Writing that kicks your ass

Monday, February 28, 2011

.docx

Hi fellas!

Just wonder if I could make a request as I've run into this problem with a few of your manuscripts. My computer (I use an older Mac) cannot open .docx files. If you use a newer Microsoft-based computer, you likely send your manuscript in the .docx format, which is totally cool because most (normal) people can read these files no problem. But I'm not normal, and I can't.  So if you wouldn't mind sending a .doc or .pdf format out as a secondary option for viewing your manuscripts, I'd greatly appreciate it!

Riley

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Benefits of Write Fu

I have finally revised "The Dog And His Boy" using the suggestions from my last submission. It was like having 5 editors from the best kids publishing house in the US, reading, analyzing, commenting and basically improving the manuscript.

Maybe the next step is putting a virtual tour together for 8 kids ebooks.

Thank you to all the Write Fu editorial staff.


Bill

Monday, February 21, 2011

Untitled piece of ?

I forgot to write in the FU.

Any comments are welcome on the short bit I e-mailed a week or so ago, which was a brainstorm/noodling about session.

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Stephen Fry on language

Hello, my fellows,

Here's a fun YouTube video by actor-comedian Stephen Fry. It's all about enjoying language--"Tickle the ones we talk to," Fry says!

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS, CHRIS!!!

Just shouting out a congrats to Chris for finishing the MFA!!!

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Albert Part II

I'll be emailing my piece to each of you.

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Dark is the Night (November 22 & 23 chapters)


Hi all,

I just wrote a long introduction to this section for those of you who haven’t read previous chapters from this story, but then I said “screw it” and deleted the whole mess.  Hopefully the work can speak for itself. If you’re really lost, send me an email and I’ll answer any questions (or I can send you earlier chapters from the story).

These chapters come about a third of the way through the book.

I’m looking for any comments about what’s working and what needs work. Thanks in advance, and I hope you all had a great holiday! Happy (almost) New Year!

Riley