tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post1444959896677780628..comments2023-10-31T07:49:59.631-04:00Comments on Edited to Within an Inch of my Life: Oh, The PRIZESHeather Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06699360166269376285noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-11522059016658984772010-07-16T21:06:06.785-04:002010-07-16T21:06:06.785-04:00Elana--thanks, and thanks for the shout out. We d...Elana--thanks, and thanks for the shout out. We do try to have fun over here!!<br /><br />Lori--awesome goal. To finish!<br /><br />Kathryn--Good luck--it sounds like you are plowing through. I'm on my (I don't know what number I'm on) revision. Hoping this will be close to my last!<br /><br />Lisa--woo-hoo! I hope you are writing somewhere!<br /><br />Welcome, Patricia! So glad you're playing. Summer is a challenging time to write--I have three children at home right now too. Good luck!Heather Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699360166269376285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-767990879918865742010-07-16T17:36:19.593-04:002010-07-16T17:36:19.593-04:00I'm a brand new follower and am enjoying readi...I'm a brand new follower and am enjoying reading all the comments already! This is a great idea!<br /><br />My goals (besides that of finishing up a overwhelming kid-friendly calendar of summer activities for my three kids) are to complete recommended revisions for my #1 WIP. My kids go back to school on Aug. 11 so I should be able to pick up where I left off at an average of 1500 - 2000 words per day (crossing my fingers).<br /><br />I'm currently on chapter 9 of my revisions and have 23 chapters left to go.<br /><br />I wish everyone luck!Patricia A. Timms-McGeheehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08989800584001861716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-9420568778297200362010-07-16T12:53:51.271-04:002010-07-16T12:53:51.271-04:00Great idea! I need to get busy writing.Great idea! I need to get busy writing.Lisa_Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17238496789960349077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-11456929691267374762010-07-16T12:18:30.258-04:002010-07-16T12:18:30.258-04:00I'm in the revising game right now. I started ...I'm in the revising game right now. I started probably right around the end of June and out of 200 pages worth of editing, I am now on page 93! I hope to finish the book by mid-August. But for this week we'll say 20-30 pages. (Is that clear as mud? =).Kathryn Packer Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16506942804607936833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-79018967948799054402010-07-13T15:38:04.704-04:002010-07-13T15:38:04.704-04:00This is great. My WIP is at 38K (except I'm go...This is great. My WIP is at 38K (except I'm going to have to verify that since I tacked some of my cut passages onto the end this time for later use). My goal is to finish this draft by the end of July.Lori W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15513938828806159874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-26905977927565709392010-07-09T21:57:34.640-04:002010-07-09T21:57:34.640-04:00I only have one word for this: awesomesauce.
Okay...I only have one word for this: awesomesauce.<br /><br />Okay, when have you known me to only use one word? Um, never. This is such a freaking great idea! I'm not writing right now, but I'm going to keep up with the progress of this, for sure!Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-39149333995247159682010-07-09T19:51:48.500-04:002010-07-09T19:51:48.500-04:00Kris--anytime that you get actual money for words ...Kris--anytime that you get actual money for words doubles their value, at least. I'm just saying. So, don't count yourself out just yet. Just write like crazy and let the chips fall as they may.Heather Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699360166269376285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-29640291782440403202010-07-09T10:22:43.855-04:002010-07-09T10:22:43.855-04:00Actually, I'm feeling quite punch drunk at the...Actually, I'm feeling quite punch drunk at the moment. Or crazy. ;)But don't let it fool you. My WFH projects are only 2000 words each--it's more time researching really than actual writing.<br /><br />And I still want to meet for coffee, Heather!Kristine Asselinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18257286523945921891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-41887154740494224542010-07-09T07:48:41.259-04:002010-07-09T07:48:41.259-04:00Kris--boy--you do have a lot going on!! You defini...Kris--boy--you do have a lot going on!! You definitely are a contender! I liked how you included agent finding in your goals! Woo-hoo! Write on!Heather Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699360166269376285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-9969449159816540572010-07-09T07:08:12.849-04:002010-07-09T07:08:12.849-04:00Ok - goals. I'm seriously not a contender for...Ok - goals. I'm seriously not a contender for word count, but here goes. By Writeoncon.com I plan to have completed my outline for WFH project #1 and have a draft for WFH project #2. I'd love to have another 5000 words on my fiction WIP. <br /><br />And I'd really like an agent--did I say that out loud? I plan to continue querying while I wait for agents holding fulls to get back to me. There. Goals. Now, it's time for breakfast.<br /><br />I'm not stressing out about volume--but I'll be cheering on those of you who are going the distance!Kristine Asselinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18257286523945921891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-25792013487839141332010-07-08T23:03:57.052-04:002010-07-08T23:03:57.052-04:00Tom--I love your attitude. Who needs to shower an...Tom--I love your attitude. Who needs to shower and sleep? And I'm pretty sure that Lance eats his lunch from a little pouch on his bike. I bet you could rig something up to your computer. <br /><br />Great goals. Check in next Monday, and let me know how you are progressing. You know, with the showering and eating and all. Because I know the writing is getting done. :)Heather Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699360166269376285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-15921329934776438682010-07-08T22:49:50.354-04:002010-07-08T22:49:50.354-04:00My goals by Aug 20th?
* 11,500 words to finish up...My goals by Aug 20th?<br /><br />* 11,500 words to finish up the first of three stories in a series. (#2 and #3 are already done. I took a hard look at my completed ms for #1 and realized it was garbage and I needed to start over again at page 25)<br /><br />* Finish a query for #1 that I'm happy enough with to submit for critique at WriteOnCon.com<br /><br />* Two or three blog posts per week at tommfranklin.blogspot.com on writing, reading and publishing.<br /><br />I think, to get this done between work and home stuff, I just need to cut out all of that time wasted eating, sleeping and washing up. <br /><br />Piece o'cake, really, innit? : )<br /><br />...Tom M Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05168232678401202091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-43959074943995359402010-07-08T16:03:51.414-04:002010-07-08T16:03:51.414-04:00Dianne--That's an awesome goal!! Good luck--I ...Dianne--That's an awesome goal!! Good luck--I have faith that you can get those words pounded out!<br /><br />T--I know. I want the prizes too!! :) Friday will be fun!<br /><br />Sarah--I am SOOOO excited about LIVVIE!!! And, we definitely have room in the cheering section!!Heather Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699360166269376285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-50820683827677307652010-07-08T12:20:46.530-04:002010-07-08T12:20:46.530-04:00LIVVIE gets to be a prize? Yay! :D
How cool are...LIVVIE gets to be a prize? Yay! :D<br /><br />How cool are you for running contests like this? I'm suffering from an acute case of antiproductivity, complicated by the revision notes that just landed on my desk, but I will be cheering everybody on from here!Sarah Dooleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16554322983327212852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-64695646947666139822010-07-08T11:22:33.702-04:002010-07-08T11:22:33.702-04:00Love those books! Can't wait to see the secret...Love those books! Can't wait to see the secret carrying prize! And can't wait for Friday!!Tina Laurel Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04482757085942311091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-83717905412741093912010-07-08T09:35:38.671-04:002010-07-08T09:35:38.671-04:00Okay, I'm in!
My WIP is currently at 22,000 wo...Okay, I'm in!<br />My WIP is currently at 22,000 words. I am going to try to reach 50,000 by August 10.<br /><br />Kind of a crazy goal, considering I have relatives coming to visit and a family vacation falling in that time. But nothing ventured, nothing gained.Dianne K. Salernihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459839567235304842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-23037336509690057192010-07-08T07:30:41.391-04:002010-07-08T07:30:41.391-04:00Great goals, R. Yes--that is simply how you enter...Great goals, R. Yes--that is simply how you enter.<br /><br />gabrywrites--hello, and welcome! Any writing at all counts, good or bad! :) Keep us posted!Heather Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699360166269376285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-89286843789920492842010-07-08T00:57:01.732-04:002010-07-08T00:57:01.732-04:00I want to join~ I need motivation anyways, haha. B...I want to join~ I need motivation anyways, haha. Because I'm lazy. I am going to write a lot this month, I know that for sure. I hope to at least write a lot this week, bad or not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-73194972155822987432010-07-08T00:16:07.276-04:002010-07-08T00:16:07.276-04:00Is this what I'm supposed to do - I'm givi...Is this what I'm supposed to do - I'm giving you my goals. From now through August, my plan is for a new chapter of new novel #2 each week + an edited version of the chapter from the previous week. <br /><br />Today it seem doable. Next week...Robert Guthriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15618840090348189477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-82305427600787689982010-07-08T00:12:04.158-04:002010-07-08T00:12:04.158-04:00Terry--awesome.
Laura--you can cheer us all on....Terry--awesome. <br /><br />Laura--you can cheer us all on. Just make sure to tie up your dog. And, if you ever want to jump in, feel free!Heather Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699360166269376285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-7498915871227558122010-07-07T22:48:06.255-04:002010-07-07T22:48:06.255-04:00Very smart - great prizes! Again, wish I was in th...Very smart - great prizes! Again, wish I was in the stage to join in the fun.Laura Paulinghttp://www.laurapauling.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-10946790273905543762010-07-07T22:15:33.011-04:002010-07-07T22:15:33.011-04:00what awesome prizes and what a fantastic idea! I&#...what awesome prizes and what a fantastic idea! I'm in!TerryLynnJohnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08380207155608982319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-57195121826337090222010-07-07T21:44:56.584-04:002010-07-07T21:44:56.584-04:00Dianne--We're very similar. I have food in my ...Dianne--We're very similar. I have food in my keyboard as well. :)<br /><br />If you have offered up goals on this post, or last monday's post, then you are entered. And people can enter as we go--although they'll have less time to write, obviously. I'm pretty loose about it. So. Just write like hell, and report it to us next week. We'll see how it all shakes out.Heather Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699360166269376285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-72109446949353580432010-07-07T21:09:41.402-04:002010-07-07T21:09:41.402-04:00Okay, I know I'm being kind of dense, but how ...Okay, I know I'm being kind of dense, but how do you enter? Is there an entrance form, a public goal setting, or do we all just write like hell?<br /><br />My question mark key is sticking. I may have cracker crumbs underneath. *shaking laptop upside down*Dianne K. Salernihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459839567235304842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1439710678680377391.post-13314736056311989932010-07-07T20:01:12.108-04:002010-07-07T20:01:12.108-04:00Kris-- :) YAY for writing of all kinds!! And--tha...Kris-- :) YAY for writing of all kinds!! And--thanks. I think you're pretty awesome too!Heather Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699360166269376285noreply@blogger.com