tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post5263750440507020146..comments2024-03-17T07:55:51.361+00:00Comments on Help! I Need a Publisher!: PARTY INVITATIONNicola Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12189894289540344094noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-25574841953106218372010-01-08T15:04:35.296+00:002010-01-08T15:04:35.296+00:00A very Happy Birthday to your blog for Sunday, me ...A very Happy Birthday to your blog for Sunday, me dear. I had no idea, when I left that first comment, that you'd just started, such was the accomplished tone; thought you'd been doing it for years.<br /><br />Will try to pop in on Sunday.TOM VOWLERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00436338454781485164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-54668134765414741032010-01-08T14:54:37.546+00:002010-01-08T14:54:37.546+00:00Joining just in time for a party... typical!Joining just in time for a party... typical!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14723667016158831955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-84827559865575473722010-01-08T12:36:22.413+00:002010-01-08T12:36:22.413+00:00Well, I'm rather enjoying all this snow, but I...Well, I'm rather enjoying all this snow, but I'll certainly come along to the party. Thanks for the invite! Now to think of something witty and wise to write ...<br /><br />The previous comments pretty much cover the things I'd be interested in reading about - in particular the questions about categorizing books as certain types. Recently I've been thinking about what pigeonhole Simon Kewinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11537163555998763769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-63921954482756759932010-01-08T09:57:40.794+00:002010-01-08T09:57:40.794+00:00Nicola, now you're having a party! Your energy...Nicola, now you're having a party! Your energy knows no bounds, I am convinced of it. <br /><br />All your blogging is brilliant. Thank you again. <br /><br />Hmm, now where exactly did I put my blog?Cathie Hartiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620255379492406658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-62565987653306048142010-01-08T09:29:39.093+00:002010-01-08T09:29:39.093+00:00Amanda - thanks. I remember now.
All - wow, those...Amanda - thanks. I remember now.<br /><br />All - wow, those topics should keep me going for a while! Thank you for your faith. I feel a bit like the Delphic oracle, with people traipsing to her for pronouncements. I just hope I can give clearer answers than she did.Nicola Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189894289540344094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-9367080893155201832010-01-08T07:34:35.167+00:002010-01-08T07:34:35.167+00:00Its this comment:
But I do have a curious questi...Its this comment: <br /><br />But I do have a curious question regarding how books are labelled. I've seen Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials in both the YA and Middle Grade category. The topic is rather challenging and I'd personally throw it into YA myself, but is that just me being paranoid that young kids won't get it? Or were the people doing the labelling not really readingAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01140446303276064209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-21930886756401002202010-01-08T02:21:19.947+00:002010-01-08T02:21:19.947+00:00I would love to read posts about writing dialogue ...I would love to read posts about writing dialogue that matters, introducing unfamiliar settings (I write SFF) without drowning in description, how to write about something happening inside a character's mind (fighting drugs causing amnesia with mental power to be specific) in any kind of specific way (concrete nouns and all that), and maybe your take on structure (universal requirements or noMegs - Scattered Bitshttp://writing.smeganpayne.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-85523778231262047202010-01-07T23:43:35.922+00:002010-01-07T23:43:35.922+00:00Snow puts me in a bad mood as well. Living in a c...Snow puts me in a bad mood as well. Living in a city, snow just makes everything horrible - it gets dirty, it's a pain to shovel out the car, there are less parking spaces, people who don't shovel their sidewalks property leave ice rinks, and so on. I can't believe that in Cambridge w have less than most places to the north, west, and south of us. I'm sure we'll get hit Theresa Milsteinhttp://theresamilstein.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-79583842618995191672010-01-07T23:24:07.238+00:002010-01-07T23:24:07.238+00:00Congrats on the year of blogging - that's awes...Congrats on the year of blogging - that's awesome. I'm looking forward to the party!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-60438061883416848402010-01-07T22:31:32.334+00:002010-01-07T22:31:32.334+00:00Yes, happy blog birthday, Nicola! I look forward t...Yes, happy blog birthday, Nicola! I look forward to the Sunday party; thank you in advance for another opportunity to "advertise" my blog/writing, much appreciated!<br /><br />From the wealth of info in your posts, it's difficult to know what else I would like to read about...I guess one thing would be concerning pseudonyms. How much input does the agent/publisher have? Are there David John Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01524610087056533062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-36126580775384525742010-01-07T21:29:06.675+00:002010-01-07T21:29:06.675+00:00Arabella - am just off to pay you a visit, flatter...Arabella - am just off to pay you a visit, flattery and all...Nicola Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189894289540344094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-11166296208549066522010-01-07T21:28:33.668+00:002010-01-07T21:28:33.668+00:00Ooh, you are all so lovely. And new boots indeed -...Ooh, you are all so lovely. And new boots indeed - shame I can't get to the shops in time!<br /><br />Thanks for all your ideas for blog topics - I will try to get to them all. <br /><br />Amanda - sorry to be a pain but could you possibly remind me where that comment/question was, so I can answer it properly? Sorry I didn't before!<br /><br />Re timing of party - it won't matter at Nicola Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189894289540344094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-71066025993882064702010-01-07T20:37:48.273+00:002010-01-07T20:37:48.273+00:00The time zone will mean I am early or late, but I ...The time zone will mean I am early or late, but I will try to attend, thanks.Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-35933734255993356082010-01-07T20:32:51.742+00:002010-01-07T20:32:51.742+00:00Congratulations on a year! Happy Birthday!
Thank...Congratulations on a year! Happy Birthday!<br /><br />Thank you for a very informative and wonderful year!Editor Cassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09575298681582664196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-18825782135601287652010-01-07T17:51:33.886+00:002010-01-07T17:51:33.886+00:00The snow is making me crabby too. Here in Utah, we...The snow is making me crabby too. Here in Utah, we've had it nonstop since Thanksgiving. And it's not melting due to frigid temps. I think a Nicola Morgan BLOG PARTY sounds WONDERFUL!!! Bring on the hot chocolate. <br /><br />I've met a couple great blogging friends through your blog, and this is a good way to meet more! I can't wait to visit everyone's blogs and make commentsKaren Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-47365659828455223852010-01-07T17:19:58.795+00:002010-01-07T17:19:58.795+00:00I've been to so many classes and have a CW deg...I've been to so many classes and have a CW degree, and tips are always good, but I'm at the point where I need to just grit my teeth and do it (submit and keep writing). I still like advice; it makes me feel connected to other poor slobs like me. I just don't need any particular advice (if I knew that I needed particular advice, I wouldn't actually need it, or something like Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05536293384635588296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-56691929928849835722010-01-07T17:08:42.146+00:002010-01-07T17:08:42.146+00:00Hooray--a party! The last one was just lovely, so...Hooray--a party! The last one was just lovely, so you can count me in :).<br /><br />As for writing topics, will you please give us some advice on plotting? How do you come up with your plots? Do you outline? Any tips on building and maintaining tension?<br /><br />Also, I'd be interested to know how you edit, and any tips you've picked up over your journey.<br /><br />Thank you so Rebecca Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15214077952378770753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-42589542590281538952010-01-07T17:06:36.797+00:002010-01-07T17:06:36.797+00:00Top hole!
I would specifically like to see someth...Top hole!<br /><br />I would specifically like to see something on historical fiction, and the conventions for voice and dialogue in particular. <br /><br />Why? 1. I love history and 2. I hate historical fiction - and those two sentences shouldn't both be true.<br /><br />What puts me off most historical fiction are three things:<br />1. - sheer verbosity - be it unnecessary detail where Dan Hollowayhttp://www.yearzerowriters.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-9399870910118894002010-01-07T16:53:10.679+00:002010-01-07T16:53:10.679+00:00A whole year - amazing. Congratulations.
The syno...A whole year - amazing. Congratulations.<br /><br />The synopsis is still what I anguish over most. I feel such an amateur. <br />- Which characters to include, which to leave out? After all any actor with a speaking part gets a mention in the credits. <br />- Do you include the subplots when they are important in the denouement?<br />- Do you reveal your clever little plot devices in the Jo Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11863749932391225653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-91105085534673502762010-01-07T16:31:34.463+00:002010-01-07T16:31:34.463+00:00And what are your thoughts on the publishing world...And what are your thoughts on the publishing world and authors switching genres? I know that you have written many different types of books within YA and middle grade. Is your agent alright with that? Is your publisher? Is it ok because the Nicola Morgan style is present in all? Have you resisted pigeon-holing?<br />I am published in middle-grade fantasy, but my new (agented) book is YA Jo Treggiarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02417288480274268189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-84057280054508111772010-01-07T16:24:10.000+00:002010-01-07T16:24:10.000+00:00Yay, a party! I'll come with bells on.
Hard to...Yay, a party! I'll come with bells on.<br />Hard to believe, as other wise souls mentioned, that the blog is only 1 year old. So much information here! Must be the result of much hard-earned experience.<br />Thank you for sharing it all (including the immensely valuable crabbity bits) with us.<br />Future topics? How about outlining? Yes? No? Does keeping a dilapidated notebook stuffed with Jo Treggiarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02417288480274268189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-4053464612160925072010-01-07T16:14:43.319+00:002010-01-07T16:14:43.319+00:00Hah! I think this is a fab idea--I can shamelessly...Hah! I think this is a fab idea--I can shamelessly advertise my blogg! And discover other new and exciting blogs! I already love tuning in to your blog, Nicola! ;Diffathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17664534547074552352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-22734473159412176912010-01-07T15:46:11.202+00:002010-01-07T15:46:11.202+00:00Woo-hoo! Early congrats . . . just in case I don&#...Woo-hoo! Early congrats . . . just in case I don't make it onto the blogsphere this weekend. Hey, it happens!Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06905515473737579937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-78021138612064687792010-01-07T15:40:30.573+00:002010-01-07T15:40:30.573+00:00Good idea. Sounds like fun.Good idea. Sounds like fun.DJ Kirkbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08481107164497582398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-5039047292953795852010-01-07T14:19:38.115+00:002010-01-07T14:19:38.115+00:00Congratulations on your first year of blogging. Y...Congratulations on your first year of blogging. You have a lot of followers already! I'll try ans stop by on Sunday...The whole time zone thing may mess me up. I usually blog/read blogs at night. I guess I could check in when SNL (Saturday Night Live) finishes that would be 6:30 am your time. :)Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.com