FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Kari Trenten: “Newsletters to readers, how does one go about starting one?” Adding on to this – what plugin or app do you use? Is it free? If not, what does it cost? How do you get folks to join your newsletter list? What content is most effective? Join the chat
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Jordan Marshall: We often talk about the architect/gardener dichotomy, but with the advent of story games, I’m wondering if a thrid option has opened up. Do you ever use some sort of game in your plotting/writing process? Scott adds: “And if you do, please, oh please, can it be Super Mario Brothers???” Join the chat
FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Aidee Ladnier: “if you come across something that throws you out of a story, are you willing to keep reading or do you just put it down?” I’d expand this a bit to ask – what are the things that take you out of the story? And which ones are forgivable for you, and which ones aren’t? Writers: This is a reader chat – you are welcome to join it, but please do not reference your own works directly. Thanks! Join the chat
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Kari Trenten: “What are the basic steps every self published author should follow?” I’ll elaborate a little. How do you get your manuscripts into ebook and print formats? How do you submit them to distributors? What are some of the pitfalls self publishing authors need to be aware of? Join the chat
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Kari Trenten: “Rejection – Now What?” I’ll elaborate a little. You see a great call for submissions. Or you hear about a publisher you really want to work with. You spend weeks, or months, crafting the perfect story, put it in a metaphorical envelope and mail it off. Then two months later, you get a rejection email. What do you do with it next? Join the chat
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Aidee Ladnier: “Do you or have you thought of obtaining multiple pen names? Is it hard to keep up with two brands?” Let’s talk about the practical rather than the why – if you have multiple brands/pen names, how do you deal with them? Do you keep them strictly separate? Do you bleed into them a little? Do you have multiple facebook logins? etc… Join the chat
Today I thought it would be interesting to discuss our QUILTBAG literary influences. If you’re a writer, this could be authors who inspire you or have influenced your writing. For readers, why not share some of the authors who introduced you to QUILTBAG fiction and/or who keep you coming back for more?
