tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1419904098989228942.post8308429401496481322..comments2024-01-05T00:50:12.906-08:00Comments on A Rainy Day Writer In the Evergreen State: Asipring Authors Want To Know!Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12870655070026853342noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1419904098989228942.post-79549375144364922022011-10-08T10:19:01.808-07:002011-10-08T10:19:01.808-07:00Just how perfect grammar-wise does your story have...Just how perfect grammar-wise does your story have to be before submitting? I know it should be as error-free as possible, but I think some mistakes will still slip through the cracks.Jaime Morrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03023932422477544525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1419904098989228942.post-85856700986949721512011-10-08T08:11:23.304-07:002011-10-08T08:11:23.304-07:00Cool opportunity! Thank you Rachel! How many times...Cool opportunity! Thank you Rachel! How many times did she revise her ms before sending querries?<br />How many times after she had an agent did she revise? <br />How long did it take her to find an agent?Raynahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12199660805617932814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1419904098989228942.post-27191517358838207972011-10-07T19:16:33.014-07:002011-10-07T19:16:33.014-07:00OH. Thanks, Rachel! I don't feel as dumb now...OH. Thanks, Rachel! I don't feel as dumb now.No Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802794822033933906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1419904098989228942.post-64622962616376666382011-10-07T18:44:45.341-07:002011-10-07T18:44:45.341-07:00C.P's are people either trained in writing or ...C.P's are people either trained in writing or another writer/author. They are better able to catch the mistakes with not only grammar and punctuation, but character and plot development etc. <br /><br />A beta reader is someone who enjoys reading and can give you feedback from a strictly readers point of view. That's how I understand them to be at least.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870655070026853342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1419904098989228942.post-64569638218835524812011-10-07T16:03:51.534-07:002011-10-07T16:03:51.534-07:00Oh....what's the difference between beta reade...Oh....what's the difference between beta readers and CPs? I thought they were sort of the same thing. Uh, oh.No Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802794822033933906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1419904098989228942.post-4950198412748691512011-10-07T13:25:03.238-07:002011-10-07T13:25:03.238-07:00Good question Brinda. I'll add that to the lis...Good question Brinda. I'll add that to the list. <br /><br />Rain~ In my opinion, I don't think Beta readers are necessary if you have a couple critique partners reading the whole manuscript. But, after I'm all done editing it, I do print it out and have beta readers read it because I love the feedback and encouragement. :)<br /><br />I'll ask her what her what her thoughts are though on beta readers and her method for revision. Those are good questions.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870655070026853342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1419904098989228942.post-25861852218238716342011-10-07T12:24:43.614-07:002011-10-07T12:24:43.614-07:00Ha, ha, I didn't even notice the "book&qu...Ha, ha, I didn't even notice the "book" thing. I've been trying to think of a question all day...I don't know if mine are all that great for an interview. <br /><br />Like, are beta readers necessary? <br />What's your method for revision? <br /><br />As you can see...rewriting is not my strong point. At least, I need more practice.No Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802794822033933906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1419904098989228942.post-84184687266521904572011-10-07T12:22:47.112-07:002011-10-07T12:22:47.112-07:00How many query letters did the author send out bef...How many query letters did the author send out before the first call or offer?Brindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09809660700359597836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1419904098989228942.post-66296151370840954322011-10-07T11:21:31.786-07:002011-10-07T11:21:31.786-07:00I used the word "book" a lot in that fir...I used the word "book" a lot in that first paragraph. :) Book, book book book book. Love em!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870655070026853342noreply@blogger.com