Completed an inline review of Stefanie's 'The Day of Darkness - Book 1' chapter 20.
426 2018-03-26 12:31:33
Re: Please post here regarding a completed review (671 replies, posted in Alpha to Omega - Review Group)
427 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.
428 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
429 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.
430 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.
431 2018-02-27 01:10:06
Re: What's With Some of the New Members (89 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
graymartin wrote:
I use TNBW as a reading and writing workshop - period. Even when I'm not actively writing / going through a dry spell, I still hone my skills by reading and reviewing/editing a broad range of writing types. I occasionally check out the forums, mostly because the "arguments" are often amusing and well-written. Barring overt hate speech -- which I haven't encountered -- I'm not sure why anyone would want to censor the forums or take anything too personally. As for newbies who are turned off by the forums, I'd suggest they spend more time cultivating relationships with some of the talented and exceptionally generous writers/reviewers on this site.
I fully agree with Graymartin. For me, TNBW is a great site for improving skills. I rarely read the forums or respond. In fact, when I began this thread, it was because I wondered about new members posting and then disappearing without acknowledgement of reviews. To me, it seemed a bit rude.
432 2018-02-26 17:52:00
Re: What's With Some of the New Members (89 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Lynne Clark wrote:
kraptonite wrote:I've recently been politely informed within a review reply, that the author doesn’t need reviews. That is appreciated, but I’d rather know before I pen the review because I’m trying to make the review meaningful (in so much as I can).
I wonder what they felt they achieved by posting their work on a review site, if they didn't want it reviewed? Readers are appreciated for their views, but for a writer to post work they don't want to hear anything about? Why? To me, that seems rather odd.
Does seem very strange.
433 2018-02-26 14:23:28
Re: What's With Some of the New Members (89 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
vern wrote:
I've made my point before, but I'll reiterate here that "readers" are more important in reviewing our work than "writers" for the same purpose. I'll just close by saying that you can regulate the subject matter within these threads, but you can't regulate the difference of opinions which some seem to think is an albatross around our necks when in fact it is our strength. Take care. Vern
Well said, Vern. While I value the feedback from TNBW writers, ultimately it is readers who buy our work (or not). Having their input at the beginning is a great way to improve the process. At least, that's my opinion.:)
434 2018-02-24 00:58:44
Re: Anyone Self-Published Using Ingram Spark? (2 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Many thanks, Norm! Greatly appreciate your help.
435 2018-02-24 00:17:18
Topic: Anyone Self-Published Using Ingram Spark? (2 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Just wondering if there are any TNBWers who have self-published using Ingram Spark? I just learned about this platform (seems very competitive with CreateSpace), but need to spend more time reviewing. Thanks in advance.
436 2018-02-18 00:50:14
Re: Slight case of Cardiac Arrythymia (16 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Take it easy, Bill and hope you continue to improve.
437 2018-02-16 03:18:14
Re: Please post here regarding a completed review (671 replies, posted in Alpha to Omega - Review Group)
Completed inline reviews of NJC's 'The Sorcerer's Progress, Book Two', chapter 12 and 13.
438 2018-02-14 21:30:14
Re: General Comments Section (281 replies, posted in Alpha to Omega - Review Group)
The later chapters of Dangerous Alliance are still posted on TNBW as they have fewer reviews than the earlier ones. I'll be pulling all of the Dangerous Alliance chapters at the end of February.
In the meantime, there are three chapters post so far of Carnage in Singapore, the follow-on to Dangerous Alliance. I also have nine chapters of A Cartel's Revenge up for review and three chapters of New World Revolution. Have a go at whatever you like.
439 2018-02-12 14:52:36
Re: Please post here regarding a completed review (671 replies, posted in Alpha to Omega - Review Group)
Posted an inline review of Suin's Being Fifteen, chapter 26.
440 2018-02-12 14:38:19
Re: Please post here regarding a completed review (671 replies, posted in Alpha to Omega - Review Group)
Completed inline reviews of alkemi's The Souring Seas, chapter 26 and 27.
441 2018-02-12 14:19:13
Re: Please post here regarding a completed review (671 replies, posted in Alpha to Omega - Review Group)
Completed inline review of Jube's 'The world of Phyries', chapter 29.
442 2018-02-11 23:00:09
Re: General Comments Section (281 replies, posted in Alpha to Omega - Review Group)
If there is something like what you've described, I haven't found it either. Would be a great thing to have.
443 2018-02-09 23:39:26
Re: Chanticleer International Book Awards (10 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Way to go, Jack!
444 2018-02-09 12:53:32
Re: My new WIP novel, "The Battle for Control" (18 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Agree with Marilyn. Will be watching for your chapter one!
445 2018-02-05 14:00:36
Re: What's With Some of the New Members (89 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
I just hope this is more of a one-off and not a sign of things to come with new members. I spend a lot of time on my reviews and would rather use it for those who plan to be regular TNBW members.
446 2018-02-05 13:11:51
Re: What's With Some of the New Members (89 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
I actually enjoyed the chapter so my review wasn't harsh at all. Just seemed odd.
447 2018-02-05 03:20:16
Topic: What's With Some of the New Members (89 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Has anyone else experienced this? Today, Paula June posted chapter one of The Crimson Killer on TNBW. I left an honest review for her.
No thank you and she's now closed her account. I found her story is posted on Booksie. How strange!
448 2018-01-31 22:09:52
Re: Launch day! (8 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Many congrats, Jack!
449 2018-01-29 17:35:03
Re: Welcome (264 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Don60 wrote:
Just posted one chapter of a book I'm working on called Non-Compliant. Give it a read and I welcome any and all feedback.
Welcome to TNBW, Don. It's a great place to be. Just read your chapter and left a review. Regards, Randall
450 2018-01-27 23:28:00
Re: Slight case of Cardiac Arrythymia (16 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
I'm on the computer every day as well, at least when there's inclement weather, but no more than four/five hours (two-three in the morning and two in the evening).
