Comments on: Writing my Novel: John Scalzi Just Gave Me a Swift Kick in the Butt

By: Tesh

Tesh — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:45:08 +0000

Best o’ luck, laddie!

And now I have the writing bug, too. Jumpy little critter, isn’t he?
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By: Professor Beej

Professor Beej — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:17:43 +0000

Don’t be jittery on my account. It is exciting, but I’m fully expecting a rejection (it’s my first novel submission, so how can’t I?). You hit it right on the head: this situation is in a very rarely felt place, but I’m loving it. I don’t know where things will go, but I do see a lot of work ahead for me over this break.

By: Professor Beej

Professor Beej — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:16:09 +0000

I have now added “Old Man’s War” to my Kindle Wish List at Amazon, so when I get that, it’s one of the first I’ll read. The only Scalzi I have personally read was his contribution to METAtropolis last year, and it was fantastic.

Also, I need to read Starship Troopers. I started it a few months back, but never got more than a few pages before I realized I wasn’t in a SF mood.

By: Professor Beej

Professor Beej — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:06:53 +0000

Indeed, good luck with yours, too. I appreciate the kind words, Phaethon. I don’t know if my blog is outstanding, but I certainly appreciate you saying so.

I like that Mashable guide, too. I am keeping the Agent Query link it sent forever and ever and never letting it go.

By: Robert Kuang

Robert Kuang — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:22:36 +0000

Oh my…even I’m feeling the jitters for you. Exciting, isn’t it? I wish you good luck and enjoy. This is where the possibilities seem much closer than a dream and much too close for comfort. As a writer, I think it’s a fine place to be

By: Longasc

Longasc — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:18:39 +0000

I am looking forward to your novel and keep my fingers crossed! I also like Mr. Scalzi’s writing a lot, by the way. “Old Man’s War” was inspired by Heinlein’s “Starship Troopers”, but is exactly the opposite when it comes to his imperialist and somewhat facist attitudes.

By: Phaethon

Phaethon — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 07:03:11 +0000

Thanks for sharing this. I’ve been writing lately, and I think I could manage to develop 3 chapters/50 pages. Ever since that Mashable guide I’ve been making some progress, but I ultimately need to get out of the phase of learning novel writing craft just as an excuse to not begin writing. I’m definitely still in that procrastination phase – I’m commenting here instead of writing! Good luck with your book and your submission. If it’s half as good as your blogging work it should be outstanding.
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