tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9159155680520079898.post6999441041484804356..comments2023-09-09T08:20:40.034-04:00Comments on Nocturnal Readings: GUEST POST: Writing to that DeadlineKait Ballengerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13231388956866982195noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9159155680520079898.post-87958355628934467192012-07-13T20:33:36.860-04:002012-07-13T20:33:36.860-04:00I'm late chiming in, but this post should be r...I'm late chiming in, but this post should be reposted! Love the advice about the calendar!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9159155680520079898.post-47293112807513556352012-06-08T05:13:44.140-04:002012-06-08T05:13:44.140-04:00New follower
http://ebonyblacklines.blogspot.co.uk...New follower<br />http://ebonyblacklines.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/feature-and-follow-friday-4.htmlhawwahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09829730878026235945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9159155680520079898.post-88857479994111589892012-06-08T00:13:02.288-04:002012-06-08T00:13:02.288-04:00Yes, you do need to get that chain out once in a w...Yes, you do need to get that chain out once in a while! :) Deadlines mean a lot of self-discipline.Lynnette Hallberghttp://www.lynnettehallberg.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9159155680520079898.post-12285240200096966402012-06-07T13:33:22.948-04:002012-06-07T13:33:22.948-04:00Good luck with your deadline, Shelley!Good luck with your deadline, Shelley!Kait Ballengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13231388956866982195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9159155680520079898.post-61692144176681801582012-06-07T09:27:10.144-04:002012-06-07T09:27:10.144-04:00Great reminders which I should have remembered a l...Great reminders which I should have remembered a little earlier as I hurtle toward a deadline this month. You forgot the part about chaining yourself to your desk chair when everyone want's you to go to the beach. Of course I know that I can sometimes go and call it a mental health day. Some days no.Thanks for the boost.shelley Freydonthttp://www.shelleyfreydont.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9159155680520079898.post-62036056896850591642012-06-06T22:43:42.006-04:002012-06-06T22:43:42.006-04:00I had a great time with this, Kaitlyn. Thanks so m...I had a great time with this, Kaitlyn. Thanks so much for inviting me! Happy writing, everyone!Lynnette Hallberghttp://www.lynnettehallberg.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9159155680520079898.post-75932438038665157532012-06-06T18:45:23.949-04:002012-06-06T18:45:23.949-04:00Thank you again for guest posting, Lynnette! It...Thank you again for guest posting, Lynnette! It's a fabulous post and I think everyone here agrees it was very helpful. What enlightened me was factoring in editing time before turning in the next book to your editor--I was thinking along the lines of how long it'd take to produce a first draft, and you're right, you can't send a first draft to your editor! You saved me since I'm going to be in this predicament soon. Thank you!<br /><br />And thanks to everyone who commented!Kait Ballengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13231388956866982195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9159155680520079898.post-51723140642247321582012-06-06T16:50:25.780-04:002012-06-06T16:50:25.780-04:00Great advice, Lynnette! I can only imagine how sca...Great advice, Lynnette! I can only imagine how scary (yet amazingly exciting) that might be and the excessive planning (as far as a writing schedule goes), it would require. Looking forward to reading your series and future works as well. :)Jenny Sulpiziohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02342084273010867434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9159155680520079898.post-13653258206317453402012-06-06T16:06:50.579-04:002012-06-06T16:06:50.579-04:00Good for you, Kate. This is something a writer rea...Good for you, Kate. This is something a writer really needs to know when a multibook contract is offered--for both your professional life and your sanity!Lynnette Hallberghttp://www.lynnettehallberg.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9159155680520079898.post-30954657990191037022012-06-06T15:30:57.386-04:002012-06-06T15:30:57.386-04:00Good for you, Kate! A lot of beginning writers don...Good for you, Kate! A lot of beginning writers don't do this and really don't have a clue what their turnaround time is. When you're offered a contract, it's something you really need to know--for your sanity as well as your professional life. :-)Lynnette Hallberghttp://www.lynnettehallberg.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9159155680520079898.post-73607906656247173522012-06-06T15:27:39.207-04:002012-06-06T15:27:39.207-04:00In the heat of creation! I love that term, Jean!In the heat of creation! I love that term, Jean!Lynnette Hallberghttp://www.lynnettehallberg.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9159155680520079898.post-56198114806620174552012-06-06T15:15:43.583-04:002012-06-06T15:15:43.583-04:00Lynnette, A practical useful post. I thoroughly e...Lynnette, A practical useful post. I thoroughly enjoyed it. What struck me especially was your advice to let your first draft "rest." Amen. When you leave time for that and return to it, your editing eyes are so fresh, scarily so!--that you'll see things you totally missed in the heat of creation. A valuable point, well stated. Thanks for the blog. Jean HarringtonJean Harringtonhttp://www.jeanharrington.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9159155680520079898.post-26254329285239844712012-06-06T15:11:59.776-04:002012-06-06T15:11:59.776-04:00Fantastic advice! It's definitely a different ...Fantastic advice! It's definitely a different dynamic after the contract is signed.<br /><br />One of the best decisions I made was to establish (and stick to) a writing schedule I could live with before I ever had a deal on the table. So when my agent and editor asked about turnaround time for the next two books in my series, I already had a good feel for how quickly I could complete a draft and how much time I needed for editing.Kate SeRinehttp://www.kateserine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9159155680520079898.post-60526996944823425122012-06-06T15:11:42.929-04:002012-06-06T15:11:42.929-04:00Thanks, Diane. This new series is so exciting for ...Thanks, Diane. This new series is so exciting for me! And I'm thrilled to be with Grand Central!Lynnette Hallberghttp://www.lynnettehallberg.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9159155680520079898.post-62518895068061722192012-06-06T15:09:23.547-04:002012-06-06T15:09:23.547-04:00I think a lot of writers don't realize what th...I think a lot of writers don't realize what those edits can do! You're so into your new story, your characters are your new world...and bam. You have to set them aside. It's hard. <br />And, yes, resting time is so important before you edit that WIP.Lynnette Hallberghttp://www.lynnettehallberg.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9159155680520079898.post-68542018848434378752012-06-06T15:06:15.721-04:002012-06-06T15:06:15.721-04:00Hope something here helps, Cecy. It was so nice to...Hope something here helps, Cecy. It was so nice to meet you at Nicole's in Naples!Lynnette Hallberghttp://www.lynnettehallberg.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9159155680520079898.post-71665592325084920352012-06-06T13:18:00.704-04:002012-06-06T13:18:00.704-04:00Fabulous interview and practical--somewhat scary :...Fabulous interview and practical--somewhat scary :-)--information for both published and aspiring writers. Be careful what you wish for, eh?<br />Thoroughly enjoyed this...as I'm sure I'm going to enjoy the Men of Maverick Junction series! Will be looking for book 1 in November, for sure :-)Already added to my must-read list.<br />DianeDiane O'Keyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12151521875902188156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9159155680520079898.post-35728321275772207222012-06-06T12:57:13.331-04:002012-06-06T12:57:13.331-04:00Great article!! When I signed my contract, I had n...Great article!! When I signed my contract, I had no idea the edits of the first book trumped the writing of the second. Live and learn! I heartily agree with letting your book "rest" -- I always come back to it inspired & ready to edit.<br /><br />Thanks for all the great info!Amanda Carlsonhttp://www.amandacarlson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9159155680520079898.post-37187856641862681992012-06-06T12:56:08.712-04:002012-06-06T12:56:08.712-04:00Great advice from a pro. Thank you Lynnette and K...Great advice from a pro. Thank you Lynnette and Kaitlyn for sharing!Cecyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09434882042667233518noreply@blogger.com