tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post653608487076439590..comments2024-02-12T15:15:51.364+02:00Comments on The Five Year Project: A Rude AwakeningMisha Gerrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-17363469696264015032011-08-29T17:04:06.256+02:002011-08-29T17:04:06.256+02:00The inspiration for my 'ultimate act of litera...The inspiration for my 'ultimate act of literary insanity' was the annual 3-Day novel contest, and it's happening this weekend! I highly recommend it. It's an incredible creative kick start. The site is: <br /><br />http://www.3daynovel.com/Don Britthttp://24novels.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-30901513225813248772011-08-29T03:05:45.836+02:002011-08-29T03:05:45.836+02:0024 novels in one year... Now that's impressive...24 novels in one year... Now that's impressive!Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-87084910665669034372011-08-28T22:42:14.449+02:002011-08-28T22:42:14.449+02:00I'm still stammering over the 24 novels in a y...I'm still stammering over the 24 novels in a year bit. What a fantastic achievement to be able to claim, not to mention the writing habit you will have developed.<br /><br />I haven't waded into the world of querying yet. Right now I'm still dreaming, but I can feel the harsh reality of "waking up" coming soon. <br /><br />Thanks for hosting Misha:)KM Nallehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06714392426676743868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-71320025414060099612011-08-28T21:00:54.325+02:002011-08-28T21:00:54.325+02:0024 novels in one year--wow.
I've never taken ...24 novels in one year--wow.<br /><br />I've never taken the step of submitting anything I've written--so I haven't gotten rejected. I expect I have a lot yet to learn (or wake up to). :PGolden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-48693022843766445452011-08-27T20:34:37.722+02:002011-08-27T20:34:37.722+02:00Thanks Misha for hosting Don! This was an interest...Thanks Misha for hosting Don! This was an interesting glimpse into the insights of an author. I applaud Don's honesty! JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-77493439553669063362011-08-27T19:38:28.294+02:002011-08-27T19:38:28.294+02:00LOL. Thanks Ellie. But it was more pig headednes...LOL. Thanks Ellie. But it was more pig headedness than prolific output. I had a couple things that I was sure just had to make the break if I flogged them enough. It turns out they didn't have to. Go figure.Don Britthttp://24novels.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-38740609894987167072011-08-27T18:45:41.295+02:002011-08-27T18:45:41.295+02:00Thank you, Don and Misha. That was a fascinating p...Thank you, Don and Misha. That was a fascinating post. I had to read the 600 rejections sentence twice to make sure I hadn't read it wrong. Your writing output must have been incredible!Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-64917719678599747742011-08-26T18:57:49.745+02:002011-08-26T18:57:49.745+02:00Thanks Misha! I hadn't done that math. Leave ...Thanks Misha! I hadn't done that math. Leave it to an economist! :> <br /><br />And Hi Wendy and Laura! I posted some thoughts on your comments, but I must have messed up. I don't see them now. I greatly appreciate words, and the fact no one decided to tell me how loopy I am. <br /><br />It's funny, when my marathon got under way most of the comments I got were negative. People were showing up just to assure me that they would never read anything that I write. It's much better know. Now I'm finding friends and kindred spirits like you folk.Don Britthttp://24novels.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-16110924642564723992011-08-26T18:24:17.178+02:002011-08-26T18:24:17.178+02:00Done, working on an average of 23.5k words, it sti...Done, working on an average of 23.5k words, it still adds up to over half a million words... (564k to be exact) ;-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-1582263041533159342011-08-26T18:19:52.526+02:002011-08-26T18:19:52.526+02:00Oh and hi Amy! Sorry I missed your comment at firs...Oh and hi Amy! Sorry I missed your comment at first. Thanks for the encouragement. Between you and me the 24 novel thing isn't quite as insane as I let on. These are novellas really, which come in around 22 - 25 K. But they do have to be written while my three day egg timer runs down. And it doesn't stop for sleep or bathroom breaks. So I guess it's still a little nutty.Don Britthttp://24novels.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-40790132852269449052011-08-26T18:17:26.639+02:002011-08-26T18:17:26.639+02:00Hi Angela! Hi Rachna!
I came late in life to h...Hi Angela! Hi Rachna! <br /><br />I came late in life to humility. Really I only gave it a whirl after all else failed, as a last ditch effort to go somewhere with my dreams. Pride dies hard, and I still deal with flash floods of it. Yesterday an established writer, an awesome guy, gave me some very gentle advice. He suggested my 3-Day novel marathon is really about me developing as a writer. He's bang on, but I was resistant to the thought. My dream is that my marathon will get me noticed, that it will help me make the break. I guess I'm sick of developing! But really, it's just pride all over again. <br /><br />And thanks for your kind words Rachna. It is my passionate wish to give encouragement to fellow travelers on the road.Don Britthttp://24novels.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-32087823450375265572011-08-26T18:07:38.053+02:002011-08-26T18:07:38.053+02:00Thanks Don for sharing your story. Rejections hurt...Thanks Don for sharing your story. Rejections hurt like hell. This post will come as an encouragement to writers who feel dejected by rejections. <br /><br />Thanks Misha for hosting Don.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-46390006514477377322011-08-26T17:55:01.124+02:002011-08-26T17:55:01.124+02:00Wow, that is a painful confession. You have such h...Wow, that is a painful confession. You have such humility to come right out and say something like that.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12399082789777816445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-88923029822436783052011-08-26T16:59:29.350+02:002011-08-26T16:59:29.350+02:00Great post Don! 24 novels in one year is VERY impr...Great post Don! 24 novels in one year is VERY impressive! :)<br /><br />Have a great weekend!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16915440989018472093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-10595245778876652682011-08-26T15:22:58.326+02:002011-08-26T15:22:58.326+02:00Thanks for sharing your story, Don. I'm still ...Thanks for sharing your story, Don. I'm still collecting those Rs, and I'm sure they're well-deserved, but I'm pretty sure I'm improving. Those Rs don't seem so bad as long as I keep moving forward and progressing and challenging myself to be the best writer I can be.<br /><br />And WHOA, 24 novels in one year?!? Awesome! Checking out your website now!Laura S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13934230198562773803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5190412120537448720.post-92196216492248642122011-08-26T14:05:42.955+02:002011-08-26T14:05:42.955+02:00Wow, what an awesome post Don. Thank you Misha for...Wow, what an awesome post Don. Thank you Misha for bringing him to our attention. I can't wait to check out his blog. I wish more writers would ask themselves that before they self publish as well. I've had two requests that I kust couldn't bring myself to finishing the first two pages. How do you tell the writer their work is below substandard even to a reader. I have the misfortune of having my head almost snapped clean off my shoulders onece and so now I just send a note and say, I'm sorry but I won't be able to review because I have too much on my plate. And so the vicious cycle continues and they wonder why they don't get sales.Wendy@FabNouveauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03279778187031288695noreply@blogger.com