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TallahasseeGrannie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon May-08-06 02:14 PM
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Coming out of my closet
My writing group has gotten very stale, and I'm thinking this might be a good place to hang out.

I've been writing since I was about 35. I now have 3 complete novels, one incomplete sequel to the longest, and two first chapters of other books. (did I mention focus is a challenge?)

About ten years ago I went through the machinations to get the big one published. I got a really nice readers report that was stuck in the manuscript (I don't think I was supposed to see it) and I also succeeded in getting an agent from John Hawkins but she could never pull off a hardcover deal.

I am thinking of giving it a go again and doing some revision.

So what's the deal here? Are any of you up for reading long manuscripts? Short? I'd read in return!

Jen in Tallahassee
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oneighty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon May-08-06 04:23 PM
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1. Fair trade
You read mine I will read yours.

I have a printed copy of mine with pictures now if you would like a (free of course) copy.

180
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TallahasseeGrannie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon May-08-06 04:25 PM
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2. Absolutely
Mine is going to take some time to rework but I'll get started on your right away. You want snail mail or email?


T-Grannie
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oneighty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon May-08-06 04:37 PM
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3. I am suffering
from COMPUTER ARM. Ouch. Snail mail be great and my wife will read it too. I will PM address.

Ed
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Tom Yossarian Joad Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-10-06 01:02 AM
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4. I'd be glad to give you a read and opinion!
It's been a while since I have been involved in a writer's group. It would be fun!

PM me if you want to send or email me the manuscript.
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Wetzelbill Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-13-06 06:38 AM
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5. Yeah I'd be happy to do so
PM me. I'd prefer snail mail so I can scribble all kinds of nasty comments on it. :) JK! Yeah, I'd be glad to give you my opinion etc.
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