tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540680640951847354.post8294538984126925816..comments2023-11-05T01:54:47.577-08:00Comments on Lisa Regan: Fantasy Contest Closed & Other StuffLisa Reganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12899014095250160853noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540680640951847354.post-43955506054714905652011-10-28T12:52:40.614-07:002011-10-28T12:52:40.614-07:00Hi - I vote for Chris Pine and Michelle Mog... the...Hi - I vote for Chris Pine and Michelle Mog... the one I can't spell! This sounds like an amazing book - please let me know when it's out there to get hold of!<br />LAura xLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03604785269958873474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540680640951847354.post-79319837198048921592011-10-21T20:06:56.024-07:002011-10-21T20:06:56.024-07:00I have a manuscript with Mrs. Pentelakis right now...I have a manuscript with Mrs. Pentelakis right now. I wish I knew about your blog sooner. I've been working on another novel while I wait for a response on my first one. I'm your newest follower!Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03158978490041796686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540680640951847354.post-79696993392651176472011-10-21T15:07:53.294-07:002011-10-21T15:07:53.294-07:00Hi Lisa! I've given you an award over on my b...Hi Lisa! I've given you an award over on my blog. :) <br /><br />http://readingwritingandlovinit.blogspot.com/2011/10/i-have-no-interesting-title-for-this.htmlCassie Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17706774393186819619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540680640951847354.post-44884513396582409482011-10-20T11:35:07.841-07:002011-10-20T11:35:07.841-07:00That's awesome you're so close! I'm so...That's awesome you're so close! I'm so happy for you! Here's to hoping that your family gets past all of their illnesses quickly so you can take a minute to revel in being finished before you dive into revisions.Peggy Eddlemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241451940725996650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540680640951847354.post-66469176858471273352011-10-19T17:00:09.698-07:002011-10-19T17:00:09.698-07:00Hope your family is feeling better, Lisa. Things g...Hope your family is feeling better, Lisa. Things get away from us. It can't be helped. I agree with the fabulous, Libby, life is better.<br /><br />Laila and Nancy are fabulous, too.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540680640951847354.post-52209122785240130352011-10-19T06:55:10.230-07:002011-10-19T06:55:10.230-07:00Hey there Lisa! No need for apologies. Life gets...Hey there Lisa! No need for apologies. Life gets hectic and there are commitments, vacations, illnesses, and opportunities. Blogging is great, but life is better. :)Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323538213636795216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540680640951847354.post-44632687861316976852011-10-19T06:53:31.966-07:002011-10-19T06:53:31.966-07:00JeffO: I know sometimes it is weird "critiqu...JeffO: I know sometimes it is weird "critiquing" someone else's work but if you read a lot of books, I think that qualifies you. Ultimately, as a writer, you want to reach readers and you want them to like what you've written. Anyone can be a reader, you don't need any special qualifications for that!<br /><br />L.G.: I agree, reading and critiquing and working with other writers so makes me a better writer. I learn so much from other writers.<br /><br />Laila: Thanks! Yes, we are moving on from colds to GI bugs now. Yuck!<br /><br />Prosecutor: That is awesome that you finished your first draft! In terms of finding CPs, I try to use forums or blogs, like on Nathan Bransford's site and I've also found a few on the blog "The Kill Zone" by putting it out there in the comments section. I am always available too! I love long work.<br /><br />Bethany: You're right, no MS is perfect. Sometimes I don't necessarily find anything line by line but when I look at how the MS holds together as a whole, sometimes there are issues. I really enjoy hashing things out with other writers.<br /><br />Carrie: Thanks. I will definitely take you up on that when my second draft is ready!Lisa Reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12899014095250160853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540680640951847354.post-60352169165049954802011-10-18T21:16:15.125-07:002011-10-18T21:16:15.125-07:00I'm sure the people you crit for (whomever the...I'm sure the people you crit for (whomever they may be) <i>really</i> appreciate your help... :)<br /><br />Whew! Almost done with the first draft? That's fantastic! Let me know if you ever need a reader. :)Carrie Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540590799406170410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540680640951847354.post-10944818012902693012011-10-18T18:03:56.097-07:002011-10-18T18:03:56.097-07:00I am kind of nit-picky when I edit, so I usually f...I am kind of nit-picky when I edit, so I usually find something to change. I also try to be really nice though. Rarely is an MS perfect, right?Bethany Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12829932931010851406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540680640951847354.post-2619334467595525782011-10-18T15:30:24.336-07:002011-10-18T15:30:24.336-07:00Congrats on almost being done with the draft! Jus...Congrats on almost being done with the draft! Just finished my first draft and have set it aside for a bit. It felt great and I'm dying to get back to it, but I'm working on some shorter stuff to take my mind off it. Any advice for finding a good critique partner? My partner now only writes shorter works and doesn't want to get published.<br /><br />JeffO - I couldn't agree more about reviewing other people's work. But I've found that just speaking up on rambling paragraphs or tough to follow plots helps your partner immensely. I know I appreciate it.<br /><br />And Lisa, I think you've done a great job commenting despite adversity!Prosecutor's Discretionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16052776388565362412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540680640951847354.post-40898198049008467392011-10-18T13:21:14.262-07:002011-10-18T13:21:14.262-07:00Congrats on the WiP progress! Don't worry abo...Congrats on the WiP progress! Don't worry about missing the rounds on all of the blogs you follow :). I'm missing a bunch of blogs these days, too.Giles Hashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10772067878017549159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540680640951847354.post-19574019633275750622011-10-18T13:04:52.468-07:002011-10-18T13:04:52.468-07:00First of all, you're welcome. And you are an ...First of all, you're welcome. And you are an awesome critiquer. I won't tell you horror stories about my previous processes because I don't want to make myself mad. :) I've gotten pretty good at catching adverbs and cutting down on my wordiness...I hope. I think my greatest concern is with transition and shifting point of views. You catch on to those pretty fast. I also already signed up for Casting Call and looking forward to it. :) It does suck to get sick. I'm pretty sure I blow my nose for the entire year.Laila Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430076999393883312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540680640951847354.post-6248531936138525782011-10-18T10:50:47.213-07:002011-10-18T10:50:47.213-07:00I think your contests are wonderful, and a great w...I think your contests are wonderful, and a great way of paying it forward. I hope someone gets the break they are looking for. :)<br /><br />I've been busy critiquing this week too. I always learn so much from reading other people's work. It's made me a better writer I think. If something isn't working it really is beneficial to have to sit down and figure out why not and then put it into words that are constructive rather than hurtful for the other person (at least I hope that's how my remarks get interpreted).Luanne G. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762881276976395955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540680640951847354.post-60399982750192672452011-10-18T08:59:03.387-07:002011-10-18T08:59:03.387-07:00I tend to feel vastly unqualified for critiquing o...I tend to feel vastly unqualified for critiquing others. Part of why I'm not comfortable doing book reviews on my own blog--I think, 'who the hell am I to be saying anything?'<br /><br />Congratulations on being so close to finished. I look forward to hearing more!JeffOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947660745120963286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540680640951847354.post-49729102989025132892011-10-18T08:54:56.933-07:002011-10-18T08:54:56.933-07:00Nancy: Thanks! That is so nice of you to say all...Nancy: Thanks! That is so nice of you to say all that. I appreciate it! I'm sorry you had such a negative experience with that guy. I don't know why people have to be so mean. I think there is a way to be brutally honest without being hurtful and that way is usually way more constructive!<br /><br />One of my bad ones was a woman who asked me to rush through her manuscript (which I did) and then she read mine and all she did was put in commas. She made no comments whatsoever. Then I emailed her and said could you comment on it--did it work? Were there things you didn't understand? Could you follow it? Things you liked? Things you didn't like? Anything you'd suggest changing? She never responded and I never heard from her again!Lisa Reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12899014095250160853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540680640951847354.post-35855852648585671652011-10-18T08:36:12.340-07:002011-10-18T08:36:12.340-07:00I meant thorough! (Ugh, I shouldn't use my iP...I meant thorough! (Ugh, I shouldn't use my iPhone for commenting.)Nancy Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05735642863696266005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540680640951847354.post-67811740758887531052011-10-18T08:33:44.770-07:002011-10-18T08:33:44.770-07:00Anyone who manages to snag you for critiquing is d...Anyone who manages to snag you for critiquing is damn lucky! You were more thirough & taught me more & pulled more out of me than all my other CPs combined. You were definitely my best CP experience. <br /><br />My worst? Well my very first CP was a young law clerk who was so nasty & mean with his comments, he actually made me cry for 3 days! (His book was boring, btw, & he quit after I suggested he find a less juvenile word for "poo.") Then I pulled myself together, fixed the problem, and found another CP, who was delightful. After her, came you & my life changed forever!Nancy Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05735642863696266005noreply@blogger.com