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R.M. Archer replied to the topic Publishing questions in the forum Publishing and Marketing Nerds 1 year, 1 month ago
Your dedication and your desire to dive right in remind me of myself at your age. I didn’t successfully publish until I was 15 (which was still too early), but I knew what I wanted to do and I did it. And I get the impression you could readily do the same thing.
But since I have been there, I have some words of caution. Well, the first is…[Read more]
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RAE replied to the topic Publishing questions in the forum Publishing and Marketing Nerds 1 year, 1 month ago
I am about a year away from publishing and I’m only 14 right now. I want to self -publish mainly because I want to own all rights to my book, but I’m unsure if I can do it. I don’t want to publish as an e-book only if I even do an e-book. I want it done right. I have very little money, I know my dad would probably fund me if I asked him to, but I…[Read more]
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RAE posted an update in the group Sci-fi Writers 1 year, 1 month ago
So…I need someone who is crazy about correcting grammar, as in typos, sentences that are not structured right, inconsistencies in spelling and capitalization, wrong punctuation. If your like that, would you mind editing an incomplete original sci-fi book? I know this sounds like an ad, but I need someone to help me out with my grammar. Just let…[Read more]
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Is this for Guardian Angels? I can do that, if you want.
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Yeah, If you would really crack down on it as if it was your own work that would be AWESOME! I’ve been having some trouble. For one thing with sentences, I never got the whole ‘diagram a sentence’ thing until like really late so I sometimes have trouble. Though, on the Google Docs, you’ll have to highlight it for me since I only use Word for my…[Read more]
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@rae
No problem! I took english 101 last year, and while it was boring in the extreme, hey! I kind of understand sentences better now!
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Jaclyn joined the group Sci-fi Writers 1 year, 2 months ago
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RAE joined the group Publishing and Marketing Nerds 1 year, 3 months ago
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Abrielle started the topic Short story in the forum Sci-fi Writers 1 year, 3 months ago
Hi guys! I recently finished a short story (though it is technically a little long for a ‘short story’). I was wondering, would anybody be willing to give me feedback on it? If your willing to read it but don’t have time for in-depth criticism, my big question is, is it worth turning into a full length novel?
Well, here goes.
Crow
The…[Read more]
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RAE posted an update in the group Sci-fi Writers 1 year, 3 months ago
So I’ve got a problem, I like to plan out stories like crazy and many of them I will never write down but will just be added to my mind’s archives. One of theses stories will be the death of Grathmere, my hidden Antag for Guardian Angels and the following 3 books (What can I say? I wanted a complete story). The problem is, after he is defeated by…[Read more]
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Hi RAE! I have returned. I shall now proceed to pepper you with suggestions good, bad, and downright awesome. (Teasing. I promise I don’t actually talk like this in real life.)
Anyways, about Grathmere. There’s always the standard ‘badguy turns good, saves goodguy, and dies’ trope. However, I’m not sure that this trope would really make much of a…[Read more]-
Grathmere is a hard character to read. He’s a Wondian Nameless Thing making a little harder for me to put on my Character Cloak. He has never tried to kill Leahae, and she didn’t even know he was such a monster until he was defeated for a while my Alpha and the other Assassin Clones. He has almost killed Alpha more than once, on purpose, but I…[Read more]
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My mom thinks a prophet should show up at the final duel and preach forgiveness. Or all three should die.
Anyways… So, did Grathmere accidently give Alpha the disease or was that on purpose? I get that Leahae is a sweet person and all, but if her brother kills Grathmere when she was just beginning to get to know him, it would probably cause…[Read more]-
It’s a tough one. I like the prophet idea but getting one…hard. I also can’t see Alpha breaking down and crying, neither can I see Grathmere. All three…that would spiral into chaos for a Realn clan and a entire kingdom Leahae rules.
On purpose. It does not last forever but when he’s under the effects, he’s helpless. It can. Last hours or…[Read more]
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Alpha doesn’t really have to break down and cry. Neither does Grathmere. They just both need to decide that it’s not a good idea to kill each other right now. That doesn’t mean the relationship is going to be completely healed on the spot, but it can at least open the way for it to begin.
Yeah, that last idea works. But if you don’t like it . . .…[Read more]
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RAE posted an update in the group Sci-fi Writers 1 year, 3 months ago
13th Birthday Sabotage
RAENahim Nayhelm was today twenty-one. The Laxorian landscape of tall grasslands was filled with armored Realn as they prepared for the ensuing battle on the old ruin grounds of the city of Laxan. As Nahim’s hands glided through the checks of his weapons, he thought back through all the birthdays he had had o…[Read more]
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Fun! I like.
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RAE posted an update in the group Sci-fi Writers 1 year, 3 months ago
Hey. It’s RAE. I have been trying to write a book called Guardian Angels, a space story. Can I get some constructive criticism on the first chapter?
1. Laxan
Billowing smoke filled the air. Lava drooled into the city streets. Rock soared into the air to land on crawling Nanian bugs. Ash was mixed in with every shaking breath. They had lost. The…[Read more]-
Hi Rae! I haven’t really ever offered criticism on other people’s writing before. Apologies in advance for anything that comes across as too harsh.
First off, I like it! It’s a cool idea. For some reason, I’m getting Mandalorian vibes (do you watch Star Wars? ).
However, it does feel a little wordy. Would it be possible to get outside of the…[Read more]-
Thanks, I need all the help I can get. My big brother (C) thinks the lego sets are cool for star wars and I have watched some of them. Realn are not my version of Mandalorians though, the Fettians which C made up to be way cooler and worse for storylines (He likes making me figure out how to make up a good story, he likes thinking up the coolest…[Read more]
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Why not? If you post them, I’ll read them. I can’t promise to always posting feedback though, next week I’ll be pretty busy and may not be able to keep up.
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Thanks, though I might not post the 2nd chap for a while since it needs some work which I’ve got to do but after that I’m up to chap 4 in typing and chap 10 in writing. Thanks Abrielle, your replies and words give me courage.
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RAE joined the group Sci-fi Writers 1 year, 3 months ago
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Pearl Christine joined the group Publishing and Marketing Nerds 1 year, 6 months ago
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Sarafini replied to the topic To finish a book series or not to (before publishing the 1st time) in the forum Publishing and Marketing Nerds 1 year, 6 months ago
I’m going to be publishing on KDP Amazon self-publishing. I’ve never been published but I’ve gotten some good advice on how to use it. I’ve been told that you can set it up and have it ready in a week or less with kindle and under a month with paperback. I have written for magazines but was turned down sadly (clubhouse magazine).…[Read more]
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Abby Jo replied to the topic To finish a book series or not to (before publishing the 1st time) in the forum Publishing and Marketing Nerds 1 year, 6 months ago
Thank you! Yes, it does seem to be popular. I like your name too!
That sounds like a good plan. Glad to be helpful!
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Taylor Clogston replied to the topic To finish a book series or not to (before publishing the 1st time) in the forum Publishing and Marketing Nerds 1 year, 6 months ago
@sarafini Congratulations on finishing that first book! You mentioned you hope book one is published by the end of summer, so does that mean you’ve already landed a publishing deal and are just waiting on the release date? What has your writing and publishing journey looked like up till this point?
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Sarafini replied to the topic To finish a book series or not to (before publishing the 1st time) in the forum Publishing and Marketing Nerds 1 year, 6 months ago
I have a September deadline for book 2 so maybe book 1 will be published by the end of Summer (that would be awesome!
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Sarafini replied to the topic To finish a book series or not to (before publishing the 1st time) in the forum Publishing and Marketing Nerds 1 year, 6 months ago
Nice to meet you Abby. Btw, great name! I have 3 friends with that name so it must be popular.
Thanks for the advice. Good to know. I think I’ll wait until book 2 is mostly written just because it’ll help me plan out better the series.
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Abby Jo replied to the topic To finish a book series or not to (before publishing the 1st time) in the forum Publishing and Marketing Nerds 1 year, 6 months ago
Great question!
First off – if the series is episodic (like Nancy Drew or The Hardy Boys), go ahead and publish the first book! Since episodic series are tied together by the same characters or settings, they don’t need to be planned out to the last volume, especially since they are indefinite. They go on until the author is done! The same with…[Read more]
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Sarafini replied to the topic To finish a book series or not to (before publishing the 1st time) in the forum Publishing and Marketing Nerds 1 year, 6 months ago
Also I meant the 1st book for the 1st time. Sorry if it’s confusing. It’s easier to ask this here instead of KP ’cause most of you are more advanced and older.
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