tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878752953637981313.post1066449600964747646..comments2023-10-15T03:16:44.927-06:00Comments on Suspense Novelist: Stinkers and Gold, Stinkers and GoldPeg Brantleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906858123466177508noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878752953637981313.post-28346487580744177702012-01-16T09:36:05.908-07:002012-01-16T09:36:05.908-07:00Ellis, I guess that's what edits are for. I...Ellis, I guess that's what edits are for. I'm afraid a checklist would stifle me a little . . . maybe just a key word or something to remind me of what I often neglect? As if I could pinpoint one or two things. Sheesh.<br /><br />I guess that's why not everyone is a writer. It's hard work.Peg Brantleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04906858123466177508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878752953637981313.post-54876258942444573632012-01-16T04:53:41.113-07:002012-01-16T04:53:41.113-07:00Peg, I'm reading through mine to get back into...Peg, I'm reading through mine to get back into the story and finding the same thing. Some scenes I really like, but others--what could I have been thinking! and how can I stay on track? Maybe a checklist of things to consider for each scene?Ellis Vidlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11918353154644739285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878752953637981313.post-75798363836446282192012-01-05T12:36:12.559-07:002012-01-05T12:36:12.559-07:00Love a mystery? Come to the 13th Love is Murder My...Love a mystery? Come to the 13th Love is Murder Mystery Conference for Readers, Writers and Fans, Feb. 3-5 in Chicago at the Intercontinental Chicago O'Hare Hotel. Mingle, network and dine with fellow mystery readers and authors; learn from publishing, writing and forensics experts; meet featured authors Donald Bain, Julie James, David Morrell and Hank Phillippi Ryan; pitch your book idea(s) to NYC and Chicago publishers and agents.<br /><br />All-inclusive $349 package includes all panel discussions, workshops, meals and special events. Rooms are available for $89/night for up to 4 nights (Thurs-Sun)... or just come for a day, the Saturday afternoon tea party, or Saturday evening banquet.<br /><br />Find out more at www.loveismurder.netJuli Schatzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16261392010662393121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878752953637981313.post-87053219257009173862012-01-04T15:22:55.448-07:002012-01-04T15:22:55.448-07:00Thanks, Tom. Right now I just want to get this fir...Thanks, Tom. Right now I just want to get this first draft finished so I can set it aside and begin the edits on another manuscript. No more breaks!Peg Brantleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04906858123466177508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3878752953637981313.post-82842071464493347662012-01-04T08:53:50.241-07:002012-01-04T08:53:50.241-07:00Timely post Peg, I have noticed that if I go back ...Timely post Peg, I have noticed that if I go back to my scenes after moving onto another project I can come back to them with a new clarity. It's the same way I used to handle criminal cases. Sometimes it's a good thing to take a break, loosen your connection, and reset the brain!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com