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Post by » ѕнαdσω ⚔️ on Feb 14, 2019 20:33:54 GMT -5
Thanks, Dingo! <3 I've got a bunch of stuff done already. I have a rough outline of the first book done with chosen scenes from Curse to include. I've also began tinkering with the plot a bit to make it flow better and feel less chaotic. Now the part to come is writing in the new human versions of everything and writing new scenes to fill in the gaps!!
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Post by Dingoleap on Feb 14, 2019 22:12:10 GMT -5
Eeeeeeee! Things are happening! I can’t wait!
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Post by » ѕнαdσω ⚔️ on Feb 14, 2019 22:30:36 GMT -5
SAME. I'M REALLY EXCITED NOW.
As soon as I get some good chunks of new writing done I'd love to do more manuscript swaps with you! How is yours going by the way? Have you made more progress??
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Post by Dingoleap on Feb 14, 2019 23:19:48 GMT -5
Oh, I would love some more manuscript swaps!!
Ah, I think it’s getting close to completion! I haven’t been able to poke it it in a while and I’m getting antsy about it, but I think it’s nearly ready for editing! I have a couple more scenes I want to get in there, and some that are in desperate need of re-working, but other than that... I dare say I’ll have my own chunk of paper to colour-code soon
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Post by phantomstar57 on Feb 14, 2019 23:23:11 GMT -5
It feels incredible, Dingo. (: WOW, that's insane, Phantom!! O.O  |
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Feb 15, 2019 0:38:23 GMT -5
The size of this story of yours actually draws me in, Phantom. XD Khan was really good and I keep forgetting on our every-now-again-Amazon orders to order another of your books.
But that aside, someone should stop letting me nit-pick all of Shadow's plot changes. I had just fun early this morning. I need someone on the other side arguing for plot development over character development.
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Post by » ѕнαdσω ⚔️ on Feb 15, 2019 0:41:39 GMT -5
Oh, I would love some more manuscript swaps!!
Ah, I think it’s getting close to completion! I haven’t been able to poke it it in a while and I’m getting antsy about it, but I think it’s nearly ready for editing! I have a couple more scenes I want to get in there, and some that are in desperate need of re-working, but other than that... I dare say I’ll have my own chunk of paper to colour-code soon
*jumps around in circles* YES YES YES!! I want my own copy to write all over and send back to you. :'O I actually have practice from my time at college xD (but of course if you want to wait till draft #2 to get feedback, that is fair too) BUT I WANT A COPY |
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Post by » ѕнαdσω ⚔️ on Feb 15, 2019 0:42:39 GMT -5
It feels incredible, Dingo. (: WOW, that's insane, Phantom!! O.O *fans self* I got to say, phantom. I got a thing for fat books, and I LOVE those numbers. |
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Feb 15, 2019 0:43:46 GMT -5
*raises hand* How do I get on a manuscript swap? Then again, this is saying I could even ship one, ha ha.
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Post by » ѕнαdσω ⚔️ on Feb 15, 2019 0:46:13 GMT -5
The size of this story of yours actually draws me in, Phantom. XD Khan was really good and I keep forgetting on our every-now-again-Amazon orders to order another of your books. But that aside, someone should stop letting me nit-pick all of Shadow's plot changes. I had just fun early this morning. I need someone on the other side arguing for plot development over character development. I need to jump in on this as well. I will have some money saved up soon and I would love to buy some of your books phantomstar57 ! NO, DON'T STOP PLEASE. I don't have enough people asking me those harder questions. I get a lot of compliments, but there is only so much I can do with that. I NEED THE NIT-PICKS. I WANT THE NIT-PICKS. Plus, it was very fun to discuss my characters with you. <3 Though I admit my logic when typing over a phone is not always sound. I tend to talk/type before I really think about what I want to convey. It's GET THIS OUT NOW AND EDIT IT LATER. xD Sounds like Curse. o.o' |
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Post by » ѕнαdσω ⚔️ on Feb 15, 2019 0:47:53 GMT -5
*raises hand* How do I get on a manuscript swap? Then again, this is saying I could even ship one, ha ha.Literally me and Dingo have been going back and forth over private messages on this site...though we may need to upgrade. Google docs works wonders since both you and the author can type all over the document. And then there's good old e-mail. I'd love to do one with you, Mint!! |
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Feb 15, 2019 0:54:12 GMT -5
True, true. I'm fine with anything! I have both email and google doc which could be used! But, like, I need the mark ups. And I want to make the mark ups. I'm in a good place to have and give both. >:3
Shadow, who's broken the character limit many, many times: Yeah, we've just been using the forums which can hardly hold my stories. It's fine.
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Feb 15, 2019 1:03:07 GMT -5
The size of this story of yours actually draws me in, Phantom. XD Khan was really good and I keep forgetting on our every-now-again-Amazon orders to order another of your books. But that aside, someone should stop letting me nit-pick all of Shadow's plot changes. I had just fun early this morning. I need someone on the other side arguing for plot development over character development. I need to jump in on this as well. I will have some money saved up soon and I would love to buy some of your books phantomstar57 ! NO, DON'T STOP PLEASE. I don't have enough people asking me those harder questions. I get a lot of compliments, but there is only so much I can do with that. I NEED THE NIT-PICKS. I WANT THE NIT-PICKS. Plus, it was very fun to discuss my characters with you. <3 Though I admit my logic when typing over a phone is not always sound. I tend to talk/type before I really think about what I want to convey. It's GET THIS OUT NOW AND EDIT IT LATER. xD Sounds like Curse. o.o' Okay, okay, I wont stop. XD You just make sure to give me more material to attack criticize. Speaking as someone who typed up most of all of what I said on my phone, I relate. I actually just mentioned to someone that no one should let me talk on my phone without proofreading. I caught a really bad mix-up today alone. XD So yeah, I wont stop. But I need a foil anyway. Someone who can make sure I see the plot points as well. |
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Post by » ѕнαdσω ⚔️ on Feb 15, 2019 1:08:41 GMT -5
I think Google docs would be the best place then to do it online and instantly! You can mark all over the place, even make side notes and such. Should I just send you pictures of my notes?? xD |
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Feb 15, 2019 1:13:31 GMT -5
There is a picture icon ... was ist das (German translation: What is that?) Google docs would be fine.  I'd love to do it with whoever! Oh, please do send pictures. *balances glasses on nose* I am prepared to break out the red pen or the gold stars. |
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Feb 15, 2019 1:13:52 GMT -5
Ah! Picture!
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Post by phantomstar57 on Feb 15, 2019 14:26:58 GMT -5
LOL It is. I have books that range from 55 pages (8 x 11) format to the 704 book I. When I do NEW BLOOD up and make a print copy for my personal use I am imagining it with all the satellite stories will be around 300 pages! *fans self* I got to say, phantom. I got a thing for fat books, and I LOVE those numbers. |
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Post by phantomstar57 on Feb 15, 2019 14:28:32 GMT -5
There is a picture icon ... was ist das (German translation: What is that?) Google docs would be fine. I'd love to do it with whoever! Oh, please do send pictures. *balances glasses on nose* I am prepared to break out the red pen or the gold stars. |
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Feb 15, 2019 14:36:27 GMT -5
One of these days, someone remind me to pick your brain about publishing, Phantom. I need more opinions and first person accounts.
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Post by Dingoleap on Feb 15, 2019 15:07:46 GMT -5
Is Mint getting in on the manuscript swap! Oh, exciting! This is going to be fantastic.
And yes, we definitely need an upgrade! Google docs is very effective for collaboration. Although, I’d consider just mailing you both a physical copy... it’s a shame shipping things overseas from Australia is so expensive.
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Feb 15, 2019 15:11:40 GMT -5
I'd love to if you'll have me!  I was thinking much the same, Dingo. XD Google docs sounds like the best bet. |
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Post by Dingoleap on Feb 15, 2019 15:12:39 GMT -5
I’d love to have you! The more the merrier!
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Post by phantomstar57 on Feb 15, 2019 15:13:09 GMT -5
One of these days, someone remind me to pick your brain about publishing, Phantom. I need more opinions and first person accounts.
But before one can get there, one has to get that 1st draft down and go thru revise, add or subtract, streamline your actual prose, and by time its polished enough to put out there you've probably made half a dozen or more passes thru the work, creating several drafts.
I have even found silly booboos after uploading the KDP edition. . .and had to revise and re-upload. For print I buy proofs and read and mark and read and mark until it is as near mistake free as possible. But I have enjoyed every moment of the momentousness task, and at present have eight books out there with three more in the 1st draft stages and a couple others in rough draft or notes. I hope I live long enough to finish them all. |
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Feb 15, 2019 15:24:51 GMT -5
Here here! I hope you get to write all your ideas! But I'm saving that post because I've gotten through several drafts of the first book in my series and I need to start seriously looking at my options while I work on some more. Any suggestions and help would be amazing on anyone's part. |
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Feb 15, 2019 15:28:31 GMT -5
I’d love to have you! The more the merrier!
Can't wait! |
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Post by Dingoleap on Feb 15, 2019 15:30:32 GMT -5
If you’re considering self-publishing, I’d look at crowdfunding. Kickstarter is fantastic - not gonna lie, I spend a lot of time just browsing other people’s projects - because they operate on a preorder system, meaning if the campaign in successful, you already have a guaranteed reader base.
A lot of printing companies, like PrintNinja (which out of all the ones I’ve looked at has been my favourite so far) offer a Kickstarter discount, as well.
It’s not uncommon for well managed Kickstarter projects to raise upwards of $25 000 dollars, from what I’ve seen. Granted, the creators make very little initial profit, but the money raised often covers printing/illustration/cover design/shipping plus the creation of extra incentives/rewards. I really do suggest you check it out.
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Feb 15, 2019 15:43:35 GMT -5
Oh I will! I know an author I really like made a movie through that, but that's really all I know about it. ^^ I'll have to look at it a bit more closely.
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Post by phantomstar57 on Feb 15, 2019 16:21:58 GMT -5
Here here! I hope you get to write all your ideas! But I'm saving that post because I've gotten through several drafts of the first book in my series and I need to start seriously looking at my options while I work on some more. Any suggestions and help would be amazing on anyone's part.
I don't know much about Kickstarter or the other Kat mentioned but its always wise to check out one's options and see which fits you and your books best. |
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Post by mintedstar/fur on Feb 15, 2019 16:28:16 GMT -5
That's helpful information! I'll look at all of them and see what pros and cons I can come up with. |
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Post by phantomstar57 on Feb 20, 2019 15:34:32 GMT -5
The size of this story of yours actually draws me in, Phantom. XD Khan was really good and I keep forgetting on our every-now-again-Amazon orders to order another of your books. But that aside, someone should stop letting me nit-pick all of Shadow's plot changes. I had just fun early this morning. I need someone on the other side arguing for plot development over character development. I need to jump in on this as well. I will have some money saved up soon and I would love to buy some of your books phantomstar57 ! NO, DON'T STOP PLEASE. I don't have enough people asking me those harder questions. I get a lot of compliments, but there is only so much I can do with that. I NEED THE NIT-PICKS. I WANT THE NIT-PICKS. Plus, it was very fun to discuss my characters with you. <3 Though I admit my logic when typing over a phone is not always sound. I tend to talk/type before I really think about what I want to convey. It's GET THIS OUT NOW AND EDIT IT LATER. xD Sounds like Curse. o.o' |
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