tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832043822183606170.post2097756729095718039..comments2023-05-23T16:49:16.829+01:00Comments on Monique DeVere: Pull Up A Chair With Mon ~ Let's Talk About: Tips for Writing a Short Story #WriteTips #Romance Monique DeVerehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08826281077474713823noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832043822183606170.post-73754896669271584142014-10-24T18:50:47.271+01:002014-10-24T18:50:47.271+01:00Kim, I'm always on the lookout for where to pl...Kim, I'm always on the lookout for where to place my stories. I love hearing that news. Thanks for sharing that information with all of us.Linda Carroll-Braddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13030450777210934747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832043822183606170.post-75652179397741725132014-10-24T14:13:00.685+01:002014-10-24T14:13:00.685+01:00I am in awe of short story writers--to be able to ...I am in awe of short story writers--to be able to say so much in so few words. Nice blog and good luck with your latest stories.Susan Coryellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04700818086229953333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832043822183606170.post-88652835451402626432014-10-24T08:47:59.221+01:002014-10-24T08:47:59.221+01:00Thank you so much for hanging out with me, Linda. ...Thank you so much for hanging out with me, Linda. I just know you're going to sell tons of copies :)Monique DeVerehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08826281077474713823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832043822183606170.post-67479954336421490762014-10-24T06:36:50.807+01:002014-10-24T06:36:50.807+01:00I'm glad to share and wish you the best. Thank...I'm glad to share and wish you the best. Thanks for stopping by.Linda Carroll-Braddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13030450777210934747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832043822183606170.post-32963525063248143712014-10-24T06:36:15.417+01:002014-10-24T06:36:15.417+01:00Nancy, I can be (because I have written full-lengt...Nancy, I can be (because I have written full-length) but the satisfaction of reaching 'the end' within a few days or couple of week is addicting. Thanks for commenting.Linda Carroll-Braddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13030450777210934747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832043822183606170.post-77602675190154203482014-10-24T06:34:54.582+01:002014-10-24T06:34:54.582+01:00Jannine, so you knew how to construct it intuitive...Jannine, so you knew how to construct it intuitively. Great. Thanks for stopping by.Linda Carroll-Braddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13030450777210934747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832043822183606170.post-74341515768369207442014-10-24T06:33:43.742+01:002014-10-24T06:33:43.742+01:00Louisa, says the woman whose class provided the pu...Louisa, says the woman whose class provided the push for one of those last 2 stories. Thanks for the comment.Linda Carroll-Braddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13030450777210934747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832043822183606170.post-84318550430646181882014-10-24T06:31:54.094+01:002014-10-24T06:31:54.094+01:00MJ, interesting that was the same landmark birthda...MJ, interesting that was the same landmark birthday that started me writing. But I refuse to admit how long ago that was. :) I appreciate you stopping by and commenting.Linda Carroll-Braddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13030450777210934747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832043822183606170.post-46761618490980883872014-10-24T06:30:03.843+01:002014-10-24T06:30:03.843+01:00Thanks for stopping by, RT.Thanks for stopping by, RT.Linda Carroll-Braddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13030450777210934747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832043822183606170.post-67831034873934257882014-10-24T06:29:28.453+01:002014-10-24T06:29:28.453+01:00That's right, Christine, you saw it in critiqu...That's right, Christine, you saw it in critique. Thanks for the comment.Linda Carroll-Braddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13030450777210934747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832043822183606170.post-81440475592708738582014-10-24T06:28:35.178+01:002014-10-24T06:28:35.178+01:00I love the fast pace of short stories and novellas...I love the fast pace of short stories and novellas. Now, I'm forcing myself to write longer stories. Maureen, I appreciate the comment.Linda Carroll-Braddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13030450777210934747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832043822183606170.post-49724030629399660762014-10-24T06:27:29.733+01:002014-10-24T06:27:29.733+01:00I always like sharing what I've learned. Thank...I always like sharing what I've learned. Thanks for the comment.Linda Carroll-Braddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13030450777210934747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832043822183606170.post-28546940576692702762014-10-24T06:26:46.474+01:002014-10-24T06:26:46.474+01:00Margo, research really helps with setting and I us...Margo, research really helps with setting and I use Google a lot. I appreciate the post.Linda Carroll-Braddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13030450777210934747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832043822183606170.post-45565173483131410472014-10-24T06:25:41.282+01:002014-10-24T06:25:41.282+01:00I rebooted my writing career in 2012 by responding...I rebooted my writing career in 2012 by responding to publisher calls for short fiction. Thanks for stopping byLinda Carroll-Braddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13030450777210934747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832043822183606170.post-66526281681390472962014-10-24T04:46:09.314+01:002014-10-24T04:46:09.314+01:00Thanks, Linda! Maybe these tips will help me sell ...Thanks, Linda! Maybe these tips will help me sell a story to that all elusive magazine!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832043822183606170.post-71511644587799124442014-10-23T22:55:41.194+01:002014-10-23T22:55:41.194+01:00Some great tips ... now if I wasn't so long-wi...Some great tips ... now if I wasn't so long-winded, I could use this right away. Popping over for the novella ... I love a good pirate/Halloween inspired read.Nancy Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14653899004656004290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832043822183606170.post-9722916528742202272014-10-23T21:54:15.441+01:002014-10-23T21:54:15.441+01:00Thanks for the great summary of writing short, sho...Thanks for the great summary of writing short, shorts! I just wrote a Christmas short, and (shockingly) it follows your pattern. Feeling much more confident it DOES work. Best of luck with your new release!Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692098634695675967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832043822183606170.post-70776978807383016672014-10-23T21:42:56.456+01:002014-10-23T21:42:56.456+01:00Great Advice, Linda! Thanks so much. I heard at th...Great Advice, Linda! Thanks so much. I heard at the ECWC (Seattle RWA conference) that short stories are selling like hot cakes so this was a timely blog!<br />Kim HornsbyKim Hornsbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12227887496541563132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832043822183606170.post-56405825073725899252014-10-23T21:29:03.918+01:002014-10-23T21:29:03.918+01:00You are pretty amazing Linda! Keep it up, and than...You are pretty amazing Linda! Keep it up, and thanks for sharing the template!Louisa Baciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12465650692407681636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832043822183606170.post-42981086766075379352014-10-23T21:12:38.721+01:002014-10-23T21:12:38.721+01:00A monumental birthday sparked my writing journey, ...A monumental birthday sparked my writing journey, too! My 40th. I thought it was time to write that book I always wanted to write. I love how much of an investment you put into making your writing better (through taking courses and ample research). I have to admire someone who takes her craft so seriously. Thank you for sharing this information and your new release with us!MJ Schillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08921672646433078203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832043822183606170.post-20719216105258754612014-10-23T20:53:21.977+01:002014-10-23T20:53:21.977+01:00Great post. Thank you. Here's wishing you many...Great post. Thank you. Here's wishing you many sales!<br />-R.T. WolfeRT Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17407416281145166148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832043822183606170.post-25242667721534590002014-10-23T20:18:14.396+01:002014-10-23T20:18:14.396+01:00All the best with the new book. I remember reading...All the best with the new book. I remember reading the first chapter and how it drew me into the story right away.Christine L.Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06351506882885055776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832043822183606170.post-9335397815489751622014-10-23T19:54:44.330+01:002014-10-23T19:54:44.330+01:00Three shorts in three months, wow. The method must...Three shorts in three months, wow. The method must work! Thanks for sharing.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03785560971517152290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832043822183606170.post-42540882518295079202014-10-23T19:48:40.485+01:002014-10-23T19:48:40.485+01:00Excellent tips on writing a short story. I have on...Excellent tips on writing a short story. I have one I need to write, and these will definitely come in handy. Congrats on the latest release, sounds like a winner!Alicia Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12003539473772776004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1832043822183606170.post-19846542751114202062014-10-23T19:27:01.246+01:002014-10-23T19:27:01.246+01:00Thanks so much for all the info on breaking down a...Thanks so much for all the info on breaking down a short story. Wonderful. I love writing short fiction and you are an inspiration that there is a market and a way.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06515738513698526073noreply@blogger.com