tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775652771554156477.post4266337187015052475..comments2024-01-10T05:02:14.486-05:00Comments on Meka's Musings: IWSG #15 - Not A One Hit WonderMeka Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04592225193233705022noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775652771554156477.post-17988921238236272142017-08-11T13:01:02.527-04:002017-08-11T13:01:02.527-04:00thank you! It took forever, but it's done. Slo...thank you! It took forever, but it's done. Slow isn't bad. There's a whole bunch of us now on Twitter.<br /><br />thanks for stopping byMeka Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04592225193233705022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775652771554156477.post-27927403637784790872017-08-11T13:00:29.322-04:002017-08-11T13:00:29.322-04:00Oh I'm not alone! It's so hard sometimes f...Oh I'm not alone! It's so hard sometimes for me. You and me both. I spend so much time trying to get the words right that going into the editing phase is painful at the idea of cutting.<br /><br />thanks for stopping byMeka Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04592225193233705022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775652771554156477.post-71741862808808485752017-08-11T12:59:06.139-04:002017-08-11T12:59:06.139-04:00I'm an odd ball and can't simply 'draf...I'm an odd ball and can't simply 'draft'. I'm not the best with catching all things grammar, but I try to get the scenes as close to perfect the first time out. I can't help it. Since I don't plan, I need to know where I've been so I can know where I'm going. Could be why I hate editing. I'm already sick of my words because I spent so much time on them to begin with. LOL<br /><br />thanks for stopping byMeka Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04592225193233705022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775652771554156477.post-91789876933388161742017-08-11T12:52:30.955-04:002017-08-11T12:52:30.955-04:00I didn't go into this thinking I'd be the ...I didn't go into this thinking I'd be the next big *insert name here*. I've been happy to get a steady check for the last three years from Amazon at least. So what if it's only like $3. LOL Since my day job is the kiddos, they won't let me quit anyway. They complain when I go to my part-time night job. LOL<br /><br />thanks for stopping byMeka Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04592225193233705022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775652771554156477.post-30526215402312838862017-08-11T12:45:56.002-04:002017-08-11T12:45:56.002-04:00Thank you. It's rather funny how he's able...Thank you. It's rather funny how he's able to push them around.<br /><br />thanks for stopping byMeka Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04592225193233705022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775652771554156477.post-84398535407330113642017-08-11T12:45:10.442-04:002017-08-11T12:45:10.442-04:00I have one more person reading and once I get it b...I have one more person reading and once I get it back from her it'll be all yours. :) I do want to hold on to that celebration, but I also know it needs to be done. Have a possible end date in mind so I need to get my butt in gear to get it finished. <br /><br />Thank you. He is very tiny and I love it!<br /><br />thanks for stopping byMeka Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04592225193233705022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775652771554156477.post-7717046044231961072017-08-11T12:29:54.139-04:002017-08-11T12:29:54.139-04:00I typed 'The End' when I finished the firs...I typed 'The End' when I finished the first draft this time just because I was so damned excited to be done. It probably was a psychological game for me as well to give me an added sense of accomplishment. On on the rewrites. Believe me, I've learned so much in the last 3 years that I have thought about rewriting my first book because of it. Thank you. Cheese and wine for me. <br /><br />thanks for stopping byMeka Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04592225193233705022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775652771554156477.post-24078893142145238852017-08-11T12:27:02.385-04:002017-08-11T12:27:02.385-04:00LOL that makes me feel better. You see stories of ...LOL that makes me feel better. You see stories of some of those 'lucky' ones and wonder. I didn't start writing thinking it was a get rich endeavor so I'm realistic in that goal. A small fan base would make me happy, but I need more books for that. So working, working, working.<br /><br />thanks for stopping byMeka Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04592225193233705022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775652771554156477.post-80168088572360516332017-08-11T12:25:06.826-04:002017-08-11T12:25:06.826-04:00Yes Titan thinks he's a big dog and likes to h...Yes Titan thinks he's a big dog and likes to hang out with Thor. I am glad to have connected with some other romance writers. I need to join RWA. I keep thinking about it, but have yet to pull the trigger. I've heard good things about it. I think there is a GA branch. I came across something during my research.<br /><br />thanks for stopping byMeka Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04592225193233705022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775652771554156477.post-2708566542342836472017-08-05T14:36:40.814-04:002017-08-05T14:36:40.814-04:00Congrats on completing that first draft! Awesome!
...Congrats on completing that first draft! Awesome!<br />I'm also a slow writer... *sigh*Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775652771554156477.post-32467541672216441312017-08-02T23:09:07.000-04:002017-08-02T23:09:07.000-04:00I obsess over every scene as well. I'm really ...I obsess over every scene as well. I'm really hoping that going into my next novel, I eliminate some of the editing time, because I'm more and more aware of what needs to go into a draft.Raimey Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08021528443693790662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775652771554156477.post-24231606954127735032017-08-02T15:40:11.178-04:002017-08-02T15:40:11.178-04:00I *love* the editing phrase. I think I really am b...I *love* the editing phrase. I think I really am becoming the kind of writer who hates drafting (I used to love it) and likes a more polished level of work.Michelle Athyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01143019809716476693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775652771554156477.post-10508596501357110612017-08-02T14:49:58.391-04:002017-08-02T14:49:58.391-04:00Join the club of writers who don't make much m...Join the club of writers who don't make much money at writing. Stephen King, Dave Barry, & friends are (or were) in a band whose "#1 song" is Don't Quit Your Day Job. Would I trade this career for one that makes a ton more money but didn't like? No way.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775652771554156477.post-42844996993323166322017-08-02T14:19:32.592-04:002017-08-02T14:19:32.592-04:00What an adorable birthday present!! I love that he...What an adorable birthday present!! I love that he's taking charge of the other dogs.Ellen @ The Cynical Sailorhttp://thecynicalsailor.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775652771554156477.post-1290529035143282162017-08-02T12:17:05.440-04:002017-08-02T12:17:05.440-04:00I will be ready when you're ready, Meka. :) I ...I will be ready when you're ready, Meka. :) I know what you mean about not wanting to get back in to fix things. We want to hold onto the celebration a while, but you'll have a lot more times to celebrate during the process.<br /><br />Such a cute puppy. And so tiny!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775652771554156477.post-86661991672753399082017-08-02T11:53:01.095-04:002017-08-02T11:53:01.095-04:00There's a reason I never type "The End&qu...There's a reason I never type "The End" after completing a story. Maybe it's a psychological game, but I know those words aren't true and that I could come back ten years after publication and wish to rewrite half of it. Congrats on the first draft though. That's always something to be celebrated. With cheese. =)Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775652771554156477.post-27678329586248951922017-08-02T10:37:49.644-04:002017-08-02T10:37:49.644-04:00Trust me, MOST authors are not getting rich off th...Trust me, MOST authors are not getting rich off their first book, but it's published, and that's an accomplishment! And it sounds like you're working diligently on the second one. Good luck and congrats!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06704200145939696188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7775652771554156477.post-22130846103594669292017-08-02T10:20:21.502-04:002017-08-02T10:20:21.502-04:00Aw that last pic with the little puppy beside Thor...Aw that last pic with the little puppy beside Thor! I love it! It's great to hear you connected with other romance writers. I was just at Romance Writers of America's national conference where I met a bunch of new writers. I love the community. The writers are very giving of their time within the romance world. You don't find that in every writing community.<br /><br />I highly recommend finding a local RWA chapter if that's an option for you. Maybe you already have! I only mentioned it in case you hadn't considered. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.stephaniescott.net/2017/08/top-first-pages-pet-peeves-fix/" rel="nofollow">Here is my IWSG post for August: Top First Pages Pet Peeves AND How to Fix Them!</a>Stephscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328839483008086049noreply@blogger.com