tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post6426210125630514041..comments2024-01-28T12:23:30.132-06:00Comments on Write. Read. Live.: #IWSG When do you know when your work is ready?Cherie Colyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-15939823861357634562016-10-09T13:00:10.990-05:002016-10-09T13:00:10.990-05:00I'm very thankful for my CPs and wonderful edi...I'm very thankful for my CPs and wonderful editors. :)Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-61649380206403975022016-10-07T20:33:25.482-05:002016-10-07T20:33:25.482-05:00Hooray! It's wonderful that you're getting...Hooray! It's wonderful that you're getting such great feedback on your new story. You'll get that yes. <br /><br />Very good litmus test for readiness. The little nitpicky wording matters will hardly matter to most readers. Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-27355771784708819692016-10-07T17:48:32.132-05:002016-10-07T17:48:32.132-05:00Thanks, Feather. Thanks, Feather. Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-73527011781452115882016-10-07T17:48:07.758-05:002016-10-07T17:48:07.758-05:00Yes! She's such a clever witch, plus she has p...Yes! She's such a clever witch, plus she has power friends.Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-9516319470288015432016-10-07T17:46:29.116-05:002016-10-07T17:46:29.116-05:00That's my plan :)That's my plan :)Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-85439990050043537652016-10-07T14:24:41.909-05:002016-10-07T14:24:41.909-05:00You said: When their suggestions start to be about...You said: When their suggestions start to be about word choice or small details . . . I never looked at it this way before. Thanks for the great tip. Now I'll be watching for this at my critique group meetings.Gail M Baugniet - Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543343067963247963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-70979821341655457182016-10-06T10:59:00.756-05:002016-10-06T10:59:00.756-05:00You are truly a success story, Cherie. Let the uni...You are truly a success story, Cherie. Let the universe turn your vision for your manuscript's future a reality, and move on to your next masterpiece.F. Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16241888058278268890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-32159756940544933842016-10-05T21:21:15.199-05:002016-10-05T21:21:15.199-05:00Hope Madison comes through for you :-)Hope Madison comes through for you :-)Jennifer Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300124780126853962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-64520995089647048302016-10-05T17:48:44.546-05:002016-10-05T17:48:44.546-05:00I also know I'm getting close when my CP's...I also know I'm getting close when my CP's comments are getting lighter as well. Good luck with being on submission! It sounds like it's resonating with editors--so hopefully you'll have good news soon!Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-9518808529975854472016-10-05T15:31:55.032-05:002016-10-05T15:31:55.032-05:00I'm sure it's just a matter of time. Hang ...I'm sure it's just a matter of time. Hang in there. :-)<br /><br /><a href="http://emaginette.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow"> Anna from elements of emaginette</a>emaginettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324981140248692448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-1241852630199131502016-10-05T14:33:16.622-05:002016-10-05T14:33:16.622-05:00Thanks for stopping by!Thanks for stopping by!Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-62598510712752443222016-10-05T14:32:52.329-05:002016-10-05T14:32:52.329-05:00Thanks, and so true about the big stuff. I always ...Thanks, and so true about the big stuff. I always thrilled when I share something with my CPs and their comments are related to the small details. Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-60843806162577711652016-10-05T14:30:18.749-05:002016-10-05T14:30:18.749-05:00CPs are!
Thanks for the encouraging words. I'...CPs are!<br /><br />Thanks for the encouraging words. I'm hoping so!Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-24700969381377531942016-10-05T14:29:32.147-05:002016-10-05T14:29:32.147-05:00Thanks, Pat. :)Thanks, Pat. :)Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-4010071539254044772016-10-05T14:29:04.584-05:002016-10-05T14:29:04.584-05:00You're lucky then. Since I know what it should...You're lucky then. Since I know what it should say, my mind automatically corrects typos as I read. Although, I've learned some new tips hopping around IWSG that I'm going to try out. :)Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-55794187468727093712016-10-05T10:12:17.134-05:002016-10-05T10:12:17.134-05:00Of course your time will come and you'll be sh...Of course your time will come and you'll be shouting YES! YES! at the top of your voice. The interest is there, now it just needs to find the right home and it WILL!!! Great post, Cherie. Thank you for sharing.Nicolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14674648154579013578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-47189916983422066822016-10-05T09:21:21.325-05:002016-10-05T09:21:21.325-05:00Hope you get that offer of publication soon.
Once ...Hope you get that offer of publication soon.<br />Once the big stuff is fixed and it's all details, we know the end is very near.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-83918824173598766602016-10-05T09:08:29.823-05:002016-10-05T09:08:29.823-05:00That's what's so great about a critique pa...That's what's so great about a critique partner, isn't it? They are invaluable. <br /><br />Keep your head up. Your story will land in the hands of the perfect editor, and you'll get the offer it deserves. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-13296863046303284422016-10-05T08:50:48.065-05:002016-10-05T08:50:48.065-05:00Hello Cherie,
Hang in there! You have already cove...Hello Cherie,<br />Hang in there! You have already covered half the mile. The editors like it. Your agent is getting great comments about your writing. I believe the contract is just right around the corner. <br />Congratulations on what you have achieved so far. <br />Shalom aleichem,<br />PatriciaPat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6255198579479008085.post-77973840805967974592016-10-05T08:45:55.526-05:002016-10-05T08:45:55.526-05:00I think I'm pretty good at spotting typos in m...I think I'm pretty good at spotting typos in my own work, but maybe I'm just fooling myself. At least I can spot them in other writer's work. Good luck on the submission.Chemist Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.com