tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81876839265238835762024-02-18T17:38:13.124-08:00Editing: Turning Over a New (Red-inked) LeafSabrina Favorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14303054417674236268noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8187683926523883576.post-67022470103436212572016-05-18T15:11:00.000-07:002016-05-18T15:11:00.780-07:00Savant Books Announces the Release of Charlotte Hebert's New Coming-of-Age Novel, "Big Heaven"<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Charlotte Hebert's "Big Heaven"</td></tr>
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<b>HONOLULU</b> - <b>May 10, 2016</b> - <i><a href="https://www.prlog.org/" style="text-decoration: none;">PRLog</a></i>
-- Mo Proctor is the recipient of a prophecy (how cool is that?). She
believes the prophecy states that she needs to leave home to become a
nun at the age of sixteen (which is now). The only problems are: Her
mother recently died, and her father is showing signs of early
Alzheimer's disease (which are really significant problems). How can she
reconcile it all? And is the prophecy the only thing driving her to
want to pack up and leave home?<br /><br />Charlotte Hebert is the author of
the novel, "Numbering Stars" (a finalist in both the Hemingway First
Novel Contest and the Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize), and the nonfiction
book, "Meditate and Experience God: Saints, Scriptures, and Science
Point the Way." Her short fiction has appeared in over half-a-dozen
literary journals, and her essays have appeared in the Boston Globe
Magazine and the Worcester Telegram and Gazette. She lives with her
husband and their son in Northborough, MA.<br /><br />"I always like to
include some mention of both meditation and spirituality in my fiction,
because I know how important these are in my own life, and I love the
idea of sharing these topics with others," says Hebert. "At the same
time, my father had Alzheimer's disease and died of it, and this ended
up having a greater impact on me than I realized, which led me to want
to write about it. My father, like the father in 'Big Heaven', really
was a very sweet, corny man, who was almost too good for this world, and
I wanted to pay homage to him. It was by combining the idea of both
meditation and of a character like my father that 'Big Heaven' was
born."<br /><br />"Big Heaven"by Charlotte Hebert - 304 pages - 6" x 9" Trade Book - Color Softcover.<br /><br />ISBN 978-0-9963255-<br />
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<wbr></wbr>0-9. Suggested retail price $16.95. Released in February 2016 by Savant Books and Publications, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.<br /><br />This book is available directly from the publisher and printer at<br /><br /><a href="http://www.savantbooksandpublications.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.savantbooksandpublications.com</a><br /><br />from Savant Bookstore Honolulu,<br /><br />and from Amazon.com at<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/0996325506" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/<wbr></wbr>dp/0996325506</a><br /><br />Savant
Books and Publications LLC is a publisher of enduring literature and
media for the 21st Century. For more information visit
www.savantbooksandpublications.com.</div>
Sabrina Favorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14303054417674236268noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8187683926523883576.post-75447898880117357162015-10-01T15:25:00.000-07:002015-10-01T15:25:20.733-07:00Little Things #2: Submission Guidelines<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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[Disclaimer that none of these are specific to any one
writer I've worked with, and in some cases, are based on my own experiences as
a writer having my own work edited.]</div>
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Little Things #2: Following Submission Guidelines</div>
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Here's the tl:dr right upfront: </div>
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1. Follow the Submission Guidelines! They are there for a
reason. Not following them can make things harder for the agent or publisher
you're submitting to, and the thing is, you want them to want you (like the
song). Don't make things harder for them. They will not like you for doing so.</div>
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Other points:</div>
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2. Some agents and publishers will not even bother to look
at the rest of a submission packet if they run into things that don't follow
the guidelines. It will be an automatic rejection.</div>
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3. Some won't automatically reject, but it puts them on
notice, so to speak. You have to work even harder to make a good impression.</div>
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4. When the submission guidelines include formatting
specifications—saving it as a certain file type, using straight quotes over
smart quotes, two spaces after a period or one—following these may seem small
now, but could have time-consuming consequences later.</div>
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5. Following guidelines tells agents and publishers stuff
beyond the quality of the writing: how well you research who you're submitting
to, how well you follow direction, how willing you are to make changes (someone
who thinks, "My story is great, they'll see that and won't mind that it's
a different font, or that I included scene/section breaks in a unique way,"
probably won't be easy to work with, and rejection is more likely).</div>
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To sum up:</div>
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Following submission guidelines are an important part of the
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Sabrina Favorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14303054417674236268noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8187683926523883576.post-59587765068126508492015-09-09T01:27:00.001-07:002015-09-09T01:27:16.117-07:00Helping the Syrian RefugeesI don’t normally do things like this, but my friend Ariel Ricker is
currently in the area where refugees are fleeing. She was first in
Turkey, helping out with refugees leaving and is currently in Greece,
helping when refugees arrive. She is working with others to put together
care packages–food, clothes, shoes, and other necessities. She’s told
me the refugees are no longer even allowed to bring one bag of
belongings, so they are literally arriving in Greece with nothing.<br />
<br />
I’m
sure many of you have seen the photos of refugees who have not made it.
But for those who have reached the shore, there is still a lot that can
be done to help.<br />
<br />
If you are in that region, this is the website
of an organization she’s working with where you can find out what
refugees need and where you can drop items off: <a href="http://carepackagesforsyrianrefugees.com/en_GB/">Care Packages for Syrian Refugees.</a><br />
<br />
My
friend is also personally going into stores, and buying food and
supplies, but her financial resources are not limitless. If you are in
the US and would still like to help her, you can go to her <a href="http://www.gofundme.com/arielricker">GoFundMe</a>
page. The money donated there will help her with basic housing and
necessities so she can stay there as long as possible to help, and the
rest will go towards helping the refugees.<br />
<br />
I know some
folks like to donate through larger organizations, others prefer
something more direct. I have seen the posts from my friend, the photos
of what she's seen and who she's met, so I know she is there and doing
the work. <br />
<br />
If you have a few
dollars and have been looking for a way to help, I’ll hope you’ll
consider donating to my friend. If you can’t, please spread the word.<br />
<br />
<br />
Related to this, she is also a journalist and writing articles on the situation: <br />
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<span>(This is cross-posted from my main blog: CoffeeQuill)</span></div>
Sabrina Favorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14303054417674236268noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8187683926523883576.post-33347915831074192852015-04-12T21:43:00.000-07:002015-04-12T21:43:08.559-07:00Little Things #1: Beta-ing and CritiqueSo in order to get back into blogging more, and especially blogging more regularly on what ought to be my profile editor's blog, I am going to get into little things that I feel are important when you reach the editing portion of writing a book.<br />
<br />
This is, of course, all in my opinion, but I like to think this is some handy advice for folks who are writing or have written a novel and want to get published.<br />
<br />
[Disclaimer that none of these are specific to any one writer I've worked with, and in some cases, are based on my own experiences as a writer having my own work edited.]<br />
<br />
Without further ado...<br />
<br />
Little Things #1: Beta-reading and offering constructive critique<br />
<br />
Here's the tl:dr right upfront:<br />
<br />
1. It is always a good idea to get at least a few people to read your story before you start submitting it to agents or publishers. Don't submit a story no one but you has seen. You are almost certain to have missed something.<br />
<br />
Other points:<br />
<br />
2. Not everyone is good at offering constructive criticism. Some people just don't know how to do it effectively; others get jealous or have something else going on in their own lives/minds that lead to them offering deliberately unkind critiques. Don't let a bad critique squash your passion.<br />
<br />
3. Most people probably fall into the "don't know how" category. Therefore, don't let a bad critique squash your passion.<br />
<br />
4. Whether you are asking other writers, people who just like to read, or friends and family who are trying to support you--it is super helpful to tell at least a portion of your beta-readers what you want them to do. There's some trial and error to this. I tend to have at least one person, usually another writer, read the story without my asking or pointing out anything beforehand. Seeing what they catch or point out, unprompted, can let me know if I am seeing problems that actually exist or if I'm worrying about something that works just fine. But I have at least a couple people whom I will ask to read a story, and I will give them specific instructions or ask them to read with a particular purpose.<br />
<br />
Examples: "Can you read this and let me know if the characters' motivations all work and make sense?" Or, "Read this chapter and tell me if any scene seems unnecessary or boring, please."<br />
<br />
5. Politeness is also super helpful, on both sides. Don't assume someone who has beta'ed for you before will do so again, ask and see if they are willing and have time. Thank them for doing it. If you are the one reading someone's story, politeness gets tricky. You want to be honest in your critique, and sometimes a writer needs someone to be blunt about what is NOT WORKING. But sometimes a blunt critique comes across as harsh, and sometimes a harsh critique can kill the passion. In my opinion, it's okay for someone who is reading someone else's work to ask what kind of critique the writer needs.<br />
<br />
Examples: "Would you like some general thoughts, or do you want me to get down to the nitty gritty?" (Feel free to use whatever cliches work for you there. ;P ) Or, "Do you just want me to read this and tell you what works?"<br />
<br />
The latter is, I feel, a good way of giving a "polite" or "nice" critique without blowing air up someone's butt. Being a beta-reader or giving a critique isn't about saying it's great when it's not. But sometimes it can be about focusing on the things you like, and what works really well. Still true, but softer. And it's still incredibly useful. If someone is writing a story and feeling down, having an honest expression from someone else about what they love in it can be a huge boost. And hearing that a plot thread you weren't certain about is enticing or innovative, can be great confirmation.<br />
<br />
To sum up:<br />
<br />
For the writer: find a variety of people to read your stuff, be polite, and communicate about what you need in terms of feedback.<br />
<br />
For the beta-reader: be polite, be honest, and communicate about what you can provide (are you strong in punctuation but weak in characterization? Or do you not have a lot of time for full-length novels, but can read over a short story?).<br />
<br />
Last thought: It's not about telling writers what they want to hear, but telling them what they need to hear in a way that helps them, not stymies them.Sabrina Favorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14303054417674236268noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8187683926523883576.post-10151602507040006602013-12-31T22:43:00.000-08:002014-01-01T00:44:20.677-08:00Saying Good-bye to the YearCross-posted on my <a href="http://coffeequill.blogspot.com/2013/12/saying-goodbye-to-year.html">CoffeeQuill blog</a>.<br />
<br />
I usually try to come up with resolutions when the new year rolls
around, but the more I think about it for 2014, the more it seems like a
futile endeavor. My resolutions always end up the same: write more,
read more, edit this or that, send out queries, focus on my health and
try to lose some weight, build better habits and try to get closer to
some of my life goals.<br />
<br />
All very general in recent
years, because the years would pass by without nothing achieved (or not
enough) when I had more specific resolutions.<br />
<br />
This year, I am not going to worry about resolutions, promises to myself to do X or Y.<br />
<br />
This
year end, I have spent New Year's Eve day spending time with my aunt,
watching "Frozen" with my mother, crafting a gift, listening to music,
talking with friends online, and shortly, a bit of writing on a story I
began earlier in the year.<br />
<br />
Tomorrow, I will spend more time with family, rest and relax, grade, and edit.<br />
<br />
I
want 2014 to reflect these two days, full of obligations and enjoyment,
and balancing between the two. A year where I have time to rest, but
also to have fun, and to get projects done that are just for me, as well
as complete projects with and for others.<br />
<br />
Happy New Year, and happy writing.Sabrina Favorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14303054417674236268noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8187683926523883576.post-80057375109076785572013-08-03T14:00:00.000-07:002013-08-03T14:01:20.048-07:00A Year in the LifeUp until this past year, I have edited numerous manuscripts. Some I have seen nearly from beginning to end, others only in fits and starts, some only a few pages. Such is the life of a writing group member.<br />
<br />
Writing groups are a great way to gain experience as an editor, seeing how different people write, and different people to react to being edited. But it is a far cry from editing a manuscript from first read to final release.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.savantbooksandpublications.com/9780988664050.php">Purple Haze</a> took about a year from when I first received the manuscript until it was released into the wild. It's the first book I've edited with <a href="http://www.savantbooksandpublications.com/currentworks.php">Savant Books and Publications</a>, so in part, I wanted to take my time and see that I did it right. But I also needed to find the balance between writing my own work, teaching college-level English and Psychology, and editing nonfiction freelance (along with some weekly volunteer work, a vague semblance of a social life, and a year full of a number of health issues).<br />
<br />
The first step, after an initial read-through, was to decide whether to edit a chunk of chapters and send those to the author, then do another chunk, and so on; or to edit the whole manuscript and send that. We opted for the former, running on enthusiasm and a desire to jump into it. <br />
<br />
As I made edits and suggestions, I sent those out, and George edited them and sent them. I held off on my second round of edits, though, until I had gone through the whole manuscript. Then we started the process again.<br />
<br />
At first, the focus was bigger ideas--content, plot, characterization. As those were edited, our focus narrowed to smaller issues, until it was line edits: grammar, punctuation, sentence structure.<br />
<br />
It took about three or four rounds of "edit, send to author" before we felt comfortable passing it on to the proofreaders. At that point, we also starting working with the cover artist on the cover.<br />
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Now we are in the post-release marketing stage. So below is the press
release of Purple Haze. Please read, and I hope you get the book, and pass
along the description. Happy reading!<br />
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</div>
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<i><a href="http://www.prlog.org/" style="text-decoration: none;">PRLog (Press Release)</a></i> - <b><i>Jul. 26, 2013</i> - <i>HONOLULU</i> -- </b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times","serif";">A skull discovered
in a lake leads FBI investigators Bryan Langston and Joe Mallory on a dangerous
search for answers to a thirty-year-old unsolved murder. What they don't know
is that there is someone still alive who will do whatever it takes to keep the
truth buried, even if that</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman Bold","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman Bold";">George Hudson</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> was born in East Tennessee in
1947, into a family of seven other siblings. His life was deeply impacted by
the Tennessee Valley Authority and by the lakes throughout the area in which he
was raised. He has been a lifetime educator, teaching history in the public
schools in Tennessee for thirty years. George also taught as an adjunct
professor of history and is presently teaching at the University of
Tennessee-Chattanooga. In his writing, he intersperses bits of history about
the area to add local color and sentiment. He and his wife, Gail, live in
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">"It's
exciting to finally have this book available for all to read," says
Hudson. "'It has been an untold story in my imagination for a long
time."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">"Purple
Haze" by George Hudson - 274 pages - 6" x 9" Trade Book - Color
Softcover. ISBN </span><span style="font-family: "Times","serif";">9780988664050</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">. Suggested retail price $16.95.
Released in July 2013 by Savant Books and Publications, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">and
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Sabrina Favorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14303054417674236268noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8187683926523883576.post-3247993171482559562013-07-26T12:42:00.000-07:002013-07-26T12:42:19.607-07:00First Book Release as Editor: Purple Haze by George Hudson<span style="font-family: inherit;">Cross-posted to <a href="http://coffeequill.blogspot.com/">CoffeeQuill</a>: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I've mentioned a few times that I have been editing for a local
publisher. It's been about a year since I first met with the senior
editor and founder of Savant Books and Publications. I've gone through the
interview, the training, the waiting for a manuscript, and the lengthy
process of editing an unfamiliar story and working with a new author (in
the midst of teaching, and for a time, editing someone else's psych
dissertation).</span>
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Well, I am stoked to announce (though I am keeping
the squeeing to a minimum), that today marks the release of my first
edited work with Savant: <i>Purple Haze</i> by George Hudson. You'll be
hearing more about it over the next few months, but I hope you'll take
some time to check out the description. You can buy it directly from
Savant, or through Amazon. </span>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Purple Haze</i> is about a murder
investigation set in Tennessee. A skull is found in a lake, and a
thirty-year-old mystery is brought to the surface...</span><br />
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Sabrina Favorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14303054417674236268noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8187683926523883576.post-32588215672854466602013-07-21T18:11:00.001-07:002013-07-21T18:12:40.347-07:00I'm not dead yet! I'm getting better!Because a Monty Python reference can fix quite a lot.<br />
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So my life has been rather busy. How about yours?<br />
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I am still teaching English and Psychology--in fact a new quarter starts tomorrow and I have an 8 a.m. Psych 220 (I am enthused and exhausted at the thought of it)--and working on two committees at my university, soon to be advising student mentors. <br />
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I've been dealing with some irksome health issues, not the least of which is being out of shape. I went hiking on Tuesday morning and made it to the top, but was huffing and puffing most of the way (cue Big Bad Wolf joke here). It was a good workout, though. But I also found out I have thyroid issues, so I spent some being radioactive, you know, like you do, and will find out this Thursday if that did what it was supposed to. <br />
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This is the view from the top of the Makapu'u Lighthouse Hiking Trail. It actually ends above the lighthouse, so you can take a picture of it from above. (But the buildings in the distance of this photo, where the red roofs are, is Sea Life Park, on Oahu.)<br />
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I've also had some building/crafting/cleaning projects throughout the year, some of which are all-day affairs, others taking over weekends.<br />
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And I've been trying to write. I am finally making some headway with that, starting a new story just in these last few weeks.<br />
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Of course, all of this is in addition to my job as editor.<br />
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What you'll see coming up soon on this blog are: Updates and announcements for the first novel I'd edited, "Purple Haze" by George Hudson; those long-promised and hopefully long-awaited Sirens conference reports (women in fantasy/tales retold, my favorite!) and just in time to gear up for this year's; and writing prompts.<br />
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I know how hard it can be when you get stuck in a story or between stories and simply don't know where to go, so I will be sharing different writing prompts that can at least get you writing again, and maybe pull you out of the block.<br />
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For now, let me leave you with some inspiration, Neil Gaiman's Commencement speech on making good art. Regardless of the form your art takes, regardless of the circumstances life throws you, just keep making good art.<br />
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plWexCID-kA">Neil Gaiman's Commencement Speech, Philadelphia University of the Arts, 2012</a><br />
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<br />Sabrina Favorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14303054417674236268noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8187683926523883576.post-32273474385589059852012-10-09T23:18:00.003-07:002012-10-09T23:18:51.692-07:00The Downfall of Blogs and LifeThe latter gets busy.<br />
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Sometimes the busy-ness builds slowly, other times it hits you like a dump truck that just broke an axle. It stinks.<br />
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In the most unfortunate times, both methods happens at about the same time.<br />
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That's been my life since August.<br />
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Thus, here I am, letting you know I did not drop off the face of the earth, and that I am going to the sirens conference this week. My plan is to report back to you all with details and interesting tidbits.<br />
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Have a wonderful week, and I'll see you on the other side.Sabrina Favorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14303054417674236268noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8187683926523883576.post-63133392022469381672012-08-28T12:22:00.000-07:002012-08-28T12:22:29.406-07:00The ProcessI'll say it for as long as I am a part of the publishing industry, and probably beyond: there is no one way for someone to get published. (Likewise, there is no one way to right a book, or come up with ideas, and so on.)<br />
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But there is a fairly general process that most people go through from getting an idea to getting published. Luckily for all of us, former literary agent and now author, Nathan Bransford has shared that process in gif form on his blog.<br />
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It is hilarious. Please, go read <a href="http://blog.nathanbransford.com/2012/08/the-publishing-process-in-gif-form.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NathanBransford+%28Nathan+Bransford%2C+Author%29">now</a>.Sabrina Favorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14303054417674236268noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8187683926523883576.post-51527741870637462572012-08-17T13:11:00.000-07:002012-08-17T13:11:15.880-07:00The Beauty of GenreYou might think that Cracked.com is only all about the snarky, funny articles about how the earth wants to kill us or :::, and you'd be close to that.<br />
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But that doesn't mean the authors aren't doing their research, and it doesn't mean you can't learn something from a Cracked article (beyond the snark and tidbits of trivia).<br />
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I am currently reading (meaning I paused in my reading just to share this with you) an article titled, <a href="http://www.cracked.com/blog/4-things-science-fiction-needs-to-bring-back/">"4 Things Science Fiction Needs to Bring Back"</a> and the author, Robert Brockway just mentioned something that struck a chord. he's discussing the current trend of genre, and how sci fi is seeing an increase lately. The article is what he thinks is leading to that, such as the optimism in sci fi (true, not all sci fi), and it's focus on the future of mankind rather than navel-gazing.<br />
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He says, "Great sci-fi isn't about a person; it's about people."<br />
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I would generalize that too, to say that "great genre isn't about a person; it's about people", or even "a great story isn't about a person; it's about people."<br />
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Telling a story, especially in genre writing, can't be about focusing on one person and their internal struggle to the exclusion of all other people. It can't be about every other character's actions, dialogue, thoughts and feelings revolving around the protagonist. There has to be interaction, and it strengthens the story when that interaction involves people with opposing goals and motivations, and not necessarily those people being the "good guy" and the "bad guy".<br />
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Think about the bigger implications of the story. Think about the plot beyond the protagonist's needs and wants. Think about the people of your story, not just the person.<br />
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Sabrina Favorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14303054417674236268noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8187683926523883576.post-24363367559045394282012-08-10T19:35:00.000-07:002012-08-10T19:35:40.956-07:00Reading: Not Just For BoysI've mentioned before that I have a writing blog, yes?<br />
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Generally, my intention is to keep the two separate, but I wanted to link to my most recent post over there. It's my analysis/reaction to an article about the lower number of teen boys reading as compared to girls.<br />
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I posted it on Coffee Quill because I found myself responding to it as a writer, rather than an editor.<br />
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As an editor, however, let it be known I am looking for any story that is interesting and written well, and if it geared towards teens, I don't mind whether it's "for" girls or boys, as long as it is good and get people to read. That said, a story that appeals to both is even better.<br />
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My original post: <a href="http://coffeequill.blogspot.com/2012/08/demystifying-books.html">"Demystifying Books"</a><br />
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And another article that poses a few good questions about this same topic: <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/booksblog/2007/mar/16/post21">"How can we get boys to read?"</a><br />
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But, it isn't.<br />
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I teach a lot of English classes, and whenever the subject of editing comes up, mostly the students just want you to fix things and give them a grade. The eyes glaze over, and should you dare to ask for multiple drafts, you will be lucky to get them. Or, for that matter, to get drafts and finals that are significantly different.<br />
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Here's the thing, editing can be scary. I know a midlist author who regularly throws out huge chunks of text, chapter-long sometimes, and rewrites it from scratch. But editing is not a punishment. It's a way to make your work better, to hand over the best possible piece of writing that you are capable of, no relying on spellcheck or others to fix the problems.<br />
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With editing, there is pride. Tell yourself, "I can do this. I can see what doesn't work for this story, and I can make it better." And then you do.<br />
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It won't be easy--as the elusive "they" always says, the best things in life never are--but it is something you do to help yourself.<br />
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And seriously, if an editor has to choose between two stories with great plot and characterization, they're going for the one that's written better, the one that tied up the random plot thread, not left it to dangle over the climax of the story, distracting everyone.<br />
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You can do this. <br />
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You can.Sabrina Favorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14303054417674236268noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8187683926523883576.post-62921069345535404652012-06-16T13:18:00.003-07:002012-06-16T13:18:59.232-07:00One Rule to Ring Them AllIf you take five minutes and search online, you can find...101,000,000 sites with articles, blog posts, and rules for writing fiction. I lied. That took about 20 seconds.<br />
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Here's the thing, rules are great. They tell you what to expect, and what others expect. If you're writing and are trying to get published, it's necessary to know what the agents' and publishers' rules for submissions are. And there are standards of writing mechanics one should follow. Proper comma usage is something I am always looking for, along with diction, and subject-verb agreement.<br />
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But then there are rules about story craft. And these, though they're called "rules", are a little looser.<br />
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Emma Coats is a story artist with Pixar, who recently posted <a href="http://www.pixartouchbook.com/blog/2011/5/15/pixar-story-rules-one-version.html">22 rules for storytelling</a>. There are a number of great suggestions here, but I hesitate to call them rules. You don't have to follow, but read them and see if any of them strike a chord.<br />
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When it comes to learning how to write a story, the best thing a set of rules can do is help you try different things in an effort to find what works for you. <br />
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Perhaps the one "golden rule" for writing is that "There is no one right way to write." So find what works for you.<br />
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Following every set of rules will ultimately constrict you and hinder your writing--there are just too many out there (again, 101,000,000?!)--but finding a few key pieces of advice can act as lighthouses at midnight, when you've lost the story in an ocean of confusion and need to find the harbor.<br />
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From Coats' post, a few that I particularly liked and found helpful:<br />
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"#9: When you’re stuck, make a list of what WOULDN’T happen next. Lots of times the material to get you unstuck will show up."<br />
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#12: Discount the 1st thing that comes to mind. And the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th – get the obvious out of the way. Surprise yourself."<br />
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"#16: What are the stakes? Give us reason to root for the character. What happens if they don’t succeed? Stack the odds against."<br />
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These are some things I've told my students often, though for essays: "#11: Putting it on paper lets you start fixing it. If it stays in your head, a perfect idea, you’ll never share it with anyone."<br />
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"#14: Why must you tell THIS story? What’s the belief burning within you that your story feeds off of? That’s the heart of it."<br />
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Whether these help you in your writing, or you connect more with some of the others, I feel most writers will take something away from this. At the very least, it gives you perspective, to see how someone else views storytelling and story-forming.<br />
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Happy writing, everyone.Sabrina Favorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14303054417674236268noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8187683926523883576.post-3552116555748374032012-06-07T02:50:00.000-07:002012-06-07T02:51:00.859-07:00A New Beginning...Sort OfThe first post of a new blog. Feels a bit like spring.<br />
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Hello and welcome.<br />
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Every time I start a new blog, be it blogger, livejournal, or some other website, I always feel like the first post should be great and profound. Alas, it rarely is.<br />
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But the first posts serve a purpose, and this one is to explain who I am to those who don't know me, and explain myself to those who do.<br />
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I am a writer. I've been writing and editing my own work for years, and continue to do so. My goal is still to get published.<br />
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But, I also love taking a piece of writing--my own or someone else's--and making it the best piece of writing it can be.<br />
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I've already been editing--I was a member of a writer's group for about eight years, and I've done some freelance editing, as well as the countless essays I've helped students revise and improve--so now I am taking that skill public, so to speak.<br />
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This blog is a place, separate but not isolated from my writing blog, where I can share my experiences in editing professionally. The things I've already learned, the new tricks and skills I pick up along the way, the pieces of advice that help me and may help you, whether you are also an editor, or a writer likewise hoping to be published.<br />
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Feel free to join in discussions or ask questions.<br />
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And if you're curious, for the slightly more random and writerly ramblings, you can also visit coffeequill.blogspot.com.<br />
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This blog will be seeing some changes over the next few days, but come back soon for more posts and information.Sabrina Favorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14303054417674236268noreply@blogger.com0