Hi all,
I'm new to Savvy Authors. I was actually searching for a place to find a CP and someone on Twitter recommended this site. I'm glad they did. I found a class I want to take that starts later in August (Kill All My Clauses and Passive Voice).

At the moment I'm concentrating on short stories (contemporary, horror and everything in between). I'm looking to hone my craft and tighten my writing.

If anyone is in need of a beta reader or critique partner for shorter pieces, let me know. I am in need of the same.

Carla

See my kitteh above? I added that to this thread by first creating the thread and then choosing "Modify cover Image" from the Cover link above the thread content.
I then uploaded an image and saved it. But it was not positioned correctly so I chose "position cover" and grabbed the image and dragged it down to show the pretty kitteh face.
Awwwwww...
Questions? :-D

*Waving from the Houston, Texas area*
**NOTE: You've got to look a while before you spot a good cowboy butt. They're here but not everywhere you look. You know, somebody needs to fix that problem.**

How can a girl not fall in love with a cowboy? In the past, I had a short historical romance that took place in Texas with a delicious cowboy. Then, I had a time-traveling vampire cowboy short story published a few years ago. I don't have any novels published with cowboys yet.

Do I have enough cowboys? Can I stay, Dawn? *grin* LOL

Tambra

Well, this is my first day here and looking forward to many more. I have been dabbling in writing historical fiction for several years. I'm wanting to make it more than just a passing hobby and maybe get my stuff in print some how, some way. My latest WIP is set in WWII Britain.

So happy to connect with any and all.

Thanks!

Hello! Exploring the site and finding lot of valuable writing nuggets. I've been chiseling out a Fantasy novel for a couple of years now. It seems to take a life of its own from time to time . Looking to interact with other writers and would love to find a group to critique with.
PRPalisch

I'm attending the Writers Digest Science Fiction and Fantasy Virtual Conference. There is an opportunity to have a query letter critiqued by a group of agents.

Has anyone participated in this in past years? I'm wondering if I should only provide the general text of my query letter or if I should address one of the agents attending no matter who might actually read and critique my letter. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Instructions say don't use enter or tab or space bar.

How does one create the title page?

John Doe ....................................................... . Genre
164 Nowhere Drive
Alternate Universe .................................................... About 80,000 words
The Parrallax Continuum

[email protected]

Agent


How does one set this up without using the keyboard for spacing?

The preview is messing with my attempts to show how the title page looks
Thanks

Does someone have to add you to a SIG group? I was wondering if that might be the reason why I can only get into two of the groups I've joined. Thanks for the help.

Has anyone read Big Magic - Creative Living Beyond Fear? I'm almost finished and I think it's a great read for people who are held back from finishing their book (or any creative endeavor) because of fear (of reviewers or that the book just isn't good enough, etc). Elizabeth Gilbert wrote Eat, Pray Love, if that title rings a bell. Just thought I would share it here.

Hello! My new critique partner through RWA suggested I sign up for this site. I am curious what you all do and how to navigate.

Hi all!
My goal for this month is to write 50K words. I really want to finish Survival: Dead of Winter this month so I can publish it within a couple of months.
Good luck to all participating and happy writing to all!
Rhonda

I'd like a feature of tagging past classes that I'd like to take if they came around again, and if they do, it'd notify me. Possible?

Hi. I write picture books and look forward to connecting with others, I'd love to find a few other picture book writers to chat with,,,Oh, and most of my stories rhyme,

I am so thrilled. Dawn and I are going to RWA! We're trying to get RJ to come but she's waffling. BUT even better than us being there is our giveaways!

We have some pretty special things planned for everyone. More as the date gets closer but I am getting proofs of stuff now and its REALLY COOL!!!

FYI.... #SFFpit is tomorrow on twitter. It's for completed, unpublished manuscripts ready for submission for science fiction and fantasy.

The last three books I bought ended up being DNFd for various reasons. Has anyone read a book lately that kept you turning the pages? If so please share. I'm heading to the lake on Thursday afternoon and want to sit back with a really good romance! (My fav genre is contemporary western) and I don't read super hot stuff. ;-) Even so, share the hot stuff for those who might see the recommendation.

Thanks!

So this may be the silliest thread you've ever seen, I would accept that. But someone, help me out here.

I can't seem to nail down the difference between a summary and a synopsis. Google had only gotten me so far, and each website seems to have a different opinion on how to write each.
I ask because I'm going to begin querying soon, and I don't want to send an editor who asked for a synopsis a summary instead.
Main problem for me- which one is the back of a book blurb and which one do you outline the major events of the book, including the ending??

You'd think this was a simple thing...

Anyway, sorry if I started a new thread that already exists somewhere else. I couldn't find anything when I looked in the forum.

We're going to be there! And we've got some fun giveaways for you.

Dawn and I for sure, and we are trying to twist RJ's arm. We should do a Savvy meet up if anyone is going!
I am super excited this year. Did everyone see the new app they have for the meeting?

YAY!

Hi y'all! I joined last fall, and have taken one fabulous class so far. I am retired and currently residing in San Antonio, TX to be near family. I'm an adventurer with a boat load of experiences to fill my novels with. Currently writing a creative nonfiction (memoir without a memory!) and have a couple of mystery story ideas in the hopper. I look forward to sharing and learning with y'all!

Looking to connect with others interested in these areas. Anyone out there?