[stylist] Earthing

Tue Mar 4 23:44:56 UTC 2014

Shawn,
We've entered a new era of obfuscation in rejection letters. Actually, they
are deliberately written form letters essentially saying that you should
keep writing and all that. There is no real feedback anymore, at least not
from the big publications. This goes for agents and publishers also. You can
interpret the letter as being personal but it's not.

Glad to hear that you're writing and submitting. I always enjoy your
writing, and I was hoping that your absense meant good things. I submitted
to Magnets & Ladders, and I want to submit to Breath & Shadow, but I am
absolutely swamped.
Donna

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From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jacobson,
Shawn D
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2014 2:58 PM
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Subject: Re: [stylist] Earthing

Donna

Thanks for the good words and good advice.

My life has been a circus for a while now (which is why I've not contributed
much to the conversation).

I'm getting a story ready for the contest.  Also some poetry.
I have a story awaiting judgment at Analog (been in "received" status for
three months now).
I have a story submitted to Breath and Shadow.
I have a story and two poems submitted to Magnets and Ladders.

The thing with the rejection letters I've received (really one-line
rejection Emails) is that I have no feel for what (if anything) is wrong
with the story.  Can't figure out how far I'm missing the mark.

Anyway, good luck and good writing.

Shawn

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From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Applebutter
Hill
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2014 1:49 PM
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Shawn,
Sorry to hear about the deaths in your family -- one at a time is more than
enough, but to lose two people in a few days ... Well, my guess is that the
deaths of loved ones along with the impending move of your daughter out of
the dorm and on her own, with all that that implies, are making the other
things more difficult to deal with. As for the rejection letters, at least
you're getting them. Sometimes the worst rejections are those that are not
even written.

I'm still feeling a lot of stress from my hubby's 8-month-long medical
problems and his continuing slow recovery. There was also a six-month delay
in promoting my book. Sales is always a matter of small percentages of
success, so I don't sweat only hearing back from a few people that I
contact. Well, at least I don't let it keep me from continuing to work at
it.

Hang in there and keep writing.
Donna
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From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jacobson,
Shawn D
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2014 8:37 AM
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Subject: Re: [stylist] Earthing

Most of my stress right now, ranked from most immediate on down is:
Death in the family (my mother-in-law and my wife's aunt passed in a three
day period).
The weather (getting to and from work in the ice bowl we are living in now).
Where's global warming when you need it?
Computer systems at work that don't work.
Getting ready to move my daughter from her dorm to an apartment this June.
Rejection letters (I know I shouldn't take it personally but....).
Anyway, that's were I'm at with stress.

Shawn

-----Original Message-----
From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Homme, James
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2014 8:29 AM
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Hi,
I could use a different kind of stress relief. I'm cranky lately because the
company where I consult is replacing me after 18 years. I still have a job,
though. I need to move on emotionally.

Jim

-----Original Message-----
From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ann Bliss
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2014 6:59 PM
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Subject: Re: [stylist] Earthing

    Earthing is probably off topic for this list but I just want to say that
since I began sitting with my feet in the earth every day, my knees no
longer hurt! Also, my fibromyalgia is much,much better.
     More on topic, I have a lot of info on reducing stress if anyone is
stressful about writing.
Ann

-----Original Message-----
From: Atty Rose
Sent: Monday, March 3, 2014 6:41 PM
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Subject: [stylist] Earthing

David Wolf rules!

That is one of the simple things anyone can do in their yards or in the
park, not here in Omaha at the moment since it is roaring ice out there, but
even just putting your hand on a tree for 15 minutes will do amazing things.

I applaud you going out there like that and doing those work shops.

I'm still getting cold feet doing the QT workshops. I've done some but that
is like 12 hours with people. It's rough on me being that social for that
long. LOL

However, I've done some talks on Energy, how to find it, use it, move it,
and what your energy body is about.

I have some clearing techniques that work amazingly well.

Your book sounds awesome!
Prosperity to all!

Atty

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Sent: Monday, March 03, 2014 5:27 PM
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>    Hi,
>     Here is the contents for some of the book.
> Part Two We can Heal Ourselves
>   Awakening our Intuition
>   Releasing Emotions
>   Retaining Unwanted Energy
>   Expelling the Energy of Others
> Wearing Your Energy Coat
>   Stress Elimination!
>   Pain Reduction
>   LIFTS Help you Cope in a Crazed World
>   Diminishing Fear
> Power of Prayer
> Affirmations
>   Creation
> Finding Your Soul's Purpose
>   Dreams
>   Forgiveness
>   Gratitude
>
> Part Three Drug Free Solutions
>   Alphabetical List of Disorders
>   Spiritual First Aid
> Food and Health
> Earthing
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bridgit Pollpeter
> Sent: Monday, March 3, 2014 5:15 PM
> To: 'Writer's Division Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [stylist] A different way of thinking about your project
>
> I agree. And Rowling never really created moments between Harry and
> Hermione making a reader think they might have something between them.
> Other than when Ron is spelled into seeing Harry and Hermione kiss in
> Deathly Hallows as one of worse fears, there's nothing that ever
> happens to make one think a romance between the two is in the cards.
>
> Bridgirt
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Applebutter Hill
> Sent: Monday, March 03, 2014 11:31 AM
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> Subject: Re: [stylist] A different way of thinking about your project
>
>
> Both Harry and Hermione were being raised outside of the wizarding
> world, making it more plausable to me that they would each seek out a
> connection within the wizarding world. Also, Hermione and Ron had a
> very unique connection as the only two people in Harry's life who knew
> what was up with Harry. I think that kind of experience would draw
> people together. Donna
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit
> Pollpeter
> Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2014 10:43 PM
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> Subject: Re: [stylist] A different way of thinking about your project
>
> I never saw Harry and Hermione together. She may have considered it,
> but as a fan myself, I agree, I didn't think of those two characters
> as romantically linked, and I'm glad she didn't write it that way.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Applebutter Hill
> Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2014 5:33 PM
> To: lists at braddunse.com; 'Writer's Division Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [stylist] A different way of thinking about your project
>
>
> Brad,
> Getting the subscribers would be the sticking point, and you would
> more than likely be picking up subscribers as the series continued, so
> you'd have to make the initial posts available to new subscribers.
>
> I did an internet radio show some time ago where the two hosts were
> discussing this after my interview. I gather that people have done the
> thing where they get input from the audience about how the story
> should go, but I don't know if it was an e-mail series or what.
> Personally, I think that takes away from your authorship of a work if
> you're writing what other people tell you to write. It just seems a
> bit
bogus.
>
> On the other hand, this kind of thing also happens in a less organized
> and above-board way with book series. The author hears from people
> that they like or don't like this or that plot line or character, and
> the author tweeks their work in accordance with public opinion. I just
> think an author ought to have at least one book in them that wasn't
> nudged along by popular opinion.
>
>
> I heard recently that J.K. Rowling said she made a mistake in not
> having Harry Potter end up with Hermione. I disagree with her; I think
> she just got that from the fans, and that the way it was written was
> in keeping with something deeper than public sentament. Donna
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Brad
> Dunse
> Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2014 12:40 PM
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> Subject: [stylist] A different way of thinking about your project
>
> While brainstorming copywriting niches and such, I had a thought come
> across that I will probably never do, because thus far anyway, I'm not
> a book writer.
>
> However, that doesn't mean this idea can't be tweaked. For all I know,
> it is being done, I don't know... yawl might know that.
>
> In writing, let's say a mystery, there are many different threads or
> directions the characters could go.
>
> For one quick instance of many different turning point possibilities
> in just one book, the main character could find himself smitten with a
> local girl, and as the plot goes along he is challenged with emotions
> as...
>
> A. He's totally sold out to her and will do anything to get, and marry
> her. B. Is getting cold feet based off a previous relationships that
> hurt him real bad and will break it off. C. Loves the girl but her
> half crazed old-man would then be his father-in-law and he's not sure
> he could live with that the rest of his life.
>
> Those are just general "for instances" one might think of while writing.
>
> And hang with me, there is a point to all this.
>
> Let's say the writer writes the book and is planning on publishing it
> either through a publishing house or self-publishing it.
>
> So you get, what, $10, $15, $20 or $25 for the book, right?
>
> What if instead, you were to build an e-mail list of subscribers, and
> have the contact software set to deliver one segment of the book each
> week through e-mail, and maybe every week the reader is posed with a
> few choices a character might go.
>
> The reader has time to wonder about which way it will go... sort of
> like a mini little cliff hanger like the old TV series and movies use
> to
do.
>
> When they get the next week's installment they'll find out if they
> were right in their guess and go on to enjoy whichever way you took,
> until they encounter another set of possible forks in the road in that
> week's segment.
>
> The thing is, a writer will likely go through some level of winnowing
> out different ideas anyway, so why not use them and get paid for them?
>
> How do you get paid for them?
>
> Glad you asked.
>
> Instead of getting the 10, 15, 20, or $25 for the book; one could
> charge only $1,99 a week per segment subscription and turn the book
> into a $52 book in 26-weeks.
>
> The reader gets some mental and emotional investment in the book which
> keeps them reading, the book will be published anyway so the main idea
> is done, the scraps of ideas could be tweaked a little to pose
> possible directions to keep readers guessing, and you've more than
> doubled your money on the same book.
>
> Perhaps the time frame could be shortened and charge $3 per segment,
> the details are subject to be flexed, but the idea that popped out was
> a possible  innovative way to market a book, make it more interesting,
> and get paid more for your efforts.
>
> Like I say, perhaps this has been done. Or perhaps it is an
> impractical idea.
>
> If not, it might be worth a try.
>
> The challenge would be to get subscribers, but I bet somehow through
> iTunes one could put a subscription up there. If not, there are other
> ways one could market it.
>
> Back to lurk mode.
>
> Brad
>
>
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