tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post2202643258157816553..comments2023-06-18T06:35:42.729-04:00Comments on Christian Writer/Reader Connection: Of Purses, Plots, and Prioritizing - Part IISusan J. Reinhardthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-83958189640942426362011-07-02T13:29:23.580-04:002011-07-02T13:29:23.580-04:00Hi Jean -
Character sketches? Uh, no. We brainsto...Hi Jean -<br /><br />Character sketches? Uh, no. We brainstorm, discuss, and then write. We have goals for the characters and try to put ourselves in their shoes. Of course, we have to modify that to fit the time period.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-37755571923402564222011-07-02T11:20:29.940-04:002011-07-02T11:20:29.940-04:00I've collaborated on nonfiction projects, but ...I've collaborated on nonfiction projects, but not fiction. How do you handle character development? When you create a character, do you also do a character sketch so both of you can work from that? I'm eager to hear more about your project. I'll send prayers your way.Jean Fischernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-45342697060639350422011-07-01T21:26:36.059-04:002011-07-01T21:26:36.059-04:00Hi Rhonda -
Love your enthusiasm! Make mine a hot...Hi Rhonda -<br /><br />Love your enthusiasm! Make mine a hot chocolate with a dash of French Vanilla coffee. :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-20481848131040301742011-07-01T10:43:28.169-04:002011-07-01T10:43:28.169-04:00How utterly fascinating, you two!! Wow! I can...How utterly fascinating, you two!! Wow! I can't wait to see what comes out of this. You guys are something else. I'd deliver mochas to both of you as you work if I could. So consider yourselves coffeed in spirit, okay? <br /><br />Waving and grinning,<br /><br />RhondaRhonda Schrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05512423397478708632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-44340339329539257392011-07-01T08:16:53.967-04:002011-07-01T08:16:53.967-04:00Hi Rosslyn -
I'm finding it's a lot of wo...Hi Rosslyn -<br /><br />I'm finding it's a lot of work, but also rewarding. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-89690344605406199692011-06-30T10:48:10.382-04:002011-06-30T10:48:10.382-04:00Fascinating! I think a team writing project would ...Fascinating! I think a team writing project would be a tremendous learning experience. I look forward to hearing more about it.Rosslyn Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11304732306399786236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-3887816986515586252011-06-29T15:22:11.967-04:002011-06-29T15:22:11.967-04:00Hi Kristen -
There's a lot of give and take i...Hi Kristen -<br /><br />There's a lot of give and take in the process. Karen sent me her latest chapter last night. Now, it's my turn to jump in where she left off. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-52149032025831795382011-06-29T15:20:20.735-04:002011-06-29T15:20:20.735-04:00Hi Tyrean -
Thank you for your prayers. This is n...Hi Tyrean -<br /><br />Thank you for your prayers. This is new territory for both of us, so we can sure use them. :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-30250349893385717852011-06-29T09:58:28.733-04:002011-06-29T09:58:28.733-04:00(The above comment was deleted because I had two o...(The above comment was deleted because I had two of your posts open at the same time and I wrote the wrong comment on the wrong page! Oops!)<br /><br />This sounds like so much fun. I can't wait to see how it all turns out. I can imagine it being a very stimulating process to collaborate on a book. Built-in, immediate feedback. Gotta love that.<br />May God bless you two in this endeavor!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14683245998938431038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-10341901793681183522011-06-29T09:54:35.859-04:002011-06-29T09:54:35.859-04:00This just sounds like an awesome process for both ...This just sounds like an awesome process for both of you. The more I've read about it - from Karen's post to yours - I think it sounds exciting and intriquing. Will pray for both of you and your project! Blessings!Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-27257355029462461592011-06-29T09:52:53.582-04:002011-06-29T09:52:53.582-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14683245998938431038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-34086725888443194182011-06-28T19:32:16.862-04:002011-06-28T19:32:16.862-04:00Hi Maria -
Thanks for the vote of confidence. I&#...Hi Maria -<br /><br />Thanks for the vote of confidence. I've never written a historical, and Karen's never written a novel. This should be interesting.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-73498646106941550542011-06-28T19:30:58.692-04:002011-06-28T19:30:58.692-04:00Hi Sarah -
We'll see what editors/agents thin...Hi Sarah -<br /><br />We'll see what editors/agents think of our combined efforts and story. Please keep us in prayer.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-28937846906840522542011-06-28T19:29:26.928-04:002011-06-28T19:29:26.928-04:00Hi Diane -
We can't wait to see how it turns...Hi Diane - <br /><br />We can't wait to see how it turns out! <br /><br />Karen and I live in different states, have never met in person, but have talked on the phone. We hope to remedy that situation, but for now our communication remains email, blogs, and phone conversations.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-53818131512321111132011-06-28T12:21:11.101-04:002011-06-28T12:21:11.101-04:00Wow! This sounds like quite the undertaking! You l...Wow! This sounds like quite the undertaking! You ladies are two of my favorite bloggers, so I look forward to reading your collaborated-upon novel! Thanks for sharing the nitty-gritty with us today! God bless you both!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-77226161214393266002011-06-27T23:07:18.474-04:002011-06-27T23:07:18.474-04:00Wow, what a fascinating glimpse into your process!...Wow, what a fascinating glimpse into your process! Sounds like a neat experience to share together. :)Sarah Forgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101753891967001104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-60547260635456222022011-06-27T22:38:11.223-04:002011-06-27T22:38:11.223-04:00That sounds difficult and fun! I can't wait to...That sounds difficult and fun! I can't wait to read it!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07194577170300476509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-10834417677075584062011-06-27T21:42:56.777-04:002011-06-27T21:42:56.777-04:00Wow!So exciting and possibly nerve-wracking too! Y...Wow!So exciting and possibly nerve-wracking too! You guys must be best of friends with immense trust in each other to tackle this book in this way. Can't wait to see how it all pans out!!! :O)Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07604687906788800639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-82623241592306220412011-06-27T20:35:36.112-04:002011-06-27T20:35:36.112-04:00Hi Wendy -
We weren't sure how things would p...Hi Wendy -<br /><br />We weren't sure how things would play out, so we kept it under wraps. With the fourth chapter being written, we're gaining some steam.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-50547369533575875802011-06-27T20:34:17.088-04:002011-06-27T20:34:17.088-04:00Hi Linda -
Thanks! We're finding the story is...Hi Linda -<br /><br />Thanks! We're finding the story is taking shape as we bounce things off each other.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-32741791167523868822011-06-27T20:33:24.099-04:002011-06-27T20:33:24.099-04:00Hi Jan -
I thought the same thing, but it's w...Hi Jan -<br /><br />I thought the same thing, but it's working out. I'll be taking our idea to a writers conference in August and see if we get any bites.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-53802049081734140402011-06-27T20:31:03.010-04:002011-06-27T20:31:03.010-04:00Hi Marja -
LOL! Hopefully, the guts will stay whe...Hi Marja -<br /><br />LOL! Hopefully, the guts will stay where they belong, and this project will fly.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-90592768134254470262011-06-27T20:30:02.858-04:002011-06-27T20:30:02.858-04:00Hi Dena -
I've done a few short collaboration...Hi Dena -<br /><br />I've done a few short collaborations on non-fiction pieces. The most "famous" was in Bible School when the teacher required we team up with a classmate for a term paper.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-45004759252485347192011-06-27T20:28:20.693-04:002011-06-27T20:28:20.693-04:00Hi Susan -
Oh my, I'd forgotten about that po...Hi Susan -<br /><br />Oh my, I'd forgotten about that post! <br /><br />Hmm, maybe we could do a non-fiction piece together someday. I collaborated with Jen and Rhonda on the virtual lunch post. They were an awesome team.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-146977409772504792011-06-27T20:25:30.647-04:002011-06-27T20:25:30.647-04:00Hi Hilary -
Publishers require 80,000-100,000 wor...Hi Hilary -<br /><br />Publishers require 80,000-100,000 words for a full-length novel. We're figuring on 90,000 words and dividing it by approximately 3,000 words per chapter.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.com