Starkess #141 Posted January 19 I've used critters before, it's quite good for critting short stories in my experience. Less good for novels, but possible. I usually do it for a bit and then get overwhelmed and quit for a while (you're expected to crit a certain amount every week). 1 The Grey Wolf reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derfel Cadarn #142 Posted January 22 (edited) Bit behind where I thought I'd be. I'd hoped to have The Blood Hour done by the end of the year and submitted, but I've still a bit to do to finish the first draft, after taking a break from it in November. I have finished a draft of Diabolic Immunity, and halfway through the next draft, tidying up continuity issues and culling the number of times my characters smile, nod or shake their heads. The next run-through will be to flesh out any areas needing better description. Then I'll return to The Blood Hour. I'd hoped to have started Lucifer & Son by now, but behind there also. I'll refine the plan so when I;m ready to go, I don't get delayed working out what needs to happen. I'll also maybe try and write on average a page a day for Lucifer & Son even while working on the other stuff, so I've a shot of having a finished first draft by year's end. Once (if) Covid's under some form of control, I hope to get into some bookshops to do signings of my current three published novels, which obviously never happened in 2020. Edited January 22 by Derfel Cadarn 2 The Marquis de Leech and The Grey Wolf reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Patrek #143 Posted January 22 The manuscript for The Evil That Men Do was forwarded to my agent at the end of last week. Now all I can do is wait and keep my fingers crossed. . . I have plans for both a prequel and a sequel and I've begun writing down notes and ideas about each project. The story arcs are far from being mapped out at the moment, but I've got the opening scenes for each pretty much structured. So I'll probably start writing them soon, if only to keep myself busy. 3 The Grey Wolf, Myrddin and Derfel Cadarn reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Marquis de Leech #144 Posted January 25 My latest sword and sorcery piece has made the second round at Heroic Fantasy Quarterly. Fingers crossed... 3 The Grey Wolf, Lord Patrek and Derfel Cadarn reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Grey Wolf #145 Posted February 6 One of my co-authors found a professional editor. Should receive a new draft of the second map today. Trying to pass time by writing a new short story. 1 Derfel Cadarn reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Grey Wolf #146 Posted February 11 Tentatively titled "The Wolf in Red". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derfel Cadarn #147 Posted February 11 Almost finished redrafting Diabolic Immunity; made a (crap) two page synopsis that needs redone, and getting ready to submit to agents. Still need to do a cover letter. It still needs more readthroughs for typos, but given I could be waiting a month or three before hearing back, should be enough time to polish the whole thing. I’ll be submitting the first 50 pages or so. 1 The Grey Wolf reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Winter Rose #148 Posted February 12 At what stage do you ask other for opinion? I feel I want to ask opinion after first page and first time starting draft, but when should I ask opinions from strangers? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Patrek #149 Posted February 13 5 hours ago, Lady Winter Rose said: At what stage do you ask other for opinion? I feel I want to ask opinion after first page and first time starting draft, but when should I ask opinions from strangers? When you're done with your story and have written a couple of drafts. 2 The Grey Wolf and Lady Winter Rose reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lin Meili #150 Posted February 13 Hi guys! I'm not actually new here since I've been in the forums since we used to be in EZboards. I remember during 9/11 the first thing I did was check the forums to see if everyone was okay! Same thing during the Boston Marathon bombing. Anyway, I'm checking in here since I'm almost finished with my first draft of my first novel. 4 SpaceChampion, Kyoshi, HoodedCrow and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gigei #151 Posted February 19 For those with unpublished manuscripts, there's an interesting contest that you only need to submit 1,250 words for. Feb 21 deadline. https://www.firstpagesprize.com/ The 2021 Prize will support FIVE emerging writers with cash awards totalling US $5,000 and developmental editing. Top 3 winners receive an agent consultation. I am not affiliated with them in any way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Marquis de Leech #152 Posted February 22 Finished another draft chapter of Old Phuul tonight. Yay for feeling productive... 4 Derfel Cadarn, The Grey Wolf, Lin Meili and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Marquis de Leech #153 Posted February 28 And another Old Phuul chapter sorted. February was a good month in the writing department. 3 Derfel Cadarn, The Grey Wolf and Lin Meili reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Grey Wolf #154 Posted March 8 I have worked out all the changes for “Dead Man’s Trial” and “Sorrow’s End” with our editor, Graham Banas, who should get through “The Mahdi’s Final Death” this week. In other news, the second map is complete. Which version do y'all prefer? https://hiddenhistoryofwesteros.tumblr.com/post/645099003546124288/behold-the-second-map-for-my-upcoming-book Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Patrek #155 Posted March 8 The first one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
williamjm #156 Posted March 8 5 hours ago, The Grey Wolf said: In other news, the second map is complete. Which version do y'all prefer? https://hiddenhistoryofwesteros.tumblr.com/post/645099003546124288/behold-the-second-map-for-my-upcoming-book I'd vote for the first one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnedel #157 Posted March 9 The first one looks much better to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lin Meili #158 Posted March 9 The first one for me, too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derfel Cadarn #160 Posted March 10 On 3/8/2021 at 2:54 PM, The Grey Wolf said: I have worked out all the changes for “Dead Man’s Trial” and “Sorrow’s End” with our editor, Graham Banas, who should get through “The Mahdi’s Final Death” this week. In other news, the second map is complete. Which version do y'all prefer? https://hiddenhistoryofwesteros.tumblr.com/post/645099003546124288/behold-the-second-map-for-my-upcoming-book First one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
