[stylist] Plots and subplots.

[Judith Bron]

As for sending or publishing your book on line there are a few things to 
consider.  If you want it published with a publishing house, why should they 
put out the money for a book that everyone can access for free?  I wouldn't 
publish it on line unless that market was what you've been writing for.  As 
for the cutting down, that's what I've been doing for mine.  If there are 
too many characters walking around your novel a publisher will look at it 
and wonder what he's getting into!  While you are editting or paring down 
try to simplify.  I'm about to cut a few chapters out of my book.  HTH 
Judith
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "helene ryles" <dreamavdb at googlemail.com>
To: "NFBnet Writer's Division Mailing List" <stylist at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 8:01 PM
Subject: [stylist] Plots and subplots.


> Hello Everyone,
> I've been busy working on 'demon decendants. I'm now in the stage of
> pruning and filling in gaps. Finishing a novel is the hardest part.
> There are 30 chapters all between 2500 and 5000 in length. So quite a
> long novel.
>
> There is one main plotline and 5 subplots. I've tried to cut back on
> some of the sub plots although some bits refuse to be pruned. I also
> have 4 major characters (who are all disabled in some way) and about
> 30 minor ones.
>
> I've put all the pruning aside. Some of it will be used in a couple of
> future novels.
>
> When I've finally got the whole thing finished I'd like to know if
> anyone is interested in reading. I cut and paste for the whole group
> to read or send to interested individuals. If the book was online
> would it affect my chances of publishing? Or would it be better to
> enclose just to whoever expressed an interest?
>
> Helene
>
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