TLPhillips: Okay, wow. It's been two years already? Oops! Although, in my defense it's been a crazy couple of years. Got engaged to an amazing man, bought a house half-way across the state, had a heart attack, lost my #1 cheerleader (my mom), and published two of my books. Like I said, crazy right? And it's just getting started! I'm glad to be back, hopefully this time I won't disappear again. Happy Reading and Writing!
    jlsavell: You mean there is still amazing men out there? Or did you just get the last one? Glad you are back and well and happy. Jls -
    TLPhillips: Yes, jlsavell, there are still a few good men out there. You may have to cross international borders to find them, but they do exist :). Thanks for the warm welcome back. -


TLPhillips: I found the most amazing product the other day while searching for an affordable editing software to help me polish my work. It's called Pro Writing Aid, and it truly is an excellent aid and has already improved the quality of my writing. I strongly encourage everyone to check out the website and use it. It's free, safe and easy to use, just copy your work and paste it into the box, click analyze and wait for the extensive report. Happy Writing everyone!
    nor84: Also, check out Autocrit. -
    TLPhillips: I have, it's my ultimate goal. But with tight finances I have to wait until I can save enough. Thanks for the tip. -
    shahdaroba: Have you checked writers digest store they have amazing products the web address is writersdigest.com I definitely like your writing I look forward to reading more of your work. -


TLPhillips: I joined up a while back, right after finishing my first novel. But I was too intimidated to post anything I had at the time. I recently finished my second novel and am ready to post the chapters. I hope to post them quickly so those that are interested won't have to wait too long for a particular chapter. Happy Reading and Writing.
    hvysmker: Good for you, TL. A little advice, though, from experience. Only post 5 to 6 pages at a time and maybe skip a day or two occasionally. You'll find better acceptance. Most of us would rather write than read and if the story comes too quickly drop out to write our own projects. Also, remember to stop each chapter at a point that encourages the reader to return. That might include minor change at the end of each posting, some sort of enticement. For example:
    "End of Chapter 10. Is Tom really dead, or will he return in Chapter 11? What will Doris do in either case? Stay tuned for tomorrow's episode."

    Charlie -
    TLPhillips: Thank you so much for the advice. I've been battling how fast to proceed with my postings. Good Luck and Happy Writing. -
    hvysmker: Like you, I'd rather finish a story or novel BEFORE posting. It gives me a chance to make major revisions without screwing up a reader's perception.

    For instance, I've started a couple of novels with flashbacks, only to change it later. Also, in the middle of a story, you could feel like changing the attributes of a major character, needing to go back to near the beginning. It's hard to make her a kleptomaniac if the readers know her as a cop, he-he.

    Charlie -