tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post6518929296041207679..comments2023-10-25T05:30:54.507-04:00Comments on Oh Get A Grip!: Two Heads...Ashe Barkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03390519279886657608noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-2076139613726981122009-09-14T09:13:28.591-04:002009-09-14T09:13:28.591-04:00Hi Lisabet!
I had no idea you;d thought about col...Hi Lisabet!<br /><br />I had no idea you;d thought about collaborating on a book. I think that could be really interesting. I'm totally open to it once we get that story collection out the door. Get back to me on this when you think you;re ready to experiment with it. Or if you quietly change your mind on it, I'll accept the embarrassed cough and refrain from bringing it up. But for the record I think that could be very cool.<br /><br />GarceGarceushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11160407485298015371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-77828048489762619372009-09-14T02:40:12.638-04:002009-09-14T02:40:12.638-04:00Hi, Jenna,
I'm REALLY looking forward to your...Hi, Jenna,<br /><br />I'm REALLY looking forward to your post. Something authoritative on the subject!<br /><br />Cheers,<br />LisabetLisabet Saraihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05162514190572269660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-49395043489770934662009-09-14T02:39:35.963-04:002009-09-14T02:39:35.963-04:00Hello, Jude,
I've got so many pots on the sto...Hello, Jude,<br /><br />I've got so many pots on the stove right now, I don't want to start a collaboration, too, but maybe Garce and I should talk about it for the future. What do you say, Chris?<br /><br />Best,<br />LisabetLisabet Saraihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05162514190572269660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-31852239425588540382009-09-14T02:38:09.865-04:002009-09-14T02:38:09.865-04:00Hi, Kathleen,
If you and Helen ever get together ...Hi, Kathleen,<br /><br />If you and Helen ever get together on a book--watch out world! Though I don't think a YA novel would necessarily be making the most of your considerable talents. <br /><br />Thanks for dropping by.<br /><br />Warmly,<br />LisabetLisabet Saraihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05162514190572269660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-5279633212730887962009-09-13T22:32:00.345-04:002009-09-13T22:32:00.345-04:00Greetings, Jeremy,
When my husband and I collabor...Greetings, Jeremy,<br /><br />When my husband and I collaborate, the result is always an improvement over what I would have written myself. Even when I think my first draft is great ;^) he always has excellent suggestions for improvements.<br /><br />I understand what you're saying about erotica. It wouldn't work unless your co-author had compatible or complementary fantasies. I've actually been thinking of suggesting a co-authored novel to a long-ago lover with whom I've shared a rich fantasy life. If I could get him to write down his notions rather than (metaphorically) whispering in my ear, I think the results might be sensational. <br /><br />Warmly,<br />LisabetLisabet Saraihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05162514190572269660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-65195881842222629292009-09-13T22:27:57.652-04:002009-09-13T22:27:57.652-04:00Hello, Nina,
Finding the right person -- exactly ...Hello, Nina,<br /><br />Finding the right person -- exactly the problem. Someone who's a great writer, but nevertheless is humble!<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by to share your thoughts.<br /><br />Warmly,<br />LisabetLisabet Saraihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05162514190572269660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-76811749294934480282009-09-13T22:26:42.373-04:002009-09-13T22:26:42.373-04:00Hello, Ash,
Actually, I was thinking of proposing...Hello, Ash,<br /><br />Actually, I was thinking of proposing that we Grip authors do a round robin for a week, maybe to celebrate our first anniversary... Would take some organizing, though! But it might be fun.<br /><br />Anyway, you're certain to be asked...!<br /><br />Warmly,<br />LisabetLisabet Saraihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05162514190572269660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-24236136732680528612009-09-13T22:25:05.661-04:002009-09-13T22:25:05.661-04:00Hi, Alessia,
I'm very aware of my weaknesses....Hi, Alessia,<br /><br />I'm very aware of my weaknesses. And I suspect that working with someone else would help to temper them. I agree, however, that it would only be worthwhile in a longer work.<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by!<br /><br />Warmly,<br />LisabetLisabet Saraihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05162514190572269660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-90768877163301266992009-09-13T17:15:55.413-04:002009-09-13T17:15:55.413-04:00Hey Lisabet,
I've found collaborating to be a...Hey Lisabet,<br /><br />I've found collaborating to be a wonderful thing. And not just because there's someone to blame when things go wrong...heh heh heh<br /><br />Anyway, you'll get my take on this tomorrow.<br /><br />Great post!<br /><br />JennaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-81375469195472032932009-09-13T13:27:23.279-04:002009-09-13T13:27:23.279-04:00Lisabet,
Good post, and I'm a little surprise...Lisabet,<br /><br />Good post, and I'm a little surprised you haven't co-authored yet. I think you and Garce would make a very solid team. <br /><br />I hope you enjoy Hunter's Light!<br /><br />HugsJude Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14067166768734750026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-54219494780109741562009-09-13T12:18:09.434-04:002009-09-13T12:18:09.434-04:00This subject fascinates me. I wanted to co-author ...This subject fascinates me. I wanted to co-author a YA book with Helen Madden, but both our schedules were too busy. <br />Author Timothy James Beck is actually, I believe, four writers. Can you imagine? I asked Becky Cochran how it worked, and she said that they discussed the plot in detail before they began so everyone was, forgive me, on the same page. <br />As in any relationship, communication and compromise must be the keys.Kathleen Bradeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06347913255760493335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-59483630900808293272009-09-13T10:51:41.568-04:002009-09-13T10:51:41.568-04:00Hi, Lisabet. Great examination of what collaborati...Hi, Lisabet. Great examination of what collaboration requires and what it offers. (And hilarious choice of graphic to introduce the topic.)<br /><br />I've collaborated with one or more other people in various areas, from business projects to creative endeavors (including certain types of writing). Often I thought the results were optimal; on a few occasions, the whole seemed to be "less than the sum of its parts" or showed too many tepid compromises or not entirely compatible combinations, imo.<br /><br />But I've never been drawn to a collaborative approach to writing erotica. I think there's something about the intimacy of erotica that makes me want to keep a tight hold on a story until it's time to show it to the editor. That's just me, of course, and I know collaboration works wonderfully for some erotica authors.Jeremy Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01980177431018869829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-62899423585487473002009-09-13T09:28:19.056-04:002009-09-13T09:28:19.056-04:00Like you, the most I've ever done is round rob...Like you, the most I've ever done is round robin writing. Though I didn't find it frustrating, but intriguing. But I had nothing more than a chapter invested. <br /><br />Some day I'd like to try writing something with another author. But I think it's all about finding the right person.Nina Piercehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14548896481430215466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-75160855208523361382009-09-13T09:02:43.028-04:002009-09-13T09:02:43.028-04:00Hi Lisabet,
The issues you raise are one of the r...Hi Lisabet,<br /><br />The issues you raise are one of the reasons why I tend to steer away from round robin story-telling (well, that and because no one ever asks me). <br /><br />I'm looking forward to seeing what our resident experts have to say on this week's topic.<br /><br />Best,<br /><br />AshAshley Listerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11997769708965362938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9156334464585894857.post-49505532276511472842009-09-13T07:59:35.153-04:002009-09-13T07:59:35.153-04:00I think Will & I have those complementary stre...I think Will & I have those complementary strengths of which you wrote. I just have more of them. *wink* (Kidding!)<br /><br />There are times I prefer writing solo. Short work & poetry don't lend themselves well to co-writing for me (because my partner is a wordy bastard).<br /><br />However, I think our collaborations are fuller... more well-rounded... more <i>accessible</i>... than my individual work.Imphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08619940510165528430noreply@blogger.com