Writer's World
Posted: Sep 04, 2009 1:32 pm
"Writer's World" is where NarniaWebbers of a literary turn can discuss writing, whether fiction, poetry, essays, or more. We welcome discussion on any problems you may have with writing, or maybe you would like to share some tricks that you've learned. We would love to hear of your experiences! The one thing we ask is that you don't post work here; however, feel free to post links to your writing if it's on the internet! Many of us here use the Narnia Writer's Guild.
[April, 2020: please take note that the Writer's Guild is defunct; you may find the Archive here. -johobbit]
It's a place to post stories, poetry and the like. Something else that you may find interesting(especially in the run up to November) is National Novel Writing Month. There (and here!) you can find out everything about the wacky, but great fun, NaNo "50,000 words in 30 days" challenge ... happy writing!
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I absolutely agree. I guess I'd much prefer to be in control of the finances if I have to pay for my book to be published. However, I guess you wouldn't get the professional advice if you went down the POD route.
Ooh, and Menelve, I can't wait.
Well, I'll possibliy be abandoning my current book in the middle of a draft, but it won't be it's first draft!
I'm not too sure of the nitty-gritty myself; that's one of the things I really need to get to know better. I've subscribed to Writer's Digest, which has been so helpful in opening my eyes to all sorts of other things about writing and publishing. However, I'm sure there's a lot more I haven't a clue about.
[April, 2020: please take note that the Writer's Guild is defunct; you may find the Archive here. -johobbit]
It's a place to post stories, poetry and the like. Something else that you may find interesting(especially in the run up to November) is National Novel Writing Month. There (and here!) you can find out everything about the wacky, but great fun, NaNo "50,000 words in 30 days" challenge ... happy writing!
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Menelve wrote:I'd definitely rather do POD (print on demand) than go with a vanity publisher (like the ones that are contacting you). POD is waaay cheaper, just a lot more labor intensive.
I absolutely agree. I guess I'd much prefer to be in control of the finances if I have to pay for my book to be published. However, I guess you wouldn't get the professional advice if you went down the POD route.
Ooh, and Menelve, I can't wait.
Menelve wrote:I'll be writing the 3rd book in my sci-fi series ... Though maybe I should consider finishing draft 1 of book 2 before I go onto book 3. Ack, too much writing to do for school this semester!
Well, I'll possibliy be abandoning my current book in the middle of a draft, but it won't be it's first draft!
sweeetlilgurlie wrote:Correct me if I'm wrong: It's sort of like acting, i.e., your agent/agency is paid (picks random number) 15% of your earnings. The agency kind of takes you on a risk and quite often that risk pays off.
I'm not too sure of the nitty-gritty myself; that's one of the things I really need to get to know better. I've subscribed to Writer's Digest, which has been so helpful in opening my eyes to all sorts of other things about writing and publishing. However, I'm sure there's a lot more I haven't a clue about.