Comments on: Would you like to become a WU Contributor? http://writerunboxed.com/2010/02/16/would-you-like-to-become-a-wu-contributor/ about the craft and business of fiction Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:08:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Writer Unboxed » Blog Archive » Could YOU be WU’s next contributor? http://writerunboxed.com/2010/02/16/would-you-like-to-become-a-wu-contributor/#comment-131527 Writer Unboxed » Blog Archive » Could YOU be WU’s next contributor? Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:02:21 +0000 http://writerunboxed.com/?p=2628#comment-131527 [...] 22nd, 2010 by Writer Unboxed We’ve been overwhelmed and touched with the response to our call for a new contributor, one who’ll be our voice for the Unpublished Writer, and we’re excited about adding a [...] [...] 22nd, 2010 by Writer Unboxed We’ve been overwhelmed and touched with the response to our call for a new contributor, one who’ll be our voice for the Unpublished Writer, and we’re excited about adding a [...]

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]]> By: Erika Liodice http://writerunboxed.com/2010/02/16/would-you-like-to-become-a-wu-contributor/#comment-131506 Erika Liodice Sun, 21 Feb 2010 13:35:28 +0000 http://writerunboxed.com/?p=2628#comment-131506 I learned a lot from writing my first novel, namely that there comes a point when you must let it go and move on to the next one. After several rounds of rejection and revision, I buried my first manuscript in my desk drawer and dove head first into my second. I recently finished my first draft and am in the throes of the editing process. I've been sharing my journey on my blog, "Beyond the Gray", and my readers have told me that my advice would work really well here on Writer Unboxed. I'd loved to be considered! I learned a lot from writing my first novel, namely that there comes a point when you must let it go and move on to the next one. After several rounds of rejection and revision, I buried my first manuscript in my desk drawer and dove head first into my second. I recently finished my first draft and am in the throes of the editing process. I’ve been sharing my journey on my blog, “Beyond the Gray”, and my readers have told me that my advice would work really well here on Writer Unboxed. I’d loved to be considered!

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]]> By: Rob Gokee http://writerunboxed.com/2010/02/16/would-you-like-to-become-a-wu-contributor/#comment-131439 Rob Gokee Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:16:16 +0000 http://writerunboxed.com/?p=2628#comment-131439 I'd love the chance to contribute to the site, I love the interviews and tips you provide, and I'd love to be able to "give back." .-= Rob Gokee´s last blog ..<a href="http://inthebellyofthefailwhale.com/2010/02/18/sir-you-need-to-wear-pants-on-this-flight/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed" rel="nofollow">“Sir, You Need to Wear Pants on This Flight.”</a> =-. I’d love the chance to contribute to the site, I love the interviews and tips you provide, and I’d love to be able to “give back.”
.-= Rob Gokee´s last blog ..“Sir, You Need to Wear Pants on This Flight.” =-.

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]]> By: Jeanne Veillette Bowerman @jeannevb http://writerunboxed.com/2010/02/16/would-you-like-to-become-a-wu-contributor/#comment-131418 Jeanne Veillette Bowerman @jeannevb Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:53:35 +0000 http://writerunboxed.com/?p=2628#comment-131418 How about the perspective of an unpublished writer who is a #TwitterPimpAngel? I work that social network, baby, and I work it good. When I turned 40, I decided I needed a career change and finally pursued my dream of writing. At my age and trying to break in, I'm like Marisa Tomei in My Cousin Vinnie *foot stomping* "The clock is TICKING!" I am pimping myself in screenwriting (adapting a 2009 Pulitzer with its author for the big screen), freelance articles and also writing a novel. I will write for food, a good laugh... or tequila. Would love to be considered as a contributor. .-= Jeanne Veillette Bowerman @jeannevb´s last blog ..<a href="http://jeanneveillettebowerman.blogspot.com/2010/02/honest-scrap-award.html" rel="nofollow">The Honest Scrap Award</a> =-. How about the perspective of an unpublished writer who is a #TwitterPimpAngel? I work that social network, baby, and I work it good. When I turned 40, I decided I needed a career change and finally pursued my dream of writing. At my age and trying to break in, I’m like Marisa Tomei in My Cousin Vinnie *foot stomping* “The clock is TICKING!” I am pimping myself in screenwriting (adapting a 2009 Pulitzer with its author for the big screen), freelance articles and also writing a novel. I will write for food, a good laugh… or tequila. Would love to be considered as a contributor.
.-= Jeanne Veillette Bowerman @jeannevb´s last blog ..The Honest Scrap Award =-.

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]]> By: Gael Lynch http://writerunboxed.com/2010/02/16/would-you-like-to-become-a-wu-contributor/#comment-131407 Gael Lynch Fri, 19 Feb 2010 02:04:22 +0000 http://writerunboxed.com/?p=2628#comment-131407 I would love to throw my hat in the ring as well! I've been at this wonderfully torturous endeavor for a while now, and wouldn't change a moment of my journey. When I became a more committed, daily writer, the magic started to happen. Voices started to call, and characters appeared. I've studied under the watchful eye of a master storyteller, Patricia Reilly Giff. Pat teaches us, life happens, kids grow, and dinner often cooks itself...the writer keeps on writing, staying connected to that elusive thread of story and holding on tight! Your website is an inspiration, by the way. The topics are so real and relevant with tremendous professional appeal. Thank you! .-= Gael Lynch´s last blog ..<a href="http://gaellynch.blogspot.com/2010/02/hearing-voicesand-going-along-for-ride.html" rel="nofollow">Hearing Voices...and Going Along for the Ride</a> =-. I would love to throw my hat in the ring as well! I’ve been at this wonderfully torturous endeavor for a while now, and wouldn’t change a moment of my journey. When I became a more committed, daily writer, the magic started to happen. Voices started to call, and characters appeared. I’ve studied under the watchful eye of a master storyteller, Patricia Reilly Giff. Pat teaches us, life happens, kids grow, and dinner often cooks itself…the writer keeps on writing, staying connected to that elusive thread of story and holding on tight!

Your website is an inspiration, by the way. The topics are so real and relevant with tremendous professional appeal. Thank you!
.-= Gael Lynch´s last blog ..Hearing Voices…and Going Along for the Ride =-.

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]]> By: Zellie http://writerunboxed.com/2010/02/16/would-you-like-to-become-a-wu-contributor/#comment-131403 Zellie Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:06:45 +0000 http://writerunboxed.com/?p=2628#comment-131403 I love the idea of two unpublished writer slots--one that stays consistent every month and one that rotates between other people. I don't think the rotation would end up like a front page of all the struggling writers on the web. If they only have one chance to write, that will be their push to write something deeper than 'I am a struggling writer.' I love the idea of two unpublished writer slots–one that stays consistent every month and one that rotates between other people.

I don’t think the rotation would end up like a front page of all the struggling writers on the web. If they only have one chance to write, that will be their push to write something deeper than ‘I am a struggling writer.’

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]]> By: Sarah http://writerunboxed.com/2010/02/16/would-you-like-to-become-a-wu-contributor/#comment-131397 Sarah Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:13:16 +0000 http://writerunboxed.com/?p=2628#comment-131397 Well, I came upon this message a bit late. Will slow and steady win the race? I am the tortoise, really. Last spring, while hiking with a friend, she just charge, charge, charged up the hill while I waved and said, "Yep, I'm coming." And I did. Just a bit late. I like this idea of rotating contributors, maybe no more than two, though. May I suggest a tortoise and a hare? .-= Sarah´s last blog ..<a href="http://foldingfields.wordpress.com/2010/02/17/welcome-my-guest-colin-barron/" rel="nofollow">Welcome, my guest, Colin Barron</a> =-. Well, I came upon this message a bit late. Will slow and steady win the race? I am the tortoise, really. Last spring, while hiking with a friend, she just charge, charge, charged up the hill while I waved and said, “Yep, I’m coming.” And I did. Just a bit late.
I like this idea of rotating contributors, maybe no more than two, though. May I suggest a tortoise and a hare?
.-= Sarah´s last blog ..Welcome, my guest, Colin Barron =-.

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]]> By: Therese Walsh http://writerunboxed.com/2010/02/16/would-you-like-to-become-a-wu-contributor/#comment-131395 Therese Walsh Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:56:57 +0000 http://writerunboxed.com/?p=2628#comment-131395 Heather, that's exactly what we're thinking right now. One of the two slots would be for a single new contributor--a permanent slot--and the other would be a rotating spot. (So you and Vic can stop kicking yourselves! Maybe there's a best of both worlds here.) As for the "what level of unpublished question," I'm not sure we can answer that. Maybe someone with an agent who's just about to go on on submission isn't right for this--and for the best of reasons, right?--but we wouldn't want to limit ourselves here. That said, it would be nice to see someone in the permanent position who's in the early stages of writing a wip, who has hope and confidence in their story, but who probably has a number of important hurdles to jump through; that means we can all be here, on the sidelines, cheering when those hurdles are conquered and learning vicariously along the way. Hope 101, quirky is good, fresh is fabulous. Yes. Heather, that’s exactly what we’re thinking right now. One of the two slots would be for a single new contributor–a permanent slot–and the other would be a rotating spot. (So you and Vic can stop kicking yourselves! Maybe there’s a best of both worlds here.)

As for the “what level of unpublished question,” I’m not sure we can answer that. Maybe someone with an agent who’s just about to go on on submission isn’t right for this–and for the best of reasons, right?–but we wouldn’t want to limit ourselves here. That said, it would be nice to see someone in the permanent position who’s in the early stages of writing a wip, who has hope and confidence in their story, but who probably has a number of important hurdles to jump through; that means we can all be here, on the sidelines, cheering when those hurdles are conquered and learning vicariously along the way.

Hope 101, quirky is good, fresh is fabulous. Yes.

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]]> By: Heather http://writerunboxed.com/2010/02/16/would-you-like-to-become-a-wu-contributor/#comment-131391 Heather Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:46:43 +0000 http://writerunboxed.com/?p=2628#comment-131391 I have to agree with Vic K. (Probably shooting myself in the foot as well, but I'm willing to live with a limp.) While I like the idea of rotating writers to get different points of view, I think following one writer through their journey is even more powerful. You begin to connect on a personal level with them, invest in them, learn from them, cry, and rejoice with them. Like Vic K, it's one of the things I loved most about this website. I've been inspired by Therese and Kath's journey and can't wait to see who's next! What about this...a regular unpublished contributor posting once a month followed by a guest unpublished slot once a month? Why can't we have our cake and eat it too? Either way, I'm up for throwing my hat into the ring. I have to agree with Vic K. (Probably shooting myself in the foot as well, but I’m willing to live with a limp.) While I like the idea of rotating writers to get different points of view, I think following one writer through their journey is even more powerful. You begin to connect on a personal level with them, invest in them, learn from them, cry, and rejoice with them. Like Vic K, it’s one of the things I loved most about this website. I’ve been inspired by Therese and Kath’s journey and can’t wait to see who’s next! What about this…a regular unpublished contributor posting once a month followed by a guest unpublished slot once a month? Why can’t we have our cake and eat it too? Either way, I’m up for throwing my hat into the ring.

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]]> By: Vic K http://writerunboxed.com/2010/02/16/would-you-like-to-become-a-wu-contributor/#comment-131390 Vic K Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:34:19 +0000 http://writerunboxed.com/?p=2628#comment-131390 Can I play Devil's advocate here? (I'm probably shooting myself in the foot with this one, but there you go...) As much as I think the idea of a rotating contribution sounds good, I actually think a single person discussing their journey would work better. There are dozens of blogs by struggling writers out there to read. Stories of rejection by unpublished writers abound. I wonder if a rotating contribution might end up being a journey through front pages of blog entries... What is fascinating is the process... by which I mean actually getting to watch someone's journey from manuscript to shelf. This is one of the elements I've found so fascinating about Writer Unboxed so far. There's no doubt a rotating contribution would keep more applicants happy - we'd all be in with a better chance to speak and be heard then. But I wonder if it would be the right thing for Writer Unboxed? *goes off to kick self* Vic K Can I play Devil’s advocate here? (I’m probably shooting myself in the foot with this one, but there you go…)

As much as I think the idea of a rotating contribution sounds good, I actually think a single person discussing their journey would work better. There are dozens of blogs by struggling writers out there to read. Stories of rejection by unpublished writers abound. I wonder if a rotating contribution might end up being a journey through front pages of blog entries…

What is fascinating is the process… by which I mean actually getting to watch someone’s journey from manuscript to shelf. This is one of the elements I’ve found so fascinating about Writer Unboxed so far.

There’s no doubt a rotating contribution would keep more applicants happy – we’d all be in with a better chance to speak and be heard then. But I wonder if it would be the right thing for Writer Unboxed?

*goes off to kick self*

Vic K

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