[Stylist] Why Lucy's So Long Now Haha

Miss Thea thearamsay at rogers.com
Tue Jan 16 03:48:54 UTC 2018 

    Regarding making your book what you want it before sending it out, I 
concur.
Except that my editor had questions. She was really engaged with the 
characters and wanted to know more.
When I sent my book in, I thought the story had been told.
But when Jen asked me questions, along with the typos, (now that, I should 
have checked before sending in), I realized there was more to tell.
So tell it I did.
"Lucy" has been long in the making. Some of it was made by questions. For 
instance, because I have mental illness and live alone, I get a service here 
called Caller Reassurance.
They call me two or three times a week to see how I'm doing.
We talk for about half an hour.
Of course, I talk a lot about my writing process, because my physical health 
narrows life for me, considerably.
I told someone about "Lucy", a young girl going from war-torn Earth to 
Andorpha, inhabited by a fur-bearing humanoid species.
She asked, What color is their fur?
I was like, gee, I don't know. Let me think about that.
A couple weeks later, I'd mapped out Andorphian races and what they're 
called colloquially, what other features went with the colors of fur, etc.
All because someone asked What color is their fur?
My editor, Jen, had quite a few more questions than that. Next thing you 
know, I have a novel that would have done NanoWrimo proud.
Anyway, I can hardly wait to get this baby into the marketplace, see if it 
flies.

So far, everyone in my circle is excited about it and wants to get a copy.
Question for you guys that have been through the publishing process once or 
more: Did you ever woo anyone with a free book? I don't mean sweetheart 
wooing. I mean business wooing.
Like the manager of a bookstore, or librarian, etc.
Thea

-----Original Message----- 
From: Linda Lambert via Stylist
Sent: Monday, January 15, 2018 10:02 PM
To: 'Writers' Division Mailing List'
Cc: llambert at zoominternet.net
Subject: Re: [Stylist] Thea's questions

Thea, my first book was published in 1991 - my dissertation -
"Commemorative Recollections," and is not available to the public.

My 2nd book is "Concerti: Psalms for the Pilgrimage," , a full length book
of poetry. Published in 2002 by Kota Press. A private  publisher that
focused on  poetry  with  the theme of grief and loss. I received a
professional development grant from the college where I taught which  paid
me to publishe  the book. It was a "tenure project." I wrote the  book over
several  summers while living and teaching in Austria. It is out of print
but still sells on Amazon.  Strange business.

The 3rd book came out last February - "Walking by Inner Vision:  Stories &
Poems."  Now available through all booksellers on-line> it is in print,
E-book, and  Kindle.

I do many revisions. I am a tweaker by nature.  Just to write a blog
article, I can easily do about 15 revisions before I get it the way I want
it.  I know, I am sure your last moment  revisions were costly. You have to
pay people for the  time  they put into your work. It is best to take your
time and make sure you have it the way you want it to be before sending it
out to the publishers.  But, there will still be lots of revisions, usually.
Congratulations to you for your hard work in getting your book published.
You can be so proud of this accomplishment.

Yes, it is DLD Books that you are speaking about.
http://www.dldbooks.com/lyndalambert/
You can view other blind writers books on this site too.  They did a
beautiful job of it - the cover is stunning - and that alone brings  in
sales.  I am satisfied with their work  and you will probably like them,
too.  Good luck! Lynda




-----Original Message-----
From: Stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Miss Thea via
Stylist
Sent: Monday, January 15, 2018 8:45 PM
To: Writers' Division Mailing List <stylist at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Miss Thea <thearamsay at rogers.com>
Subject: Re: [Stylist] Update and Recent Posts

    Hi, Linda.
How many books have you published so far?
"Lucy" is my first novel-length work.
I was, I admit, mad as anything, when, after my first round of revisions, my
35 thousand word book became a 52 thousand word full-length novel, and I
think, a much better story.
My reward? They charged me 300 plus for the extra words.
Before I chose this publisher, I checked them out, as part of my homework,
due diligence, and that. But there wasn't much on them either good or bad.
One comment said their services were overpriced, but one comment is one
comment.
I couldn't find a lot to go on when I chose them.
Then I found that some of my blind writer friends use LDL books, and seem
happy with them.
The second "Lucy" book may very well be published by them.
However, other than the money, which is noteworthy, I'm awaiting my 2nd
round of revisions.
As I have not yet completed the publishing process with Tellwell, I won't
write a review.
Did you use LDL?
The only thing about LDL is they don't take credit card, and since I'm
always putting whatever I get from Disability to pay that off, it'll be a
cold day down below before I can use LDL.
Thea

-----Original Message-----
From: Linda Lambert via Stylist
Sent: Monday, January 15, 2018 8:14 PM
To: 'Writers' Division Mailing List'
Cc: llambert at zoominternet.net
Subject: Re: [Stylist] Update and Recent Posts

David, your comment made me laugh out loud.  You said, " I just don't get
this marketing game in all honesty." Unless we majored in sales & marketing,
we all echo your thoughts and frustrations.

Most of us who  published a book this  past year are in learning mode. Like
everything else we have  done to get our books written and published,  there
is  a steep learning curve.  But, we persevered and we did it.
Writing the book and publishing the book - what a remarkable achievement for
you.
Keep on going. It is not easy for any of us. I plan to do something once a
week - try "something."  Just one day out of every week for the entire year.
In this way, I will have done 52 activities  towards my intended outcome. We
will see a year from  now what worked and what did not. I'm looking at it as
a slow and steady  walk through the seasons. My goal is to share my book
with others in as many ways as I fan. Meanwhile, I have a new chapbook ready
to begin sending out to publishers this year, and I am currently working on
a full-length book of new and selected poems.
I think it will be a good year for learning and maturing as a writer. Above
all else, I plan to enjoy this ride.
Lynda




-----Original Message-----
From: Stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of David Russell
via Stylist
Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2018 8:03 PM
To: stylist at nfbnet.org
Cc: David Russell <david.sonofhashem at gmail.com>
Subject: [Stylist] Update and Recent Posts

Hi Writers,

First, I want to wish everyone a happy 2018 and the best with your writing
and non-writing endeavors.
Second, welcome back Thea Ramsay. I sent you an email off-group on Wednesday
January 10.

I have posted an author interview at smashwords.com where my anthology,
Waiting For Messiah is published.
Unless this turns into a link, the URL is
https://www.smashwords.com/interview/Canorous.

- I joined a group at goodreads.com called Christian Fiction Writers and
Bloggers, and am making myself known to random bloggers who make themselves
known on that website. So far it has been a hit-and-miss proposition.

I did some give-aways at www.librarything.com and those were somewhat
successful, although no ratings or reviews have yet been placed from those
on Smashwords but may be on librarything. I just don't get this marketing
game in all honesty.

I'll write more later. The day has been long enough, and it's time for me to
get some rest and relaxation.
Best to all of us!

--
David Russell
david.sonofhashem at gmail.com
"chilah phanim" Make G-d smile!

_______________________________________________
Writers Division web site
http://writers.nfb.org/
Stylist mailing list
Stylist at nfbnet.org
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/stylist_nfbnet.org
To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
Stylist:
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/stylist_nfbnet.org/llambert%40zoominternet
.net


_______________________________________________
Writers Division web site
http://writers.nfb.org/
Stylist mailing list
Stylist at nfbnet.org
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/stylist_nfbnet.org
To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
Stylist:
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/stylist_nfbnet.org/thearamsay%40rogers.com



_______________________________________________
Writers Division web site
http://writers.nfb.org/
Stylist mailing list
Stylist at nfbnet.org
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/stylist_nfbnet.org
To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
Stylist:
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/stylist_nfbnet.org/llambert%40zoominternet
.net


_______________________________________________
Writers Division web site
http://writers.nfb.org/
Stylist mailing list
Stylist at nfbnet.org
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/stylist_nfbnet.org
To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for 
Stylist:
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/stylist_nfbnet.org/thearamsay%40rogers.com

More information about the Stylist mailing list