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Friday, July 1, 2011

Friday Round-Up - #163


Gina Conroy, at Writer Interrupted, welcomes Camy Tang. She writes about the Top Ten Mistakes in Manuscripts and gives some excellent advice.

What, if anything, would you add to her list?

Have a safe, blessed 4th of July celebration!


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17 comments:

  1. Jan ClineJuly 1, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    This looks like something to study. going to read it on my road trip this weekend! Thanks & Happy 4th

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  2. Susan J. ReinhardtJuly 1, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Hi Jan -

    Camy Tang is well-known not only for her books, but also for her classes. I hope you find something in this article to apply to your own writing.

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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  3. Terri TiffanyJuly 1, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Stopping by to say have a good weekend-- I once took a course from Camy and she is really good!

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  4. Marja Verschoor-MeijersJuly 1, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    I wouldn't dare to add something else to her list, which is very complete.
    Have a great weekend Susan, enjoy.

    PS: I mentioned you on my blog and I 've mailed you with a question...

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  5. Kathleen July 1, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    The Top 11th on my list would actually be my number one: don't NOT start a manuscript :)

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  6. Chatty CroneJuly 1, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    I'm here to wish you a happy 4th of July.

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  7. Susan J. ReinhardtJuly 1, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Hi Terri -

    I've looked through her Story Sensei and website. She's an excellent teacher.

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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  8. Susan J. ReinhardtJuly 1, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Hi Marja -

    I received your email and responded. I'll pop by your blog. :)

    Blessings,
    Susan

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  9. Susan J. ReinhardtJuly 1, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Hi Kathleen -

    Oh...yes...good one!

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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  10. Susan J. ReinhardtJuly 1, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Hi Chatty -

    Thank you! We're truly blessed to live in this great nation.

    I'm determined to visit as many of my blogging buddies as possible this weekend. :)

    Blessings,
    Susan

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  11. Hilary Melton-ButcherJuly 2, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Hi Susan .. I guess # 11 would be read her work, and/or attend her classes

    Enjoy the 4th July weekend ..

    Cheers Hilary

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  12. Susan J. ReinhardtJuly 2, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Hi Hilary -

    A very good #11! I'm sure Camy would approve. :)

    Blessings,
    Susan

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  13. Kathi Oram PetersonJuly 3, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Thanks for the great link. Hope all is going well for you.

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  14. Susan J. ReinhardtJuly 3, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Hi Kathi -

    You're welcome! I'm busy preparing for a writers conference. :)

    Blessings,
    Susan

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  15. NancyJuly 5, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    That is a great list. I just have one objection. If I have to go back and reread a scene to see who said what because it is important to know this and the author hasn't made it clear, then I'd rather have an amateaur ,"said Bill," than glowing writing. I don't like to waste my time doing this.
    All of her other points are good to know.

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  16. Susan J. ReinhardtJuly 5, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Hi Nancy -

    Yes, it's always good to know who's doing the talking. An occasional, "said, Sally," is better than confusing the reader.

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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  17. KristenJuly 6, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    Hi Susan!
    Great post! Thanks for directing us to it.
    I'm a little late to comment, but I'd say another basic thing to know is how to set up a manuscript. Margins, starting chapter a 1/3 of the way down, how to do a header, and other basic things to make you look professional. Sometimes those kinds of little things can make all the difference.
    Thanks

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