tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post2198164922378999415..comments2024-01-01T11:51:53.860-08:00Comments on Babbles from Scott Eagan: Some Thoughts On Those Online "Resources" For WritersScott Eaganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209357682070126879noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post-8213399776360053982011-04-29T07:30:51.707-07:002011-04-29T07:30:51.707-07:00Alaina,
Not sure on that 30% rule. I don't th...Alaina,<br /><br />Not sure on that 30% rule. I don't think the comment is referring to the idea of "critique" groups such as many of these sites have. I think the idea deals with people who are always posting their stories on their websites. That would be published. <br />For most of the critique groups, you log in and that is the only way you can have access to the other projects.<br />Just a thought on that one.<br /><br />ScottScott Eaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209357682070126879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post-715776203762075072011-04-28T23:44:02.961-07:002011-04-28T23:44:02.961-07:00Thank you for the warning!
I just went to Norwes...Thank you for the warning! <br /><br />I just went to Norwescon 34 and met some fabulous authors (who are published) and one thing they warned me about was putting more than 30% of your manuscript online for others to see. Sure, you might get feedback, but they told me that is considered 'published' so not to exceed that percentage. Do you know if this is true?<br /><br />Thanks! :-)Alaina Y. Ewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386909217361748183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post-22283274884191763392011-04-28T15:44:19.268-07:002011-04-28T15:44:19.268-07:00This is fantastic advice! While the 'net can s...This is fantastic advice! While the 'net can seem like a great place to pool knowledge, you are 100% correct in cautioning writers to think before they dive in thinking it all is a magic answer waiting to happen. Just like in the old paper days when you'd need to research a publisher or agent, the ebook age still requires researching just who the person on the other end of the line is.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15367023448539921016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post-39104362487082748812011-04-28T08:57:39.572-07:002011-04-28T08:57:39.572-07:00This is great information. It makes me think that ...This is great information. It makes me think that it's probably useful to think of looking for an agent in the same way you look for a job. You can just send your resume via sites like yahoo or career builder, but I got all of my interviews from going to the actual company website and following their in-house application instructions. <br /><br />I am the type to always think I haven't researched enough, so it's a good reminder to hear that going through many sources to get the right information is actually helpful. Thanks!Stephscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328839483008086049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163829887162955058.post-39129997240867024152011-04-28T08:01:53.248-07:002011-04-28T08:01:53.248-07:00Great advice, Mr. Greyhaus. :) The first piece of...Great advice, Mr. Greyhaus. :) The first piece of information I picked up from your blog was to always check the websites before I query anyone. It's useful in double checking those site that consolodate massive amount of information. Although real helpful, they are sometimes inacurate.Laila Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430076999393883312noreply@blogger.com