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| Mr_Miscellany |
Posted - 04 Feb 2011 : 00:24:23
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| 21 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| Dennis |
Posted - 07 Feb 2011 : 06:46:57
quote:
Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
quote:
Originally posted by Richard Lee Byers
It could be worse. You could be one of those swashbuckling individuals who shoots out the TV screen when he doesn't like what's on.
Yeah, seriously. That takes a kick out of my bank account every week or so. I gotta stop watching Jersey Shore. 
Cheers
You really should. A friend of mine just did. |
| Alystra Illianniis |
Posted - 07 Feb 2011 : 04:26:18
Interesting topic. MeM, I read that book, too, and I've often wondered the same thing. Also, is there a point where you get worried when the book actually comes out? |
| Kentinal |
Posted - 07 Feb 2011 : 02:13:03
quote:
Originally posted by Arik
You mean the authors don't work for free?
Well some do work for free, however it does not pay well. *Wink* |
| Ayrik |
Posted - 07 Feb 2011 : 01:28:38
You mean the authors don't work for free? |
| Kentinal |
Posted - 07 Feb 2011 : 01:18:04
While not paid, it is always a concern if what I submit will see print. There is I think always the concern about submission and when released. The did I waste my time and effort type thing. For those under contract clearly not only wanting to see printed is the compensation for efforts - as some FR Authors have clearly indicated. |
| Richard Lee Byers |
Posted - 07 Feb 2011 : 00:09:46
Glad you're enjoying it. |
| Arcanus |
Posted - 06 Feb 2011 : 23:18:53
Reading 'Unclean' at the moment Richard. Cracking read, I can't put it down. |
| Erik Scott de Bie |
Posted - 06 Feb 2011 : 05:24:35
quote:
Originally posted by Richard Lee Byers
It could be worse. You could be one of those swashbuckling individuals who shoots out the TV screen when he doesn't like what's on.
Yeah, seriously. That takes a kick out of my bank account every week or so. I gotta stop watching Jersey Shore.
Cheers |
| Dennis |
Posted - 05 Feb 2011 : 22:22:00
Then I must be glad that I don't watch TV at all. |
| Richard Lee Byers |
Posted - 05 Feb 2011 : 22:15:02
It could be worse. You could be one of those swashbuckling individuals who shoots out the TV screen when he doesn't like what's on. |
| Dennis |
Posted - 05 Feb 2011 : 05:08:25
I might do that next time. However, whenever I'm held by the compulsion to throw a book, I can't resist. It’s like I don’t get satisfied till I actually see it in the trash.
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| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 05 Feb 2011 : 04:25:46
quote:
Originally posted by Dennis
quote:
Originally posted by Alisttair
quote:
Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
"I threw it in the trash" to which I say, "well, there's money wasted that you could have got from a used bookstore.")
 I think Dennis said something about throwing some FR books in the trash that he didn't like at some point...or an intent to I think...something along those lines I believe.
Indeed. I know it's a waste of money. But wasting money sounds better than wasting time and torturing myself with utter boredom. It's like eating in a new restaurant. I order, take a bite or two of the food, and order something else when I find it bland.
A friend once suggested that I still keep those books I didn't and wouldn't finish, in case someone visits my library and finds it interesting. However, it irritates my very eyes to see those books in my library.
So pass the books along. Replacing my collection, I wound up with a lot of duplicates. I took them to the local Goodwill.
Doing something like that gets them out of your sight, and it gives someone else a chance to read something they might enjoy. |
| The Red Walker |
Posted - 04 Feb 2011 : 16:58:19
quote:
Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
Cute Mom: "Tsk tsk, I'll bet book-starved children in California would love that book." 
Cheers
My mother tried the starving kids in china arguement with me back when I was 4...she then left the kitchen to take a phone call...upon returning she found a sealed box on her plate with this written on the top:
To: The Starving Children in China, Love Ashley
and yes....it was my uneaten Spaghetti-O's along with what she had not finished as well |
| Erik Scott de Bie |
Posted - 04 Feb 2011 : 16:40:48
Cute Mom: "Tsk tsk, I'll bet book-starved children in California would love that book."
quote:
Originally posted by Alisttair
So if you eat at a restaurant like you read books, you mean that instead of saying you don't like it and try to get a refund or a different meal, you pay for 2 meals and eat one, am I correct?
quote:
Originally posted by Dennis
Yes.
Restaurant: 2, Dennis: 1.
Cheers |
| Dennis |
Posted - 04 Feb 2011 : 14:10:15
Yes. |
| Alisttair |
Posted - 04 Feb 2011 : 13:38:12
quote:
Originally posted by Dennis
quote:
Originally posted by Alisttair
quote:
Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
"I threw it in the trash" to which I say, "well, there's money wasted that you could have got from a used bookstore.")
I think Dennis said something about throwing some FR books in the trash that he didn't like at some point...or an intent to I think...something along those lines I believe.
Indeed. I know it's a waste of money. But wasting money sounds better than wasting time and torturing myself with utter boredom. It's like eating in a new restaurant. I order, take a bite or two of the food, and order something else when I find it bland.
A friend once suggested that I still keep those books I didn't and wouldn't finish, in case someone visits my library and finds it interesting. However, it irritates my very eyes to see those books in my library.
So if you eat at a restaurant like you read books, you mean that instead of saying you don't like it and try to get a refund or a different meal, you pay for 2 meals and eat one, am I correct? |
| Dennis |
Posted - 04 Feb 2011 : 13:33:52
quote:
Originally posted by Alisttair
quote:
Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
"I threw it in the trash" to which I say, "well, there's money wasted that you could have got from a used bookstore.")
I think Dennis said something about throwing some FR books in the trash that he didn't like at some point...or an intent to I think...something along those lines I believe.
Indeed. I know it's a waste of money. But wasting money sounds better than wasting time and torturing myself with utter boredom. It's like eating in a new restaurant. I order, take a bite or two of the food, and order something else when I find it bland.
A friend once suggested that I still keep those books I didn't and wouldn't finish, in case someone visits my library and finds it interesting. However, it irritates my very eyes to see those books in my library. |
| Alisttair |
Posted - 04 Feb 2011 : 12:18:20
quote:
Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
"I threw it in the trash" to which I say, "well, there's money wasted that you could have got from a used bookstore.")
I think Dennis said something about throwing some FR books in the trash that he didn't like at some point...or an intent to I think...something along those lines I believe. |
| Erik Scott de Bie |
Posted - 04 Feb 2011 : 01:34:28
When I read this, I immediately thought:
"I am a leaf on the wind. Watch how I--hurkk!!!"
Which kind of sums up the whole writing/publishing cycle, in a sense. You go through all this effort and convince yourself it's going well, and it can all evaporate randomly and for the sake of a tense atmosphere--not even plotting. (Curse you, Joss Whedon!)
To answer the OP, it's a mountain of suck waiting for something to come out. As you publish more and more, you get used to the waiting. Also, as RLB mentioned, when you're working continuously on lots of things, you usually don't have time to sit and think about it.
What's most important is that you mark the occasion with some form of celebration, just to keep your spirits up.
I've also got to a point where I generally don't read reviews of my work unless someone specifically points me to it. I appreciate positive reviews and think very little of the vast majority of negative reviews*--it takes a very little person to go out of his/her way to go online and lambast somebody. If you don't like the book, why waste the time?
(*Note: The exceptions would be well thought-out, reasoned, and careful reviews, i.e., this particular theme didn't work for me, I thought this character was unrealistic, I didn't understand why this character did this, or the plot failed at this particular point, etc. The majority of negative reviews are "I hated this book" or "I threw it in the trash" to which I say, "well, there's money wasted that you could have got from a used bookstore.")
Going the next step, I like feedback, but I like *personal* feedback. If you've read one of my books, whether you liked it or not, I want to hear from you about the why--so I can make the next book that much better. I like hearing from people personally, because it makes them accountable for what they're saying, and so they're more inclined to say only those things they've thought about and hold a strong opinion about.
Cheers |
| Richard Lee Byers |
Posted - 04 Feb 2011 : 00:48:49
For the past several years, I've worked pretty continuously on one thing or another. I don't have extended periods where I'm just hanging around wondering how the new book will be received when it finally hits the stores. I'm much more likely to be stressing over whether my work in progress is developing properly or coming out as a steaming pile of hackwork.
I do get edgy right before royalty statements are due, though, particularly if I had a new book come out in the quarter the statement covers. That's when I find out if anybody bought it. |
| Christopher_Rowe |
Posted - 04 Feb 2011 : 00:35:34
I'm trying my best to work on my next book and a few short stories I've promised people, but to be honest the closer we get to March 1st the more jittery I get. Not Martin-Sheen-in-a-Saigon-motel jittery, but, well, let's just say distracted.
Keep in mind this is my first novel, though, so other folks are probably calmer and more collected.
Cheers,
Christopher
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