x-posted from Beep Me. I've change a 2,800 word section in my book proposal in response to feedback from a senior editor (feedback=Fix This!). The idea behind the changes is that someone who knows little or nothing about the economics or global warming can understand my description of some of the economics of global warming and also follow what is going on in my chapter outline. Is there someone who does not consider themselves knowledgable in these areas (economics and global warming) who could please please look over these two sections and see if everything is clear to them? Profile addy good.
When you look back at this, in the three seconds it'll take you to turn to dust, I think you'll find the mistake was touching my stuff.
Buffy ,'Lessons'
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.
Typo Boy - Aug 09, 2010 8:31:06 am PDT #3495 of 6693
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
erikaj - Aug 09, 2010 8:49:50 am PDT #3496 of 6693
Always Anti-fascist!
I'll do it. If you don't have another ignoramus...also, you did a good beta for me.
Typo Boy - Aug 09, 2010 8:55:00 am PDT #3497 of 6693
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Insent Erika. Thanks so much!
erikaj - Aug 09, 2010 9:22:56 am PDT #3498 of 6693
Always Anti-fascist!
When do you need it by?
Typo Boy - Aug 09, 2010 9:28:58 am PDT #3499 of 6693
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Faster than is reasonable. Like late tonight. Going to a committee or board shortly. But that is why I'm just asking for feedback on the "is it clear" factor. Anything else is welcome, but gravy.
Barb - Aug 09, 2010 10:02:00 am PDT #3500 of 6693
“Not dead yet!”
And they had a guy there named Chris who was a real sweetheart.
I adore Chris. And he's still there and clinging to the sinking ship because considering how publishing is right now, it's not like there are a ton of places for him to go.
Atropa - Aug 09, 2010 11:58:19 am PDT #3501 of 6693
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
stomps into thread, sulks on fainting couch
Soooo, I just found out that HarperCollins is passing on the (current incarnation) of GCS 2. But! My editor gave me (via my agent) some suggestions of how she'd like to see the proposal tweaked for possible re-submission. She also asked if I'd considered writing fiction.
So boo, and yay. When I feel less wrecked from insomnia, I may be more excited about this.
Polter-Cow - Aug 09, 2010 12:12:33 pm PDT #3502 of 6693
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Aw. But ooh!
erikaj - Aug 09, 2010 12:28:05 pm PDT #3503 of 6693
Always Anti-fascist!
mos def.
Barb - Aug 09, 2010 12:57:23 pm PDT #3504 of 6693
“Not dead yet!”
Soooo, I just found out that HarperCollins is passing on the (current incarnation) of GCS 2.
Okay, this sucks.
But! My editor gave me (via my agent) some suggestions of how she'd like to see the proposal tweaked for possible re-submission.
This is a verra good sign.
She also asked if I'd considered writing fiction.
Um, yes. Especially if you consider YA. Seriously, sweetie, it's where the most freedom lies, the thirst for paranormal/gothic/punkish work isn't showing any real signs of slowing down, and most of all, you've got platform, which gives you massive street cred.
Plus, I think you'd be kind of brilliant at it.