tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post217456179211091938..comments2023-10-25T05:30:54.507-04:00Comments on Oh Get A Grip!: Keta Diablo on Co-AuthoringAshe Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390519279886657608noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-16902054244808165672009-11-22T18:00:27.635-05:002009-11-22T18:00:27.635-05:00It is very interesting for me to read the blog. Th...It is very interesting for me to read the blog. Thank you for it. I like such themes and everything connected to this matter. I would like to read a bit more soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-85327775721884511752009-09-20T19:16:15.639-04:002009-09-20T19:16:15.639-04:00My apologies for getting here so freakishly late. ...My apologies for getting here so freakishly late. It's my son's fourth birthday and we've been riding a train!<br /><br /><br />So far co authoring has been a blast, everything Keta said and more. She has a fine eye for the right word, expert editing, plotting, brainstorming, and organizing skills and I'm so lucky to work with her.<br /><br />It seems as though we are complimenting each other's strengths and weaknesses too!<br /><br /><br />And thanks Tierney for the compliment, that's a ditto. I still think of your delivery man when I see a brown truck drive by.<br /><br />(holds up a wine glass) "To progress!"Tara S Nicholshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09564165360221348612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-70676831871286773822009-09-20T18:45:40.072-04:002009-09-20T18:45:40.072-04:00Hallo, Keta, my lovely! I have had three co-write...Hallo, Keta, my lovely! I have had three co-writers and all have been positive experiences, even with a certain amount of frustration involved when ideas and egos collide. Very nice post!Dana Fredstihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12802936840624512415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-68694881496534590012009-09-20T17:05:14.170-04:002009-09-20T17:05:14.170-04:00so far i have seen only the bad which ended up ver...so far i have seen only the bad which ended up very choppy and jumpy. you will need to make sure the work blends nicely so the reader can follow and things flow nicely.HODGEPODGESPVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09927824273405396938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-56615732584305077042009-09-20T12:57:54.227-04:002009-09-20T12:57:54.227-04:00Hey, thanks everyone for stopping by. I so appreci...Hey, thanks everyone for stopping by. I so appreciate it. Hmmm, maybe I'll have to do a follow-up here and let everyone know how the co-authoring is coming along??<br /><br />Everyone have a wonderful Fall!<br /><br />Namaste, Keta<br />http://joaquinsrealm.blogspot.comKeta Diablohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484163956613926483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-55773284093919209702009-09-20T02:32:53.172-04:002009-09-20T02:32:53.172-04:00Hi Keta,
Sorry for coming in so late to this post...Hi Keta,<br /><br />Sorry for coming in so late to this post.<br /><br />I have to admit, the argument I find most compelling is the idea that a writing partner could help with promotion and publicity. That area of writing is such a huge chore that I think that point alone would win me over.<br /><br />Great post & thanks for visiting the grip.<br /><br />Best,<br /><br />AshAshley Listerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997769708965362938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-53001886795208059822009-09-20T00:41:01.099-04:002009-09-20T00:41:01.099-04:00Great topic, Keta, and you made some awesome point...Great topic, Keta, and you made some awesome points! Like Tierney, with kids and a side job, I write when I find the time, but I think it could be fun to coauthor with someone. <br /><br />Your demon/angel series with Tara sounds intriguing! I cannot wait to see what you two come up with. Best of luck!<br /><br />HugglesGracen Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01394835340529761948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-57016182503120497032009-09-19T22:40:09.381-04:002009-09-19T22:40:09.381-04:00Glenn,
You're just skeered... Snicker!
Hugs...Glenn, <br /><br />You're just skeered... Snicker!<br /><br />HugsJude Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067166768734750026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-70592158116750437932009-09-19T21:04:44.226-04:002009-09-19T21:04:44.226-04:00Hey Keta,
You've made some great points. You&...Hey Keta,<br /><br />You've made some great points. You've got me considering co-authoring a book. I've heard a lot of people say how much the enjoy doing it, but until you put all the reasons down I couldn't see a good enough reason. ThanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05244564493291133822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-90596279268267318392009-09-19T20:03:28.207-04:002009-09-19T20:03:28.207-04:00Hi Keta,
Great article on co-authoring. I must sa...Hi Keta,<br /><br />Great article on co-authoring. I must say that it's something I have considered, but not too seriously. I'm such a cantankerous old fart, I'm sure that I'd be impossible to work with.<br /><br />In school the teachers frequently put notes on my report cards saying that "Glenn does not play well with others."<br />What did they expect? I'm half-mad. How could I interact effectively with the insanity impaired? Why would I want to?<br /><br />So, co-authoring probably isn't for me. But I wish you the best of luck with it.<br /><br />GlennUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00882797328702121842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-78983175618989932732009-09-19T19:57:59.855-04:002009-09-19T19:57:59.855-04:00Very cool. I often brainstorm with other authors, ...Very cool. I often brainstorm with other authors, it's very helpful.<br /><br />I've done role playing and attempted to co-write but it seems like the latter never gets finished.Clancy Nachthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13356300125137783767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-9584785253448873492009-09-19T19:00:57.966-04:002009-09-19T19:00:57.966-04:00Hey Keta,
Nice post. I love to brainstorm and wou...Hey Keta,<br /><br />Nice post. I love to brainstorm and would love to work with another author. Unfortunately, we can't always get what we want. With kids and a messy house it would be hard for me to commit. I write when I find the time (sad, I know).<br /><br />Tara is an awesome writer. Have fun writing ladies. And keep me posted. ;)Tierney O'Malleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12053559586348434430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-67588051231235651492009-09-19T18:15:58.508-04:002009-09-19T18:15:58.508-04:00My husband Chris and I have always co-written our ...My husband Chris and I have always co-written our books. We find it helps us keep the flow going and can really help to fix the writer's block issue. I'm glad to see more people are interested in it!<br /><br />Thanks so much Keta!<br /><br />Melissa GollidayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-16733922482730744702009-09-19T18:08:58.688-04:002009-09-19T18:08:58.688-04:00Hey Keta,
Great blog. I loved what you had to say....Hey Keta,<br />Great blog. I loved what you had to say. My favorite part was the brainstorming. As an author, its often hard to find someone to brainstorm with, someone you mesh. When you do, I think it just creates such a better story. Good luck.<br />StormyStormy Glennhttp://www.stormyglenn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-64156673117423907832009-09-19T17:51:13.932-04:002009-09-19T17:51:13.932-04:00Keta, you made some great points. I've never c...Keta, you made some great points. I've never considered co-authoring. When it comes to writing I'm kind of a control freak. Still, lots of food for thought! :)Liane Gentry Skyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13393035282032592271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-79187457898536158722009-09-19T17:50:43.738-04:002009-09-19T17:50:43.738-04:00Great post, Keta. I've shared authoring duties...Great post, Keta. I've shared authoring duties before, and I find that, at some point, one person takes over. Not always <i>in toto</i> but there tends to be a leader who more fully realizes the vision, and the deputy is usually happy to play second fiddle.<br /><br />At present I'm writing stories for a very talented animator, so our duties are well-defined and fairly disparate. Still, she will take the reins on filling in pockets of narrative simply because she's got a vision and I want her to run with it.<br /><br />So a partnership is often about knowing when to step back as well as step up. Personally, I'm all about getting to the finish line with an excellent product, so keeping score is never an issue. Sometimes, even if I do 90% of the work, it wouldn't have been as effective without that otherness beside me.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01300827403759928268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-71881397588008276842009-09-19T17:49:53.452-04:002009-09-19T17:49:53.452-04:00Keta,
You've inspired me. On the other hand, I...Keta,<br />You've inspired me. On the other hand, I might do better to write short stories and join in an anthology.<br />I do love to brainstorm, though.Rowena Cherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11839386556697211986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-85440232183803414662009-09-19T17:48:26.048-04:002009-09-19T17:48:26.048-04:00Great post. And good luck on this venture. I'v...Great post. And good luck on this venture. I've recently coauthored with a fantastic author myself. And it was a rousing success. So I definitely agree with everything you've say. I also plan on coauthoring again with this person in the future.<br /><br />But the key really is to finding that author that you can work with, and that's very much an individual thing. But when you click, the work coauthors can turn out is phenomenal.<br /><br />LaVerneLaVernehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11022592127617744211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-63163520642128282122009-09-19T17:12:09.985-04:002009-09-19T17:12:09.985-04:00Hi Keta
Excellent blog on co-authoring.
Althoug...Hi Keta<br /><br />Excellent blog on co-authoring. <br /><br />Although I write mostly nonfiction I have toyed with the idea of having someone work with me on a book idea of mine.<br /><br />It's so important to find the right person. Sounds like you've done that.Patricia Altnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06539199379400548499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-46180542043885960042009-09-19T12:01:03.622-04:002009-09-19T12:01:03.622-04:00Keta,
A really great post. I agree with a lot of ...Keta,<br /><br />A really great post. I agree with a lot of what you've said here. Creating a story or series with someone else is completely different from doing it alone. You find yourself almost planning where you or your partner will do the best job. I know I'm finding areas where I'll ask Jenna to check things because I know she shines in some things where I have issues. LOL<br /><br />Great stuff. I hope you have as much fun as we seem to.<br /><br />HugsJude Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067166768734750026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-56484091844485149542009-09-19T10:42:34.794-04:002009-09-19T10:42:34.794-04:00Hey Keta,
Congratulations on the new project! The...Hey Keta,<br /><br />Congratulations on the new project! The Joaquin's Realm blog is gorgeous! I'm following you and look forward to reading more about it.<br /><br />Thanks for popping in today on the Grip blog.<br /><br />Lisabet, quit trying to give my writing partner away! *G*<br /><br />Hugs,<br /><br />JennaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-24647406279212593732009-09-19T10:12:55.708-04:002009-09-19T10:12:55.708-04:00Hi Lisabet,
I have written with Jude on the Spank...Hi Lisabet,<br /><br />I have written with Jude on the Spank Me Twice antho, but alas, this time I'm writing with author exceptionale Tara Nichols. We'll be doing a series of Angel/Demon books. You can take a look at our new co-author website (which remains in its infant stage at this point). We'd love to have you follow us and read some steamy excerpts along the way).<br /><br />Joaquin's Realm - http://joaquinsrealm.blogspot.com/<br /><br />I enjoyed blogging for Oh, Get A Grip. Thanks for having me.<br /><br />Keta <br />http://ketaskeep.blogspot.comKeta Diablohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484163956613926483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-65448350261848685362009-09-19T05:34:08.304-04:002009-09-19T05:34:08.304-04:00Hello, Keta,
Welcome to the Grip!
Your post is ...Hello, Keta,<br /><br />Welcome to the Grip! <br /><br />Your post is enough to make me want to go out and find a writing partner immediately. Oh, to have some help with that horrible promo I always feel hanging over my head!<br /><br />So are you and Jude about to start working together? Like I said a few days ago, that gal is downright promiscuous when it comes to co-authoring. (No wonder she proposed the topic!)<br /><br />Looking forward to seeing what you two come up with.<br /><br />Warmly,<br />LisabetLisabet Saraihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05162514190572269660noreply@blogger.com