I'm glad you have so much energy. I'm still making notes for my Antichrist series. 60 pages and counting.
2,376 2018-01-30 21:46:24
Re: Acts/ Dictates/ Mandates/ Mantle - Amy's Thread (1,905 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
2,377 2018-01-30 21:38:49
Re: The Galaxy Tales - Dirk B. (1,217 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
Thanks, Amy.
2,378 2018-01-29 23:48:40
Re: The Galaxy Tales - Dirk B. (1,217 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
Not with the current draft. I'm only making minor changes at this time, but a special thank you for the work you put into that v2 review. I went to x-line and all I saw was comments with little bits of my story in between. One line had seven comments. I was able to use most of it. As Patrick Stewart said in Dune, "Gods, what a monster!"
2,379 2018-01-29 04:09:36
Re: Hope you're sitting down (if you still remember me!) (36 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
Janet, are you planning to resume posting NS?
2,380 2018-01-29 02:03:22
Re: The Galaxy Tales - Dirk B. (1,217 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
I'm thinking about creating a separate thread for my next books but am wondering where to put it. It's a fictional telling of the Second Coming, including an attempt by the Antichrist to take over the Catholic Church. The Mysteries and Thrillers group is the natural location, but the forum there is completely dead. It's never been used. I'm inclined to continue here. Thoughts?
2,381 2018-01-29 01:21:02
Re: The Galaxy Tales - Dirk B. (1,217 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
My latest chapter, Joseph Enters Heaven, is up. It's a cleaned up version of the same chapter from v2, including feedback from previous reviewers. As mentioned above, I'm not making any more major changes to the remaining chapters for v3. Just cleanup before I shelve it. Feel free to review it if you want the points. A special shout out to Amy whose numerous comments on this chapter in v2 almost broke my printer. :-)
2,382 2018-01-28 05:43:38
Re: Welcome (262 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Welcome, Yug. I noticed you're posting your stories to the internet. If you're just writing for fun, that's fine. However, if you plan to publish these stories in the future, you won't be able to find a publisher if the content is already out there. Even if you eventually take them down from here, there may be draft copies permanently floating around for Google to find.
2,383 2018-01-28 01:22:26
Re: Slight case of Cardiac Arrythymia (16 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Feel better, Bill.
2,384 2018-01-27 03:46:26
Re: Exterminate (6 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Norm d'Plume wrote:I spent six years working on a book that I will now probably never publish. Does that count?
Many years ago,when I was a newbie chomping at the bit to get something published, you advised me to slow down. You said you liked to wait a year before you edited your work. I'd say you're right on schedule. Persevere. JP
It must have been someone else. I never wait to edit my work. I generally edit as quickly as the reviews come in, so that I don't get the same feedback from every reviewer. In the past, I even tried to make major changes and republish them asap. I finally smartened up and settled on the idea that there would have to be more drafts.
2,385 2018-01-26 21:07:26
Re: Exterminate (6 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
I spent six years working on a book that I will now probably never publish. Does that count?
2,386 2018-01-26 00:28:28
Re: The Colorless Dragon Thread (354 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
Also... sense of smell. How the frack did I miss that? I think I'm gonna write myself a sticky note with all the senses listed out and slap it on my monitor so I don't forget again. Thank you for the reminder, K.
I do that but then forget to look at it. :-)
2,387 2018-01-26 00:13:21
Topic: Createspace discontinues professional editing/design/marketing service (2 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
From BookBaby: We just learned that our friends at Amazon’s CreateSpace are getting out of the author services business. That means writers need to go elsewhere for vital author services, including editing, cover design, book formatting, [and marketing].
2,388 2018-01-22 01:15:43
Re: Much to be thankful for (41 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Ryan received a $500K donation from the Koch Brothers a few days after passing tax reform.
2,389 2018-01-22 01:13:59
Re: The Shred Group (55 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Another way to give feedback is through the forums. A number of us have each created a single running thread for our works-in-progress that are used for continuing discussions, often involving more than just the latest review(s). We also use them for brainstorming with other members. Currently, our threads are located in the Medieval/Fantasy Magic group even though not all of them are fantasy. That's due to the site limit of 10 groups per member. We needed a place to go without maxing out on groups. Stop by and have a look if you like. I could never have written my current book without the collective brainstorming and added feedback of other members there.
2,390 2018-01-21 03:10:23
Re: A Slow Death (44 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Oh, look at that. Peace in our time.
2,391 2018-01-19 23:31:53
Re: A Slow Death (44 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
If you get reviews that you find offensive or unhelpful, tell them so in the reply and don't reciprocate. Unless they're really bored, they'll stop reading your stuff.
2,392 2018-01-19 22:17:12
Re: A Slow Death (44 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Clark, you have fourteen reviews of three chapters in your book. Also, I know I reviewed at least one of your chapters. If you haven't already, post a new thread in Premium asking for reviewers with whom you can reciprocate. Include a description of your story and the kind of feedback you're looking for. If there are particular genres you like to read, mention that too, although that may limit who reads your book.
2,393 2018-01-18 22:16:16
Re: Something odd happening with the review window (1 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
I haven't noticed that, but then I don't go back to check the comment windows after I close them.
However, I have noticed that people's avatars are partially blocking their review comments when I switch to x-line view. I think that's a new problem as well.
2,394 2018-01-18 17:24:38
Re: 20 Forgotten Words (8 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
They forgot 'bigly'.
2,395 2018-01-18 01:29:17
Re: Voting is over (9 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Congratulations, Janet. Will you be serving a glass of ale to all who voted?
2,396 2018-01-17 20:02:20
Re: Best Captain contest (3 replies, posted in Science Fiction, Steampunk, and Space Opera)
How about Admiral St. James, Lady Kay, and Leonardo? St. James can blow herself up on cue, Lady Kay unleashes poisons that cause people's intestines to expand at the speed of sound, and Leonardo can bring down whole buildings with just a taxi cab.
2,397 2018-01-17 15:39:49
Re: Hope you're sitting down (if you still remember me!) (36 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
Done.
2,398 2018-01-17 06:38:26
Re: The Galaxy Tales - Dirk B. (1,217 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
I toyed with Into the Mind as well, but the book summary immediately drags you back to God and religion. I can't figure out who my target audience is. Galaxy Tales is the series title, concluding with a book set in 7329 AD, where Joseph's religious fanatics get the ultimate revenge for the destruction of New Bethlehem.
2,399 2018-01-17 04:33:24
Topic: Amazon cutting your book prices? (0 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
See this article for a story about Amazon cutting your set book prices.
http://writersweekly.com/ask-the-expert … iced-price
2,400 2018-01-17 04:18:39
Re: The Galaxy Tales - Dirk B. (1,217 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
My latest chapter, Imperial Riots, is up. It's just minor edits, mostly from the v2 reviews. I'm not incorporating Nero into Apollo's head at this time, nor am I using Aussie or Acme in the chapters that remain, unless it's an easy change. I've decided to put further major edits of Galaxy Tales on hold indefinitely. My next book series about the Antichrist will primarily target a Christian/Catholic audience (along with supernatural thriller readers), whereas Galaxy Tales treats Christianity somewhat irreverently, in spite of Joseph's serious attitude toward it in the first two acts. As a result, I can't market these books under one pen name, requiring two marketing campaigns, which is too much. Also, I've been told by several people that they have avoided Galaxy Tales on the site because they thought it was a Christian book, whereas serious Christian readers would probably be put off by it. That makes me wonder if there is an audience for this book in its current form. I'm going to finish minor edits (12 chapters to go), then shelve it.