tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421706587311875668.post3574852568279876779..comments2023-10-14T06:54:41.793-06:00Comments on Julie Coulter Bellon: First Page Friday Plus Last Day of the Party and Four Great Prizes to Win!Julie Coulter Bellonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07695605817809301518noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421706587311875668.post-63146124658548305402012-05-08T06:41:18.028-06:002012-05-08T06:41:18.028-06:00Julie - You're not the first person to point o...Julie - You're not the first person to point out how innocent I look. Sigh. Maybe I should scowl more. But never fear, all of my clients live in awe and respect of the incredible purple editing pen. (Yes, purple is soo much better than red. Less blood dripping that way.)<br /><br />Happy bloggie birthday, Julie!Danyelle Fergusonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00006907198681924095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421706587311875668.post-66959471750265066072012-05-06T16:45:26.549-06:002012-05-06T16:45:26.549-06:00I also found myself waiting . . . waiting . . . to...I also found myself waiting . . . waiting . . . to find out where I was going in the story. I wasn't sure which details I should try to hold fresh in my brain for the coming scenes, which makes me feel like I'm missing something, or forgetting it, right off the bat.<br /><br />The more I learn about writing, the more I realize that the stories that really grab me do so boldly--they tell me why I care and where I'm going pretty much right away. That's something I'm still practicing hard myself! Best of luck :)Melanie Conklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16593672562888738055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421706587311875668.post-61080734688706666952012-05-04T23:27:07.567-06:002012-05-04T23:27:07.567-06:003. I guess I'm currently reading Scene and Str...3. I guess I'm currently reading Scene and Structure by Jack Bickham. I've been reading chapters for a while now and I love the little writing insights.<br /><br />I almost don't want to admit this, but my mom is going to recommend a Nicholas Sparks novel for me, because I'm really curious as to what a man writing romance sounds like. (Because I don't have enough unfinished writing projects.) <br /><br />4. That maybe, just maybe, I might, um, use a few too many commas in my writing.<br /><br />5. Points go to Debra, so I'll just mention the famous person I met when I was 12: Grand Master Song Ki Pak. He's the dad of one of my best friends from high school, and that year, in 7th grade, I got to see him pull a car with a rope in his mouth. Oh, and he's like a 6th level black belt and teaches Tae Kwon Do. Ok, so he's not like, world-famous, but he's relatively well known.Jon Spellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13283068961865370674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421706587311875668.post-78651583139736026112012-05-04T12:52:53.484-06:002012-05-04T12:52:53.484-06:00Mel, bwahahahahahahahaha. . . . .Mel, bwahahahahahahahaha. . . . .Debra Erferthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08239033133090036826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421706587311875668.post-51274080946247563582012-05-04T12:37:09.451-06:002012-05-04T12:37:09.451-06:003. I'm reading The Body in the Thames, a hist...3. I'm reading <i>The Body in the Thames,</i> a historical mystery by Susanna Gregory, set in London in 1664.<br /><br />4. One thing I would want an editor to know about me is that ... my mind goes blank every so often and ... what was the question again?Melanie Goldmundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00270135660110676225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421706587311875668.post-1603613749239467102012-05-04T12:07:35.099-06:002012-05-04T12:07:35.099-06:00I liked the first page today. For whatever reasons...I liked the first page today. For whatever reasons, I didn't get lost from the Stake dance. And I so feel for the mc having to go to a new ward/stake. <br /><br />Thanks, Gina for submitting, and Ms. Shreditor for the great critique.Debra Erferthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08239033133090036826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421706587311875668.post-52015907114049058062012-05-04T12:05:38.663-06:002012-05-04T12:05:38.663-06:00I Tweeted and Facebooks about today being the wrap...I Tweeted and Facebooks about today being the wrap-up party day. That counts as 2 points--right?<br /><br />I already voted<br /><br />I'm reading Julie Wright's "Olivia."<br /><br />The one thing I would want an editor to know about me? I guess . . . I write from my experiences, which is rather scary considering what my books are about. <br /><br />Bonus Question: I soooo have this down. And as soon as I answer it, anybody who reads it will have it too. Should I send it to your on your personal email so I don't give it away? Oh, heck! I'll just let everyone else get the bonus question too. <br /><br />You met (and I'm so jealous) Princess Diana! Now I should get double points for remember that question from when you asked it on the Frog Blog. heheheDebra Erferthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08239033133090036826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421706587311875668.post-59606614502857505582012-05-04T09:00:02.589-06:002012-05-04T09:00:02.589-06:00Thank you, Ms. Shreditor! These are all things tha...Thank you, Ms. Shreditor! These are all things that are addressed later in the MS, but thank you for pointing out what's missing on the first page! <br /><br />I knew I would benefit from a good shred, and I thank you for it :)Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02739830983426330836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421706587311875668.post-83946211762109493512012-05-04T08:36:37.921-06:002012-05-04T08:36:37.921-06:001. FBed about last day of contest.
2. Already vote...1. FBed about last day of contest.<br />2. Already voted.<br />3. Nine Coaches Waiting by Mary Stewart. She is supposed to be the founder of Romantic Suspense so since that's what I write, I thought I should try her books. Slow start. I've started and stopped twice now. We'll see if I finish.<br />4. I want an editor to know I will work hard to make my manuscript the best it can be. I want feedback that will improve my writing even if it means tearing everything apart and rebuilding. I can handle the truth. (I hope!)Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13303922187736526290noreply@blogger.com