tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post5786715271340937153..comments2023-10-25T05:30:54.507-04:00Comments on Oh Get A Grip!: What Every Writer Should KnowAshe Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390519279886657608noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-81996724828878356462009-07-10T20:14:38.646-04:002009-07-10T20:14:38.646-04:00great post, Helengreat post, HelenKathleen Bradeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06347913255760493335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-72242998867049359442009-07-10T18:20:58.934-04:002009-07-10T18:20:58.934-04:00Helen,
The contract stuff. I'm getting decent...Helen,<br /><br />The contract stuff. I'm getting decent at it. That might sound horrible to those who read legalese easily. I find that if I can have complete silence, I can wade through it and understand enough to know what to ask or have clarified. I'm big on asking questions. <br /><br />As for making a game of submitting. Uh, yeah, guilty. LOL Although lately, I've been hip deep in deadlines so he games have come to a shuddering halt for the moment. That's a good thing though.<br /><br />HugsJude Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067166768734750026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-29337630405761347022009-07-10T18:06:54.779-04:002009-07-10T18:06:54.779-04:00Jude,
See, I love doing that stuff too! In fact, ...Jude,<br /><br />See, I love doing that stuff too! In fact, one of my regular gigs as a graphic artist is to create book covers for Logical Lust, so I have no problem handling the graphics and technical side of things. And I've even learned to make a game of finding the right markets and submitting my stories. I give myself points for every successful sale that results from careful market research.<br /><br />What bogs me down is the contract stuff. I can read through a contract a dozen times and still not understand everything. I've learned to take notes as I read, and look stuff up to make sure I know what I'm signing.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10832774182683343435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-6908479784679381902009-07-10T18:04:12.764-04:002009-07-10T18:04:12.764-04:00Steveh11,
You do have a good point. If you aren&...Steveh11,<br /><br />You do have a good point. If you aren't writing to get published, then you don't need to do some of that research unless, like you mentioned, something happens. But, what if something does happen? It's not that far fetched these days to have someone contact you and ask about a commission or request a story based on something of yours that they've read on your website. Then you do have some research to do, should you decide to take on that contract or commission.<br /><br />But again, I mentioned that this is necessary research for people who are looking into getting published. If this is a hobby, then you're good to go!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10832774182683343435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-36939969987807053612009-07-10T17:14:55.623-04:002009-07-10T17:14:55.623-04:00Actually, Helen, No.
I'm not into writing to ...Actually, Helen, No.<br /><br />I'm not into writing to get published and make money, I'm in it to have fun, and if something happens - well, it happens. I'm not going to go chasing down stuff like that - it's a hobby, nothing more. But thanks for posting what you did - it's interesting, and it demonstrates the stages I <i>would</i> have to go through if I <i>were</i> deliberately trying.<br /><br />Steve.Steveh11https://www.blogger.com/profile/10478432789531220873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-53549659042197833572009-07-10T17:11:22.440-04:002009-07-10T17:11:22.440-04:00Oh, creating websites and doing some of the artwor...Oh, creating websites and doing some of the artwork for them is awesome fun. I love messing with my website. I've learned almost enough html to get myself into trouble. LOL<br /><br />I haven't tackled CSS, and to be honest, I don't think I want to. Html has been difficult enough, I'm afraid if I added CSS, I'd be nothing but confused. <br /><br />Creating covers is daunting, but I've done that a time or three. I really like creating banners. <br /><br />I think we moan about research only because it interferes with the actual story telling. I know, when I'm in writing mode, and something interrupts me, it's like I'm being torn in two. I've been known to snarl. LOL<br /><br />Great post Helen. I enjoyed it and it brought back some good memories.Jude Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067166768734750026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-4237599347288666192009-07-10T17:00:22.762-04:002009-07-10T17:00:22.762-04:00I think it's hysterically funny that no one so...I think it's hysterically funny that no one so far thinks this kind of research is fun! What's with you guys? This is the kind of research that leads to writers getting paid, and getting paid is always good, right?<br /><br />But I do understand. We're so used to thinking we're all creative types, that when we're confronted with something more technical, like the legalese of a contract or the technobabble of HTML and CSS, we suddenly feel overwhelmed. But think about it. What if you had a character who needed to know this stuff for a story? Would you shy away from doing this type of research then?<br /><br />It's something to think about.<br /><br />Thanks everyone for all the comments. And Captain Hook, let us know when you do get to that submitting stage. It's not all that bad. A little leg work in the research department will take you a long way };)Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10832774182683343435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-36068011327271702452009-07-10T12:46:09.926-04:002009-07-10T12:46:09.926-04:00Helen,
This is great. It's so true too. I...Helen, <br /><br />This is great. It's so true too. I'll always remember my first contract and feeling at a complete loss as to what it all meant. It took me nearly a week of checking, reading and researching what it meant before I signed it. And, even then, I wasn't 100% sure. <br /><br />The other, finding the right market, formatting your work, all that, it's great advice. A great post. Thanks so much!<br /><br />HugsJude Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067166768734750026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-45714973233207423182009-07-10T08:19:45.449-04:002009-07-10T08:19:45.449-04:00Great post, Helen. I'm with the others, lookin...Great post, Helen. I'm with the others, looking at half-nekkid men is much more fun, but you're right, we do what we gotta do.<br /><br />Have you heard all the hacker-crap associated with Twitter these days? It seems to be the latest fad for hackers, too. I got rid of my Twitter when I went through my name change, and haven't signed back up. Can't say I miss it!<br /><br />Have a great weekend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-50897636855143349972009-07-10T07:47:37.327-04:002009-07-10T07:47:37.327-04:00Hi Helen,
Sage advice. Depressing too as the oth...Hi Helen,<br /><br />Sage advice. Depressing too as the other aspects of writing are so much more fun. <br /><br />Best wishes,<br /><br />AshleyAshley Listerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997769708965362938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-23542440387294080032009-07-10T07:31:38.488-04:002009-07-10T07:31:38.488-04:00Sigh. Too true, Helen! Makes the other kind of res...Sigh. Too true, Helen! Makes the other kind of research sound like a lot more fun!<br /><br />Warmly,<br />LisabetLisabet Saraihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05162514190572269660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-12823861571875464602009-07-10T06:47:48.544-04:002009-07-10T06:47:48.544-04:00I'm not at the submitting stage . . . yet, but...I'm not at the submitting stage . . . yet, but I am so greatful for these guidelines of what I need to know when I get there. Thanks so much, Helen. <br /><br />BTW, that's my little sister's name too.Captain Hookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802744533031619523noreply@blogger.com