You're writing 4-5 books at once. I'm just an unworthy tax collector. I collect K's taxes to pay my bills. I'm going to put him in my will. K, you'll get all the rights to Into the Mind of God. You can replace Queen Aussie with a blue smurf.
2,301 2018-03-01 21:26:19
Re: Savior of the Damned (the Connor series) by Dirk B. (1,472 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
2,302 2018-03-01 20:44:01
Re: Savior of the Damned (the Connor series) by Dirk B. (1,472 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
I think I found the ultimate Catholic study guide for Revelation. The author spent ten years researching and writing it. Eight hundred pages, including many of the private prophecies (to saints, seers, etc.) that I've read about but can't interpret or fit into a timeline. I figured for $10 on Kindle, what the heck. Another week or two of reading and note-taking. For those keeping score, that's eight study guides.
2,303 2018-03-01 03:57:47
Re: Bitten by an old bug (11 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
You can add comments to existing comments. You can't start a review in xline, placing new comments.
2,304 2018-03-01 00:35:06
Re: Bitten by an old bug (11 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
You can't leave inline comments in xline view, at least not during the initial review. Also, as Bill said, the 2x2 summary field at the bottom requires html tags.
2,305 2018-02-28 19:28:32
Re: Bitten by an old bug (11 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Not really. It's just the summary field that's screwed up. You simply need to return to the default tab to enter it.
2,306 2018-02-28 18:49:48
Re: Bitten by an old bug (11 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Is the best way to do your inline and summary, then save it, then go back to Xline to edit and amend if need be?
You'll have to try it to see what it does with the summary box at the bottom when you switch to Xline after having saved it first. As Bill said, you may need to use html tags in the summary field if you're on the Xline tab. You can always go back to default tab and put the summary in there. Be sure you open it once more after you submit it to ensure the field remains populated after you submitted it. Always entering the summary from the default tab is probably the best way to do it.
2,307 2018-02-28 16:29:54
Re: How to Breathe Underwater (trilogy: Lessons in Skills for Life) (197 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
That blog entry is amazing. It's interesting to see how different my next story is from the traditional hero's journey.
2,308 2018-02-28 02:06:19
Topic: Bitten by an old bug (11 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
I did a detailed reply to a review I received (i.e., commenting on comments), wrote a summary in the reply-to field at the bottom, switched to the x-line tab so I could review my reply in full, added a few more comments, then got to the bottom and found the reply-to field had not only been emptied, but had turned into a little 2" x 2" box. Clicking back in the browser didn't bring back the lost summary.
The above workflow seems like a reasonable way to want to use the system. I know I'm not the only one who's been burned by this. Can we raise the priority for a fix? It doesn't seem like it would be a difficult fix.
Thanks.
Dirk
2,309 2018-02-28 01:19:16
Re: How to Breathe Underwater (trilogy: Lessons in Skills for Life) (197 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
I've seen it online. Will check it out. Thanks.
2,310 2018-02-27 20:56:50
Re: How to Breathe Underwater (trilogy: Lessons in Skills for Life) (197 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
Norm, you haven’t wasted your time. You’ve explored your writing and style. The first book is totally worth the effort you expended on it
I agree. That's why I'm not bothered by shelving it. My next story will begin with a detailed outline for all three books since that will greatly influence story details throughout the trilogy. I also have to do most of the research up front this time for the same reason.
2,311 2018-02-27 14:57:54
Re: How to Breathe Underwater (trilogy: Lessons in Skills for Life) (197 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
amy s wrote:Write your book for you instead of what you think people want
yes, I will have to. I can't please all of the people, all of the time
Amy, I disagree. If Lynne's purpose is to write a book that sells well, then she should definitely keep her audience in mind, otherwise she'll end up like me, having spent six years writing a story that now needs a complete rewrite. If things go as planned with other stories, I doubt I'll ever go back to it. My next book has the target market identified up front, which will affect the story and tone, rather than leaving it for an unsalvageable third draft.
2,312 2018-02-27 14:47:03
Re: What's With Some of the New Members (89 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
As Memphis said, such a group (groups?) should require permission to enter, which the site already supports. I disagree about charging more for it, though. As Lynne said, other sites have this, too.
2,313 2018-02-26 23:04:43
Re: What's With Some of the New Members (89 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Maybe Sol can stop these forums from being 'public' posts. Maybe we should have forums that we have to join, like our groups here that we have to join. That way, if you don't want to see the crap that's posted, don't join.
I've been thinking more and more of going towards that model. It may be that new members are not immediately put into the Premium group and can choose Groups to join that suit their tastes. In theory anyone can leave Premium, but when you're defaulted into it that doesn't seem to happen. Another idea may be to remove the forums from the homepage. Users will have to actually visit their Groups to participate. I've received too many complaints to think that something doesn't have to change.
Apparently I'm not the only who thought this particular thread was overly critical.
Given how devoid all of the forums are of posts, not including new members into Premium by default would probably make the site look like a ghost town for new members. Premium is their best chance to introduce themselves to the widest possible audience. It's also where I go to find the widest possible expertise on writing subjects that I need help with, so the fewer the number of members in Premium, the less useful it becomes to existing members.
PLEASE do not force us to visit each group individually to look for new posts. That's just a clickfest that greatly reduces usability. I'd probably drop down to two or three groups and ignore everything else, which further reduces the visible activity that makes for a thriving site.
The real problem is the overall tone of some of the forum posts on this site. Other forums sites I'm on wouldn't tolerate some of the posts that we get here. I've done a few myself here, so I'm guilty too. Other sites not only have multiple moderators who give warnings and can shut down threads, but regular members also chime in when they think someone is being obnoxious or disrespectful, usually well before a moderator gets involved.
I'm not sure if our site's architecture can support multiple moderators (so you, Sol, don't have to be the only traffic cop in Premium), but there are many long-term members on this site that I would trust as additional moderators. If they issue a warning or shut something down, I'd support them 100%, even if I probably wouldn't always agree with them. I doubt it would take many interventions to raise the level of interactions to a respectful level.
2,314 2018-02-26 01:59:47
Re: I'm not sure I'm doing this right. (1 replies, posted in Science Fiction, Steampunk, and Space Opera)
You can "post" stories to as many of your groups as you like. It's in the publish wizard.
And you can "post" messages to any of your forums where you think potential readers may be lurking. I would post requests for readers to Premium and to this sci-fi forum.
2,315 2018-02-25 21:47:58
Re: Savior of the Damned (the Connor series) by Dirk B. (1,472 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
Bloody hell! My new accountant thinks I should file FBAR forms with the IRS for all my Canadian bank and investment accounts. There goes an afternoon/evening. I swear they're going to dig up my grave looking for gold in my teeth. Maybe I should just put them in my will.
2,316 2018-02-25 21:36:03
Re: How to Breathe Underwater (trilogy: Lessons in Skills for Life) (197 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
one2manyparadox@yahoo.com
The Veil has lifted.
2,317 2018-02-25 00:35:58
Re: Hi! (3 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
I see you're writing science fiction (my favorite). I'll try to get to it this weekend. I suggest creating a conversation thread in the science fiction group that you and your reviewers can use to help you with brainstorming and for additional feedback. We do that in the Medieval group. I suggest "book title - your name" as the subject line for the thread. The brainstorming threads are invaluable to me as an author.
Welcome to the site!
2,318 2018-02-24 01:57:40
Re: How to Breathe Underwater (trilogy: Lessons in Skills for Life) (197 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
death-by-senescence?
Did someone call my name?
2,319 2018-02-24 00:30:09
Re: Anyone Self-Published Using Ingram Spark? (2 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Below is a link to the BBB about them. They're not BBB "accredited", but they get can A+ from the BBB, and 3.68 stars out of five from users based on 5 negative reviews and 18 complaints, all of which appear to be resolved. Be sure to read the reviews.
https://www.bbb.org/nashville/business- … complaints
Whatever self-publishing provider you go with, be sure to google "company name complaints". They all have complaints.
2,320 2018-02-23 22:49:30
Re: How to Breathe Underwater (trilogy: Lessons in Skills for Life) (197 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
Norm: You should see my prologue. It has K's influence all over it.
njc: (runs screaming from the Prologue)
K: follows the pleasant sound of a screaming reader throwing a book at a wall. Smiles.
Funny. I'm actually the one throwing the book at a wall. Better yet, into a fireplace. I still like the prologue, though.
2,321 2018-02-23 13:56:37
Re: My new WIP novel, "The Battle for Control" (18 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
jack the knife wrote:Jeez, did he pay his admission fee?
Why? Is there a three-ring circus in town?
I can't believe you even need to ask that question. :-)
2,322 2018-02-23 01:24:05
Re: What's With Some of the New Members (89 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
William, knowing the people I routinely review and who review me, I believe that all of us would appreciate knowing your opinions of our work. I know I would be, although I'm currently between projects. I had a "reader" once tell me to start my book over and he gave me his reasons. Everyone else who reviewed me gave me a few minor suggestions and encouragement, but it was that one honest review that convinced me to start over. I'm glad I did. New members may need a little encouragement along with constructive feedback, but the rest of us have been at this a long time and look forward to critical reviews.
2,323 2018-02-22 01:31:28
Re: How to Breathe Underwater (trilogy: Lessons in Skills for Life) (197 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
You should see my prologue. It has K's influence all over it.
2,324 2018-02-21 13:10:40
Re: How to Breathe Underwater (trilogy: Lessons in Skills for Life) (197 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
Warning: K's stories resemble Mickey Spillane's =I the Jury=. Everyone gets killed off. Sanguinary, not sanguine.
And Then There Were None
2,325 2018-02-20 21:54:08
Re: Politics and Religion Fights Forum (17 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Norm d'Plume wrote:There's a general-purpose Fight Club group.
I checked into that and made a post there. There were no responses.
You have to be a member of a group to see the forum posts for that group. Whatever group you choose (or create), advertise it in Premium, then check if the membership in the group goes up.