Comments on: The dead zone

By: Linda Sands

Linda Sands — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 18:20:04 +0000

Argh. Yes. That dreaded DEAD ZONE. Not to be confused with the HOLIDAY DEAD ZONE, or the kids back to school dead zone or the maternity leave one or the I’m getting married/divorced/moving dead zone. 😉
I love the writers who blog about the pace of publishing today. They have it spot on, with the “hurry up and wait” , followed by hurry up and wait some more. Sigh. No wonder so many folks turn to Self publishing, at least you will see your work in print before you die. Even if you’re the only one to see it in print.
Is there a solution to the DEAD ZONE? Probably not. Because, as one pile moves off a desk to another desk, there is another waiting to take its spot. I’ve often thought about a better system, but it involves algorithms and speedy decisions, both things foreign to creatives.
What do you think?
Could there be a timer set for each submission? Like an exploding manuscript? If you don’t hit yes or no before 5pm Friday, you’re out and the next guy gets a chance…
Hmm. I might have a book idea there.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Sat, 23 Aug 2014 15:15:28 +0000

I guess the publishing industry is like France. Everything closes down in the month of August and I do mean everything! You don’t want to get sick here because you won’t find a doctor or dentist to save your life, or your tooth! If that’s not bad enough, your favorite boulangerie and neighborhood café are closed as well. What’s a person to do? What any normal French person would do! You go on holiday like everyone else!

As for books, I never get tired of reading books, but I can understand you reaching that point. I think the difference is, I read for pleasure, while a lot of your reading is required reading and that makes all the difference in the world.

I have to admit Candy Crush can become an addiction! (Level 514!) Once you start, you can’t stop, so I limit my playing time to when I’m watching TV. I tell myself, I’m multitasking!

By: Catherine Bybee

Catherine Bybee — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 21:30:09 +0000

Candy Crush Level 235 – It’s a sickness.
And don’t forget the War Games.
I should probably be writing, huh?

By: obat kuat

obat kuat — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 16:44:57 +0000

This one is also very interesting to me like that was written above.

By: Katie Newingham

Katie Newingham — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 13:07:30 +0000

Still processing Robin myself and Russell Brand has it right. People are shocked when funny or bright people take their lives, but I think so many times in our world of extroversion, where the external is what we focus on (stature, beauty, clothing, polished presence, whatever…) people who are are outside the norm of “acceptable” have to find ways to fit in. It’s heartbreaking when people feel they must overcompensate to have a place at the table – all of the energy that goes into that must be exhausting.

I watched Good Will Hunting last night and for two hours Robin Williams was still alive – I guess he will live on through his movies and his family. It’d be better if he were still here.

On a lighter note, it’s surprising you play Candy Crush, Miriam. I have no clue what that game is but get invited to play several times a day on FB. Also, would you mind asking Jim why he doesn’t like Good Will Hunting. I think he mentioned this on Twitter and after watching it again, can’t figure out what’s not to like.