tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post6289454717514504582..comments2023-10-25T05:30:54.507-04:00Comments on Oh Get A Grip!: Oh, the trials and tribulationsAshe Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390519279886657608noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-85218422742848126572009-09-15T20:11:04.437-04:002009-09-15T20:11:04.437-04:00Hi Garce,
Yes, we usually do a segment each, or a...Hi Garce,<br /><br />Yes, we usually do a segment each, or as much as an entire book each in a series. When we're both working on a book, our aim, or at least my aim is to try to make it seem as if the book is told by a single person. We want it to be seamless. We don't want the readers to have to think about who did what part or be pulled out of the story by our different voices. It's not always easy. <br /><br />When we wrote the series, Slippery When Wet, Jenna did two books and I did two. These one's you'll see the different styles. <br /><br />It's funny, we don't talk about what we're trying to do, we seem to instinctively know. There are times when we're typing in IM and both of us are typing the same thing, whether it's plotting or just talking. A tad eerie!<br /><br />Thanks so much for commenting.<br /><br />HugsJude Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067166768734750026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-40487544695158796242009-09-15T20:02:49.863-04:002009-09-15T20:02:49.863-04:00It must be nice having a writing partner, especial...It must be nice having a writing partner, especially when you get stuck, which happens to me a lot. I notice you write segments, but don;t mix prose styles. That's interesting.<br /><br />GarceGarceushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11160407485298015371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-91584084528245531642009-09-15T17:10:06.044-04:002009-09-15T17:10:06.044-04:00Hi Jeremy,
It seems that when it works, it reall...Hi Jeremy, <br /><br />It seems that when it works, it really works well. I've heard it can be a pretty horrible experience, though. <br /><br />We do like to illuminate stuff. LOL Thanks so much for your input!<br /><br />HugsJude Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067166768734750026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-76525479644218001832009-09-15T16:52:37.670-04:002009-09-15T16:52:37.670-04:00It's a privilege to hear about the collaborati...It's a privilege to hear about the collaborative relationship from both partners, from the "big picture" insights to the nuts and bolts of how your particular arrangement works in practice. Thanks for these illuminating posts!Jeremy Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01980177431018869829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-56813902412484922542009-09-15T13:58:11.826-04:002009-09-15T13:58:11.826-04:00Jenna,
I don't have an ego... or I didn't...Jenna,<br /><br />I don't have an ego... or I didn't before I started working with you. Hmm, think I can get compo for it?<br /><br />SnickerJude Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067166768734750026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-19402131101908552442009-09-15T13:56:45.734-04:002009-09-15T13:56:45.734-04:00Ash,
The trust element is enormous. You have to k...Ash,<br /><br />The trust element is enormous. You have to know in your heart that the person you're working with won't flip off and use the book you've been working on as the rough draft for something they're going to hit the best seller list with. LOL I think that's one reason why you should start small. Talk a lot at the beginning, make sure you're both really comfortable with what's going on. Be prepared to toss in the towel if it feels wrong. <br /><br />Hey, I'd definitely work with you. I believe you and I actually started a book together a few years ago and it didn't go far. One of us had other commitments, or something. I most probably still have the beginnings of that one stashed on my hard drive. <br /><br />Thanks for commenting. <br /><br />HugsJude Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067166768734750026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-60200669194418496312009-09-15T13:53:11.519-04:002009-09-15T13:53:11.519-04:00Missy,
You make a very good point. Having someone...Missy,<br /><br />You make a very good point. Having someone to bounce ideas off and knowing they're going to take the time to really be honest and work with you is pretty huge. Jenna and I don't actually chat a lot when we're working on a project. We touch bases, share bits we might want to change or whatever, but that's about it. Five minutes and we get to work. It's pretty cool.<br /><br />Good luck with your co-authoring.<br /><br />HugsJude Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067166768734750026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-18616909757678516072009-09-15T13:51:42.859-04:002009-09-15T13:51:42.859-04:00Ash,
Just thought I'd hop in, here. I do trus...Ash,<br /><br />Just thought I'd hop in, here. I do trust Jude immensely. With our co-authored stuff, I can let her make changes or fixes and don't care if I even see them. We're on the same wave length.<br /><br />Now, when she edits my stuff, I don't always accept all her suggestions. We live in different regions, obviously, and don't always speak the same. There's the time I'll never let her forget, when she changed my use of "town" to "berg"...I emailed her back WTF? We don't have bergs in the Midwest...LOL As I said, I try not to let her forget it. It's good to keep her ego in check. *G*<br /><br />JennaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-12508382978414613922009-09-15T13:51:09.542-04:002009-09-15T13:51:09.542-04:00Hey GF
Well, that lil dialogue thing was just for...Hey GF<br /><br />Well, that lil dialogue thing was just for fun. Jeeze lady! We both sound like dumbasses there. I think we often do until we get an idea flowing. LOL<br /><br />It really is an honor to work with you. <br /><br />HugsJude Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067166768734750026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-25270343309273613362009-09-15T13:49:49.589-04:002009-09-15T13:49:49.589-04:00Lisabet,
We really have done well. I'm thrill...Lisabet,<br /><br />We really have done well. I'm thrilled we work so well together. There are times though when both of us are just too damn polite. I know, hard to fathom, but it's true. LOL!<br /><br />The readers do seem to enjoy the books we've come up with. Thanks so much for commenting.<br /><br />HugsJude Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067166768734750026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-19020644886284377962009-09-15T13:48:13.107-04:002009-09-15T13:48:13.107-04:00Sassy,
Great to see you here! Jenna and I really ...Sassy,<br /><br />Great to see you here! Jenna and I really have hit it off well. It's not always that way though. I've had a couple of rough experiences, but I learned from them too. Building that trust and communications is really huge. <br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting.<br /><br />HugsJude Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067166768734750026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-19875989261057737982009-09-15T10:55:49.671-04:002009-09-15T10:55:49.671-04:00Hi Jude,
I'm not often envious, but I do thin...Hi Jude,<br /><br />I'm not often envious, but I do think you and Jenna have a wonderful writing relationship and I have to admit to being a little jealous. <br /><br />One of the things that seems to be behind the posts you've both made, yet I don't think either of you have actually mentioned it explicitly, is that there is an enormous amount of trust between you.<br /><br />It takes a lot of trust to hand your work over to someone and let them change what you've written. And it also takes a lot of trust for a co-author to hand it back with their ammendments.<br /><br />It's fascinating to read about such a successful working relationship.<br /><br />Best,<br /><br />AshleyAshley Listerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997769708965362938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-26710774882393703362009-09-15T09:46:49.862-04:002009-09-15T09:46:49.862-04:00I juststarted co-authoring myself and have really ...I juststarted co-authoring myself and have really enjoyed it. Another benefit that I love is that writing is no longer a solitary experience. A critique partner will help once in a while but your partner will keep in touch daily or more often. It's a closer friendship and when you are in front of a computer typing all day you need a support network. <br /><br />Her strengths fill my weaknesses and vice versa.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12732636662642785408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-44205079881436667842009-09-15T08:24:45.596-04:002009-09-15T08:24:45.596-04:00Hmm, if I hadn't already come visited, I might...Hmm, if I hadn't already come visited, I might be concerned about this "edit your face" threat...I guess I'm safe from here.<br /><br />And I must say, she makes me sound dumber than I am in those IM examples. Yesterday, for instance, I had lots of great ideas. After only thirty minutes of sitting there typing "thinking..."<br /><br />Jude also didn't mention that she writes beautiful descriptive passages. Personally, I choose to skip over the description to get straight to the dialogue, so this works well for both of us!<br /><br />Nice blog, Jude. I guess I won't go in and edit it.<br /><br />hee hee hee<br /><br />Hugs,<br /><br />JennaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-52647873747377005942009-09-15T08:13:38.475-04:002009-09-15T08:13:38.475-04:00Thanks for the peek inside your joint creative pro...Thanks for the peek inside your joint creative process, Jude! It's very enlightening. (Entertaining, too!)<br /><br />Clearly your collaboration has been wildly successful, given all your top tens.<br /><br />Keep it up.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />LisabetLisabet Saraihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05162514190572269660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-67860798102108598792009-09-15T04:52:39.450-04:002009-09-15T04:52:39.450-04:00Sounds like co-authoring is the way to go, to me! ...Sounds like co-authoring is the way to go, to me! Great post. I love the sound of having a co-authoring mentor, although, an established author probably would see that as baby sitting. :) <br /><br />Start small, think big, good idea.Sassy Brit @ Alternative-Read.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05035224672516442455noreply@blogger.com