tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post5995790473336599320..comments2023-05-24T13:20:15.546+01:00Comments on Scribblings of an Aspiring Author.: Write on Con? Write Club? + Camp Nano Fail!VikLithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12675200811539358961noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-44967772893376305192012-08-11T20:51:46.896+01:002012-08-11T20:51:46.896+01:00Don't worry about failing Camp Nano - as they ...Don't worry about failing Camp Nano - as they say in the Olympics, it's the taking part that counts! 20ft away from Usain Bolt - you have to work that into your writing somewhere!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-88031391777433094112012-08-11T16:31:49.971+01:002012-08-11T16:31:49.971+01:00Thank you, I will come to see.Thank you, I will come to see.VikLithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12675200811539358961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-34052466902905701512012-08-11T16:29:26.407+01:002012-08-11T16:29:26.407+01:00Thank you I might do the same.
OLYMPICS is so dis...Thank you I might do the same.<br /><br />OLYMPICS is so distracting! Can't do anything!<br /><br />Write club is the best!VikLithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12675200811539358961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-41159660332934806532012-08-11T16:29:03.617+01:002012-08-11T16:29:03.617+01:00Going to get commenting on Write On Con this weeke...Going to get commenting on Write On Con this weekend ;)<br /><br />And thank you, you are right. Better to get a draft out I am happy with I think!VikLithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12675200811539358961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-27949387000978259132012-08-11T16:28:38.474+01:002012-08-11T16:28:38.474+01:00Thank you that's v. encouraging and you are ri...Thank you that's v. encouraging and you are right,I should chug on and get a chunk out even if I don't hit a 'target'.<br /><br />Olympics was The Best!VikLithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12675200811539358961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-41746567013429388972012-08-11T16:28:10.831+01:002012-08-11T16:28:10.831+01:00Certainly not ME! (Thanks for the comment and the ...Certainly not ME! (Thanks for the comment and the pass!)VikLithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12675200811539358961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-81156493420939174242012-08-10T02:10:48.900+01:002012-08-10T02:10:48.900+01:00That's a great idea to post your WIPs. I'...That's a great idea to post your WIPs. I'm in the same predicament as you...too much Olympics and block on writing. I'm hoping next week will be better :)<br />I am LOVING WRiTE CLUB though!!!Heather Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847855601653718033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-74908229072153638222012-08-09T20:36:03.008+01:002012-08-09T20:36:03.008+01:00I'll be at WriteOnCon, too! Hope to see you th...I'll be at WriteOnCon, too! Hope to see you there. Don't beat yourself up about NaNo. There's always another one down the road. I take 6 months to write a first draft, but my revisions don't need any big-picture fixes, and that's worth the time I spend.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-85388234272987737042012-08-09T20:16:06.474+01:002012-08-09T20:16:06.474+01:00The point of NaNo, even if you don't win, is t...The point of NaNo, even if you don't win, is to do better than you've done before. So don't give up just write more than you normally would. <br /><br />P.S. So jealous about the Olympics. I bet that was a blast!Jennie Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17331827076858223497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-58765647550150411742012-08-09T20:08:47.115+01:002012-08-09T20:08:47.115+01:00I think you get a pass since the Olympics is going...I think you get a pass since the Olympics is going on in your backyard and all! Who could focus on anything else but that?Lisa Reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12899014095250160853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-24751462335437196972012-08-09T19:45:47.566+01:002012-08-09T19:45:47.566+01:00Me TOO :( I am going to try a couple of things wit...Me TOO :( I am going to try a couple of things with it to see if I can get it to work. And bless you, this weekend you might get Idea No 2 in your inbox! :)VikLithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12675200811539358961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-46108763056375751622012-08-09T19:45:00.855+01:002012-08-09T19:45:00.855+01:00Thank you for this detailed and helpful response. ...Thank you for this detailed and helpful response. I think I will definitely join in, it sounds like there are great benefits to be had from posting some of my work up there.<br /><br />You are right that the international lines have been blurred and very good idea that it is something to ask during a Q&A!! Great suggestion.<br /><br />Thank you for this reply.VikLithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12675200811539358961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-5704958878782297172012-08-09T19:43:43.584+01:002012-08-09T19:43:43.584+01:00Had the best time!! Loving the Olympics!Had the best time!! Loving the Olympics!VikLithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12675200811539358961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-69943583648484622482012-08-09T19:43:20.659+01:002012-08-09T19:43:20.659+01:00Likely not very often, you are right there. It has...Likely not very often, you are right there. It has been a once in a lifetime experience.<br /><br />Thanks for that tip off (I imagine that a publisher would indeed wish to set such constraints!).VikLithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12675200811539358961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-39331167970509485852012-08-09T19:42:43.208+01:002012-08-09T19:42:43.208+01:00Nano was just too much for me I think! Thank you f...Nano was just too much for me I think! Thank you for the best of luck wishes! Good luck finishing with Nano you are ROCKING it.VikLithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12675200811539358961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-69513485928400583952012-08-09T19:42:14.041+01:002012-08-09T19:42:14.041+01:00Thank you, I think I will go for it!Thank you, I think I will go for it!VikLithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12675200811539358961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-58894892386669483382012-08-09T19:42:01.681+01:002012-08-09T19:42:01.681+01:00I had such a good time, I can't tell you. Lovi...I had such a good time, I can't tell you. Loving having the Olympics in my town!<br /><br />Thank you lovely, maybe I will do so!VikLithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12675200811539358961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-86609686115060601452012-08-09T18:37:25.082+01:002012-08-09T18:37:25.082+01:00I'm a bit sad the idea for CampNaNo isn't ...I'm a bit sad the idea for CampNaNo isn't turning out as it should, but I'd love to read and comment on your other idea! :) And like I said in my mail, you can always use the CampNaNo idea for later when you have more inspiration!Majanka Verstraetehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10273526728036882552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-84253147207782914292012-08-09T14:25:55.176+01:002012-08-09T14:25:55.176+01:00I "attended" WriteOnCon last year, and i...I "attended" WriteOnCon last year, and it's well worth the time. Since it's online, it doesn't matter where in the world you are. The times on the schedule are all US Eastern Time, I believe (GMT-5), so you may have some late nights. But aside from that, you should be able to participate as fully as anyone else.<br /><br />I think all the participating agents/editors are US-based. But when it comes to publishing, international lines seem to get blurred. I know US agents that represent people in the UK, Australia, and elsewhere. And if you have specific questions about publishing in the UK, or being in the UK and the logistics of have a US publisher, there will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions during agent Q&A sessions.<br /><br />Last year I was on the verge of sending out a query for my novel, and WriteOnCon really helped me polish it, and get some tips for the first 5 pages of the novel. The forums are a great place to pick up advice, and help other writers improve their work. This year, I'll probably be scouting out Critique Partners, since my WIP is nowhere near ready for showtime. :)Colin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292997431935215499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-51484165664127014092012-08-09T14:16:47.585+01:002012-08-09T14:16:47.585+01:00AH! The Olympics!?!?! SO Jealous!!!AH! The Olympics!?!?! SO Jealous!!!Kelley Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06373650788799372118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-27362814406115221422012-08-09T12:49:26.976+01:002012-08-09T12:49:26.976+01:00Hey, it's the Olympics - go and enjoy! How man...Hey, it's the Olympics - go and enjoy! How many times are you going to get to attend them in person?<br />My publisher told me not to post any excerpts from my writing, but that might be because I am already published. (Excerpts from the book I can post with permission though.)Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-84112696985624184262012-08-09T12:35:27.285+01:002012-08-09T12:35:27.285+01:00I'm considering checking out Write on Con, but...I'm considering checking out Write on Con, but working out if I can juggle it with Camp NaNo. Good luck to you if you attend. <br /><br />I know it's open to everyone world wide, but I don't know if any UK agents are attending. <br /><br />WRITE CLUB is impressing me to no ends, the work there produced is excellent.<br /><br />Sorry you're falling behind with NaNo, but if you get inspiration and motivation for a story from it, that's good to be a good thing.<br /><br />Best of luck with everything. :DClarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102199553293874800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-84215057382265049142012-08-09T10:06:17.185+01:002012-08-09T10:06:17.185+01:00Go for it and post some of your WIP. There is load...Go for it and post some of your WIP. There is loads of help out there and any comments can help you move forward. Good luck.Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5098901134479681519.post-17471282908689157572012-08-09T08:25:31.004+01:002012-08-09T08:25:31.004+01:00Ah, I'm so jealous that you were at the Olympi...Ah, I'm so jealous that you were at the Olympics! If I'd known I was going to enjoy it so much, I'd have tried to get tickets!<br /><br />Sharing parts of your WIP can be really helpful, so if you're comfortable enough to do it - I'd say go for it! :DKyra Lennonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13853462182450429660noreply@blogger.com