tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post6330193911206264341..comments2024-03-29T02:05:58.692-06:00Comments on Book Dreaming: Write A New BookShannon O'Donnellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-70975872436401131612011-02-14T07:12:47.982-07:002011-02-14T07:12:47.982-07:00This is such a hard one. Because just as we know t...This is such a hard one. Because just as we know the first book is so rarely THE BOOK, and that the next book we write could be IT, we also know that maybe that one more agent or editor we query with this project could be the one who says YES.<br /><br />I think my middle way is to keep on querying, but do it while working on the next book. But the whole time, I'm bound by insecurity: is this book THE BOOK? Or is it that one over there that I'm not working on right now?Ishta Mercuriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17776946702988283453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-21885623794513720972011-02-03T08:18:14.110-07:002011-02-03T08:18:14.110-07:00Wise words. I've been working on the same tril...Wise words. I've been working on the same trilogy for 10 years (sad but true) and everytime I put it away to work on something else, I'm driven back to it. Perhaps I just need to hole myself away and spit it out and move on...<br /><br />Good luck with your new story!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06683486631901017529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-4459936156504518222011-02-03T00:57:17.184-07:002011-02-03T00:57:17.184-07:00I finally got sick of thinking about the other boo...I finally got sick of thinking about the other book. I had a new one that I knew was better, that I was ready to send out into the world, so I stopped querying the other. So yeah, keep writing!Sherrie Petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11670339498152684137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-7844584478228937742011-02-02T21:51:03.011-07:002011-02-02T21:51:03.011-07:00I don't know how I know I'm ready to move ...I don't know how I know I'm ready to move on--I just am. Sometimes that manuscript just doesn't work for you anymore.Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00462382909938737612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-29018212900875433292011-02-02T20:19:20.715-07:002011-02-02T20:19:20.715-07:00Hi Shannon -
I can relate to your dilemma. My gen...Hi Shannon -<br /><br />I can relate to your dilemma. My genre isn't popular right now. I've written 2 books and part of a third, but they're part of the same trilogy. <br /><br />I think I'm ready to try something new. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-6193785924352775132011-02-02T20:09:02.569-07:002011-02-02T20:09:02.569-07:00Good for you for keep trying!
I'm not sure wh...Good for you for keep trying!<br /><br />I'm not sure when the "cut off" is. I'm still looking for that for myself.Kristen Torres-Torohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903038121623389560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-42219420691739236112011-02-02T16:58:42.164-07:002011-02-02T16:58:42.164-07:00I'm a bit of a query coward. I've only sen...I'm a bit of a query coward. I've only sent out a few. I got some great advice - and I'm working on implementing it before I try again. Not ready to throw in the towel yet!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-88123416386379152552011-02-02T16:42:03.321-07:002011-02-02T16:42:03.321-07:00It's so hard sometimes and even painful but I ...It's so hard sometimes and even painful but I agree with this. Hopefully there are people around, like here on blogs, to help and encourage.Mynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07595087387069634003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-67606292732328152282011-02-02T14:45:04.248-07:002011-02-02T14:45:04.248-07:00Moving on doesn't necessarily mean giving up. ...Moving on doesn't necessarily mean giving up. It just means shifting your attention somewhere else for a while. I worked on one manuscript for many years until I finally sold it, but in the meantime I was writing other novels. <br /><br />You'll get there. I know you will.Kathi Oram Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11959149321213743448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-54797669724285646242011-02-02T14:42:06.336-07:002011-02-02T14:42:06.336-07:00I don't know when it's time to move on yet...I don't know when it's time to move on yet, but I'm hoping I'll know once I start to query. Good luck with your new project!BK Mattinglyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13758638245846622284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-47291578544697564142011-02-02T13:08:23.591-07:002011-02-02T13:08:23.591-07:00When I start querying I am going to start the shin...When I start querying I am going to start the shiny new idea I've been postponing for a long time - just so I don't feel like all my hopes and dreams reside in the same story!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12096764010151024050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-2253565129342553752011-02-02T13:04:12.783-07:002011-02-02T13:04:12.783-07:00I move on before I've even finished my manuscr...I move on before I've even finished my manuscript, it's a fickle relationship, a new, sexier idea has entered my head and I can't wait to get to that.<br />I'm also stubborn though, and I think each time my MS came back with reasons why it won't be published, I'd rework it a little, send it out and forget about it (easy for me, I have a lousy memory).<br /><br />Enjoy the process - it's all part of the journey :-)Charmaine Clancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06642615452680721583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-45600353804091092602011-02-02T12:40:06.464-07:002011-02-02T12:40:06.464-07:00I don't think there's a right answer- just...I don't think there's a right answer- just to keep going until you don't want to any more. <br /><br />I need to know I've exhausted all my options before I can give up. However, I've been working on my new book since November so I've felt like I still have something going for me, no matter what happens with Book #1.Stephanie Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17437077559099315853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-86837254786020517732011-02-02T12:24:51.659-07:002011-02-02T12:24:51.659-07:00Everyones different. I wouldn't give up until ...Everyones different. I wouldn't give up until you feel you should. Not what anyone says!! But you don't seem like you are so good for you!!Colene Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086195075690893194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-26749991996374280962011-02-02T11:58:39.440-07:002011-02-02T11:58:39.440-07:00Oh, this is a great post. I think for me, I just k...Oh, this is a great post. I think for me, I just knew deep down in the depths of my soul that my first book wasn't the one. <br /><br />I knew, but I queried anyway, because I loved it and I was sure someone else would too.<br /><br />Um, no.<br /><br />With my second query attempt, I just felt deep down inside myself in that place that you can't identify, that this book was good enough. I hoped.<br /><br />I got rejected so many times. I started to lose hope. But then I'd get another request. Feedback on my pages. More. <br /><br />It's just a feeling. A feeling of "next time, next time, next time," because that deep place inside yourself won't let you give up.<br /><br />Vague, I know.Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-44228560566443950932011-02-02T11:11:13.132-07:002011-02-02T11:11:13.132-07:00Oh heck, I just start querying and move on, no mat...Oh heck, I just start querying and move on, no matter what. One done? Start another one. I'm on novel #15 or so, and I can SO tell you that the first 10 were definitely PRACTICE. Maybe I just need more practice than others out there; I'm always amazed at writers (like JK Rowling) who get their first book published. ;o)Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-86933493895802862672011-02-02T11:10:19.026-07:002011-02-02T11:10:19.026-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-71949493730775345202011-02-02T10:47:43.339-07:002011-02-02T10:47:43.339-07:00That's such a tough call, especially in this t...That's such a tough call, especially in this tough market. I've been there, a week ago in fact. Then I went to a fabulous conference and met both agents and editors of big houses that were interested in my work! Sometimes I think it's just a matter of changing your approach and finding the right people. Hang in there!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-55419437349352626182011-02-02T10:34:57.482-07:002011-02-02T10:34:57.482-07:00Life is like a wheel ... it always comes around to...Life is like a wheel ... it always comes around to the same place again.<br /><br />I have one completed WiP and, while trying to convince someone in the publishing industry it is "THE ONE", am hard at work on WiP #2 (with ideas percolating for WiPs #3 and #4). <br /><br />It's kind of like that saying about too many eggs in one basket ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13955854427063032485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-33850869312548440152011-02-02T10:34:57.228-07:002011-02-02T10:34:57.228-07:00I don't know how to move on. I revised and que...I don't know how to move on. I revised and queried for TWO YEARS with over a hundred rejections before I got even close. I think if you believe in a story or characters, you keep working until you get it right, not give up.Candylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08956196611348299424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-77966048507914724492011-02-02T10:19:59.738-07:002011-02-02T10:19:59.738-07:00I really believe in the advice that while you quer...I really believe in the advice that while you query and wait you should keep writing, because that gives you hope for something else.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685341739870191402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-29541358543964389972011-02-02T09:39:19.796-07:002011-02-02T09:39:19.796-07:00I'm still trying to figure that one out. Good ...I'm still trying to figure that one out. Good luck on your new project. How fun!Sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05184772057308479564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-14023035051243278022011-02-02T08:49:22.616-07:002011-02-02T08:49:22.616-07:00I have no idea when it's time to move on. I gu...I have no idea when it's time to move on. I guess you have to go with your gut instinct. But I wish you the best, and hope you get the call soon!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09742510911858733787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-17915663435583658292011-02-02T08:43:01.318-07:002011-02-02T08:43:01.318-07:00When I learn something new that I haven't inco...When I learn something new that I haven't incorporated into my book. That's when I move on and write a better novel. (Hopefully better!) =)Carolyn V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15456210036213016603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945626570622121439.post-31123875506186145852011-02-02T08:41:43.236-07:002011-02-02T08:41:43.236-07:00I knew it was time to move on with my first novel ...I knew it was time to move on with my first novel when I realized that I was garnering very few requests and and the ones I'd sent had crashed and burned. So, I moved on. Then, while querying that novel, I moved on again. I felt pro-active, continuing with a new story proved that I wasn't willing to give up.Amanda Bonillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05983960181205765184noreply@blogger.com