... My name is Mike. Just finished my first novel two weeks ago. Am in process of getting it in manuscript form and sending to Publisher. From all advice,...
... I've just finished my first book, lots of bloodshed. Am in the process of sending it to my first publisher hope, next week. Idea is Russian Mafia trying...
I didn't find the post asking for this, I saw a response to it. However, here we go. After a long hiatus, I got back to my present work, novel 5 in my series...
I was going to email you off list to discuss your novel with you since the plots seem to be a little similar, but I can't find where you orginally posted. I...
Well, let 'er rip. Just remember a camel is a horse put together by a committee. More seriously, if you have identified it as a problem area yourself, a second...
My name is Antoinette Brule and I'm working on a mystery/horror novel that is currently untitled. I just finished chapter two though I believe I will have to...
I just joined the list. My name is Rene and I am a struggling first timer. I have a banker box full of outlines and ideas but I am hoping to finally start my...
Just write. Get the first draft done. You will be you. What you know about forensics will be plenty fresh enough. No matter how hard you attempt to imitate...
... There is nothing new under the sun. Stop trying to be original; just write. If the quality of your writing is good, it won't matter if you're retelling...
Hi, Rene, and welcome to the group. Broomhandle and Kimberly gave good advice. First write your story. Don't worry about what others have written and what...
I think you have hit the proverbial nail on the head because I am at that frustrated phase. I htink I will just write like you suggessted and see what comes...
... From: eraf525 To: MysteryWriters@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2002 3:55 PM Subject: [MysteryWriters] Re: introduction I think you have hit...
In a message dated 8/8/2002 3:13:43 PM Mountain Daylight Time, ... Damn! I just realized that the murder in my novel happens outside of a motel at night!...
In a message dated 8/8/2002 4:56:49 PM Mountain Daylight Time, ... You're in the "hand-wringing" phase. I know I've been accused of being insensitive, and at...
... My goal, which I rarely fall short of, is 1000 words a day minimum, no matter how long it takes to get that out. Some days it comes easy; others, it's...
Just my two cents' worth, which, due to inflation, is actually worth one-seventh of a penny: A fine intro. But it's too verbose. You don't need to go into...
When do you write your 1000 words? Is writing your day job or are you squeezing this in around everything else? Do you schedule it or just know you've got to...
Actually, I would say now is the time to type out that novel and the quicker the better. With CSI being such a hit --- the forensic novels are hot,hot,hot ...
Writing is my day job, I must confess. If I were working full time, I think it would still be necessary to write at least 500 words a day. I honestly don't...
How many hours does it take to get the 1000 usually? Do you have anything published? (sorry can't remember if you have said or posted this before!). I would...
Hello, I'm looking for reviewers for two of my novels set in Europe during and right after WW 2. A Brief Madness, published May 2002. During WW 2, a gay man...
It can take as little as an hour and a half. It can take all day, coming and going from the computer, fussing and fretting and doing housework to avoid going...
In a message dated 8/10/2002 10:43:29 AM Mountain Daylight Time, ... I think you're looking at it from the wrong perspective. Start first by writing the...
Actually - all I was trying to do was get a rough idea of how long it might take to do 1000 words if that was the goal. I normally (when I WAS writing < ...
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... Cat My schedule has taken YEARS to develop and it's very personal. On one hand it's rigid, on the other very lax! And I would imagine it would be the...
In a message dated 8/12/2002 4:08:58 PM Mountain Daylight Time, ... 1000 words = apprx 5 double spaced pages 12 pt type. The amount of time it takes me to...
