tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post2863039584933097715..comments2024-02-22T03:00:53.421-05:00Comments on J.L. Campbell: Publishing – The Story on Your HeartJ.L. Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-69267921740628694292012-06-06T14:34:53.619-05:002012-06-06T14:34:53.619-05:00True that. Life does intervene, so it can be hard ...True that. Life does intervene, so it can be hard to give everything equal time.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-4975956588297972712012-06-06T14:34:08.077-05:002012-06-06T14:34:08.077-05:00Hi, Peaches,
I find that right to the very end of...Hi, Peaches, <br />I find that right to the very end of editing a book, I'll pick up new ideas that can work for the story.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-55672586744924673422012-06-06T12:57:26.074-05:002012-06-06T12:57:26.074-05:00I like the story on your heart - we can't alwa...I like the story on your heart - we can't always hide "reality" from kids.<br /><br />I have several unfinished stories. Sometimes, when I remember something (nonfiction) or I get new ideas (fiction) I find the stories and insert the new info.Peaches Ledwidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13406881743264774589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-89189578298311409882012-06-06T11:10:58.925-05:002012-06-06T11:10:58.925-05:00I have a couple of project like this, but I'm ...I have a couple of project like this, but I'm putting them into action again. It's not easy to stay on top of everything, but I do try. Great post.Mina Burrowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14483363743530076604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-86830330329237317122012-06-05T15:53:59.744-05:002012-06-05T15:53:59.744-05:00Hope you get that done in good time.Hope you get that done in good time.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-84727118887585101062012-06-05T15:53:12.176-05:002012-06-05T15:53:12.176-05:00Seems we're in the same position, Susan. I gue...Seems we're in the same position, Susan. I guess it will all get done in time. Love the cover of Superstitions.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-53046237375800928732012-06-05T15:50:14.967-05:002012-06-05T15:50:14.967-05:00Stephanie, it seems like a number of us write the ...Stephanie, it seems like a number of us write the project that's calling with the most energy.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-30803315960947836512012-06-05T15:46:18.078-05:002012-06-05T15:46:18.078-05:00I like when a novel moves along at a brisk pace. I...I like when a novel moves along at a brisk pace. It's exciting to write.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-51529781121668632232012-06-05T15:44:43.907-05:002012-06-05T15:44:43.907-05:00Thanks, Theresa, I'm one of those writers who ...Thanks, Theresa, I'm one of those writers who never abandons anything, not for long anyway.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-14971323910401051312012-06-05T15:43:58.820-05:002012-06-05T15:43:58.820-05:00Boy, do I know about that!Boy, do I know about that!J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-92135308918092815352012-06-05T15:39:39.841-05:002012-06-05T15:39:39.841-05:00Like the imagery here, Stephen. Whatever works, I ...Like the imagery here, Stephen. Whatever works, I say.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-32139448435920374582012-06-05T15:38:43.191-05:002012-06-05T15:38:43.191-05:00Carol, I can identify with having a little bit of ...Carol, I can identify with having a little bit of this and that mixed into each book.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-66748070292345175502012-06-05T14:17:10.981-05:002012-06-05T14:17:10.981-05:00I'm dealing with something similar, I think, i...I'm dealing with something similar, I think, in that the story is close to me and is my first novel; I just started another version of it on June 1st for a writing challenge. My inclination is to keep working at it until it's "finished".Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-8379366466909638592012-06-05T10:09:46.405-05:002012-06-05T10:09:46.405-05:00I also have a lot of written books in various stat...I also have a lot of written books in various states, many of which languish on my hard drive. I have to feel passion about the book I'm working on. But I do have a production schedule in place. I've already moved it around a little since developing in at the beginning of the year. But some of these stories have been around for a long time (one is 11 years in the making--my first novel). Need to get them reader-ready and out there. Glad you're keeping yours in your heart and mind, J.L.Susan Oloierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07311938400999953443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-59025223259281877092012-06-05T01:35:40.618-05:002012-06-05T01:35:40.618-05:00I have to work with the project whose characters a...I have to work with the project whose characters are screaming in my head. Sometimes that means working on more than one project at a time. Technically, I have a 'list' to work from, but what really happens is that the loudest voices get my attention.Stephanie, PQWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07829560196963801967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-15702087315908028322012-06-04T21:00:53.070-05:002012-06-04T21:00:53.070-05:00I write what's on my heart. In 2009, I pulled ...I write what's on my heart. In 2009, I pulled up a manuscript from 2004 that had only 28 pages. It was on my heart at the time, so I finished it--in three months. Hope this helps. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-86117344305796815442012-06-04T20:20:28.521-05:002012-06-04T20:20:28.521-05:00I like my first story, but I'm not sure how to...I like my first story, but I'm not sure how to fix it. I've learned much about writing since then. Good luck figuring out what to do with your piece.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-83376629666726570762012-06-04T18:16:05.241-05:002012-06-04T18:16:05.241-05:00I have quite a few novels sitting on my hard drive...I have quite a few novels sitting on my hard drive waiting to be completed. I really can't make a list. I simply work with the story that has the loudest characters in my head. LOLKiru Tayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03285263322486836620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-56043056215109286602012-06-04T16:23:16.351-05:002012-06-04T16:23:16.351-05:00I have a huge Junkyard to put things like this. I ...I have a huge Junkyard to put things like this. I often stroll up and down the aisles, looking for parts and pieces I can plug and play into a current MS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-38055750160875366242012-06-04T14:30:32.304-05:002012-06-04T14:30:32.304-05:00Hi, there,
You hit the nail on the head. Must be a...Hi, there,<br />You hit the nail on the head. Must be a reason it's been in my mind for a bit now. <br /><br />Hope your editing and writing goes well.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-49874971859281814042012-06-04T14:23:03.093-05:002012-06-04T14:23:03.093-05:00Depends on the project. I have one that I know can...Depends on the project. I have one that I know can be good if I can figure out how to write it. It's still lounging in its current version. Others I pound on until they are done. Good luck. Almost everything I write is a genre stew.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-19795546476508198622012-06-04T14:17:02.216-05:002012-06-04T14:17:02.216-05:00I definitely think if it's dear to your heart ...I definitely think if it's dear to your heart then there is a reason for that. I bet you can come up with a way to make it so the first novel works for you. You're so creative!<br /><br />I'm doing a final edit on one novel and starting another. We'll see how it goes!Alleged Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04869021184116123477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-48068873991310846592012-06-04T14:12:26.367-05:002012-06-04T14:12:26.367-05:00Angela,
I'm with you, as long as I can find t...Angela, <br />I'm with you, as long as I can find the book, I'll be back with it at some point.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-21763764394153198612012-06-04T14:11:20.632-05:002012-06-04T14:11:20.632-05:00Time...that's the important word right there.Time...that's the important word right there.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4137802664622571509.post-24181853072380530562012-06-04T13:48:59.840-05:002012-06-04T13:48:59.840-05:00Wendy, I start feeling guilty when the novel calls...Wendy, I start feeling guilty when the novel calls and it takes me a while to respond.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.com