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No Rules; Just Write!
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Welcome to this issue of The Writers Network News
In This Issue
One: From the editor’s desk – Brags, Rejection, and Weight Loss
Two: Ask the Book Doctor – About Pronouns, pet names in narrative, and
Canadian punctuation and spelling
Three: This Month’s Writing Tip from Bobbie Christmas – Past Perfect
Tense
Four: Subjects of Interest to Writers
Five: Contests, Agents, and Markets
Six: Creative Writing Assignment – Be Seriously Silly or Clearly
Confusing
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Writer’s quote of the day
"Today editors are beholden to what their salespeople have to say, so I
have to have a good sales plan for my books." —Literary Agent Carol
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One: From the editor’s desk — Brags, Rejection, and Weight Loss
Dear Fellow Writers:
Would you pay two dollars for a copy of Write In Style? See my one-time
offer under Subjects of Interest to Writers. Hurry; it’s good only
while supplies last.
I have to brag. A book I edited won first place for best
science-fiction novel in the Royal Palm Literary Awards October 23.
Congratulations, Susan Klaus, author of The Golden Harpy and member of
The Writers Network.
I’m still trying to find a publisher for my first book of memoirs, a
series of personal experience essays about my dating experiences. I had
high hopes for a publisher that specialized in nonfiction with a strong
female voice, but I received a personal rejection letter from the
publisher saying it found my project “very compelling” and said, “We
were impressed with your candid, and often humorous, descriptions…” and
yet it went on to say “our most recent titles include quite a few
memoirs, which means we’ll have to hold off on acquiring any more
projects in that genre for the next several seasons.”
A personal rejection letter is rare these days, but rejection still
sucks. Several other queries are still out, and I know that even J. K.
Rowling’s Harry Potter series was rejected by most major publishers
before a small house took a risk and published 1,000 copies, half of
which went to libraries. The rest is history. See
http://tinyurl.com/2d48wek for other great books that were rejected so
many times they almost didn’t get published, like War of the Worlds and
Animal Farm. We writers must never give up. Success could be right
around the corner.
For those who asked, the latest figure on my weight loss is forty-five
pounds. Forty-five pounds of life-threatening fat gone, and without
pills, pain, surgery, or starvation. I’m not calling it a diet, but a
healthy food plan, one I can use the rest of my life. Follow my journey
and get tips you might use at
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Yours in writing,
Bobbie Christmas (Bobbie@zebraeditor.com or bzebra@aol.com )
Author of triple-award-winning Write In Style (Union Square
Publishing), owner of Zebra Communications, and director of The Writers
Network
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Two: Ask the Book Doctor — About Pronouns, pet names in narrative, and
Canadian punctuation and spelling
By Bobbie Christmas
Q: I’m terribly confused about when it is appropriate to use he, she,
or other words rather than the character's name. For example: If you
are in the character’s point of view, she of course would refer to her
father as Pa, but would you continue that style until the POV changes?
Here’s an example:
Ty reached over and patted Ellie’s belly. “Do you think we'll get
ourselves a boy this time, Ben?” Ellie scowled at Pa. It better not
matter to him.
A: Let me clearly state that point of view does not always have to be
internal dialogue, and good writers avoid getting into the characters’
thoughts too often. When the narrative is not internal dialogue, it
should not include nicknames such as “Pa.” The sentence in which the
word “Pa” is used merely shows the scene, not the character’s thoughts.
Only this last sentence reflects Ellie’s thoughts: It better not matter
to him.
Next, the first part of the paragraph refers to Ty, his actions and his
speech, so I would break into a new paragraph to show the shift to
Ellie’s actions and thoughts. I would recast the example above into two
paragraphs and change the nickname to a standard noun, perhaps this
way:
Ty reached over and patted Ellie's belly. “Do you think we'll get
ourselves a boy this time, Ben?”
Ellie scowled at her father. It better not matter to him.
Pronouns always should refer to the last stated person of appropriate
gender, so using the pronoun “he” in those last two sentences would
mean that “he” referred to Ben, the last stated male. “Ellie scowled at
him. It better not matter to him” would mean that Ellie scowled at Ben
(the last stated male), and it better not matter to Ben (the last
stated male). I’m sure, however, that the intent was to say that Ellie
scowled at her father, not at Ben, hence the rewrite.
Q: One editor told me that whenever I mention another character, I must
use the name of the person in the next sentence, instead of using a
pronoun. What gives?
Example: Jean savored the love between her father and her daughter. She
smiled when her father pulled Rosie into his lap and bussed her cheek
with a kiss.
A: I understand what the editor was trying to say about the names of
characters, but perhaps it is clearer simply to remember that each
pronoun refers to the last stated person of that gender. In starting a
new paragraph, it is better to state the person again, rather than
using a pronoun first.
In the example above, the pronouns are confusing because two females
are in the scene, and the second sentence begins with the pronoun
“she.” The last stated female was the daughter. If the daughter smiled,
the pronoun is correct, but I suspect it was Jean, not the daughter,
who smiled. If indeed it was the daughter, this would be a clearer
rewrite:
Jean savored the love between her father and daughter. Rosie smiled
when her grandfather pulled her into his lap and bussed her cheek with
a kiss.
Since “buss” means to kiss, the second sentence can end with “ . . .
bussed her cheek,” and if Jean is the one who smiled, the example could
be recast this way:
Jean savored the love between her father and daughter, and she smiled
when her father pulled Rosie into his lap and bussed her cheek.
Q: I am Canadian; thus, if I were to be published in Canada, I’d need
to use Celsius temperatures and the metric scale for measurements.
Similarly, our use of punctuation varies from your use of it in the
U.S., and don’t forget our extra “u” in words like “labour” and
“neighbour”!
I’m not finished writing my book yet, but if I want to try my luck and
venture into the U.S. market, would I have to repair all these
variances?
A: Chances are good that if the manuscript is irresistible, a larger
publisher will accept it as is and repair the differences, including
the punctuation outside of the quotation marks. If a smaller publisher
accepts the book, it may ask you to change the Canadian style to
American style.
You haven’t finished the book yet, though, so stick to Canadian style
while you write it. If, after you finish and polish the manuscript, you
cannot interest a Canadian publisher, you have the option of changing
the spelling, punctuation, and other details into American style and
trying to sell it in the United States.
Bobbie Christmas, book editor, author of Write In Style (Union Square
Publishing), and owner of Zebra Communications, will answer your
questions, too. Send them to Bobbie@zebraeditor.com. Read more “Ask the
Book Doctor” questions and answers at www.zebraeditor.com.
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Three: This Month’s Writing Tip from Bobbie Christmas – Past Perfect
Tense
The book I’m editing at this time is filled with too much past perfect
tense. Grammarians refer to past perfect tense as the pluperfect tense,
although few of us use that term often enough to remember the term or
even understand it. Past perfect is formed with the past participle of
a verb and the auxiliary “had,” as in “had learned” in this sentence:
“He had learned to type by the time the semester was over.”
At times the past perfect tense is necessary and useful in fiction and
nonfiction. Be cautious and aware when using it, though. For one thing,
a few mentions of “had” can go a long way, and soon sound repetitious.
The use of past perfect includes contractions such as “she’d” and
“he’d.” If the passage requires past perfect, one or two mentions
usually set up the passage as past perfect, and the next verbs can be
past tense.
Example: Past perfect overused: John had gone to the bakery that
morning. He’d bought cinnamon buns and doughnuts.
Example: Past perfect used one; past tense then used: John had gone to
the bakery that morning. He bought cinnamon buns and doughnuts.
Another problem is that past perfect tense refers to things that have
already happened (as if offstage), which means the writer is telling,
rather than showing that portion of the story. Authors should show,
rather than tell, as much as possible, so readers have the feeling they
are watching the story as it unfolds.
If “had” creeps into your writing too often, reconsider ways to change
to past tense, rather than past perfect. For example, instead of saying
“John had cooked Mary’s breakfast before she walked down the stairs,”
rewrite the scene so that the readers see Mary walk down the stairs.
Let readers see and hear her reaction when she discovers John has
cooked her breakfast.
How can you tell if you’ve used “had” too often? It’s easy with most
word processing programs. Use my trademarked Find and Refine Method to
search your manuscript for every use of “had” or “’d.” To use the Find
and Refine Method, pull down the Edit menu in your software program and
go to Find. Type the word “had” and click on Find Next. Each time it
shows up in a sentence, read the sentence carefully to be sure the word
is essential, whether you can change it to past tense, or whether you
want to rewrite the whole scene to show, rather than tell. Next type
“’d” into your Find function and do the same.
Want to learn more tricks and tips? Send a note to
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For even more opportunities to Find and Refine, buy Write In Style
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Four: Subjects of interest to writers
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Attention Writers in Metro Atlanta!
The Writers Network has occasional local meetings in the
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other writers, send me an e-mail (Bobbie@zebraeditor.com) and ask to be
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together.
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More Word 2007 Tips from a Member
For non-expert writers using the Microsoft Word 2007 word processor, a
few shortcuts are useful. Example: to copy a page, use Control C. To
paste it, use Control V. To print something, use Control P.
When viewing e-mail, the buttons for copy, paste, etc., are not
visible. Use the shortcuts instead.
To copy any single computer screen, use the Print Screen key on the
keyboard. (May need to use the shift button also). To then view this,
go to Paint and Paste it. Then doctor the image if you want. Save it.
Bring up a New paint screen, Copy it, and then you can print it out if
you want.
--Dick Lowrie
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Blogs, Web sites Not Likely to Influence Book Buyers
According to an informal survey of 431 book buyers by Kristin McLean on
Survey Monkey, author Web sites, advertising, and social networking
sites are among the least likely media to influence the decisions of
book buyers.
McLean is the executive director of The Association of Booksellers for
Children (ABC), a national nonprofit trade association for the
children’s book industry.
The factor named most likely to drive book-buying decisions is “I’ve
enjoyed the author’s previous books.” The only other influence named as
a major factor in book-buying decisions is “books my friends and family
recommended.”
Named as “moderate” influences are “book reviews in magazines and
newspapers,” “browsing in bookstores,” and “award-winning books.”
Topping the list of factors least likely to influence decisions to buy
are publisher Web sites, author Web sites, and advertisements.
The survey results are non-random and non-scientific; still, they are
interesting and likely to be of value to those seeking to sell their
books, especially self-published authors.
Excerpted from Southern Review of Books
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Words Writers Should Know
Oxymoron: An oxymoron is a combination of two words that are completely
opposite in meaning. For more information and examples, see the
Creative Writing Exercise later in this newsletter.
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From The Chicago Manual of Style Online
The Chicago Manual of Style Online site recently posted the question
and answer below. It speaks to me, because I’m sick of hearing reality
show participants say things like “Sam and I’s relationship.”
Q. I just received a thank-you card from a recently married couple.
Their card said, “Thank you for coming to John and I’s wedding.” I know
this is incorrect, but what is the proper way of saying this? Wouldn’t
“John’s and my wedding” suggest two separate weddings instead of one
joint wedding? But “Thank you for coming to John and my wedding”
doesn’t sound correct, either. Please help. This might drive me nuts.
A. This is confusing because if a first-person pronoun weren’t part of
the subject, we would write, for instance, “John and Beth’s wedding.”
But you’re on the right track: we write “John’s wedding” and “my
wedding,” so “John’s and my wedding” is correct. (For two separate
weddings, write “weddings.”) If you leave “John” unpossessive, you’ll
end up with ambiguities like “My best friend adored John and my
wedding.”
For more questions and answers, see the site at
www.chicagomanualofstyle.org.
The new 16th edition of The Chicago Manual of Style is now available
online and is also available in print wherever books are sold.
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November, National Novel Writing Month, is almost over. What ten things
should you do after you write your first draft? Scroll down to see all
the items on Bobbie’s November 17 guest blog on www.authorexposure.com.
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Five: Contests, Agents and Markets
The Nest
The Nest magazine and www.thenest.com uses articles about love, living,
and life and gears its material young married couples. Do you have a
story idea? Contact Samantha Leal, Online Editorial Assistant, The Nest
(212) 219-8555 x1251 or sleal@theknot.com
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Freelance Market News
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Articles should be aimed at both beginning and established freelance
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Please send your completed article rather than a query.
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Marcus Bryan & Associates Literary Agency
790 Frontage Rd.
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Phone: 847-441-4271
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We are always happy to take query letters from screenwriters as well as
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A.T. Publishing
23 Lily Lake Rd.
Highland NY 12528
Phone: 845-691-2021
E-mail submission: tjp2@optonline.net
Anthony Prizzia, publisher (education), John Prizzia, publisher
Publishes trade paperback originals
Responds in 1 month to queries. Responds in 2 months to proposals.
Responds in 4 months to manuscripts
Pays 15-25% royalty on retail price. Makes outright purchase of
$500-2,500.
1-3 published titles per year.
100% of titles by first-time authors
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Pays $500-1,000 advance.
Needs nonfiction books on cooking, foods, nutrition, education,
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Query with SASE or submit complete typed manuscript for consideration,
including a SASE for return of manuscript.
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Nominations for Georgia Author of the Year Awards (GAYA) Open
GAYA has the distinction of being the oldest literary awards in the
Southeastern United States. The GAYA honors both independently
published Georgia authors and those whose books are published by
traditional publishing houses. Accepting nominations until January 31,
2011. You can nominate others or yourself. Read the guidelines and get
a submission form here: http://georgiawriters.org/
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Six: Creative Writing Assignment – Be Seriously Silly or Clearly
Confusing
An oxymoron is a combination of two words that are completely opposite
in meaning. Below is a list circulating on the Internet that promises
the top forty-five oxymorons. Some are obvious, such as “pretty ugly,”
but some are humorous, such as “government organization.” I can think
of many more, such as “jumbo shrimp.” Enjoy the list and then read the
assignment below it.
45. Act naturally
44. Found missing
43. Resident alien
42. Advanced BASIC
41. Genuine imitation
40. Airline Food
39. Good grief
38. Same difference
37. Almost exactly
36. Government organization
35. Sanitary landfill
34. Alone together
33. Legally drunk
32. Silent scream
31. Living dead
30. Small crowd
29. Business ethics
28. Soft rock
27. Butt head
26. Military intelligence
25. Software documentation
24. New classic
23. Sweet sorrow
22. Child proof
21. "Now, then ..."
20. Synthetic natural gas
19. Passive aggression
18. Taped live
17. Clearly misunderstood
16. Peace force
15. Extinct life
14. Temporary tax increase
13. Computer jock
12. Plastic glasses
11. Terribly pleased
10. Computer security
9. Political science
8. Tight slacks
7. Definite maybe
6. Pretty ugly
5. Twelve-ounce pound cake
4. Diet ice cream
3. Working vacation
2. Exact estimate
...And the number 1 oxymoron is..
1. Microsoft Works
After reading the list, write a story that incorporates the meanings
behind one or more of the oxymorons, without using the actual oxymoron.
For example, for “child proof,” your story may involve a young man
taking care of his girlfriend’s child in his own apartment and
discovering the antics of a toddler and the safety issues that arise.
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