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Michael....
ISBN is far more than some on this blog would care to admit. Writing for sport is one thing but writing for money is another. Perhaps there are 2 groups here ? Some on this site have indicated that their goal is to have their novel published. As far as I know, there are 2 ways - agent and publisher or self publication via a vanity press. I suppose one could make copies of their work and hand it out on street corners ? or in bars ? or in churches ? One author's mother hounded publishers after her son's death and was successful in securing publication of his novel. I suppose that is yet another option. Stringers on this site often use 2 forms in one submission and mix the journalistic genre and style (at least as I was taught in my journalism classes) with fiction. This is where things get sticky in my opinion. Op Ed is one thing but pure reporting of what happened is another. Comprendre ? Also, as has been clarified before by Admin, a stringer is not staff but rather a hopeful contributor and should never pretend to be a reporter with press credentials.— June 27, 2010 6:51 a.m.
Michael....
A author can always opt for a vanity press publication.— June 27, 2010 6:35 a.m.
At The 99 Again
Oops meant to type "IF she could fit in anywhere."— June 27, 2010 6:31 a.m.
At The 99 Again
"Is she could fit in anywhere" was how I phrased it but just for fun here are the 271 possibilities. Maybe the Readers' readers have some suggestions ? http://www.99only.com/locator/index.php— June 27, 2010 6:31 a.m.
Michael....
I have to admire stringers who write non fiction which is really fiction because of their poor reporting skills and bias. At least the Reader does not discriminate and generally publishes these offerings without a warning label. Successful writers have agents and contracts and some ISBN credits.— June 26, 2010 9:29 p.m.
Michael....
Thanks, Fish, I missed the explanation and thought maybe it was 500 thumbs up responses. Now I know the magic of $500.— June 26, 2010 7:18 p.m.
Michael....
What is this 500 that everyone references ? I am not part of an evil coven and want to encourage, not discourage, anyone who has the courage to contribute.— June 26, 2010 6:43 p.m.
At The 99 Again
An "ignorant blind island" reminiscent of John Donne but with such different intent and affect. Sad that the creature was actively infecting her children with hate. I know of other 99 cent stores with different clientele where the woman might fit in if she would fit in anywhere ? I am sure she enjoys the O'Reilly Factor on her plasma screen television in her Section 8 housing.— June 26, 2010 5:49 p.m.
San Diego Gay and Lesbian News, against Gay and Lesbian Times
In the presence of most gay friends the term used has been "partner" to describe their relationship. Of course, if the union has been sanctified legally, then the term becomes husband or wife. I believe that there is an expanded meaning of the word partner in these new world views. Spouse seems rather old timely to me. Really boyfriend or girlfriend conveys the sense of what is going on well enough for me unless there is a need to split hairs.— June 26, 2010 5:44 p.m.
Michael....
Point well taken about criticism as it relates to a live author. My background involves English literature so I am familiar with the mechanics of literary criticism. I thought it might be best to dial back some of the comments so the person would not be fearful to continue. Writing is personal in many respects. You hate to tinker with someone's ego in these areas when the person is still alive to "receive" the criticism.— June 26, 2010 5:38 p.m.