keep thinking it can't be good news. I do realize I am a pessimist.
Gudanov - Oct 24, 2009 7:42:16 am PDT #2669 of 6690
Coding and Sleeping
No news is no news. I don't think it's good or bad in this case. Good luck!
I got my critique done just in time. The rest of the is soccer and painting. Tonight maybe I'll start on 23, my favorite section of the story is here finally.
Barb - Oct 24, 2009 9:40:30 am PDT #2670 of 6690
“Not dead yet!”
Hang in there, Allyson-- hopefully she'll get back to you today.
I had The First Talk with my new editor yesterday-- it was a lot of fun. Just a ton of mutual squeeing and OMG! We've both been wanting to work together for ages and the stars finally aligned just right. I'm excited about this manuscript in a way I haven't been in a long, long time.
Allyson - Oct 24, 2009 2:22:01 pm PDT #2671 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
Agent says she loves it and is proud of me, asked for two very small edits to a couple of pieces of dialogue....and that's it.
I have no idea if that means she'll send it out. She said it's sweet and funny and I did a marvelous job. Need more information.
Sometimes I think my agent is dating me but is a Rules Girl.