How Do We Write?

Daisy · Post by **Daisy** » 27 Feb 2017, 10:38

And considering the type of comment most of those posts contained, I doubt you'd want it either, Julie!

Julie2owlsdene · Post by **Julie2owlsdene** » 27 Feb 2017, 10:51

Yes, you've hit the nail on the head there Daisy. Some may not like my book and will say so.

Rob Houghton · Post by **Rob Houghton** » 27 Feb 2017, 12:33

deepeabee wrote:Congratulations Julie. I can't wait to read it. Please let us know when it is published.

Rob, I really like the first chapter, when are you going to post the rest?

Unfortunately I didn't write much more - it was one of the few novels I never completed...but maybe one day!

I don't have many of my completed novels on computer, unfortunately, as they were typed in other formats, on floppy disks etc! Those bits I do have are in the 'cloud' and also I have a few on a memory stick, but most are just hard copy, in bound book form. I always used to bind my books and put a hard cover on them. Tony has one of these - 'The Mystery of the Disappearing Tramp' - one of only two in the world, lol!

Moonraker · Post by **Moonraker** » 27 Feb 2017, 16:28

Rob Houghton wrote: Unfortunately I didn't write much more - it was one of the few novels I never completed

Maybe this thread should be re-named How Not to Write!

Rob Houghton · Post by **Rob Houghton** » 27 Feb 2017, 16:31

i have completed about 10 novels, 30 or 4 short stories and 20 children's stories, though!

Moonraker · Post by **Moonraker** » 02 Mar 2017, 09:45

I have Disappearing Tramp ... on my Kindle!

Moonraker wrote:
Rob Houghton wrote: Unfortunately I didn't write much more - it was one of the few novels I never completed
Maybe this thread should be re-named How Not to Write!

Or How Much I have Written !

Rob Houghton · Post by **Rob Houghton** » 02 Mar 2017, 11:02

Julie2owlsdene wrote:Yes, you've hit the nail on the head there Daisy. Some may not like my book and will say so.

Generally I find people who don't like our work don't actually say so - most people are too polite. I always welcome (constructive!) criticism...but even that is something many people aren't prepared to give in case it offends.

So when people say nothing, I generally presume they didn't like it!

Courtenay · Post by **Courtenay** » 02 Mar 2017, 13:58

Moonraker wrote:I have Disappearing Tramp ... on my Kindle!

For some reason I read that momentarily as Disappearing Trump... I think maybe I need a break from reading the news.

Rob Houghton · Post by **Rob Houghton** » 02 Mar 2017, 14:01

'Disappearing Trump' sounds like a great idea!!

Daisy · Post by **Daisy** » 02 Mar 2017, 14:13

I fell into writing by taking part in the early "let's write a story" thread on here. That was of course without any planning - as of course one had to follow another's idea. Gradually it ground almost to a halt until only Dick Kirrin and I were left. We have since written at least six stories for our own amusement - mixing up characters from different series at times. That idea began with someone adding Fatty to the mix of a Fives story on the forum and a great long tale ensued! By corresponding privately via facebook, we do plan ahead to a greater degree than before. It's great fun and an interesting hobby!

pete9012S · Post by **pete9012S** » 02 Mar 2017, 14:16

Rob Houghton wrote:So when people say nothing, I generally presume they didn't like it!

Also Rob,there may be an unquantifiable number who don't comment to avoid being a creep..

Rob Houghton · Post by **Rob Houghton** » 02 Mar 2017, 14:27

This is true, lol! I know I'll never live that down!!

pete9012S · Post by **pete9012S** » 02 Mar 2017, 14:46

With writing as good as yours,and the standards of the stories you create being so high I'm sure you will be ok Rob!

Rob Houghton · Post by **Rob Houghton** » 02 Mar 2017, 15:55

The cheques in the post!

Julie2owlsdene · Post by **Julie2owlsdene** » 02 Mar 2017, 19:34

Rob Houghton wrote:So when people say nothing, I generally presume they didn't like it!

So when we get no comments on our serials, Rob, we now know why!

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