tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13641764.post115564388548519225..comments2023-11-03T09:23:03.895-04:00Comments on Hard To Want: Inspiration StrikesScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13323167263283798566noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13641764.post-1155852710466172752006-08-17T18:11:00.000-04:002006-08-17T18:11:00.000-04:00*Grin* I haven't had a similar experience with the...*Grin* I haven't had a similar experience with the writing thing, but I definitely know what you mean about the reading thing. For now, though, that's a distant memory. :)Mirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09734054212740296271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13641764.post-1155758053511324252006-08-16T15:54:00.000-04:002006-08-16T15:54:00.000-04:00When I was a serious author, I didn't tell my husb...When I was a serious author, I didn't tell my husband a thing. Sometimes I'd come up with the best ideas and he would be so confused by them. I don't take criticism lightly if it isn't hard thought. LOLBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17335415338155220244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13641764.post-1155736891400607202006-08-16T10:01:00.000-04:002006-08-16T10:01:00.000-04:00I can't wait!I can't wait!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344778775085687558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13641764.post-1155718801253554952006-08-16T05:00:00.000-04:002006-08-16T05:00:00.000-04:00Not really, no.I tend to do it in a stream of cons...Not really, no.<BR/><BR/>I tend to do it in a stream of consciousness. Then I leave it for a while and go back in to edit.<BR/><BR/>But then, I haven't tried writing a proper story.Ultra Toast Mosha Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05450892955592722188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13641764.post-1155684624913453922006-08-15T19:30:00.000-04:002006-08-15T19:30:00.000-04:00"just write."good advice often is so simple--I cou..."just write."<BR/><BR/>good advice often is so simple--I could have thought of it myself.<BR/>*wink*Sadie Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07362158642491145353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13641764.post-1155658494253719372006-08-15T12:14:00.000-04:002006-08-15T12:14:00.000-04:00Don't give up on Deathlings. The wait must be excr...Don't give up on Deathlings. The wait must be excruciating, but the entire next issue is missing from the site. It's not like they published July, August, September without your story. <BR/><BR/><BR/>Thanks for both the question and the word prompt on my blog. You get an A for best student this week. And three gold stars.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13641764.post-1155654233877899992006-08-15T11:03:00.000-04:002006-08-15T11:03:00.000-04:00This is why I have a library of flash. I start wri...This is why I have a library of flash. I start writing and I don't stop until there is a conclusion, as wobbly as it might be. Then I go back and expand, if it inspires me enough.<BR/><BR/>I'm sorry about the wait for deathlings. I betcha it will happen at the weirdest time.Floodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14341265651121116197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13641764.post-1155652847302010712006-08-15T10:40:00.000-04:002006-08-15T10:40:00.000-04:00I often start something without a clear ending in ...I often start something without a clear ending in mind so sometimes it takes me a while to see the big picture. All you can do is keep going and wait for that moment where everything starts to click.<BR/><BR/>I'm sure they're still planning to publish your story. Sometimes these places tend to fall behind which is a reflection on them, not you or your work.writingblindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16102434762522512019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13641764.post-1155650617464243072006-08-15T10:03:00.000-04:002006-08-15T10:03:00.000-04:00As Bernita said - gotta love that Eureka moment.I ...As Bernita said - gotta love that Eureka moment.<BR/><BR/>I often write unrelated scenes that pop in my head, only to find out further down the line that they will fit in nicely. Just go with it.<BR/><BR/>About Deathlings? My first thought was email an inquiry; but then Jaye and Jason made sense, so ... I know, I'm a lot of help.Bailey Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00639029254352011915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13641764.post-1155648786744260172006-08-15T09:33:00.000-04:002006-08-15T09:33:00.000-04:00Oh, and I'm with Jaye. Just sit tight regarding D...Oh, and I'm with Jaye. Just sit tight regarding Deathlings. It will come through. They're probably just hung up on some delay.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13641764.post-1155648700608098912006-08-15T09:31:00.000-04:002006-08-15T09:31:00.000-04:00I plan on pulling stories down soon after posting ...I plan on pulling stories down soon after posting them if I intend to submit, so they don't get too entrenched in the search engines. Posting on your own blog is different than publishing somewhere else, I think. I'd argue its not very different from sharing with a group of friends for comments and revision. Is it technically a prior publication? Yes, but, then again, I see it as no harm, no foul. What could a magazine honestly claim they're losing? Technically, handing a copy to your mother is publication also.<BR/><BR/>Konrath has also advocated this approach.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13641764.post-1155648116713277372006-08-15T09:21:00.000-04:002006-08-15T09:21:00.000-04:00Scott, this delay has happened to me. However, the...Scott, this delay has happened to me. However, there was usually some email or other contact from the pub letting me know about the delay. Pub dates are fluid things sometimes. Consider this good practice for when you sell a book.Jaye Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09407478042834459126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13641764.post-1155646842473954902006-08-15T09:00:00.001-04:002006-08-15T09:00:00.001-04:00Don't think there is anything quite like it - the ...Don't think there is anything quite like it - the Eureka! Moment.Bernitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05264585685253812090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13641764.post-1155646820805961932006-08-15T09:00:00.000-04:002006-08-15T09:00:00.000-04:00I'm no help on this question as I'm not a writer. ...I'm no help on this question as I'm not a writer. I've said it before, but there is simply no story floating around my head looking for an escape. I'm in awe of you and Schprockie.<BR/><BR/>I would certainly hope they're still going to publish your story! I'd write and ask what their timeline is. It's possible that it takes a couple of months to put an issue (or whatever) together.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04399098868122212536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13641764.post-1155644371307178442006-08-15T08:19:00.000-04:002006-08-15T08:19:00.000-04:00I've started several stories without having an end...I've started several stories without having an ending firmed up in my mind for them, and other times I've had endings with nothing leading up to them. I think that happens a lot with movies; they shoot away while the director and writers simultaneously struggle mightily to make the story cohere or find a plausible ending for it. All part of the creative process I guess.mr. schprockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16216294034597931274noreply@blogger.com