tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post116571251296380170..comments2024-03-26T18:28:06.391-04:00Comments on Evil Editor: The Final Face-Lift?Evil Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03879826770199639420noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-1166029963119382802006-12-13T12:12:00.000-05:002006-12-13T12:12:00.000-05:00Bit the bullet, it's in your e-mail. (Gasp, shudde...Bit the bullet, it's in your e-mail. (Gasp, shudder, shiver, it's harder sending out queries than it was to write the novel and edit it!)<BR/>(Verification looks like a Red Russian: bokhvii)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-1165933244529645582006-12-12T09:20:00.000-05:002006-12-12T09:20:00.000-05:00anon 8:49, Like I've said before, hence the name E...anon 8:49, Like I've said before, hence the name EVIL Editor. Look that up in your Funk and Wagnalls! -JTCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-1165931384811124142006-12-12T08:49:00.000-05:002006-12-12T08:49:00.000-05:00Why would anyone want to suject themselves to ever...Why would anyone want to suject themselves to every idots comments? That is why there are no query letters!<BR/><BR/>You people don't know how to give constructive comments. You are childish and cruel with your comments. GROW UP!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-1165882360629382932006-12-11T19:12:00.000-05:002006-12-11T19:12:00.000-05:00Yes, following the list of titles in "Guess the Pl...Yes, following the list of titles in "Guess the Plot."Evil Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03879826770199639420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-1165880862876098692006-12-11T18:47:00.000-05:002006-12-11T18:47:00.000-05:00I sent in mine and am attempting to write some gue...I sent in mine and am attempting to write some guess the plots. Do we still post them to the comment section following the list of titles?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-1165874869909190422006-12-11T17:07:00.000-05:002006-12-11T17:07:00.000-05:00I'm with kiss-me-at-the-gate. Email first, EE, the...I'm with kiss-me-at-the-gate. Email first, EE, then national and local news...then some writing...sometimes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-1165803932027647602006-12-10T21:25:00.000-05:002006-12-10T21:25:00.000-05:00I still love you. Even though you make me nervous....I still love you. Even though you make me nervous.<BR/><BR/>Where are you lot with the vacations starting this week? Slackers!McKoalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01457446171624585099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-1165798904102465482006-12-10T20:01:00.000-05:002006-12-10T20:01:00.000-05:00I used to take my Brother's four kids, a dog, my A...I used to take my Brother's four kids, a dog, my Aunt and my Mother on vacation. They did everything while I sat under a tree reading a book and listening to classical music. Some of my friends don't understand why I like to vacation in the local bookstore or library. <BR/><BR/>:)Dave Fragmentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17985158361431606939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-1165798425113565212006-12-10T19:53:00.000-05:002006-12-10T19:53:00.000-05:00If you had any idea all the stuff that happened on...If you had any idea all the stuff that happened on my last vacation, you wouldn't bring that subject up.Evil Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03879826770199639420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-1165796942570117532006-12-10T19:29:00.000-05:002006-12-10T19:29:00.000-05:00Have you never heard of vacation?Have you never heard of vacation?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-1165790690134176752006-12-10T17:44:00.000-05:002006-12-10T17:44:00.000-05:00Gee, I submit my query, and the EE's blog implodes...Gee, I submit my query, and the EE's blog implodes. Can I put that on my bio?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-1165789178773028102006-12-10T17:19:00.000-05:002006-12-10T17:19:00.000-05:00Please stick around. I'm still writing my first d...Please stick around. I'm still writing my first draft. Then it's revision time, followed by beta readers, followed by more revisions...<BR/><BR/>But I'm determined to see this through to the end and I fully intend to run my eventual query letter past you for immolation, so please don't give up in the meanwhile.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-1165788825074676372006-12-10T17:13:00.000-05:002006-12-10T17:13:00.000-05:00I want you, EE. Just not to critique my query, if...I want you, EE. Just not to critique my query, if you get my drift.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-1165784984769251702006-12-10T16:09:00.000-05:002006-12-10T16:09:00.000-05:00You're most certainly not unwanted, EE. This is th...You're most certainly not unwanted, EE. This is the first site I check every day, after my email. I just haven't quite gotten up the spine to send in my query letter yet, because I know it's going to be beaten to a pulp, and it's being revised right now anyway. But when it's done, I promise I'll send it to you. In fact I'll put it higher on the list of "things that need to be done" (which is currently about twenty nautical miles long).kiss-me-at-the-gatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18289100980388975854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-1165779658317748862006-12-10T14:40:00.000-05:002006-12-10T14:40:00.000-05:00This too shall pass, EE.This too shall pass, EE.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-1165766521335665472006-12-10T11:02:00.000-05:002006-12-10T11:02:00.000-05:00I have to get at least the first draft of the WIP ...I have to get at least the first draft of the WIP done before I can begin the query, lol. My head isn't yet that swollen.writtenwyrddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02280711822302493122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-1165746884908304792006-12-10T05:34:00.000-05:002006-12-10T05:34:00.000-05:00Aaw...EE...we love and adore you. I think things a...Aaw...EE...we love and adore you. I think things are slow everywhere because of the holidays.Staciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07969399927758009095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-1165735997496941952006-12-10T02:33:00.000-05:002006-12-10T02:33:00.000-05:00We were thinking of doing a query/synopsis for cur...We were thinking of doing a query/synopsis for current work in progress, this being a good way to a/v/o/i/d/ /a/c/tu/a/l/l/y/ /w/o/r/k/i/n/g/ /o/n/ /i/t/ work out the focus, but right now we're too hot & tired to write anything much.Xenithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15550985137843901009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-1165731923875398902006-12-10T01:25:00.000-05:002006-12-10T01:25:00.000-05:00And what better way to improve your hook than to r...<I>And what better way to improve your hook than to run it past the Evil Minions?</I><BR/><BR/>Done. It's in your mailbox. In query letter form. <BR/><BR/>Sentence fragments. Me. The queen of.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-1165730614734240742006-12-10T01:03:00.000-05:002006-12-10T01:03:00.000-05:00Maybe try something else? To be honest, I only re...Maybe try something else? To be honest, I only read this right now for the Face Lifts... but I'd love to see some more improving-your-writing related material.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-1165726320801264892006-12-09T23:52:00.000-05:002006-12-09T23:52:00.000-05:00I received my copies of Novel Deviations and alrea...I received my copies of Novel Deviations and already wrapped three of them to give as gifts. What a great idea, it's cheap and personal at once. <BR/>Great idea, good book!<BR/><BR/>Fun too. <BR/><BR/>and no zombies ;)Dave Fragmentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17985158361431606939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-1165724773464907752006-12-09T23:26:00.000-05:002006-12-09T23:26:00.000-05:00Oh, now, don't feel unloved! ;-)Besides, once the...Oh, now, don't feel unloved! ;-)<BR/><BR/>Besides, once the swelling from my first lambasting goes down, I'm contemplating running my (new! revised! exciting!) query letter past you. If we're permitted reruns, that is. ;-)<BR/><BR/>Anyhow, it will be awhile, as I'm busy pounding the English language into submission, but .. Ah'll be bahhhck. :-D<BR/><BR/>~ G. AtwaterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-1165724083488925672006-12-09T23:14:00.000-05:002006-12-09T23:14:00.000-05:00Ah, the Crapometer. Of course, those who want Miss...Ah, the Crapometer. Of course, those who want Miss Snark to read their first pages need to hook her first. And what better way to improve your hook than to run it past the Evil Minions?Evil Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03879826770199639420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-1165722023209214732006-12-09T22:40:00.000-05:002006-12-09T22:40:00.000-05:00Say it ain't so...Perhaps everyone's off sharpenin...Say it ain't so...<BR/><BR/>Perhaps everyone's off sharpening hooks for Miss Snark's event next weekend? <BR/><BR/>Don't worry: they'll be back...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26791026.post-1165721379407519922006-12-09T22:29:00.000-05:002006-12-09T22:29:00.000-05:00Poor baby. I only have so many books on the go...S...Poor baby. I only have so many books on the go...<BR/><BR/>Shall we give a shout out to Miss Snark?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com