tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post675496251630523320..comments2024-03-28T18:40:05.789-04:00Comments on Writers Who Kill: Peeking At WWK Writers' WIPsJim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-56615592832859674702012-01-30T21:36:09.125-05:002012-01-30T21:36:09.125-05:00Sorry everyone that I was so late to reading your ...Sorry everyone that I was so late to reading your comments. I was playing bridge today (and yes Gloria it is fine to admit that you haven't played bridge and won't buy the book -- of course you might know someone who does play bridge ...) and then had church meetings into the evening(the annual budget drive - how exciting).<br /><br />Awaiting my return home were the author copies of the bridge book. Wow -- to actually hold the real copy in my hand. Very special.<br /><br />EB, if Bad Policy hasn't sold and Cabin Fever attracts an agent (or publisher) I would certainly let them know there was a "prequel" if they happened to be interested. Thanks for including me.<br /><br />Warren, I think you are dead on about having WIP alternatives. Jack Kerley, a friend of mine from KY, had an agent reject one manuscript, but ask what else he had. Jack reworked and sent a manuscript for a novel that had been rejected by all the agents the previous year.<br /><br />The agent loved it, put it out to auction and Jack ended up with a seven figure deal (before the decimal place.)<br /><br />You never know.<br /><br />~ JimJim Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-81926225938365380722012-01-30T17:06:38.651-05:002012-01-30T17:06:38.651-05:00These peeks are fun! I might use this idea on my b...These peeks are fun! I might use this idea on my blog one of these days.Kaye Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596677617002735674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-22177569943477861732012-01-30T11:43:16.694-05:002012-01-30T11:43:16.694-05:00Jim, I've heard that the second book sells the...Jim, I've heard that the second book sells the first. Would you consider resubmitting to agents for a two book deal?<br /><br />Alyx, is it hard writing in a YA perspective? I'm not sure that I could go back that far to my young self and recapture that innocence and limited perspective uncolored by experience. How do you do it?E. B. Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746747050278597888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-64251191271916355932012-01-30T11:27:21.477-05:002012-01-30T11:27:21.477-05:00Thanks, Gloria, Warren & Pauline. I am in the...Thanks, Gloria, Warren & Pauline. I am in the process of looking for a critique group, so we'll see what I can find.<br /><br />And thanks, to EB for starting this series. It'll be fun to learn about my fellow WWK-ers.Alyx Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01815592165482269572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-92060461574833442742012-01-30T11:17:46.463-05:002012-01-30T11:17:46.463-05:00Alyx and Jim, I wish you every success in publishi...Alyx and Jim, I wish you every success in publishing your WIPs. Jim, I liked your comment about wanting people to read your WIP. Isn't that the real end product writers want. <br /><br />Your projects sound interesting and I hope you'll keep us updated on your progress.Pauline Alldredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00847008019331163905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-78249024646134936992012-01-30T10:54:35.026-05:002012-01-30T10:54:35.026-05:00Jim, I think you are wise to have a body of work i...Jim, I think you are wise to have a body of work in process. When you get a contract it is usually for 2 or 3 books in a series. Having started on follow up books should make your life easier. Nice to hear from you.<br /><br />Alyx, If I were to make one suggestion it would be to look for a good critique group. If you can't find one locally, Guppies is a source for online groups. I like your idea a lot.Warren Bullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789270258599769915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-53198630652115148252012-01-30T09:09:35.955-05:002012-01-30T09:09:35.955-05:00I enjoy reading what other writers are currently w...I enjoy reading what other writers are currently working on and their progress. May I admit I've never played Bridge, Jim? So I won't be buying that book, but your next one when you get it out would be one I'd like to read. Alyx, I know I'd like reading your young adult book.Gloria Aldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581719606924364447noreply@blogger.com