tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post4981663172616277714..comments2023-10-22T03:44:10.146-04:00Comments on Fierce Romance: Pitching A Story by Guest Blogger Qwillia RainVonda Sinclairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16680397260476850190noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-44040000359847512132011-11-18T17:25:55.063-05:002011-11-18T17:25:55.063-05:00OMGosh! YEAH!!! Thanks Q and Vonda!
I'm so exc...OMGosh! YEAH!!! Thanks Q and Vonda!<br />I'm so excited to win!<br /><br />hugs,<br />MareMarilyn ~ wiggiemdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09994179329969557256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-36583265212503011202011-11-18T12:52:52.223-05:002011-11-18T12:52:52.223-05:00Thank you Cathleen,
Sorry I didn't respond ear...Thank you Cathleen,<br />Sorry I didn't respond earlier, I was arguing with my characters and cleaning house.<br /><br />Now...the winner of the book, In A Lover's Silence is...<br />Marilyn~~wiggiemd<br /><br />Please contact me at my gmail to let me know which format you'd like, Kindle, epub, or pdf.<br /><br />Have a great day!<br />QQwillia Rainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05296381701004199377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-651100692594985752011-11-16T16:12:48.811-05:002011-11-16T16:12:48.811-05:00Great post Qwillia. Very well put with the example...Great post Qwillia. Very well put with the example of the long and short pitch. Love the sound of your books.<br />Best<br />Cathleen RossCathleen Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14405553224664538151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-53025840325933890932011-11-15T20:52:51.789-05:002011-11-15T20:52:51.789-05:00Yeah Q!Yeah Q!Marilyn ~ wiggiemdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09994179329969557256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-29802796070210706342011-11-15T20:21:57.662-05:002011-11-15T20:21:57.662-05:00Thank you Books4me,
I'm glad you liked the in...Thank you Books4me,<br /><br />I'm glad you liked the information. <br /><br />Marilyn,<br /><br />I will think seriously about the pitching class and maybe I'll be setting it up for next year.<br /><br />QQwillia Rainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05296381701004199377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-53882067375118571032011-11-15T20:08:30.281-05:002011-11-15T20:08:30.281-05:00Qwillia, this is good information for authors!
b...Qwillia, this is good information for authors! <br /><br />books4me67 at ymail.combooks4mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03606807491144479880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-4632045615844877112011-11-15T20:07:52.430-05:002011-11-15T20:07:52.430-05:00Good information for authors, Qwillia! I agree tha...Good information for authors, Qwillia! I agree that not everyone can write a book.<br /><br />books4me67 at ymail dot combooks4mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03606807491144479880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-67316405712977844532011-11-15T19:39:29.105-05:002011-11-15T19:39:29.105-05:00Qwilla,
I'm on that list for your learning sty...Qwilla,<br />I'm on that list for your learning style class. Have the diary you posted. I'm really looking forward to it.<br /><br />Yes, PLEASE seriously consider putting together a workshop on pitching.Marilyn ~ wiggiemdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09994179329969557256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-56164273578496393272011-11-15T19:30:53.558-05:002011-11-15T19:30:53.558-05:00Thank you Marilyn,
I've thought of creating a...Thank you Marilyn,<br /><br />I've thought of creating a pitching class, I guess I'll have to think about it seriously. I'm working on a learning styles and its impact on writing and writers class that I will be practicing on a group of writers in December.<br /><br />Once I've perfected it, I'll probably start offering it as a paid, two-week class.<br /><br />QQwillia Rainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05296381701004199377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-4580055750572068562011-11-15T18:00:28.191-05:002011-11-15T18:00:28.191-05:00Hi Qwilla and Vonda! ***waving***
Great blog post...Hi Qwilla and Vonda! ***waving***<br /><br />Great blog post, and love your cover! I really enjoyed the example from your own book as well as how you'd change things around in Sarah's blurb. Very helpful advice.<br /><br />Do you offer a workshop on pitching and blurbs? If not, you should, I'd be very interested.Marilyn ~ wiggiemdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09994179329969557256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-41632203439808745552011-11-15T16:23:08.462-05:002011-11-15T16:23:08.462-05:00Sarah, I like the blurb, but make sure to watch ou...Sarah, I like the blurb, but make sure to watch out for repetitive words and thoughts...<br />James Macpherson is second in command to the chie(l)f on (do you mean "of" Clan Macpherson and when he uncovers a plot to murder the (Chief)(you could probably use the word "Laird" here since the chief of a clan was also considered the laird if I remember correctly) and steal the Macpherson lands, he will stop at nothing to uncover (I would change this to "discover" the truth. <br /><br />Catriona McCleary witnessed her fathers murder. When the killer demands she spy on Clan Macpherson for him, she must agree or her mother and brother will meet the same fate (the same fate as whom, Catriona or her father? This doesn't seem clear). <br /><br />As James and Catriona work and sleep in the same castle (are they working toward the same goal of discovering the bad guy or is Catriona thwarting James's attempts at detecting the truth?), their love begins to grow and she is riddled with guilt. Will her betrayal t(h)ear them apart or can their love with stand the test of time?<br /><br />This seems like a pretty tight long blurb. I'm guessing it's about 150 words, right?<br /><br />So, how about this for the short blurb:<br />To save her family, Catriona McCleary must spy on James McPherson.<br />To save his clan, James McPherson must uncover the truth behind a plot to kill his laird.<br />Will his love withstand her betrayal?<br /><br />I know, sounds kinda hokey, but it works (189 characters including spaces, returns, and punctuation.)Qwillia Rainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05296381701004199377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-80847168601270408312011-11-15T16:10:33.834-05:002011-11-15T16:10:33.834-05:00Thank you, Terry. The cover is great, done by cove...Thank you, Terry. The cover is great, done by cover artist Lindsay Breen. I highly recommend her.<br />And the information from the agent is good -- I've often heard them at conferences say the exact same thing. <br />Have a great day!Qwillia Rainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05296381701004199377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-55810504314143672142011-11-15T16:08:22.086-05:002011-11-15T16:08:22.086-05:00Thank you, Derek. I'm hoping IALS (In A Lover&...Thank you, Derek. I'm hoping IALS (In A Lover's Silence) does well.<br />As for my advice, I tend to write rather sparingly, so if I'm ever unclear, I need it pointed out to me. LOL. <br />Have a great day.Qwillia Rainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05296381701004199377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-32703893257104493602011-11-15T14:29:07.798-05:002011-11-15T14:29:07.798-05:00Hello Qwillia! Thanks for taking the time to work ...Hello Qwillia! Thanks for taking the time to work with us. Good luck on your book!<br /><br />You post today was very interesting. I took notes. <br /><br />BLURB!<br /><br />James Macpherson is second in command to the chielf on Clan Macpherson and when he uncovers a plot to murder the Chief and steal the Macpherson lands, he will stop at nothing to uncover the truth. <br /><br />Catriona McCleary witnessed her fathers murder. When the killer demands she spy on Clan Macpherson for him, she must agree or her mother and brother will meet the same fate. <br /><br />As James and Catriona work and sleep in the same castle, their love begins to grow and she is riddled with guilt. Will her betrayal thear them apart or can their love with stand the test of time?Sarah Hosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03244603481471171862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-40695399185910815622011-11-15T13:46:24.167-05:002011-11-15T13:46:24.167-05:00Lovely cover, Qwillia! The first pitch I ever gave...Lovely cover, Qwillia! The first pitch I ever gave at a conference, I was a nervous wreck! I remember an agent saying once that she was as nervous as we were, so just pitch, and don't worry about it! I thought that was great advice.Terry Spearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788961423817944896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-20524737447656057272011-11-15T13:46:20.498-05:002011-11-15T13:46:20.498-05:00Lovely cover, Qwillia! The first pitch I ever gave...Lovely cover, Qwillia! The first pitch I ever gave at a conference, I was a nervous wreck! I remember an agent saying once that she was as nervous as we were, so just pitch, and don't worry about it! I thought that was great advice.Terry Spearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788961423817944896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-56864384511845136672011-11-15T13:40:03.110-05:002011-11-15T13:40:03.110-05:00Very good advice. Specific and on point. Thank you...Very good advice. Specific and on point. Thank you very much, and good luck with In A Lover's Silencederekdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13006180145595174044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-21366210008293278052011-11-15T13:18:23.002-05:002011-11-15T13:18:23.002-05:00No problem, Vonda, I figure one commentor can have...No problem, Vonda, I figure one commentor can have an electronic copy of In A Lover's Silence. I can pick the winner by tomorrow at noon, that way it'll give people an opportunity to comment overnight.Qwillia Rainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05296381701004199377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-74219120414325409322011-11-15T13:08:32.108-05:002011-11-15T13:08:32.108-05:00Oh wow! Thanks Qwillia! I'll try to spread the...Oh wow! Thanks Qwillia! I'll try to spread the word.Vonda Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16680397260476850190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14738657.post-76085836437559918292011-11-15T10:36:21.842-05:002011-11-15T10:36:21.842-05:00I guess I should have mentioned I was giving away ...I guess I should have mentioned I was giving away a copy of In A Lover's Silence when I wrote my post...Qwillia Rainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05296381701004199377noreply@blogger.com