tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post6420832135198416080..comments2024-02-17T09:53:06.168+00:00Comments on Notes from the Slushpile: Notes from an Editor: How (NOT) to Get PublishedCandy Gourlayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07802791643303335762noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-67183630496870664202013-05-15T10:41:48.617+01:002013-05-15T10:41:48.617+01:00Wonderful post - thank you, Bella and Candy. And t...Wonderful post - thank you, Bella and Candy. And the Snoopy cartoon made me roar with laughter. Must find it and put it on my wall.Helen Petersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-5620102839575057262013-05-14T23:54:11.243+01:002013-05-14T23:54:11.243+01:00Thank you for this! Just as a writer, I have enoug...Thank you for this! Just as a writer, I have enough people telling me how great their (imagined) book will be someday, or that I should write their memoirs, or that they have this GREAT idea that I can use for a cut of the royalties, or... *headache*. I can't imagine what agents and editors go through!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-91191454763686404272013-05-13T20:28:09.152+01:002013-05-13T20:28:09.152+01:00Good grief, I broke rule #5 just by trying to repl...Good grief, I broke rule #5 just by trying to reply!<br />What I meant to say was:<br />Thank you, thank you, thank you!laura bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15278045655207244092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-46939190975222288812013-05-13T20:24:36.772+01:002013-05-13T20:24:36.772+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.laura bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15278045655207244092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-27558590444979502082013-05-12T14:18:33.459+01:002013-05-12T14:18:33.459+01:00The thing is, getting an agent is horribly difficu...The thing is, getting an agent is horribly difficult. My own experience, before I gave up, was,"My books are full" from those few agents who had the courtesy to reply and no answer at all from the rest, even with the appropriate return postage for my inquiries. I still don't know what to do to get the attention of one of these, given that there are some terrible books out there which thank "my wonderful agent" who must indeed have been wonderful to persuade a publisher to take on such poorly written work. So I have managed without one. <br /><br />Otherwise, I think I have followed these rules. Thanks for sharing.Sue Bursztynskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09362273418897882971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-51823056440831960402013-05-12T09:23:40.580+01:002013-05-12T09:23:40.580+01:00This post ought to be pasted into the Writer's...This post ought to be pasted into the Writer's and Artist's handbook. Lovely presentation, Candy.Gillian McClurehttp://www.gillianmcclure.blogspot.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-45502127588309286772013-05-10T15:03:07.270+01:002013-05-10T15:03:07.270+01:00What a lovely post! And beautifully illustrated by...What a lovely post! And beautifully illustrated by Candy. My best is the Snoopy cartoon. Fabbo. And the Groucho quote...I can attest that Bella Pearson is one of the VERY BEST EDITORS OUT THERE!adelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15826710558292792068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-80103220924192524922013-05-10T14:29:59.839+01:002013-05-10T14:29:59.839+01:00Thanks for all the comments, Candy's pics were...Thanks for all the comments, Candy's pics were perfect - where does she find them?! <br />It certainly must feel tough at times; I'm just getting used to the freelancing art of self-motivation and that's nothing compared to the dedication required for invention and writing.Bella Pearsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-86529026846206887982013-05-10T13:12:56.866+01:002013-05-10T13:12:56.866+01:00I appreciate the encouragement from number 6b, but...I appreciate the encouragement from number 6b, but I'm beginning to ask myself when it is wise to move my focus somewhere else. I'm still hopeful, have published a lot of creative work in forms other than a novel and know I'm a good writer. I've also been at this a loooooong time. It seems to be making the right connections that's so hard.Beth Dotson Brownhttp://www.bethdotsonbrown.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-61195805483809288712013-05-10T12:54:58.578+01:002013-05-10T12:54:58.578+01:00Yikes, I've been prevaricating all morning... ...Yikes, I've been prevaricating all morning... must get those words down on paper. <br /><br />Thanks for the sound advice, Bella - and the snoopy strip!M Louise Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13165271083632185438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-75457716615325832232013-05-10T12:47:12.997+01:002013-05-10T12:47:12.997+01:00So many fantastic books to be associated with, Bel...So many fantastic books to be associated with, Bella! Great and funny post *puts away book token*. Thanks! Addy Farmerhttp://www.addyfarmer.jimdo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-70332160866537208702013-05-10T12:31:15.358+01:002013-05-10T12:31:15.358+01:00I love the worms! Oh and Snoopy, and the Marx quot...I love the worms! Oh and Snoopy, and the Marx quote is framed on my shelf and I'm looking at it right now! <br /><br />Another great post, thanks Candy! (And Bella)Jackie Marchanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12567038737470422449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-53980083187751703102013-05-10T12:05:11.198+01:002013-05-10T12:05:11.198+01:00Brilliant post. I'm going to find that Snoopy ...Brilliant post. I'm going to find that Snoopy cartoon and put it on my noticeboard!Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13943103583685618295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-80223021824221941232013-05-10T10:38:11.600+01:002013-05-10T10:38:11.600+01:00Oh I LOVE this post - I think I've going to pr...Oh I LOVE this post - I think I've going to print it out and stick it on the wall. Thank you Candy and Bella - and btw, everyone of those stories mentioned above, especially Tall Story, I loved - so thank you also for that wonderful gift :)Kathryn Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16439670363289229014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-45839080568918114222013-05-10T09:32:59.060+01:002013-05-10T09:32:59.060+01:00Thanks for taking time to blog to us Bella. Great ...Thanks for taking time to blog to us Bella. Great post!Emma Greenwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15690376433079802026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-59147428933849921632013-05-10T09:08:31.697+01:002013-05-10T09:08:31.697+01:00Ah Bella, you're a breath of fresh air! And a ...Ah Bella, you're a breath of fresh air! And a witty inspiration. Thanks for a post which has cheered up my day!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871239587214383387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-60569598499991875252013-05-10T09:04:27.634+01:002013-05-10T09:04:27.634+01:00I really enjoyed meeting Bella at a SCBWI conferen...I really enjoyed meeting Bella at a SCBWI conference a few years back - any writer would be lucky to work with her. LJ Mosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12743605175112804565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-35120228236793856882013-05-10T08:33:41.624+01:002013-05-10T08:33:41.624+01:00How much do you charge for editing? LOLHow much do you charge for editing? LOLlaura.creanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15261073669097133616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-71192286910427618992013-05-10T08:31:05.289+01:002013-05-10T08:31:05.289+01:00Sage and witty words. Thanks for helping us keep f...Sage and witty words. Thanks for helping us keep faith, BellaRowena Housenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-35160788286966646512013-05-10T06:29:19.717+01:002013-05-10T06:29:19.717+01:00Sol Stein wrote: "The function of an editor i...Sol Stein wrote: "The function of an editor is to achieve the writer's intentions". I feel lucky to have worked with Bella, who quietly sets out to make the doubting writer discover the story she wants to tell. Thanks for guesting on the blog, Bella!Candy Gourlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802791643303335762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-47457027666600143942013-05-10T06:19:55.890+01:002013-05-10T06:19:55.890+01:00The "vampires were passe ( I made that last o...The "vampires were passe ( I made that last one up)" got me giggling out loud :-) <br />Thanks for the good reminders!Sabrinahttp://www.picturebookhome.comnoreply@blogger.com