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What’s the best way to get your book published?
meg_evonne:
I believe that Jim Butcher still uses 'Longshot' as his avatar. That pretty much applies, even to those with wonderful stories, excellent editing skills, and a nice plump impressive writer's bio. Might start with short stories. FYI--another person in my online crit group has obtained an agent. That is three total! This is an impressive feat. What did it take, uhm at least three years of writing and revision after revision after revision after revision... The agony can be unbearable! I really give them all huge credit for being pig-headed, obstinate, and never-ever giving up! They are very special people!
the neurovore of Zur-En-Aargh:
--- Quote from: meg_evonne on June 10, 2011, 09:02:22 PM --- What did it take, uhm at least three years of writing and revision after revision after revision after revision...
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Three years is fast. Very fast.
meg_evonne:
--- Quote from: the neurovore of Zur-En-Aargh on June 21, 2011, 02:02:02 AM ---Three years is fast. Very fast.
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*sigh*... so I shouldn't move on, but continue to revise? ARGHH!
the neurovore of Zur-En-Aargh:
--- Quote from: meg_evonne on June 28, 2011, 06:29:18 PM ---*sigh*... so I shouldn't move on, but continue to revise? ARGHH!
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I think it boils down to; if someone's interested in you, do what works for them; if not, do whatever is the best way to get more and better books out there.
Biggest variable between that for individuals, IMO, is how they write and how they rewrite.
meg_evonne:
--- Quote from: the neurovore of Zur-En-Aargh on June 28, 2011, 10:35:26 PM ---Biggest variable between that for individuals, IMO, is how they write and how they rewrite.
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Absolutely right on. Also shows the difference between a beginner and someone hopefully further along the writing journey.
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