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Villas

Posted: Tue Aug 2, 2022 2:38pm

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Posted: Tue Aug 2, 2022 2:38pm

tebo53 wrote on Tue Aug 2, 2022 10:24am:

I read a book last year that Villas wrote. I got engrossed in the storyline which was very well laid out and fully readable. V might be kind enough to send you a copy. 😉

I do agree somewhat that villas replies can be expressive.

Steve 

Thanks Steve. Your use of "expressive." I take as a compliment (I think?).

As regards publication, that is a different "kettle of fish" between "The Bee´s Knees".....etc. (good book titles?)

If one has written something, (anything), somebody else may be interested. 

The difference [for.....eg: J.K. Rowling (UK), named the world's highest paid author by Forbes in 2008, 2017 and 2019]. & me is published & money

She was rejected 12 times before being published. Her work has attained a little more accolade & money than my work. 

I am interested in publishing my work & am willing to collaborate with other´s ideas (of which I am incapable) in publishing.

Others who can:

1. read or write, or

2.interested or wishing to acquire information in my subject, feel free to contact me.

3. (for others), As Steve as mentioned. I am only to happy to share on a PM....etc.

V

tebo53

Posted: Tue Aug 2, 2022 2:57pm

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Posted: Tue Aug 2, 2022 2:57pm

Teaeff wrote on Tue Aug 2, 2022 1:22pm:

Thank you for that Steve, I may have misinterpreted  the original question, I was thinking along the lines of self editing and presentation, I've already written my masterpiece, umm, wastepaper basketpiece.

Teaeff

I'd be quite happy to read it through and give you an honest opinion if you want to send a copy to me 😁

Steve 

Villas

Posted: Tue Aug 2, 2022 11:09pm

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Posted: Tue Aug 2, 2022 11:09pm

Villas wrote on Tue Aug 2, 2022 2:38pm:

Thanks Steve. Your use of "expressive." I take as a compliment (I think?).

As regards publication, that is a different "kettle of fish" between "The Bee´s Knees".....etc. (good book titles?)

If one has written something, (anything), somebody else may be interested. 

The difference [for.....eg: J.K. Rowling (UK), named the world's highest paid author by Forbes in 2008, 2017 and 2019]. & me is published & money? 

She was rejected 12 times before being published. Her work has attained a little more accolade & money than my work. 

I am interested in publishing my work & am willing to collaborate with other´s ideas (of which I am incapable) in publishing.

Others who can:

1. read or write, or

2.interested or wishing to acquire information in my subject, feel free to contact me.

3. (for others), As Steve as mentioned. I am only to happy to share on a PM....etc.

V

In addition, those who have sent PM messages, I will reply (asap). Thanks for inquiries & to tebo53. Good luck with all endeavors. V

CampoverdeVecinos

Posted: Wed Aug 3, 2022 12:47am

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Posted: Wed Aug 3, 2022 12:47am

To anyone interested in self publishing (Amazon) - I have been involved in the publication of 12 books in the past couple of years and will be happy to discuss any aspect with you.

Contact me through a DM or visit the Home Technology Discussion Group on a Tuesday morning in Local 4, Campoverde.
More details can be found at
https://campoverdevecinos.org?page=hometechgroup

Teaeff

Posted: Wed Aug 3, 2022 10:11am

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Posted: Wed Aug 3, 2022 10:11am

tebo53 wrote on Tue Aug 2, 2022 2:57pm:

I'd be quite happy to read it through and give you an honest opinion if you want to send a copy to me 😁

Steve 

Thank you Steve you're very kind. I'm both tempted and hesitant by your offer, hesitant I hear you say, well, embarrassment and not good enough are two imposters that raise their ugly heads. So I'll sleep on it for a while, but thanks anyway.

Teaeff

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Barry Young

Posted: Wed Aug 3, 2022 7:17pm

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Posted: Wed Aug 3, 2022 7:17pm

I have written a book which has just been proofread. It's now ready to be submitted to a publisher. The advice I would give to you is to research for any information that you may require. I will give you an example. 

What inspired me to write my book was a true event but the book is a work of fiction, except for the event that needed to be explained within the book. Part of the story is situated in Bangkok Thailand, a place that I have never visited. Obviously, I needed to do some serious research about Thailand in order to make it realistic. So if you need to research anything make sure you do it before you start to write your story.

Another tip is to list your characters on a separate piece of paper. As your story progresses you may need to recall which character needs to be inserted into a certain passage in the book. My book has several characters and at different points, in the book, they are split into different teams in order to perform different tasks. When there are many characters you need to be sure that the right character is where he/she should be and with the right people. 

I use a thesaurus on occasions; you will need to use different words to say the same thing as it can get repetitive if you use the same word every time to describe the same thing. 

Also, use paragraphs as a means of breaking up long blocks of words and also use speech to bring your story to life. When using speech by different characters, you can form a new paragraph every time a different character speaks. You can use this method when a character has a lot to say by, for instance, another character either having a thought or asking a question.

There is a lot to consider but you could always go to the Amazon website and you will find no end to books that have been written to help you to make a good attempt at writing your first book.

When you think that you have finished your book you should re-read it and I have no doubt that you will start re-writing certain sections to improve it. 

When you are happy with your manuscript it's probably time to ask a good friend to read it and ask for a truthful assessment of your story and if he/she has any thoughts on how it can be improved.

I have no doubt that once you get into writing your story, it will give you a lot of pleasure whether you would like to have it published or not.

Good luck and don't give up.

  

Villas

Posted: Thu Aug 4, 2022 8:23am

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Posted: Thu Aug 4, 2022 8:23am

This post that was quoted has been deleted.

It was meant to be a joke. We often putt a smile on, or two in August.

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Teaeff

Posted: Thu Aug 4, 2022 8:35am

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Posted: Thu Aug 4, 2022 8:35am

Barry Young wrote on Wed Aug 3, 2022 7:17pm:

I have written a book which has just been proofread. It's now ready to be submitted to a publisher. The advice I would give to you is to research for any information that you may require. I will give you an example. 

What inspired me to write my book was a true event but the book is a work of fiction, except for the event that needed to be explained within the book. Part of the story is situated in Bangkok Thailand, a place that I have never visited. Obviously, I needed to do some serious research about Thail...

...and in order to make it realistic. So if you need to research anything make sure you do it before you start to write your story.

Another tip is to list your characters on a separate piece of paper. As your story progresses you may need to recall which character needs to be inserted into a certain passage in the book. My book has several characters and at different points, in the book, they are split into different teams in order to perform different tasks. When there are many characters you need to be sure that the right character is where he/she should be and with the right people. 

I use a thesaurus on occasions; you will need to use different words to say the same thing as it can get repetitive if you use the same word every time to describe the same thing. 

Also, use paragraphs as a means of breaking up long blocks of words and also use speech to bring your story to life. When using speech by different characters, you can form a new paragraph every time a different character speaks. You can use this method when a character has a lot to say by, for instance, another character either having a thought or asking a question.

There is a lot to consider but you could always go to the Amazon website and you will find no end to books that have been written to help you to make a good attempt at writing your first book.

When you think that you have finished your book you should re-read it and I have no doubt that you will start re-writing certain sections to improve it. 

When you are happy with your manuscript it's probably time to ask a good friend to read it and ask for a truthful assessment of your story and if he/she has any thoughts on how it can be improved.

I have no doubt that once you get into writing your story, it will give you a lot of pleasure whether you would like to have it published or not.

Good luck and don't give up.

  

Sterling advice Barry, thank you. I'm digesting most of what you have advised.

Teaeff

Val20

Posted: Thu Aug 4, 2022 10:31am

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Posted: Thu Aug 4, 2022 10:31am

Hello, there is a very supportive Creative Writing group that meets every Wednesday in Mil Palmeras. If you would like more information send me a message. Good luck. ! 

Villas

Posted: Sat Aug 6, 2022 9:07am

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Posted: Sat Aug 6, 2022 9:07am

CampoverdeVecinos wrote on Wed Aug 3, 2022 12:47am:

To anyone interested in self publishing (Amazon) - I have been involved in the publication of 12 books in the past couple of years and will be happy to discuss any aspect with you.

Contact me through a DM or visit the Home Technology Discussion Group on a Tuesday morning in Local 4, Campoverde.
More details can be found at
https://campoverdevecinos.org?page=hometechgroup...

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Thanks for your post & sorry for the delay.

I have sent you a private message out-lining my situation.

Regards

V

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