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ClareHill
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After Viswananthan / McCafferty plagiarism row, Michael Pietsch, Senior Vice President and Publisher of Little, Brown, said in a statement today, "Little, Brown and Company will not be publishing a revised edition of How Opal Mehta got kissed, Got Wild, and Got a Life by Kaavya Viswanathan, nor will we publish the second book under contract." No word yet as to whether she will have to return the $500,000 advance. This week, more similarities have been noted between Opal and The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot and Can You Keep a Secret? by Sophie Kinsella. Did Kaavya Viswanathan write ANY of it herself, or was it all unconsciously borrowed from other authors? Clare xxx
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paganeagle2001
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Mystic Richard predicted this in the thread he started. Now can he figure out which lottery numbers to pick! Lol. All the best. Richard
This post was last edited by paganeagle2001, 03 May 2006, 19:07
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Keiser
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Pick me out a scratchcard too, Richard. That often happens to me, I unconsciously write a book which was someone elses book I read this story where David Niven (I think) before he became famous did gardening columns in a magazine in the US as an expert which were someone elses. These days it's just not possible not to be found out because of the Internet amongst other things.
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paganeagle2001
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Odd that I have been told in a review that one of my darker characters sounds like Lord Voldermort.
I can't see how as in my story all you have seen is a hand! Lol.
All the best.
Richard
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murrayhurray
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Hi Richard, don't stress it, you know what they say, if all reviews point to the same thing, then give it credit, if only one does, then don't worry so much.
You panned mine pretty much but it didn't worry me as so did the majority so I accept the majority opinion. If it were just one, it would have been different. I think you're still going through the taking each review personally stage, don't, it's not the most valuable way for you. Take them all in context. You'll get there.
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paganeagle2001
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Hi Murrrey, sorry about my review, but you would sooner have a honest one wouldn't you.
The latest review hasn't bothered me as there is nothing apart from the grammar bit (Most of which has been solved by Eileen, various other members and a lot of grammar books! Lol) that I can take from it.
Well you can't please everyone and hopefully V3 will be a better read. I thought I would take out various bits to tighten up the story but I have increased the amount of words!
I'm enjoying this more and more. Lots more characters and adventures have appeared in my head for Danark Wood.
Good or Bad, reviews can help, even if it just makes you more determined to improve your grammar.
Notice I havent flamed or anything. Must be chilling out more! Lol.
Just waiting for the latest assignent to come back before my rewrite gets uploaded.
All the best.
Richard
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murrayhurray
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That's the way to do it. I think some of us creative types go through various phases while we get the hang of constructive criticism in the main, and, on the odd occasion, get the hang of unconstructive criticism.
In passing my nosey beak noticed your good review rates were def up a notch higher than on your previous version which is great. I need to get to grips more with grammar myself as I pretend I know more than I do. In passing I thought one point in one of your reviews was a potentially good one, don't know what you think, about finishing a thought in two separate sentences. This is potentially a good tip and one I need to keep aware of as well, as they say a sentence should be a complete thought - traditionally anyhow.
Reviews are the rough with the smooth. We certainly can't please everyone (I please about 2%!) but if you translate to real life if you please a lot this could translate to a potential big readership. Writings fun anyway whatever happens. Good luck!
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paganeagle2001
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Hi again Murrey, I saw the repetative part of the other review and solved that one. The advantage was that it went straight to the point.
No problem, easy to solve, will be available in V3 version.
Writing is just a great learning process. We get all the highs and lows, but when it all comes down to it. If we enjoy what we do then we can pass that on to the reader.
If we have bad days, we may write better to get ourselves out of the black moods.
I don't know about any other member but I have started reviewing mainstream books that I am currently reading. Take that out, move that around, add more to the characters. Lol.
I just take what's required and apply it to my own style.
Every day I learn more and more.
All the best.
Richard
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RiteStuff
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That works. I get a lot from reviewing as you think about how characters work well and stuff. I do this now with mainstream books as well as you learn from those who made it and what they do well. Am still polishing the grammar though!
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HJW
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Getting a stinger of a review hurts. I aways try and think to myself whether I'd prefer someone to lie and say they think my work is good, or do I want an honest, warts and all opinion? It works.....sometimes. The only real bummer is a review that tells you that you are cr** but doesn't suggest ways to improve.
Are you hooked? Oh blogger
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