Comments on: Interview: Chris Baty, Author http://www.slushpile.net/index.php/2005/10/28/interview-chris-baty-author/ Writing about writing Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:54:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Restauro http://www.slushpile.net/index.php/2005/10/28/interview-chris-baty-author/comment-page-1/#comment-338034 Restauro Thu, 01 May 2008 01:12:45 +0000 http://www.slushpile.net/?p=287#comment-338034 No Plot? No Problem! by Chris Batty a handsome writing cheerleader who knows how to amuse and entertain people with his favorite use of the word "quirky" ,along with a writing style that is never boring. I have two of his books and I have enjoyed reading them all, while I cannot put them down. As a student writer, I can say his system really works because I have developed a relationship with my laptop. No Plot? No Problem! by Chris Batty a handsome writing cheerleader who knows how to amuse and entertain people with his favorite use of the word “quirky” ,along with a writing style that is never boring. I have two of his books and I have enjoyed reading them all, while I cannot put them down. As a student writer, I can say his system really works because I have developed a relationship with my laptop.

]]> By: cera http://www.slushpile.net/index.php/2005/10/28/interview-chris-baty-author/comment-page-1/#comment-238882 cera Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:55:24 +0000 http://www.slushpile.net/?p=287#comment-238882 Have been Nano'ing since 2004 and loving it. The amazing thing is that when you shoot for quantitiy - quality is NOT sacrificed! *eagerly awaiting Nov 1, 2007* Have been Nano’ing since 2004 and loving it. The amazing thing is that when you shoot for quantitiy – quality is NOT sacrificed!
*eagerly awaiting Nov 1, 2007*

]]> By: denise summerville http://www.slushpile.net/index.php/2005/10/28/interview-chris-baty-author/comment-page-1/#comment-92846 denise summerville Tue, 07 Nov 2006 16:07:29 +0000 http://www.slushpile.net/?p=287#comment-92846 my manuscript isnt about ghosts and fairytales....its a truelife, auto-bio about LIFE....as a stripper/junkie/drunk born again liberal christian who happened to die and was blessed w/ a second chance....to tell of the changes....beginning, middle and the end result....that THERE IS A LIGHT at the end of tunnel...and for the very first time, it wasnt a freight train coming MY way!! my manuscript isnt about ghosts and fairytales….its a truelife, auto-bio about LIFE….as a stripper/junkie/drunk born again liberal christian who happened to die and was blessed w/ a second chance….to tell of the changes….beginning, middle and the end result….that THERE IS A LIGHT at the end of tunnel…and for the very first time, it wasnt a freight train coming MY way!!

]]> By: wonderer http://www.slushpile.net/index.php/2005/10/28/interview-chris-baty-author/comment-page-1/#comment-90628 wonderer Thu, 02 Nov 2006 19:18:40 +0000 http://www.slushpile.net/?p=287#comment-90628 For the posters who have written/are writing/want to write a novel and are wondering what to do with it...find a free writing critique group, either in-person or online. They'll help you polish your writing, and by critiquing others' works you will learn even more. For grammar problems, check out a grammar book - there are lots at your local bookstore. You don't need to hire an editor (and I say this as an editor!). For invaluable info on agents and publishing, go to http://misssnark.blogspot.com , http://www.anotherealm.com/prededitors/ , and http://www.absolutewrite.com . Rule of thumb: Money flows to the writer. If you have to pay ANYTHING up-front beyond return postage, it's a scam. Best of luck to all of you! For the posters who have written/are writing/want to write a novel and are wondering what to do with it…find a free writing critique group, either in-person or online. They’ll help you polish your writing, and by critiquing others’ works you will learn even more. For grammar problems, check out a grammar book – there are lots at your local bookstore. You don’t need to hire an editor (and I say this as an editor!).

For invaluable info on agents and publishing, go to http://misssnark.blogspot.com , http://www.anotherealm.com/prededitors/ , and http://www.absolutewrite.com . Rule of thumb: Money flows to the writer. If you have to pay ANYTHING up-front beyond return postage, it’s a scam.

Best of luck to all of you!

]]> By: Vickie http://www.slushpile.net/index.php/2005/10/28/interview-chris-baty-author/comment-page-1/#comment-90529 Vickie Thu, 02 Nov 2006 14:18:40 +0000 http://www.slushpile.net/?p=287#comment-90529 When I have finished the first book in a series of romance- mystery books. Is my next move to hire an agent? I need details on how to get them published. When I have finished the first book in a series of romance- mystery books. Is my next move to hire an agent? I need details on how to get them published.

]]> By: Witchfox http://www.slushpile.net/index.php/2005/10/28/interview-chris-baty-author/comment-page-1/#comment-90348 Witchfox Thu, 02 Nov 2006 05:07:26 +0000 http://www.slushpile.net/?p=287#comment-90348 That's I have accepted his way k....because I love to know the person has different ideas how to writing as well! ..eventhough I haven't copy anybody! ! Yep! I would love to saying that"""" So Coolest Baty" ,from ..Witchfox,I That’s I have accepted his way k….because I love to know the person has different ideas how to writing as well! ..eventhough I haven’t copy anybody! ! Yep! I would love to saying that”"”" So Coolest Baty” ,from ..Witchfox,I

]]> By: Janet http://www.slushpile.net/index.php/2005/10/28/interview-chris-baty-author/comment-page-1/#comment-90346 Janet Thu, 02 Nov 2006 04:59:12 +0000 http://www.slushpile.net/?p=287#comment-90346 What a great idea. What a great interview. So packed with thingsI'd never thought of that I instantly felt inspired to join in! What really grabbed my attention at the outset was the reference to Busytown. I knew exactly waht you meant Chris. Hoping the project runs and runs and runs ....... What a great idea. What a great interview. So packed with thingsI’d never thought of that I instantly felt inspired to join in! What really grabbed my attention at the outset was the reference to Busytown. I knew exactly waht you meant Chris. Hoping the project runs and runs and runs …….

]]> By: carol http://www.slushpile.net/index.php/2005/10/28/interview-chris-baty-author/comment-page-1/#comment-90329 carol Thu, 02 Nov 2006 04:09:44 +0000 http://www.slushpile.net/?p=287#comment-90329 Ok, Ok....I am going to set a time frame to begin and finish my project. I vow to stop starting, picking and putting away my stories, and I will burn those tunes that lend atmosphere to my otherwise over stimulated brain. I have been a penless writer all my life... nothing on paper. I am now a grandma. Today is a new day...here I go! What a kick in the pants. Ok, Ok….I am going to set a time frame to begin and finish my project. I vow to stop starting, picking and putting away my stories, and I will burn those tunes that lend atmosphere to my otherwise over stimulated brain. I have been a penless writer all my life… nothing on paper. I am now a grandma. Today is a new day…here I go! What a kick in the pants.

]]> By: karina http://www.slushpile.net/index.php/2005/10/28/interview-chris-baty-author/comment-page-1/#comment-90310 karina Thu, 02 Nov 2006 03:34:00 +0000 http://www.slushpile.net/?p=287#comment-90310 I'm already writing a non fiction book, but I'm not sure what to do what to do when I'm done. Do I have to send it to an editor to check the spelling and grammar? I would like some suggestions please. I’m already writing a non fiction book, but I’m not sure what to do what to do when I’m done. Do I have to send it to an editor to check the spelling and grammar? I would like some suggestions please.

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.slushpile.net/index.php/2005/10/28/interview-chris-baty-author/comment-page-1/#comment-90307 Stephanie Thu, 02 Nov 2006 03:26:37 +0000 http://www.slushpile.net/?p=287#comment-90307 I am applying to grad schools to get my MFA degree and have about 3 months to get all my writing samples together. I haven't wriiten anything of consequence in almost 10 years and the prospect of now having to produce quality material in such a short period of time is daunting. This may be just what I need to get jump started. Any advice, Chris, on the best way to approach this task? I am applying to grad schools to get my MFA degree and have about 3 months to get all my writing samples together. I haven’t wriiten anything of consequence in almost 10 years and the prospect of now having to produce quality material in such a short period of time is daunting. This may be just what I need to get jump started. Any advice, Chris, on the best way to approach this task?

]]> By: d j Lufkin http://www.slushpile.net/index.php/2005/10/28/interview-chris-baty-author/comment-page-1/#comment-90294 d j Lufkin Thu, 02 Nov 2006 02:59:33 +0000 http://www.slushpile.net/?p=287#comment-90294 there's really nothing to writing a novel...anyone can do it obviously, if that doesn't work out, consider becoming a concert pianist...a few lessons and a couple of concerts should be enough to set you on your way! there’s really nothing to writing a novel…anyone can do it obviously, if that doesn’t work out, consider becoming a concert pianist…a few lessons and a couple of concerts should be enough to set you on your way!

]]> By: Kelly http://www.slushpile.net/index.php/2005/10/28/interview-chris-baty-author/comment-page-1/#comment-90282 Kelly Thu, 02 Nov 2006 02:43:22 +0000 http://www.slushpile.net/?p=287#comment-90282 My mother, 2 sisters, and I participated in Nanowrimo for the first time in 2005 and had a blast. We came up with a very quick idea and set about writing the same book from 4 different viewpoints. We've spent the last year combining the viewpoints into 1 book and are close to completing the project. We had planned to write the book, but I feel Nano gave us the boost to get started and to get 4 surprisingly coherent rough drafts to work from. I also want to add that I'm a computer programmer who didn't think she had it in her to write a book, but after a crazy month of plugging away, I did have a book that while certainly not publishable, was definitely not completely unreadable. And, there was certainly a surprising amount of pedal to the metal writing that was actually useable in the rewrite. Thanks to all of the Nano staff for their inspiration! My mother, 2 sisters, and I participated in Nanowrimo for the first time in 2005 and had a blast. We came up with a very quick idea and set about writing the same book from 4 different viewpoints. We’ve spent the last year combining the viewpoints into 1 book and are close to completing the project. We had planned to write the book, but I feel Nano gave us the boost to get started and to get 4 surprisingly coherent rough drafts to work from. I also want to add that I’m a computer programmer who didn’t think she had it in her to write a book, but after a crazy month of plugging away, I did have a book that while certainly not publishable, was definitely not completely unreadable. And, there was certainly a surprising amount of pedal to the metal writing that was actually useable in the rewrite. Thanks to all of the Nano staff for their inspiration!

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