NickyZwrites

@nickyzwrites

119 Following

98 Followers

NickyZwrites pfp

Self-published writers of series - how long do you give it between book releases? I have book 1 of a trilogy ready to go, but am contemplating holding it back until I finish the trilogy so that I can release them within a few weeks/months of each other. Thoughts?

1 reply

0 recast

0 reaction

NickyZwrites pfp

Got my manuscript back from my editor. Not as many edits as I expected (hoped?). Very light touch. Mostly proofreading with no real stylistic suggestions. A bit disappointed tbh.

0 reply

0 recast

2 reactions

NickyZwrites pfp

Principally one called Fantasy Writers Support Group. It's a big one with 12k+ members. Honestly I think this is more of a Facebook problem. I'm in other groups (local community, specialist dog breed etc) and often people just come across very rude, like they don't understand the normal mores of communicating online.

0 reply

0 recast

1 reaction

NickyZwrites pfp

That's exactly how I feel, thank you for putting it so succinctly into words! I ended up going with one of the two I got a sample edit from but I don't have high hopes for it. Sounds like you did have an experience with a phenomenal editor; I hope one day to find one of my own!

1 reply

0 recast

1 reaction

NickyZwrites pfp

Joined a writers' group on FB and already regretting it. I'm sure a lot of the advice is well-meant, but it's often delivered in very opinionated and judgmental ways. (Not advice for me. I haven't posted any work yet. Just my observations on other people's interactions.) Too many cooks spoil the broth?

1 reply

0 recast

0 reaction

NickyZwrites pfp

How do you choose an editor? Reached out to a couple of freelance editors and got a sample edit from each. For both I disagree with some of their edits; half the time it seems like more a style issue than a technical issue. I'm contemplating self-publishing and everyone says you need an editor, but I'm really struggling to see the value-add.

1 reply

0 recast

1 reaction

NickyZwrites pfp

Fiction authors (trad or indie): do you have an author website? Do you think it's necessary?

0 reply

0 recast

0 reaction

NickyZwrites pfp

Watching Dirty Pop: the Boy Band Scam on Netflix and hoo boy does it bring me back to my teenage girl years.

0 reply

0 recast

1 reaction

NickyZwrites pfp

Oh wow, thank you for the tip! I hadn't logged in for a few days so this was a lovely surprise.

0 reply

0 recast

0 reaction

NickyZwrites pfp

I always wondered why in medieval western societies these forces were often harnessed to be RIVAL to the state, as opposed to simply harnessed BY the state, as was the case in China around the same time.

1 reply

0 recast

1 reaction

NickyZwrites pfp

Written, yes (2 novels). Published - still working on it!

0 reply

0 recast

0 reaction

NickyZwrites pfp

I have yet to meet anybody who's read the whole thing.

0 reply

0 recast

0 reaction

NickyZwrites pfp

And in the morn I’ll bring you to your ship, and so to Naples, Where I have hope to see the nuptial of these our dear-beloved solemnized; And thence retire me to my Milan, where every third thought shall be my grave. These words of Prospero always make me so sad.

0 reply

0 recast

1 reaction

NickyZwrites pfp

Poor thing, I hope it's okay!

0 reply

0 recast

0 reaction

NickyZwrites pfp

Why is it so hard to make yourself sit down and write, but once you get started you can't stop?

0 reply

0 recast

1 reaction

NickyZwrites pfp

Thank you very much!

0 reply

0 recast

0 reaction

NickyZwrites pfp

Just realised I've been messing around on Twitter for three hours straight instead of starting work on the new novel. Hello procrastination my old friend

1 reply

0 recast

1 reaction

NickyZwrites pfp

When you've been plotting for weeks and suddenly all story events and themes and characters fall into place... Absolute magic.

0 reply

0 recast

2 reactions

NickyZwrites pfp

Plotting a new novel today. I used to do it on a spreadsheet, but now I'm a big fan of coloured note cards. Each card is a scene/chapter. Different colours denote different POVs. I lay them out on a table and add/subtract/move things around until the plot outline makes sense. Sometimes you just need something tangible to play with!

0 reply

0 recast

3 reactions

NickyZwrites pfp

I can definitely see that view taking hold. Especially if people want to aim for the power badge or otherwise build their reach. But as someone who's never been super at home building a niche IP on social media, it feels like entirely too much work. :P

0 reply

0 recast

0 reaction