tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post8612120861510543828..comments2024-03-28T18:09:43.267-06:00Comments on The Warrior Muse: It's Hell Month! & Questions for Short Story AuthorsShannon Lawrencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-28040048984228449502016-05-02T01:57:18.865-06:002016-05-02T01:57:18.865-06:00I definitely made some new connections, which alwa...I definitely made some new connections, which always makes the work worthwhile (though it maybe doesn't feel worthwhile through the heaviest of it.)Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-54593312660013908582016-05-02T01:56:51.740-06:002016-05-02T01:56:51.740-06:00Are you comfortable with an 8 year old's revie...Are you comfortable with an 8 year old's review? I've done mutual reviews with her before, leaning heavily on her opinion of the book. Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-42610153816737451272016-05-02T01:54:27.891-06:002016-05-02T01:54:27.891-06:00Themed issues do seem easier to get into. And, yes...Themed issues do seem easier to get into. And, yes, luck seems to play a huge part. Throw the spaghetti at the wall until it sticks.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-39895123269779306492016-05-02T01:52:45.077-06:002016-05-02T01:52:45.077-06:00Sadly, I ended up working through my 1-on-1, but I...Sadly, I ended up working through my 1-on-1, but I did get lots of time chatting to the person I had intended querying, so I'll be able to use that to my advantage if I decide to query them, anyway. Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-17519585579448429732016-05-02T01:50:17.902-06:002016-05-02T01:50:17.902-06:00It WAS nuts! I'm happy to be done.It WAS nuts! I'm happy to be done.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-63821657638828199552016-05-02T01:46:49.227-06:002016-05-02T01:46:49.227-06:00In that case, I'd recommend reading a couple o...In that case, I'd recommend reading a couple of their issues, especially if they have freebies online. It can give you an idea of what they like or don't like, and even what lines they're willing to cross (or not.)Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-76705056750932270832016-05-02T01:46:03.914-06:002016-05-02T01:46:03.914-06:00That's a LOT of people! We had less than 400. ...That's a LOT of people! We had less than 400. Next year will be even busier since it's an anniversary, but only the money will be my problem then.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-34946641774734316772016-05-02T01:45:21.987-06:002016-05-02T01:45:21.987-06:00I'm happy to be mostly done with the conferenc...I'm happy to be mostly done with the conference now! Just some wrap ups. Yet I've had enough extra time now that it's done that I've gotten words written!Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-49537129557091701572016-05-02T01:44:44.686-06:002016-05-02T01:44:44.686-06:00I definitely focused on my couch the final night o...I definitely focused on my couch the final night of conference!Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-36956560293186046432016-03-29T22:05:32.901-06:002016-03-29T22:05:32.901-06:00Good luck with the conference. I've never plan...Good luck with the conference. I've never planned a conference before but I'm thinking this would be a great way for you to make some new industry connections. Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912167351889969855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-71988787412463068102016-03-22T21:06:00.177-06:002016-03-22T21:06:00.177-06:00btw, I meant to mention before when I read about y...btw, I meant to mention before when I read about your daughter's cute note, I'd be happy to send Jolissa (ebook) if you all would like to review it... let me know!Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-61504396980008064842016-03-22T14:45:56.845-06:002016-03-22T14:45:56.845-06:00You're taking up lots of work. Good luck!
Abou...You're taking up lots of work. Good luck!<br />About short stories - I found that I have better chances of being accepted if the publication is themed, and my story fits the theme. Also the writer must conform to the submission guidelines: the word limit, the genre, the deadline and whatever other details they state. Other than that, it's just luck. The editor must like your writing to accept, and that's purely subjective. Olga Godimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00358026814685611301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-48687278420595498702016-03-22T10:13:13.581-06:002016-03-22T10:13:13.581-06:00I remember how exhausting the conference can be ju...I remember how exhausting the conference can be just as a participant. I can't imagine having to plan/help run it. Good luck, have fun, and we both hope something really good comes of that 1-on-1!A Beer for the Showerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029139745335325356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-85445241775787056012016-03-21T20:45:15.483-06:002016-03-21T20:45:15.483-06:00So you're planning a conference, editing and w...So you're planning a conference, editing and writing a query letter. That is nuts. Good luck!!Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323538213636795216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-36368097484468271272016-03-21T11:39:55.888-06:002016-03-21T11:39:55.888-06:00wow - what an undertaking! good luck!
and i need a...wow - what an undertaking! good luck!<br />and i need advice from you! i've only submitted a couple of short stories so far and been rejected... it's hard to get a feel of what they're looking for because you know they have SOMETHING in mind of what they want...<br /><br /><a href="http://taratylertalks.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">tara tyler talks</a><br />Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-84542110859576004842016-03-21T09:51:13.670-06:002016-03-21T09:51:13.670-06:00What a thrill, love conferences but maybe not the ...What a thrill, love conferences but maybe not the work of setting them up and seeing them trough until the end. But going, oh yeah! I once planned, designed and orchestrated a dinner for 500 people. Oh my gosh, never, ever again. :) You'll be fine, ignore everything else!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-43018432750663023152016-03-21T09:43:00.391-06:002016-03-21T09:43:00.391-06:00Hi Shannon - I hope you're being silly - askin...Hi Shannon - I hope you're being silly - asking us that question ... we'll be A-Zing ... however your life sounds far busier .. and I'll stick with what I'm doing! Good luck for all the projects, goals etc and then the Conference ... <br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-26508091276691087472016-03-21T09:04:22.662-06:002016-03-21T09:04:22.662-06:00You will be crazy busy! Focus on the conference. A...You will be crazy busy! Focus on the conference. And then you can focus on your couch afterwards,Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com