976 Reply by Randall Krzak

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Completed a review of Cobber's 'State of Vengeance' - Chapter 22 - Prisoner.

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977 Reply by Randall Krzak

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Just left a review for Stefanie's 'The Day of Darkness' Chapter 3, Awakened.

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978 Reply by Randall Krzak

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Hi Max, Sorry to hear about your loss. Any loss is tough, but after 25 years, it will be devastating.  They say time heals all wounds, but the grieving must come first.  May God comfort you in your time of need.

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979 Reply by Randall Krzak

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Completed a review of Jube's 'The World Of Phyries" chapter 2.

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980 Reply by Randall Krzak

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Great info Janet.  Many thanks for sharing!

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981 Reply by Randall Krzak

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Left a review for Ann on 'Aloha Spirit', Chapter 2 - Laundry Day.

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982 Reply by Randall Krzak

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Completed a review of CJ's 'Raven's Curse' - Chapter 3 - The Road to Bridgeport.

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983 Reply by Randall Krzak

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Many thanks for your advice. The footnotes have been eliminated.

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984 Reply by Randall Krzak

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njc wrote:

I've asked that either reviews, works/chapters, or subscribers be given something like a forum space.  Here's a situation that shows why: I've been reviewing a story by Randall Krzak.  Our discusion in reviews has been carried out by adding additional reviews.  Normally I suggest that an author open a forum for his work in a group he and I share.  But Randall and I share only the Premium group--that is, the Everything/Everybody group.  This doesn't seem to be the best place to open a discussion centered on one author or one work.

Why not join one R. Krzak's groups?  Well, I began to review his story not out of shared topic interest but because he has an interesting story and he seems to be working on skills that I'm still working on, so I hope to help and learn at the same time.  This seems a sound basis for reviewing, and for having a forum.

Hi NJC, I know you're not a big fan of connections but for one on one discussions it seems to work fine.  I use it for a couple different writers I'm reviewing. However, it does mean that others don't see what is said.  Always a trade-off. By the way, thanks for saying you think I have an interesting story.  Agree that I'm working on a number of skills as I'm totally new to fiction.  You've been a big help thus far - thanks!

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985 Reply by Randall Krzak

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Tom Oldman wrote:

I use Word (or OE Writer) so when I read, and comment, an in-line review I have my copy open in another window. As I agree with a nit, I make the change. That way, I'm always up to date and can grab a chapter if I wish and post it immediately.

~Tom

I do the same.  It helps to speed up minor revisions.  For longer edits, I usually cut/paste feedback comments directly into my Word document so I have it readily at hand.  I just mark it in a different color.  As I have time, I go back and review these comments and start making changes.  May not work for everyone, but it does for me.

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986 Reply by Randall Krzak

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Posted a review of Matthew's chapter, Contact on Earth, JAXA.

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987 Reply by Randall Krzak

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Completed a review of Cobber's "State of Vengeance', chapter 21.

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988 Reply by Randall Krzak

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Just left a review of Stefanie's chapter, Doomsday.

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989 Reply by Randall Krzak

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Completed a review of Jube's 'The World Of Phyries" chapter 1.

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990 Reply by Randall Krzak

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Left a review for Ann on Aloha Spirit today.  Jube, are we reviewing 'The World Of Phyries' for you?

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991 Reply by Randall Krzak

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I left a review for CJ and will move on to Ann.

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992 Reply by Randall Krzak

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When I started writing I tried to attribute some dialogue to generic characters who were throwaways.  Someone suggested that if I have a character speaking, then they should have a name.  Open to suggestions.

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993 Reply by Randall Krzak

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Never mind, I found it.

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994 Reply by Randall Krzak

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What are we reviewing for Stefanie?

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995 Reply by Randall Krzak

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I'm ready and raring to go.  Let the reviews begin!

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996 Reply by Randall Krzak

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Many thanks for the invite Jube!  As with CJ, I try to start any novel from the beginning.  That was a recommendation I saw when I joined TNBW, and its a valid one, too.  I look forward to working with everyone and will do my best to contribute on a timely basis.  Thanks, Randy

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997 Reply by Randall Krzak

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Hi Norm & Janet,  Many thanks for your advice.  It's greatly appreciated!  I think I'll try to use them at least for now as it will likely help me.  Thanks again and best regards, Randy

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998 Reply by Randall Krzak

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Many thanks for the advice Tom.  I've only been with TNBW for a short while and this is the first time I've seriously looked at my first fiction I wrote four years ago, so everything is still new to me.  Thanks again, Randy

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999 Topic by Randall Krzak

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When I first started writing I numbered each new chapter and gave a location so I could keep track of the moving parts.  I know the posting mechanism calls for chapter titles so I've put something in for each one but haven't put alot of thought into them.  Most of the published authors I read don't have titled chapters, just numbered.  Which is the best way to go?  Looking for advice.  Many thanks, Randy

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1,000 Reply by Randall Krzak

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Interesting read through everyone's thoughts about the use of a prologue.  I initially had one and if several people wouldn't have suggested dropping it and perhaps using some of the information throughout the book I would have come to the same conclusion after reading this.  Glad to see so many people putting their views out there. Randy

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