tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740020593647189165.post6331027024018370085..comments2023-10-31T12:42:11.701-04:00Comments on Sisters in Scribe: Writing more than one book at a timeLacey J Edwardshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17930985573303127061noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740020593647189165.post-31522441487070852852011-06-08T22:40:18.421-04:002011-06-08T22:40:18.421-04:00I've been trying to get two books ready for my...I've been trying to get two books ready for my editor. I've written the rough on one, turned to the other and now writing the rough on it while the other novel rests. But deadlines are looming. Not sure I really like writing like this, but what's a writer to do? Write, right?Kathi Oram Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11959149321213743448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740020593647189165.post-34787881476738097352011-06-08T17:18:33.324-04:002011-06-08T17:18:33.324-04:00We welcome readers to post links to contests on ou...We welcome readers to post links to contests on our Contest Monday posts. Advertising of any kind is not welcome in the comments of our general posts. Sorry about that. Nothing personal.Lacey J Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17930985573303127061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740020593647189165.post-47079994840244774412011-06-08T17:14:32.243-04:002011-06-08T17:14:32.243-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.trumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14379869475899318079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740020593647189165.post-89577445008983653882011-06-07T21:12:06.967-04:002011-06-07T21:12:06.967-04:00Terry--if I had a publisher, I'd do whatever t...Terry--if I had a publisher, I'd do whatever they told me to...good for you!<br /><br />Sarah--we'll see what happens. The MC's are so different that the voice hasn't been an issue so far. It helps that one is male. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05255908019822363456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740020593647189165.post-12567893090924599462011-06-07T21:02:02.835-04:002011-06-07T21:02:02.835-04:00I agree with Terry, above. I've occasionally e...I agree with Terry, above. I've occasionally edited one project while writing another, but it's not easy for me to do -- and I've never written two projects simultaneously because I don't think I'd be able to keep the voice consistent for each one; I imagine style from one would flow into the other and end up confusing and frustrating me. Just my .02.<br /><br />I'm curious how you'll do juggling three WIPs. I'm really impressed that you've got three ideas you're equally passionate about. Good luck!Sarah Skiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18242496273739569661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740020593647189165.post-14368194019311236112011-06-07T11:09:56.257-04:002011-06-07T11:09:56.257-04:00Right now, I'm working on rewrites and a new M...Right now, I'm working on rewrites and a new MS. I wrote 4 "series/connected" books one at a time because the publisher would only look at one at a time. But even doing edits on one project while writing another fries my brain. I have to be immersed in the characters, and I get all upgemixed doing that--can't imagine more than one new WIP.<br /><br />Terry<br /><a href="http://terryodell.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Terry's Place</a><br /><a href="http://www.terryodell.com" rel="nofollow">Romance with a Twist--of Mystery</a>Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740020593647189165.post-55751982097911387762011-06-07T10:49:04.925-04:002011-06-07T10:49:04.925-04:00Yeah, I've heard that too. Otherwise, you migh...Yeah, I've heard that too. Otherwise, you might be wasting a lot of time on a sequel to a book that may never sell. I'm not ready to break away form GS yet. I've tried.Lacey J Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17930985573303127061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740020593647189165.post-60475461985690589382011-06-07T10:42:46.539-04:002011-06-07T10:42:46.539-04:00@salarsen--I'm curious to see what happens for...@salarsen--I'm curious to see what happens for you...good luck!<br /><br />@lacey--lol. Also, you reminded me that I wrote the first chapter of Book 2 of my current ms. That's what I really want to work on, but I've heard you should wait until Book 1 sells. Maybe I'll write chapters here and there on that one. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05255908019822363456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740020593647189165.post-48625916684885985052011-06-07T10:26:53.878-04:002011-06-07T10:26:53.878-04:00*bites tongue*
I've started a couple things a...*bites tongue*<br /><br />I've started a couple things at a time (charred thigh, psychopath--that one is horror(ish), post-apocalyptic) but eventually, one took over (Greyskin) and I've been obsessed with it for about a year now. <br /><br />I've sat down recently and started working on book 2, but I don't think that really counts since I'm so far in the revision stage of book one, and because the cast and setting are established already.<br /><br />THREE new projects! Are you (comment redacted)!Lacey J Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17930985573303127061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740020593647189165.post-105310464573141732011-06-07T09:17:54.375-04:002011-06-07T09:17:54.375-04:00I'm glad you posted about this. Being at the t...I'm glad you posted about this. Being at the tail end of my current YA revisions has led me to previous stories I've had mulling around in my head. I'm leaning towards working on two MG stores (one a male MC, the other a female) all while revising my picture books. Hmmm...I thought one would take over but maybe not. You've convinced me to try it, though.S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.com