tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108965798201704619.post3304243776370688201..comments2017-04-11T19:20:49.931-07:00Comments on Eaten By Cats: A Novel Way to Publish: Close But No CigarJackstormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16403245404041879899noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108965798201704619.post-47257664476545876852016-12-20T01:26:46.726-08:002016-12-20T01:26:46.726-08:00:D thanks my brilliant buddy! This was a non-direc...:D thanks my brilliant buddy! This was a non-directed satire/rant BTW, I'm actually chuffed with the DD response (coz I don't get out much).<br /><br />Yes you're right, I've got a really good workflow for 100k-130k novels now, its like an addiction, and later stages still need work - always did have trouble with big climaxes... just ask my ex-wife, ba boom tsh!<br /><br />These blogs have helped with writing heaps as did polishing an old novel for DD.<br /><br />Great suggestions and you know my feeling is that if I'm reading about writing, writing short stories/novellas, I'm not writing novels ;)<br /><br />The stupidest thing is, to finish writing a novel you simply have to finish writing it - like SK says, one hour a day, no interruptions, sit down and start typing - unless you've been fiendishly clever, structure can/will come later. Finishing the non-fiction helped.<br /><br />I like your serialisation suggestion a few months back the best, so will look at that next year when I'm not so drunk and sitting around in my underpants so much. <br /><br />Or maybe a series of short Sci Fi - which is what The Serene Giant started out as :)<br /><br />Miss you heaps - onwards into that hoary breach of a bitch and the beasty interior that is the 100k+ novel - get me coffee, wine, and nicotine, where's my rifle?!!!!Jackstormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16403245404041879899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7108965798201704619.post-3738277524324030732016-12-18T21:11:35.302-08:002016-12-18T21:11:35.302-08:00I understand, and I keep meaning to finish reading...I understand, and I keep meaning to finish reading these finished works, but you know me and time management.. :/<br /><br />But on the upside, the greatest thing I struggle with is completing a book. And you've finished 3 counting your non-fiction. It should get easier. You are probably figuring out your workflow right? <br /><br />Maybe try writing some short stories, novelettes, novellas, and submit to places like Analog magazine. Or publish your short stories online and use that as marketing material or a portfolio for getting full stories published.<br /><br />Read books and blogs from other authors who have been through the same thing. There are some good books on the Kindle store for a few dollars or less. I can give you some recommendations of ones I've read (or started reading) if you want. Spiro Harveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10888968981554322449noreply@blogger.com