tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13746420.post113778089232184232..comments2023-11-16T03:47:04.958-06:00Comments on Midnight Cafe Discussions: Rejected Part II...RevisionMat Brewsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10572618956112125321noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13746420.post-1138030001836221502006-01-23T09:26:00.000-06:002006-01-23T09:26:00.000-06:00Man, I really need that "Fred" book.I'm a terrible...Man, I really need that "Fred" book.<BR/><BR/>I'm a terrible Fred.<BR/><BR/>Thanks, man.<BR/><BR/>If I can just sell as many books as "The Dave Way", I'll be doing fine :)bigsiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13435879973761006243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13746420.post-1138029271426517992006-01-23T09:14:00.000-06:002006-01-23T09:14:00.000-06:00That's great Sipper! Maybe your book can sit next...That's great Sipper! Maybe your book can sit next to mine on the shelves. You can sandwich it between two of my best sellers, "Skiing for Dummies" and "How To Be the Best Fred You Can Be".Ryan F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16660649751507620475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13746420.post-1138021904024857562006-01-23T07:11:00.000-06:002006-01-23T07:11:00.000-06:00Thanks again, fellows.I still have to make a decis...Thanks again, fellows.<BR/><BR/>I still have to make a decision on whether or not to go with this particular publisher, too.<BR/><BR/>But, first I'm going to revise and show it to her again. I want to get all the professional advice I can.<BR/><BR/>I'm just glad she isn't talking about changing the story. Her comments all point toward polishing the language, which is good.bigsiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13435879973761006243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13746420.post-1137852183867972362006-01-21T08:03:00.000-06:002006-01-21T08:03:00.000-06:00That's great sip. I felt it was a good thing even...That's great sip. I felt it was a good thing even with the first post. No first time writer is just going to be handed a contract. I hope you are able to make the changes and still keep close to your vision of the story.Mat Brewsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10572618956112125321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13746420.post-1137795185149618202006-01-20T16:13:00.000-06:002006-01-20T16:13:00.000-06:00Even before I read the second posting I took the l...Even before I read the second posting I took the letter as a good sign, way to go.<BR/><BR/>This same thing happens for script writing on a show. When I’ve written pieces there are critiques that the second of eyes see that I’ve overlooked. <BR/><BR/>It’s not a situation of, “You’ve written a lumpy piece of crap.” It’s, “You’ve written something interesting but it needs a shop of sanding here and a spit shine here and then you’ve got something that will be easier to hold.<BR/><BR/>I’m very proud of you! Send the lady a note back, use snail mail it’s unheard of nowadays, and should leave a good memory for her.<BR/><BR/>You’ve done just fine.<BR/><BR/>Before you dive into your revisions take a moment to savory this step under the heading of “accomplished.”mullinz8https://www.blogger.com/profile/18281212571618971818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13746420.post-1137784782802785452006-01-20T13:19:00.000-06:002006-01-20T13:19:00.000-06:00I'll be glad to, Julianna!I'm sure I have a long w...I'll be glad to, Julianna!<BR/><BR/>I'm sure I have a long way to go, though.<BR/><BR/>I'm planning to revise, but I'm also waiting to hear from an agent who could probably get me signed with a large publisher for a lot more money.<BR/><BR/>So, I'm still sort of in limbo.<BR/><BR/>But, thanks for the encouragement and expect a signed copy from me if it gets published!bigsiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13435879973761006243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13746420.post-1137784474408232782006-01-20T13:14:00.000-06:002006-01-20T13:14:00.000-06:00WHOO-HOO SIPPER!!!!!!!that's good news..never coun...WHOO-HOO SIPPER!!!!!!!<BR/><BR/>that's good news..never count your chickens before they hatch as they say!!!!<BR/><BR/>will you autograph your book for me once it gets published????tnmommieof2https://www.blogger.com/profile/13707326243996274899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13746420.post-1137783449872785242006-01-20T12:57:00.000-06:002006-01-20T12:57:00.000-06:00Easy if they'll publish me!The revisions she menti...Easy if they'll publish me!<BR/><BR/>The revisions she mentioned are pretty standard. They're general and pretty much are meant to see if I'm open to revision. Fortunately, she's not asking me to change the story. The story and concept are great in her opinion. It's just the flow and tone she wants changed.<BR/><BR/>It doesn't matter who you are, editors require revisions.<BR/><BR/>Every author, no matter how big or small, has to go though it.<BR/><BR/>So, here I go!<BR/><BR/>Hopefully, she'll see that I'm willing and able to get the book where it should be and it'll be out there soon!bigsiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13435879973761006243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13746420.post-1137783182375855712006-01-20T12:53:00.000-06:002006-01-20T12:53:00.000-06:00well done sippy-pooh! I think it would be hard to ...well done sippy-pooh! <BR/>I think it would be hard to work on something as large as a book and have someone say "change msot of it."<BR/><BR/>Do you think it will be hard or easy to change something you love so much?JShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837745315360109036noreply@blogger.com