Comments on: The Problem with Book Outlines – Advice for Authors http://ckwebb.com/publishing/books-and-writing/the-problem-with-book-outlines-advice-for-authors/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:41:05 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Dlarue http://ckwebb.com/publishing/books-and-writing/the-problem-with-book-outlines-advice-for-authors/comment-page-1/#comment-24689 Dlarue Sun, 13 Feb 2011 16:39:10 +0000 http://ckwebb.com/?p=280#comment-24689 Two years later I am about to go to press. The problem is no one knows who the original writer of the jokes are. Jokes are not protected by public domain, and they are different from satire and parody. Two years later I am about to go to press. The problem is no one knows who the original writer of the jokes are. Jokes are not protected by public domain, and they are different from satire and parody.

]]> By: wow power leveling http://ckwebb.com/publishing/books-and-writing/the-problem-with-book-outlines-advice-for-authors/comment-page-1/#comment-21198 wow power leveling Mon, 06 Jul 2009 05:31:39 +0000 http://ckwebb.com/?p=280#comment-21198 This is my first time comment at your blog. Good recommended website. This is my first time comment at your blog.
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]]> By: Kaitlin http://ckwebb.com/publishing/books-and-writing/the-problem-with-book-outlines-advice-for-authors/comment-page-1/#comment-18145 Kaitlin Sat, 06 Jun 2009 16:01:51 +0000 http://ckwebb.com/?p=280#comment-18145 I'm almost finished making the snyposis, and here's the thing: I think there's too much suspense, mild child scenes for kids, and about three romance scenes. There isn't anything that include bad language or sex, although there might be mild violence and about one kiss scene. I’m almost finished making the snyposis, and here’s the thing: I think there’s too much suspense, mild child scenes for kids, and about three romance scenes. There isn’t anything that include bad language or sex, although there might be mild violence and about one kiss scene.

]]> By: Kaitlin http://ckwebb.com/publishing/books-and-writing/the-problem-with-book-outlines-advice-for-authors/comment-page-1/#comment-18111 Kaitlin Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:04:22 +0000 http://ckwebb.com/?p=280#comment-18111 Please, I'm writing a book too, and I'm only eleven, so I'm afraid of how the publisher/editor will think of me. I've tried my best and have edited it, but I don't think it's a very good plot. Of course, there's a lot of action, romance and very childish scenes... but it's about someone who's afraid she's killed her best friend. Do you know how to make my story better? Is too much action or childish scenes okay? How can I find scenes to put in the snyposis? Please, I’m writing a book too, and I’m only eleven, so I’m afraid of how the publisher/editor will think of me. I’ve tried my best and have edited it, but I don’t think it’s a very good plot. Of course, there’s a lot of action, romance and very childish scenes… but it’s about someone who’s afraid she’s killed her best friend. Do you know how to make my story better? Is too much action or childish scenes okay? How can I find scenes to put in the snyposis?

]]> By: Chris http://ckwebb.com/publishing/books-and-writing/the-problem-with-book-outlines-advice-for-authors/comment-page-1/#comment-8997 Chris Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:49:11 +0000 http://ckwebb.com/?p=280#comment-8997 Hi Dorie, If you are writing a novel, citing sources is probably not really the way to go, since the book is to be a work of fiction. If you want to have your character tell jokes you know someone else wrote and published I suggest you contact the writers of those jokes and get their permission. Hi Dorie,

If you are writing a novel, citing sources is probably not really the way to go, since the book is to be a work of fiction. If you want to have your character tell jokes you know someone else wrote and published I suggest you contact the writers of those jokes and get their permission.

]]> By: Dorie LaRue http://ckwebb.com/publishing/books-and-writing/the-problem-with-book-outlines-advice-for-authors/comment-page-1/#comment-8962 Dorie LaRue Wed, 05 Nov 2008 01:02:45 +0000 http://ckwebb.com/?p=280#comment-8962 I am writing a novel, an academic satire, about a teacher who has a Bosnian student who lived thru the Seige. The problem is he is very boring. I want to make him a bit funny in a dark ironic way. Come to find out many many Bosnians have a great sense of humor. I've found tons of Bosnian created jokes on dozens of websites. I want to have my character tell some of these jokes. 1. Is this a good idea? maybe it would turn agents off 2. can it be done at all--legally. Should I cite? Or will readers realize it is a retold joke. Should I contact the websites asking permission to use the joke? Thanks. I am writing a novel, an academic satire, about a teacher who has a Bosnian student who lived thru the Seige. The problem is he is very boring. I want to make him a bit funny in a dark ironic way. Come to find out many many Bosnians have a great sense of humor. I’ve found tons of Bosnian created jokes on dozens of websites. I want to have my character tell some of these jokes. 1. Is this a good idea? maybe it would turn agents off 2. can it be done at all–legally. Should I cite? Or will readers realize it is a retold joke. Should I contact the websites asking permission to use the joke? Thanks.

]]> By: Chris http://ckwebb.com/publishing/books-and-writing/the-problem-with-book-outlines-advice-for-authors/comment-page-1/#comment-3798 Chris Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:48:00 +0000 http://ckwebb.com/?p=280#comment-3798 Hi Gail, I'd say you shouldn't talk to anyone! Ever! Seriously, if you want to privately contact me via the form on this site, I can put you in touch with the right people at Wiley. Hi Gail,

I’d say you shouldn’t talk to anyone! Ever!

Seriously, if you want to privately contact me via the form on this site, I can put you in touch with the right people at Wiley.

]]> By: Gail Garrett http://ckwebb.com/publishing/books-and-writing/the-problem-with-book-outlines-advice-for-authors/comment-page-1/#comment-3797 Gail Garrett Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:55:09 +0000 http://ckwebb.com/?p=280#comment-3797 Hello. My family was involved with the mafia and many people say to me, "You should write a book." Wel, here I am.....to whom should I talk? Gail Hello. My family was involved with the mafia and many people say to me, “You should write a book.” Wel, here I am…..to whom should I talk? Gail

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