tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922561838307837931.post4787663800710761167..comments2023-10-19T10:08:00.241-04:00Comments on Write First, Blog Later: Book Review: Flogging the QuillUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922561838307837931.post-16003806640278800442010-01-17T17:49:00.458-05:002010-01-17T17:49:00.458-05:00I also bought a copy of Ray's "Flogging t...I also bought a copy of Ray's "Flogging the Quill" book some time ago and it is my most used reference (by far) while I write. It's clear language and presentation, relevant topics, and remarkably useful examples will make you a better writer for having read it. <br><br>Thanks for bringing attention to this book, Christine. I think it can be really helpful to writers of all levels of experience.Chris (David)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03915368768015462919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922561838307837931.post-80046501434399973472010-01-18T06:47:01.049-05:002010-01-18T06:47:01.049-05:00I'm skeptical of "buy this and geth this ...I'm skeptical of "buy this and geth this for free" ads. I think of them like call in psychics - answer 30 questions and they'll tell you what could possible be in your future.<br><br>But, if it worked for you Christine, congratulations. That's not a sarcastic remark either, I really hope you got what you paid for.<br><br>I posted my query at Query Shark over three months ago and have heard nothing. But that's ok, because it tells me my query was so typical it wasn't even worth a response: which she say's would happen in her if/then scenarios.<br><br>Thanks for the link though. You never know when it might come in handy.<br><br>..........dholeDonna Holehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922561838307837931.post-26701732024529252982010-01-18T11:05:57.191-05:002010-01-18T11:05:57.191-05:00Donna,Ray and I have talked several times via emai...Donna,<br><br>Ray and I have talked several times via email. He is a very nice guy and I'm sure he'll come through on the bonus offers.<br><br>I haven't used my freebie yet because I want to do the phone call and I want to wait until I get further in my manuscript or am ready to query.<br><br>He is basically giving of his time to help other writers, and to help promote his book, of course. He has a passion for helping new writers, which his website clearly demonstrates.<br><br>ChristineChristine Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01745824744507928211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922561838307837931.post-46653165421995748432010-01-20T17:45:10.028-05:002010-01-20T17:45:10.028-05:00I'll have to look into this. I heard about FTQ...I'll have to look into this. I heard about FTQ from you, I believe, and I've thought about sending in the first page of my WIP. I probably will after I re-write it; even the fifth draft version doesn't satisfy me! <br><br>Ray sounds like a generous man and I'm glad his emails and book and website have helped you so much!lauradroegehttp://lauradroege.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922561838307837931.post-60983484120681939982010-01-22T10:06:41.596-05:002010-01-22T10:06:41.596-05:00I think Ray provides a great, free service for peo...I think Ray provides a great, free service for people who really want to hone their first 16 lines. He also provides paid-for editing services. If you are interested in an editor, you can a sense of his approach to editing by reading his critiques.<br><br>I wasn't aware of the additional bonuses for buying his book--where did you find out about those Christine?<br><br>On a related note, my first 16 lines is currently up for flogging (I used my middle name, David). Any comments are welcome!Chris (David)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03915368768015462919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922561838307837931.post-27455758822805525812010-01-22T12:11:28.116-05:002010-01-22T12:11:28.116-05:00The information about the bonuses is at the end of...The information about the bonuses is at the end of the FTQ book, David. I didn't know until I bought it and read it all the way through.Christine Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5922561838307837931.post-77854376059942185992010-01-22T13:56:55.013-05:002010-01-22T13:56:55.013-05:00Thanks Christine, I see it now.Thanks Christine, I see it now.Chris (David)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03915368768015462919noreply@blogger.com