tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post933037778707969170..comments2023-11-02T02:40:48.410-07:00Comments on Crime Fiction Collective: Writing books takes a bunch of peopleL.J. Sellershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10213491074676394406noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-87165246051102180252014-01-07T21:27:01.070-08:002014-01-07T21:27:01.070-08:00You're right about that, LJ!You're right about that, LJ! Sheila Lowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02444737798319597136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-29943546878561523822014-01-07T21:26:17.752-08:002014-01-07T21:26:17.752-08:00Thanks, Jodie. Coming from you, that's an extr...Thanks, Jodie. Coming from you, that's an extra big smile.Sheila Lowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02444737798319597136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-38621910287866169402014-01-07T21:25:53.949-08:002014-01-07T21:25:53.949-08:00That's a great name, Peg! I have a neighbor wh...That's a great name, Peg! I have a neighbor who is going to allow me to use his name: Eursell Jett. I just love it. Sheila Lowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02444737798319597136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-17918059704857386122014-01-07T21:24:38.801-08:002014-01-07T21:24:38.801-08:00Thanks, everyone. The more we share, the less alon...Thanks, everyone. The more we share, the less alone we are. I appreciate all your comments.Sheila Lowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02444737798319597136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-25590794575705110302014-01-07T20:53:54.837-08:002014-01-07T20:53:54.837-08:00I hadn't thought of using Youtube for visuals ...I hadn't thought of using Youtube for visuals - just Google street maps. Thanks for the tip.<br /><br />One difference, I think, between professional independent (self) publishers and amateurs is that professionals act like a professional publisher - gathering a team of other professionals.<br /><br />A big publisher, or even little press, has editors, graphic designers, production folk, etc. Even beta reader types. <br /><br />Recognizing our strengths and weaknesses, and getting a team together that believes in our work and works with our beliefs - our stories - that's an important step.<br /><br />Congrats on the WIP. Thanks for the post.David Y.B. Kaufmannhttp://www.davidybkaufmann.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-75525159730823882142014-01-07T08:42:18.828-08:002014-01-07T08:42:18.828-08:00Fun post, Sheila. And congratulations on Inkslinge...Fun post, Sheila. And congratulations on Inkslingers Ball!<br /><br />Names are fun, aren't they? When some new neighbors moved in across the street, I knew I'd have to figure out how to use their name in a novel. Coveyduck. If I wrote cozies, it would be easy. <br /><br />I think L.J. is right... it takes an army!<br /><br />Peg Brantleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04906858123466177508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-30821315863932687062014-01-07T07:52:06.458-08:002014-01-07T07:52:06.458-08:00Great points, Sheila, and an entertaining read! It...Great points, Sheila, and an entertaining read! It's obvious you're a talented writer!Jodie Rennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17180607353893233389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-2982468736187117132014-01-07T06:22:03.747-08:002014-01-07T06:22:03.747-08:00Indeed, I'm grateful for the team of beta read...Indeed, I'm grateful for the team of beta readers and proofreaders who help me with each novel—for free. I also feel lucky to have the professionals I hire for editing, book formatting, and cover design. (Contact Booknook.biz if you need an ebook formatted!) <br /><br />And I depend on my readers to help me come up with the dozens of names I need in each story. In fact, you can win a book at my website now for suggesting a winning name. http://ljsellers.com/blog<br /><br />Writers could adopt the slogan: "It takes an army." :)L.J. Sellershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213491074676394406noreply@blogger.com