neongrey Posted January 2, 2017 Posted January 2, 2017 (edited) Here's an interesting series of posts, but quite lengthy. I found it a valuable read, as someone who is both heavily influenced by visual media (serial television in particular) and as someone who generally disdains 'transparent' prose (and, indeed, overly ornate prose too, but that's not the subject here). Calls out a number of different commonalities that I don't necessarily take issue with in isolation (this particular style of scene cutting, eg, which I am quite guilty of) but in combination can often feel quite tiresome. Helps me put my finger on why I don't actually care about blocking in the slightest, too. Edited January 2, 2017 by neongrey
kais Posted January 3, 2017 Posted January 3, 2017 If any of you write paranormal f/f (or bi) shorts, there's a call for them right now. Maybe @neongrey?
neongrey Posted January 3, 2017 Posted January 3, 2017 10-15k is a bit outside my wheelhouse on erotica, but I do have some friends who are looking to branch out from fanfic, I'll pass it on to them.
Eagle of the Forest Path he/him Posted January 3, 2017 Posted January 3, 2017 (edited) My best wishes for 2017 to all of you. (Let's hope it turns out better than the last one.) Edited January 3, 2017 by Eagle of the Forest Path 1
kais Posted January 4, 2017 Posted January 4, 2017 @Ernei I think it is absolutely appropriate! You can't include all these real word things (rape, murder, etc) and skim over basics, especially since YA and MG readers are heavily conscious of their periods. They'll be thinking about it, one way or the other. I think it is a great addition to the type of story you've outlined. With that said though, I think historically women 'free bled' in some places. Might want to consider some research as to what would be period appropriate (no pun intended) menstruation care. Old rags? Free bleed? Hut? Sleeping outdoors? So many different cultures have dealt with this in so many ways. Might be interesting to explore them, too. 1
Hobbit Posted January 6, 2017 Posted January 6, 2017 Yay for more menstruation mentions in fantasy!!! Just wanted to mention that I'm finally back from visiting family over the holidays - and visiting your family and your in-laws at the same time in the same town for two weeks does NOT leave much free time. So sorry in advance for the late/missed critiques! 2
kais Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 Just okayed the proofreader edits to AFD. Now we go to layout!! (I realize the minutia of publishing are not very exciting, but I have no IRL writing friends to squee with.) 3
Hobbit Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 I think the minutia of publishing are VERY exciting! Woo! 1
Robinski he/him Posted January 7, 2017 Posted January 7, 2017 (edited) 7 hours ago, Hobbit said: I think the minutia of publishing are VERY exciting! Woo! Agreed! I can't think of anything more exciting than proofreading edits!! Edited January 7, 2017 by Robinski 1
kais Posted January 8, 2017 Posted January 8, 2017 Blurbs selected, edits finalized. FINAL FORM ESTABLISH. No more changes from here on out. I'm a little terrified. 4
Vreeah Posted January 9, 2017 Posted January 9, 2017 Hah, congratulations! I eagerly await the day I can be terrified by the same thing. 1
Robinski he/him Posted January 9, 2017 Posted January 9, 2017 On 08/01/2017 at 8:32 PM, kaisa said: No more changes from here on out. Yah been locked down!!! Nice work. Congratulations 1
kais Posted January 10, 2017 Posted January 10, 2017 OMGOMGOMG COVER!!!!!!!!!! Not a fan of draft one, but cool they I get so much input!
Mandamon he/him Posted January 10, 2017 Posted January 10, 2017 11 hours ago, kaisa said: OMGOMGOMG COVER!!!!!!!!!! Oooh! When do we get to see? 1
kais Posted January 10, 2017 Posted January 10, 2017 @Ernei and @Mandamon I'll have a cover reveal at some point. Right now I have to work on design edits and approve the cover. It's close! 1
Mandamon he/him Posted January 11, 2017 Posted January 11, 2017 Forgot to post this last week: For anyone interested, registration for the 2017 Writing Excuses Cruise in the Baltic is now live! http://www.writingexcuses.com/2017/01/03/an-announcement-and-a-miniature-faq/ This is paired with WorldCon in Helsinki this year, so if you live in Europe (or can manage travel from elsewhere) this is a great chance to attend a writing retreat with several big authors, then go to WorldCon with all your new friends from the cruise! There will again be 4 scholarships this year, details announced on Jan 15th. 1
Asmodemon he/him Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 On 7-1-2017 at 5:54 AM, kaisa said: Just okayed the proofreader edits to AFD. Now we go to layout!! (I realize the minutia of publishing are not very exciting, but I have no IRL writing friends to squee with.) I am sure there are places where the minutiae of publishing are considered boring, but this forum is not one of those places. Squee away 1
kais Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 1 minute ago, Asmodemon said: Squee away Well in that case.... I HAVE ARCs!! 2
Asmodemon he/him Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 22 minutes ago, kaisa said: Well in that case.... I HAVE ARCs!! Awesome! It's really getting close now
kais Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 ARCs = Advanced Review Copies They're the page proofs that get sent out for reviews and to the author to do a final check for errors. It's the final stage before release, and usually (though not always) coincides with preorder time. My schedule isn't synced quite like that, however, because the first ARCs I saw had issues with the cover, so we're doing another round before anything else happens.
neongrey Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 47 minutes ago, kaisa said: Well in that case.... I HAVE ARCs!! Yay! 1
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