babbley about writing

[salixbabylon]

So I'm writing a thing that's eventually going to grow up to be novel #2. It's Stargate Atlantis, John/Rodney, but AU and I'm not sure if I should post it or... not. If I do, I'm pretty much only going to do it here, locked to a small group.

Would anyone be interested in reading as I go along? Because (duh) I like the encouragement of people reading and nudging me, but I'm not actively in the fandom and don't plan to be. So I'm a little uncertain. People do things like have Big Bang preview groups and stuff though, right? This might not be too different?

If you want in on this filtered group, let me know.

Comments

[rifleman-s.livejournal.com]

I'm not in that fandom either, although I have read several AU fics by someone on my Friends list.

And your writing's always good, no matter the pairing . . . so yes, please, would you count me in?

*hug*

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

*blush* Thank you, sweetie. It means a lot to me that you read all my stuff. *hugs* :)

[nverland]

You're pretty much the only person I'll read non-my OTP fic from. So if you want, I'll read, and probably even leave a few comments

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

*smooch* I would appreciate any of your thoughts. Right now I'm struggling with how much exposition is too much, and who wants the POV to be his. Muses need to get themselves in order, damnit. ;)

[mecurtin.livejournal.com]

YES TIMES ONE ZILLION

I absolutely *love* this sort of thing! Be sure to say what kind of feedback/concrit you want along the way -- I am a full-service beta/audience operation.

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

:) Thank you! I've never done something like this before so I'm not sure yet what I want. Once I get the first chapter "finished" and post it, it will probably along the lines of simply pointing out when something doesn't make sense or just doesn't work.

[dissonant-dream.livejournal.com]

Me, yes!! And good luck!

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

*smooch* Thanks!

[neros-violin.livejournal.com]

I would definitely read it! I loooooove John/Rodney!

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I'm trying to keep their characters intact, yet also sort of make them my own without shoe-horning them in. You will have to let me know how well it works. ;)

[tvill-17.livejournal.com]

I'd like to read it :-)

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

I will add you to the list! :)

[sally-daer.livejournal.com]

Stargate Atlantis sounds good to me :)

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

I had no idea there were so many SGA fans on my list. :)

[sally-daer.livejournal.com]

I really like John. I have some doubts about Rodney, but at least I don't hate in as when he appeared in SG1.

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

Rodney grew on me. I have a thing for smart guys. ;)

[soar38.livejournal.com]

Oooh yay, McShep.

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

*giggles*

[lisagems.livejournal.com]

hmm... I'm not in the fandom, but, then again, I've pretty much enjoyed everything of yours I've read. Might be helpful to have folks who are not as familiar with the 'genre'.

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

That would be wonderful - thanks, I'll add you. :)

[sarka.livejournal.com]

Well duh ;)

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

Like you have a choice. ;)

[gladsomemind.livejournal.com]

Considering it's YOUR fault that I've watched/read/anythinged SGA...

I'd like a nosy...

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

*snort* Sure, blame me. You mainlined it like it was a new and improved opiate. ;)

[gladsomemind.livejournal.com]

Me? Sweet innocent little me?

Just because I was ensconced on your sofa for a week watching and reading :)

Writer in progress

[amandamviers.livejournal.com]

I'm looking for some guidance on how to be published, recommended from sirkeyem.. any thoughts on how I should publish a collection of poetry? I would really appreciate any thoughts.

Re: Writer in progress

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

Well, I self-published a book in 2008 through a friend who owns a publishing company, which prints with lightningcourse.com - or you could use lulu.com, or createspace.com, etc. I just did a quick search and found the following pages which might of interest, comparing the different self-printing companies:

http://www.neilslade.com/myown3.html
http://llbookreview.com/2009/06/how-does-lightning-source-compare-to-lulu-and-createspace/
http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81340

I suspect there are cheaper/better ways to publish something small like a poetry chapbook - that's more of a printing job than a publishing though, so it depends on what your end goal is. Do you want something for retail in local bookstores? Something nice to give to friends and family? Are you interested in self-marketing (which it turns out was my personal downfall)? Are you hoping to make money or do you just want something professional-looking on your bookshelf?

I'm happy to answer any questions I can, or steer you toward any resources I might have. :)

Re: Writer in progress

[amandamviers.livejournal.com]

I'm looking to make this part of my career. I want something in retail stores. I know it's a shot in the dark, but that's what I'm looking for.

Re: Writer in progress

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

Excellent! It's totally doable - I think all of the DIY self-pubs have very detailed instructions. Some even have marketing services, for extra money. And there's a lot of information on the internet. Good luck!

Re: Writer in progress

[amandamviers.livejournal.com]

Awesome! Thanks :D

[hpstrangelove.livejournal.com]

I'd love to be able to read this. I actually enjoy fanfiction written in fandoms I don't know much about because they end up reading as original stories.

[salixbabylon.livejournal.com]

I'm flattered! :) I'll add you.