Comments on: Interview with Lorin Oberweger, Part 1 http://writerunboxed.com/2009/10/30/interview-with-lorin-oberweger-part-1/ about the craft and business of fiction Thu, 24 May 2012 13:41:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Writer Unboxed » Blog Archive » Interview with Lorin Oberweger, Part 2 http://writerunboxed.com/2009/10/30/interview-with-lorin-oberweger-part-1/#comment-128200 Writer Unboxed » Blog Archive » Interview with Lorin Oberweger, Part 2 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:02:01 +0000 http://writerunboxed.com/?p=1378#comment-128200 [...] you missed part one of my interview with independent book editor Lorin Oberweger, click HERE, then come back. Lorin not only has nearly two decades of experience in the publishing industry, [...] [...] you missed part one of my interview with independent book editor Lorin Oberweger, click HERE, then come back. Lorin not only has nearly two decades of experience in the publishing industry, [...]

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]]> By: Lorin O. http://writerunboxed.com/2009/10/30/interview-with-lorin-oberweger-part-1/#comment-128045 Lorin O. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:32:08 +0000 http://writerunboxed.com/?p=1378#comment-128045 Thanks for all the positive comments, all. Folks are going to think I'm hanging out twenties to former participants. :) (Sorry, only fives this year.) Lorna -- I would love to come to Surrey and have wanted to do so for years. Unfortunately, it always seems to fall over a time when I have other commitments. Will keep my fingers crossed for 2010! June -- You're so right about that. Again, I think it's natural for any writer to come into a workshop setting with a lot of fantasies running at full bore and a lot of expectations about the feedback they'll receive. But being able to still all of those voices and really absorb truly makes all the difference. And at each workshop I see people who are able to do just that and whose novels grow by LEAPS within just a few days. Makes an already phenomenal job even greater! Thanks for all the positive comments, all. Folks are going to think I’m hanging out twenties to former participants. :) (Sorry, only fives this year.)

Lorna — I would love to come to Surrey and have wanted to do so for years. Unfortunately, it always seems to fall over a time when I have other commitments. Will keep my fingers crossed for 2010!

June — You’re so right about that. Again, I think it’s natural for any writer to come into a workshop setting with a lot of fantasies running at full bore and a lot of expectations about the feedback they’ll receive. But being able to still all of those voices and really absorb truly makes all the difference. And at each workshop I see people who are able to do just that and whose novels grow by LEAPS within just a few days. Makes an already phenomenal job even greater!

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]]> By: June http://writerunboxed.com/2009/10/30/interview-with-lorin-oberweger-part-1/#comment-128040 June Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:53:56 +0000 http://writerunboxed.com/?p=1378#comment-128040 An affirming and informative post. I was thinking along the lines of this issue today when I posted on my blog. It's so important for a writer to be open and honest with themselves about their ability/skill level and be open to objective feedback. An affirming and informative post. I was thinking along the lines of this issue today when I posted on my blog. It’s so important for a writer to be open and honest with themselves about their ability/skill level and be open to objective feedback.

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]]> By: Lorna Suzuki http://writerunboxed.com/2009/10/30/interview-with-lorin-oberweger-part-1/#comment-128038 Lorna Suzuki Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:08:20 +0000 http://writerunboxed.com/?p=1378#comment-128038 An excellent posting Lorin! A must read for any writer considering investing their time, energy & money into attending a conference. I've been fortunate enough to attend the Surrey International Writers Conference where Donald Maass is a regular presenter and he certainly knows the business from many angles. Perhaps one day I'll see you there too! Looking forward to reading your next post. An excellent posting Lorin! A must read for any writer considering investing their time, energy & money into attending a conference.
I’ve been fortunate enough to attend the Surrey International Writers Conference where Donald Maass is a regular presenter and he certainly knows the business from many angles. Perhaps one day I’ll see you there too!
Looking forward to reading your next post.

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]]> By: Claudine Rogers http://writerunboxed.com/2009/10/30/interview-with-lorin-oberweger-part-1/#comment-128035 Claudine Rogers Sat, 31 Oct 2009 07:02:36 +0000 http://writerunboxed.com/?p=1378#comment-128035 What an insightful, articulate interview! I've attended two BONI's and have been so thrilled with the honest feedback and generous encouragement I've received. Lorin, Don and the rest of the team are so good at what they do, that I find myself constantly thinking, "I can't believe I get to talk to all these brilliant minds a once." Lorin brings up a really good point about actually applying what you hear during the one-on-one-critiques. I suppose it's akin to what a doctor feels when the patient doesn't take the medication/advice offered. Which makes me think: since I'm fortunate enough to avail myself of Lorin's guidance/mentoring services right now, maybe I should really listen up myself and (ahem) pare down my many POV's. Looking forward to the next article! Claudine What an insightful, articulate interview!
I’ve attended two BONI’s and have been so thrilled with the honest feedback and generous encouragement I’ve received. Lorin, Don and the rest of the team are so good at what they do, that I find myself constantly thinking, “I can’t believe I get to talk to all these brilliant minds a once.”
Lorin brings up a really good point about actually applying what you hear during the one-on-one-critiques. I suppose it’s akin to what a doctor feels when the patient doesn’t take the medication/advice offered. Which makes me think: since I’m fortunate enough to avail myself of Lorin’s guidance/mentoring services right now, maybe I should really listen up myself and (ahem) pare down my many POV’s.
Looking forward to the next article!
Claudine

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]]> By: Sammi Soutar http://writerunboxed.com/2009/10/30/interview-with-lorin-oberweger-part-1/#comment-128034 Sammi Soutar Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:16:25 +0000 http://writerunboxed.com/?p=1378#comment-128034 I've been listening to Lorin's sage, editorial advice for years. She's never steered me wrong. I’ve been listening to Lorin’s sage, editorial advice for years. She’s never steered me wrong.

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]]> By: Donna Lodge http://writerunboxed.com/2009/10/30/interview-with-lorin-oberweger-part-1/#comment-128031 Donna Lodge Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:57:08 +0000 http://writerunboxed.com/?p=1378#comment-128031 Excellent analysis of the macro and micro, with details only an experienced editor and insider would know. Excellent interview. Part II? Excellent analysis of the macro and micro, with details only an experienced editor and insider would know. Excellent interview. Part II?

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]]> By: Jo Cooper http://writerunboxed.com/2009/10/30/interview-with-lorin-oberweger-part-1/#comment-128030 Jo Cooper Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:50:25 +0000 http://writerunboxed.com/?p=1378#comment-128030 Loved the interview. Lorin's style of teaching knocked my socks off. Quietly authoritative and kick ass at the same time! There's something about a person who is authoritative because they actually know what they know. Her years of experience with BONI and Free Expressions make it easy to shut up and listen (and for a talker that is saying a lot!). The level of trust among the staff is encouraging, which transfers to students. I look forward to part two of the interview. Loved the interview. Lorin’s style of teaching knocked my socks off. Quietly authoritative and kick ass at the same time! There’s something about a person who is authoritative because they actually know what they know. Her years of experience with BONI and Free Expressions make it easy to shut up and listen (and for a talker that is saying a lot!). The level of trust among the staff is encouraging, which transfers to students.
I look forward to part two of the interview.

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]]> By: Bernie Bourdeau http://writerunboxed.com/2009/10/30/interview-with-lorin-oberweger-part-1/#comment-128029 Bernie Bourdeau Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:09:44 +0000 http://writerunboxed.com/?p=1378#comment-128029 I have attended a BONI intensive and a Tension workshop. Lorin's advice about checking your ego at the door is right on target. But if you do, you will learn so much. And if you apply what you learned, you'll start hearing your critique partners saying "wow, this is so much better." And the best part of that is that you will know why it's better. I see the Free Expression workshops like a visit to an old fashioned hardware store for writers. Even if you're not sure of the source of the problem, you'll leave with a better understanding of the problem and the right tools to fix it. From there, it's up to you. I have attended a BONI intensive and a Tension workshop. Lorin’s advice about checking your ego at the door is right on target. But if you do, you will learn so much. And if you apply what you learned, you’ll start hearing your critique partners saying “wow, this is so much better.” And the best part of that is that you will know why it’s better. I see the Free Expression workshops like a visit to an old fashioned hardware store for writers. Even if you’re not sure of the source of the problem, you’ll leave with a better understanding of the problem and the right tools to fix it. From there, it’s up to you.

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]]> By: Janet Brook http://writerunboxed.com/2009/10/30/interview-with-lorin-oberweger-part-1/#comment-128027 Janet Brook Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:39:46 +0000 http://writerunboxed.com/?p=1378#comment-128027 I first learned about BONI from a fellow student during a Writers Online Workshop. (Yes, networking is important) I attended my first weeklong intensive where I met my online friend in person for the first time and wound up sharing a flat with her. We've been best buds ever since. For me, it was like learning how to swim by diving into the deep end of the pool. I learned more about the craft and magic of writing in one week than I had in years of struggling along on my own with grit, determination and a shelf full of How To books. I also learned that writing does not have to be a solitary occupation. The friendships I have made from attending two BONI's and one of Don Maass's four day tension workshops have sustained me, galvanized me, and when needed, provided the right amount of butt-kicking to keep me moving forward. We're family! I first learned about BONI from a fellow student during a Writers Online Workshop. (Yes, networking is important) I attended my first weeklong intensive where I met my online friend in person for the first time and wound up sharing a flat with her. We’ve been best buds ever since.

For me, it was like learning how to swim by diving into the deep end of the pool. I learned more about the craft and magic of writing in one week than I had in years of struggling along on my own with grit, determination and a shelf full of How To books. I also learned that writing does not have to be a solitary occupation. The friendships I have made from attending two BONI’s and one of Don Maass’s four day tension workshops have sustained me, galvanized me, and when needed, provided the right amount of butt-kicking to keep me moving forward. We’re family!

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