tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401296522737471037.post1585108703758345782..comments2023-12-26T09:58:45.306-06:00Comments on Writer Musings: You Can't Package Yourself With Your BookTabithahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17420910182752981979noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401296522737471037.post-59733769412172609652010-03-29T14:14:13.252-05:002010-03-29T14:14:13.252-05:00Thanks for clearing up when the Q&A was added ...Thanks for clearing up when the Q&A was added to your book! I got that info from another writer and took it at face value. I'll double check it next time. :)<br /><br />Your book may not be the perfect example for my post anymore, but it still somewhat fits. I've seen Q&A sections added in later editions, but I never see it as a reactive thing (didn't mean to imply yours was, either). I think they see it as a way to get more info to the reader, which is a good thing because it shows reader interest.Tabithahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420910182752981979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401296522737471037.post-71638395403585635872010-03-28T19:57:51.856-05:002010-03-28T19:57:51.856-05:00Sorry I'm late to this discussion, but an FYI....Sorry I'm late to this discussion, but an FYI. The Q&A in the book was there since the first printing and hasn't changed in the five printings that followed. It was my first interview ever (!) and was not at all in reply to any questions anyone received about the book, as it was due at the time of galleys--about October 2008. Long before anyone read it.<br /><br />I realize that this kinda kills my book as an example for your argument here, and I'm sorry about that. :) I don't know of any books that add Q&A after a few people have questions. Most publishers aren't really reactive like that, from what I see. <br /><br />In looking back, there isn't a thing I'd have changed about the book. Most readers didn't have any questions after reading. And many enjoyed the Q&A as an added bonus, which is why I think my publisher added it. <br /><br />AmyA.S. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07885909085176901212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401296522737471037.post-72109948931687127162010-02-22T17:18:11.615-06:002010-02-22T17:18:11.615-06:00Christy - LOL! Yeah, we all do. :) I make mysel...Christy - LOL! Yeah, we all do. :) I make myself remember that when I read a published book with unanswered questions. :)<br /><br />Bethany - same here. Everything we need should be in the text, not on an author website or in a appendix-like thing in the book. <br /><br />Shannon - so glad you liked it! :)<br /><br />Sherrie - thanks! These are points I keep in mind, too. I keep a small checklist next to me when I'm revising, and these points are on it. :)<br /><br />Danyelle - exactly! Everyone has a different perspective, and that's going to change the story for each reader.Tabithahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420910182752981979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401296522737471037.post-90604149246101403182010-02-22T14:40:17.965-06:002010-02-22T14:40:17.965-06:00Very good point. I think sometimes we forget that ...Very good point. I think sometimes we forget that the readers are going to go to a slightly different world than the one we see in our heads due to a difference in perspective. Very great advice on handling questions from the Betas. :)Danyelle L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10366276085080565870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401296522737471037.post-23551093511721781622010-02-22T14:24:33.464-06:002010-02-22T14:24:33.464-06:00Great points to remember. I'll be keeping thos...Great points to remember. I'll be keeping those things in mind as I edit my book.Sherrie Petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11670339498152684137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401296522737471037.post-34791752333710456282010-02-22T12:33:15.348-06:002010-02-22T12:33:15.348-06:00I'm printing this one for my writing folder. ...I'm printing this one for my writing folder. Thanks for the good info! :-)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401296522737471037.post-21491812860088875872010-02-22T10:03:42.669-06:002010-02-22T10:03:42.669-06:00I haven't read it yet, but I like the answers ...I haven't read it yet, but I like the answers to be written in the story generally, not as a Q&A.BK Mattinglyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13758638245846622284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401296522737471037.post-49480311471953107272010-02-22T09:13:39.247-06:002010-02-22T09:13:39.247-06:00Good advice, Tabitha. I'm currently reading a...Good advice, Tabitha. I'm currently reading an author who needs to follow it. :) But who am I kidding? I should not be casting stones to glass houses, I need to follow it as well.Christy L Richardsonhttp://clrichardson.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401296522737471037.post-6461879301113033482010-02-22T09:06:14.359-06:002010-02-22T09:06:14.359-06:00Lenore - that's great you loved it! What you&...Lenore - that's great you loved it! What you're saying is very similar to what the writer on Verla Kay's was saying. He didn't need the Q&A, either, but enjoyed it. And for me, the Q&A still wasn't enough. It's so interesting how one book can be received so differently. :)<br /><br />Terry - it's a fun story! I think that if I had the ability to turn off the critical parts of my brain, I would have enjoyed it more. But, alas, I can't. :)<br /><br />Bish - if you get the chance to read it, you should. It's definitely fun and clever. I just think the author needed to go a few steps further...<br /><br />Kristi - thanks!! :)<br /><br />Marcia - I definitely think high concept gets more leeway than other books. The hook in high concept is usually so strong that most people can overlook any flaws in the story. Unfortunately, I'm not one of them. :) I can't seem to turn off the critical thinking part of my brain. I'm always analyzing and trying to be a better writer. :)Tabithahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420910182752981979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401296522737471037.post-24693544177571087312010-02-22T08:43:10.278-06:002010-02-22T08:43:10.278-06:00Now I'm curious to read this, too, and would l...Now I'm curious to read this, too, and would like to get a copy with the Q&A. A further question I'd love to analyze is whether a high-concept book is more likely to be "allowed" into print with holes still in it.Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10006966091789130047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401296522737471037.post-37131798759812151052010-02-22T08:34:48.622-06:002010-02-22T08:34:48.622-06:00great post! Awesome info to print out and keep han...great post! Awesome info to print out and keep handy :0)Kristi Faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17527544253341529009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401296522737471037.post-82259208937096614792010-02-22T08:10:00.400-06:002010-02-22T08:10:00.400-06:00Another excellent post, Tabitha. Now I'm curio...Another excellent post, Tabitha. Now I'm curious about Dust of 100 Dogs.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401296522737471037.post-7113973282131760202010-02-22T07:57:26.388-06:002010-02-22T07:57:26.388-06:00I just bought this book so am very intrigued to st...I just bought this book so am very intrigued to start reading now! Some good points here, excellent post.TerryLynnJohnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08380207155608982319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1401296522737471037.post-35198671152776737382010-02-22T07:45:08.022-06:002010-02-22T07:45:08.022-06:00I'm one who loved it, and I didn't even no...I'm one who loved it, and I didn't even notice the Q&A, but now I am going to go read it.<br /><br />Sometimes, when a book is as clever and high concept as D100D, I don't feel like I need to have every little detail put out on a plate for me.<br /><br />I did an interview with AS King after I read the book too (she answered in character as Saffron) and that was almost as fun as the book itself.Lenore Appelhanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16664671644163369772noreply@blogger.com