'Dear Diary, Today I was pompous and my sister was crazy.' 'Today, we were kidnapped by hill folk never to be seen again. It was the best day ever.'

Jayne ,'Safe'


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.


erikaj - Apr 14, 2008 9:47:34 am PDT #49 of 6674
If Scooby Doo taught me anything, it's that the only thing to fear is real-estate developers.Lisa Simpson

Somebody I know is offering to pay me for disability-related commentary on his website...he can't pay much now, but is, like everyone with a website, hoping for a big launch someday. How much should I ask him for for a. now b. the future.


Typo Boy - Apr 14, 2008 11:40:41 am PDT #50 of 6674
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.

I'd give him a price for the future, and in terms of payment now, ask him how much he is short. Your price for the future should be an hourly rate, higher than he can possibly pay now. Someone here can tell you what a fair price is. But in terms of negotiating strategy "how much are you short?" is a really good way to elicit his maximum price.


Miracleman - Apr 17, 2008 5:09:17 am PDT #51 of 6674
No, I don't think I will - me, quoting Captain Steve Rogers, to all of 2020

Its embrace is cold. Not just on my skin; in my mind.
::”Interaction with ‘the Suit’ can have unintended initial side-effects. These may include: distraction, fear, emotional distancing, loss of …”::
Yes, thank you, I read the manual. Feedback level = 2.
It’s like we’re two people, though the Suit lacks an identity as we understand…
::… Model CES-100T, Unit M10XXA12-362, software V 3.12…::
Feexdback level=2!
How long is my tour?
How long until I can escape?
How long until I am me?
::…remaining time-of-service = 17 years, 4 months, 13 days …::
Feedback level=1!
Why won’t we shut up?


Amy - Apr 17, 2008 5:42:53 am PDT #52 of 6674
Because books.

Wheee! I finished the book I've been struggling with for ... way too long. Emailed it off yesterday. And woke up this morning kind of stunned that I don't actually have to write any more of it. Yay for done!


Miracleman - Apr 17, 2008 6:12:02 am PDT #53 of 6674
No, I don't think I will - me, quoting Captain Steve Rogers, to all of 2020

Congrats, Amy!


hippocampus - Apr 17, 2008 6:13:20 am PDT #54 of 6674
not your mom's socks.

yay! AMY!


amych - Apr 17, 2008 6:43:47 am PDT #55 of 6674
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?

Congrats!


SailAweigh - Apr 17, 2008 7:59:40 am PDT #56 of 6674
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb

MM, that's some serious creep factor in that one.

Congrats, Amy!


Laga - Apr 17, 2008 12:33:04 pm PDT #57 of 6674
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.

Way to go Amy!


SailAweigh - Apr 20, 2008 6:07:46 am PDT #58 of 6674
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb

For Bev, who wanted more of the story:

Exodus

Her backpack rested on the seat beside her, claiming the space from possible interlopers. Unlikely, as the bus had dropped off what seemed to be a horde of itinerant workers chattering away in Spanish in Bakersfield. There were a few passengers left, none who had started as far east as she. At every stop she'd watched the ones who got off, most embraced by smiling families and friends. Not always, though. Some left slump-shouldered and shuffling; the ends of their lines a solitary exodus.

Hers wouldn't be one. She hugged the paper-wrapped cookie jar against her rounded belly, her family.