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.
Simon: Captain's a good fighter, he must know how to handle a sword. Zoe: I think he knows which end to hold.
'Shindig'
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 6:06:24 am PDT #2664 of 6690
Coding and Sleeping
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.
Amy - Oct 24, 2009 2:47:53 pm PDT #2672 of 6690
Because books.
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.
Why didn't you ask her?!
Allyson - Oct 24, 2009 2:55:16 pm PDT #2673 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
She sent an email, that's all it said. I sent the question, am waiting for a reply.
I'm frustrated.