Old People Writing for Teens, IV

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J.S.F.

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My life is a rewrite.:)

Threadweaver was sent in--had to reformat it to Arial and block everything--computer hates me so that took time--and now I wait. WINK--just looked it over and yeah, rejections suck, but I see why so it's back to the rewrite game. Three-quarters done but the resolution is kind of weak between the MC and the nasties of the book, so that needs more fill-in. Clocking in at 91000 and will then cut down. Thanks to everyone for the kind words. Will keep on keeping on!
 

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Hi guys. I haven't been around for a while. It's good to see a lot of the same people are still here.

I just had to make the decision to shelf the current version of a novel I've been querying, and I'm kind of bummed. I'm moving onto the next thing, and in the back of my mind considering the changes I'll need to make to Make it Work, but I really had hope for this one....

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I'm so sorry Chels. :( :Hug2:

That's tuff. I know I am trying to not to worry about waiting on the agent.
 

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Hi guys. I haven't been around for a while. It's good to see a lot of the same people are still here.

I just had to make the decision to shelf the current version of a novel I've been querying, and I'm kind of bummed. I'm moving onto the next thing, and in the back of my mind considering the changes I'll need to make to Make it Work, but I really had hope for this one....

:-(

So, so sorry Chelsea. I went through the EXACT same thing with my last novel. I really thought it was "the one" (as did many of my writerly friends--both agented and unagented) and it was so heart breaking to finally have to pull the plug and call it quits. I'm still hoping something can happen with that novel in the future and I just try to think of that way. That one day, when I do have an agent, I can say, hey, I have this other completed novel. Can you take a look and tell me your thoughts or what I need to do to make it publishable?

Anyway, I really do know what you are going through and it hurts. I cried when I made the decision, but then I got involved in another project and the pain slowly lessened. It's kinda like when you are heartbroken over a guy and the pain continues to linger in your heart until you meet that next awesome guy who makes you forget all about what's-his-face (but not really cause we never really forget our Exs :))

Hang in there. Chin up. Keep writing.
 

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I've shelved 4 projects and breathed new life into one thus far.
 

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PD that's a cute avi and I seriously want those yellow converse!!!!
 

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Wow it's quiet in here.

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I was just thinking about how quiet this thread has been lately. How are the old folks doing? :D
 

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I'm doing a real slow edit on my latest YA distopian, about a future where heads of households are permitted to pawn family members for quick cash. My MC is an 18 year-old gal, and I'm trying to get just the right emotional tone and depth in her character. She truly goes through some horrific circumstances, not least of which is being assigned as an exotic dancer on the Tranquility Harbor Mining base on the Moon, entertaining filthy, grubby miners. Thinking about titles on the side, too.

The Girl They Sold to the Moon ( I love this one, but many people don't)

Family Trade and Loan (a play on words related to the pawn agency)

Haven't decided yet. My emotional input is much more important at this stage.

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I was just thinking about how quiet this thread has been lately. How are the old folks doing? :D

I lurk, mostly, these days. Been busy working on my sequel (finished the first draft this week - yay me!).

I've been an AW member for just over a year now and I can't believe parumpdragon (who joined a month later) has hit over 18,000 posts while I'm only almost about to hit 500, lol!
 
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