njc wrote:
Wow! Congratulations.
Many thanks!
401 2018-06-16 13:40:55
Re: Many thanks to TNBW Reviewers (15 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
402 2018-06-16 00:29:43
Re: Many thanks to TNBW Reviewers (15 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Many thanks to all for your kind comments. I was third runner-up but it's still a great achievement. As I mentioned, I couldn't have done it without the help from the great TNBW community! Thanks again and once I get it published, I'll let everyone know.
403 2018-06-15 12:07:50
Topic: Many thanks to TNBW Reviewers (15 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
I would like to thank the many TNBW reviewers for their assistance with Dangerous Alliance. In March of this year, I submitted the first 10,000 words to the 2018 Breakthrough Novels Award, sponsored by The Book Khaleesi and author Ken Fry. Last month I was informed Dangerous Alliance was one of five finalists (three thrillers, one sci-fi and a romance novel) and had to send the entire manuscript.
The romance novel, LIFE HAPPENS ON THE STAIRS by AMY J. MARKSTAHLER was the overall winner.
Each finalist receives the following:
A Finalist Badge
Listing on their website
3 months social media promotion once the book is released
Custom ad banners
eBook Cover Design
eBook Formattting
I'll be sending my manuscript out to several publishers to see if anyone will pick me up. I wouldn't have made it this far without the excellent support of the TNBW family. Thanks again for your help! Regards, Randy
404 2018-06-11 17:28:14
Re: Writing dialogue (62 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
jack the knife wrote:
Useful points, except I disagree with #4. People do use hesitating words like "uh" and "um" in conversation, so I don't see why they should be banished from written dialogue. And, in fact, the use of these words often in a character's dialogue can distinguish their speech pattern from that of other characters (#6).
Agree with Jack's comments. Authors do need to use something to help distinguish between characters and uh and um are natural.
405 2018-05-17 12:37:47
Re: "Mysterious Ways" now published (14 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Many congrats, Don. Hope you sell loads!
406 2018-05-12 11:38:54
Re: Date Wierdness in Reviews (13 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
I'm not sure if this helps. I know when I begin a review but don't finish it right away but save it to come back to, the date when I actually submit seems to be the date I started the review, not the submission date.
407 2018-05-09 12:27:42
Re: General Comments Section (281 replies, posted in Alpha to Omega - Review Group)
Suin wrote:
C J Driftwood wrote:To Jubes and Suin's point, cheating on your reviews, will only cheat yourself in the end.
On this point - what are people doing when they receive these reviews? I always feel compelled to reciprocate, but when I receive thirteen of these types of reviews in a row, it seems like a huge amount of effort to respond to them! Do people reciprocate? Do you put in your usual effort of an hour per review? Or do a superficial review similar to what youreceived? I'd be tempted to do the latter due to time constraints...but feel guilty for giving a poor review!
I also feel compelled to reciprocate and I still do my best with my reviews. Like others, I put at least an hour into each review, depending upon the length of the posting.
408 2018-05-08 22:35:21
Re: Please post here regarding a completed review (671 replies, posted in Alpha to Omega - Review Group)
e's 'The Day of Darkness - Book 1' chapter 31.
409 2018-05-08 00:57:12
Re: General Comments Section (281 replies, posted in Alpha to Omega - Review Group)
Those are my own responses, not any software. From time to time you will notice I do make comments, but the majority of the time everyone in this group makes excellent suggestions. I don't edit right away, but when I do, the suggestions are included.:)
On a different note, I'll be back reviewing this week. Over the past two weeks I've been tied up. I finished editing Dangerous Alliance and also sold my house (closing on the 24th). I had planned to read/review over the weekend but our power went out Friday afternoon and came back today, seventy hours later.
No, I am not a bot.:)
410 2018-04-27 12:19:37
Re: General Comments Section (281 replies, posted in Alpha to Omega - Review Group)
Ariion might be like Don60. Don already had his manuscript ready to post, just needed to earn the points to do so.
411 2018-04-24 19:46:54
Re: General Comments Section (281 replies, posted in Alpha to Omega - Review Group)
Many thanks for posting the link, NJC.
For Dangerous Alliance, I went with a cover produced by fiverr.com based on a recommendation from Ann Everett. She recommended two people. Cost me $105 for the ebook and paperback covers. You might have seen it before I pulled the novel from TNBW as I complete my final editing.
412 2018-04-24 12:24:02
Re: General Comments Section (281 replies, posted in Alpha to Omega - Review Group)
It's a shame to find this out. How do these people pick a published novel to read? Must be by the cover as many publishers discourage chapter titles.
413 2018-04-22 17:34:35
Re: My first novel published. (24 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Many congrats! Look forward to reading all of the series!
414 2018-04-16 22:09:58
Re: Please post here regarding a completed review (671 replies, posted in Alpha to Omega - Review Group)
Completed an inline review of Matthew's A to O Krudges:The Girl Who Lost the Earth, Book 1, chapter 28.
415 2018-04-14 11:23:14
Re: Welcome (260 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
D.J. Montalvo wrote:
Hi all! I'm new to the site and writing groups in general. It wasn't my intention to focus my energy on my writing, but here I am. Elementary level stories has become my happy place. I've already experienced, in my few days here, how much my writing can improve with the unbiased and helpful opinions of other writers. Thanks for having me.
Welcome aboard! TNBW's a great place to be!
416 2018-04-11 13:11:13
Re: Hi! Just joined the free trial. (2 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Welcome to TNBW! It's a great place to be!
417 2018-04-09 14:29:33
Re: Passing on Some Good News (14 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Many congrats, Denise! Well done!
418 2018-04-08 15:56:45
Re: Welcome (260 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Welcome, Eric. TNBW is a good place to be!
419 2018-04-07 22:32:04
Re: "Out of Exile" and "Love in Exile" to be published. (7 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Many congrats and hope you sell a bunch!
420 2018-04-04 12:06:51
Re: Changed my mind (14 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
All the best, Mike, as you continue moving forward!
421 2018-03-26 12:31:33
Re: Please post here regarding a completed review (671 replies, posted in Alpha to Omega - Review Group)
Completed an inline review of Stefanie's 'The Day of Darkness - Book 1' chapter 20.
422 2018-03-12 00:57:30
Re: Temporary hiatus (9 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Enjoy your well-earned rest, Jack! Look forward to reading your next adventure.
423 2018-03-09 14:52:59
Re: B. Douglas Slack on my blog today (7 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Outstanding! Way to go Ann and Bill
424 2018-03-05 15:55:38
Re: General Comments Section (281 replies, posted in Alpha to Omega - Review Group)
Agree, CJ. I think they miss the tab where they can go to the beginning. When someone does, this, I point out where they've come in and suggest they start with chapter one. Some do this and others don't. For those who do, I leave reciprocal reviews.
No worries about keeping up with me, CJ.:) Whatever the group provides is always of great benefit to me. My writing will slow down a bit as I continue to edit Dangerous Alliance offline. In the meantime, I'll keep up with everyone's work. I have decided which one of the other three novels I have underway I'll concentrate on but I'll let the group know.
425 2018-03-05 12:41:27
Re: General Comments Section (281 replies, posted in Alpha to Omega - Review Group)
Fully agree with what you're saying. I had the same with Dangerous Alliance with new members jumping into the latest posted chapter. They said the chapter lacked a variety of things. However, if they had read from the beginning, what they were looking for was already covered.
