Old People Writing for Teens (Version 2)

JamieB · Jan 8, 2010

Vero said:
Jamie - In regards to your rep, I would love love love it if you could!

Repped ya!!

Rebecca_Rogers · Jan 8, 2010

Kitty27 said:
Or shank them!
LOL!

I had to remember my manners,as he was elderly. He did cover up,but the sight was fixed in my mind. Forever.

Or hit them with a 2x4. I think I like that better than shanking.

JamieB · Jan 8, 2010

Rebecca_Rogers said:
Or hit them with a 2x4. I think I like that better than shanking.

I used to work with someone who always threatened to beat people with her shoe. I always laughed my rear off when she'd say that!

Vero · Jan 8, 2010

Man took me forever to get through all the posts since this morning!!

Amanda_Cathryn said:
New to thread. Hello!

And KC, I have both the Twilight soundtracks, so don't feel bad lol.

Hello! Welcome! Glad to see you made yourself at home!

Saltier said:
Popped in to sprinkle confetti - full off of a query w/ sample pages

Yay!!!!

Good Luck!

Geek_Pride said:
It took me a month to edit the first 3 chapters.

Then I finished editing the rest of the novel in a week.

Weird. Bah, atleast I finished editing. Must take a break from it, and return to it.

Yay!!!

Vero · Jan 8, 2010

JamieB said:
Repped ya!!

Repped ya back!

~*Kate*~ · Jan 8, 2010

hetdough said:
*horks*

OMG, someone else says "hork"! *hugs Het*

Leah_Michelle · Jan 8, 2010

Rachel said:
Yeah, really, what is up with this weather?

Totally late, but while the rest of the world seems to be having a snow ~~day~~ week, it's sunny here in Cali -.-

paranormalchick · Jan 8, 2010

JamieB said:
I used to work with someone who always threatened to beat people with her shoe. I always laughed my rear off when she'd say that!

LMAO!! Now that's a weapon!!

hetdough · Jan 8, 2010

~*Kate*~ said:
OMG, someone else says "hork"! *hugs Het*

*hugs Kate*

Geek_Pride · Jan 8, 2010

Must go do some more studying.

History is calling me.

Slap me if I return.

hetdough · Jan 8, 2010

So, I'm working... I "chat" for an online retailer doing personal shopping, etc. It's super slow right now and I'm twiddling my thumbs. I need to remember which computer is which when I'm replying.

*must not type *horks* into chat with customer*

paranormalchick · Jan 8, 2010

het---what's your Avi from? I really like it

hetdough · Jan 8, 2010

I'm pretty sure I lifted something that is photo shopped. *slaps hand*

It's my new inspiration photo for my WIP, My MC's LI with some chick. Kind of inspired my characters to ummm... do it....

In reality, it's Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato (sorry for all the Jonas - it's kind of all Jonas all the time at my house right now)

Kitty27 · Jan 8, 2010

EEEK!

My new MC rides a MV Augusta F4 1100 CC! Nothing but the best for my fictional kids!

Now I'm working on the damned synopsis. Gah,this stuff makes me even more crazy. Any tips/advice would be greatly appreciated.

Het,the Jonas plague must end. My daughter LOVES them.

hetdough · Jan 8, 2010

Kitty27 said:
EEEK!

My new MC rides a MV Augusta F4 1100 CC! Nothing but the best for my fictional kids!

Now I'm working on the damned synopsis. Gah,this stuff makes me even more crazy. Any tips/advice would be greatly appreciated.

Het,the Jonas plague must end. My daughter LOVES them.

That bike is Boooo-tiful!

Yes, I have three girls and they LOVE the Jonas. It could be worse... I think??? At least they play their own instruments and write their own music. I give them some credit for that.

Epiphany · Jan 8, 2010

Hey guys.

I need honest first chapter opinions and I don't want to post in SYW. If anyone cares to read through my chapter and tell me what they think, I would be more than grateful.

paranormalchick · Jan 8, 2010

hetdough said:
I'm pretty sure I lifted something that is photo shopped. *slaps hand*

It's my new inspiration photo for my WIP, My MC's LI with some chick. Kind of inspired my characters to ummm... do it....

In reality, it's Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato (sorry for all the Jonas - it's kind of all Jonas all the time at my house right now)

LOL It is a good inspiration pic

Kitty27 · Jan 8, 2010

hetdough said:
That bike is Boooo-tiful!

Yes, I have three girls and they LOVE the Jonas. It could be worse... I think??? At least they play their own instruments and write their own music. I give them some credit for that.

My son went gaga for it. I needed a bike for my new MC and I was about to write a Yamaha(I'm old). My son was horrified and picked this one out. He says he wants one when I get my fabulous contract.

It costs 135,000! *stunned*

I give them that much and their music is clean. Some of the stuff my 17 year old listen to hurts my soul.

Becca is going to get me locked up. First shanks,now 2x4's. Evil thoughts are upon me!

hetdough · Jan 8, 2010

Kitty27 said:
My son went gaga for it. I needed a bike for my new MC and I was about to write a Yamaha(I'm old). My son was horrified and picked this one out. He says he wants one when I get my fabulous contract.

It costs 135,000! *stunned*

I give them that much and their music is clean. Some of the stuff my 17 year old listen to hurts my soul.

Oh I can imagine that is seriously an amazing bike. I used to drooool over a Ninja back in the day. Now - no motorcycles for me (although I have pretty good reason).

I love that phrase "hurts my soul", it's perfect for that. I'm no prude (by any stretch of anyone's imagination) but some music does exactly that.

Kitty27 · Jan 8, 2010

hetdough said:
Oh I can imagine that is seriously an amazing bike. I used to drooool over a Ninja back in the day. Now - no motorcycles for me (although I have pretty good reason).

I love that phrase "hurts my soul", it's perfect for that. I'm no prude (by any stretch of anyone's imagination) but some music does exactly that.

Forget the kid. Mama might have to get one. The more I stare at,the more prettier it gets. I am a Goth and I listen to some crazy stuff. But some of this music is perfectly hideous.

Het,I have a question. When writing a synopsis,should I just focus on the first book or the entire series?

Kathleen42 · Jan 8, 2010

Epiphany said:
But still, if it is fake... HOW THE HELL did they know? lolol

I once got a comment on a blog supposedly from Jann Arden. Years later, still not sure if it was her.

Vero · Jan 8, 2010

Epiphany said:
Hey guys.

I need honest first chapter opinions and I don't want to post in SYW. If anyone cares to read through my chapter and tell me what they think, I would be more than grateful.

If you still need someone I'd be happy to give it a look this evening.

Kathleen42 · Jan 8, 2010

Epiphany said:
Hey guys.

I need honest first chapter opinions and I don't want to post in SYW. If anyone cares to read through my chapter and tell me what they think, I would be more than grateful.

I can take a look, if you'd like.

Elysium · Jan 8, 2010

Epiphany said:
Hey guys.

I need honest first chapter opinions and I don't want to post in SYW. If anyone cares to read through my chapter and tell me what they think, I would be more than grateful.

I can look at it, if you still need opinions.

hetdough · Jan 8, 2010

Kitty27 said:
Forget the kid. Mama might have to get one. The more I stare at,the more prettier it gets. I am a Goth and I listen to some crazy stuff. But some of this music is perfectly hideous.

Het,I have a question. When writing a synopsis,should I just focus on the first book or the entire series?

I'm no pro on the synopsis... but from what I understand (and I spend way too much time reading up on these things) you have more lee-way in a synopsis than you do a query as far as sharing that info. Recently I'm also seeing more and more that agents mention they want to know if a story has series potential - as long as first story can stand on it's own.

If it's me - I'd add something about the series - but I'm pretty sure there are more qualified opinion givers on this topic.

Old People Writing for Teens (Version 2)

I want one!

I want one!

brings the random.

Fangirling

Book Worm & YA writer

"Stop all this llama drama..."

Fight For Your Right To Party

"Stop all this llama drama..."

Book Worm & YA writer

"Stop all this llama drama..."

So Goth That I Was Born Black

"Stop all this llama drama..."

Don't kill the bar, Dude.

Book Worm & YA writer

So Goth That I Was Born Black

"Stop all this llama drama..."

So Goth That I Was Born Black

crushing on fictional characters

I want one!

crushing on fictional characters

believe

"Stop all this llama drama..."