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In a Nutshell: Synopses Suck!!

Eden Tyler — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 18:33:49 +0000

Seriously… I mean, I get the point. I do. No agent nor editor wants to read through an entire manuscript just to find out the plot falls apart or the ending sucks, but it’s just so….tedious….formulaic. Things I don’t like.
I’m not an outline type of gal. I have a basic premise for a book or a story, and I start writing. I see where it goes. I fix continuity as I see problems arise. So far, I’ve been lucky enough to have characters with certain qualities that come in handy later on. I don’t plan these things—they just happen. I’ve never been an outline fan.

I am, I must say, working on a basic plot, from beginning to end, for the sequel to Avalon (which I had NO intention of writing but so many ideas came to mind and I’m not ready to let these people go, so I’ll give them a bit more life…). So yeah, there’s a sequel…and it just kind of happened. I was like, ‘what about this, though?’ – ‘oh, and this could soooo easily happen.’ So now I’m forced to write it. I’m not in control….these dang characters are. Sometimes I swear they’re more real than I am

Back to the point, though… When I started the first book, I had an idea and I figured out the ending, but the middle, well, it just came as I wrote. I saw the scenes play out in my mind and I typed away, writing what was happening. This time, though, I have a more defined idea of what will occur. One, because I can’t not think about it, and two, because I have a bit more experience writing and I know the process will go quicker this way. Most likely I’ll drift off the path a bit as the characters go their own way, but I’m looking forward to it
The main difference between this book and the first is that I have NO idea what the ending is…so that will be interesting to see what comes about. In fact, I literally just wrote down something else that came to mind. Something that wasn’t dealt with in the first book. Avalon is definitely a stand-alone novel, but there are issues that can be dealt with in another story, so that’s what I’m doing…. O.K., enough of that.

Back to the *original* point. Formulas. Synopses. These things suck! Queries, eh, not so much. I like mine. I have a few versions, depending on who I’m submitting to, but this whole synopsis thing. It’s for the birds, as my grandma would say (and actually did yesterday, while talking about this Ridiculous heat wave we have going on!).
My favorite are the agents who don’t require them. Don’t get me wrong, I’m working on mine and I’ll have it ready—I have to since I’m submitting a partial tomorrow, but I just had to vent that I don’t like them at all. I want to write. Not put together a proposal, or presentation, in order to sell something. I’m not a salesman. I’ve worked retail…I’m the type that’s honest. If something isn’t right for the person, I’ll tell them. So how am I supposed to sell my book.
Oh yeah, that’s right. I’m beyond in love with it and have confidence and faith that others will see the spark it contains. So we’ll see. Now I’m off to pretend I’m back in college, writing an outline for some stupid paper I don’t have any desire to write. Wait, that’s not true. I like writing…no matter what it’s about. It’s the outlines that I hate.
And the synopses. So there ya go.

xx -e*

i’m still alive. promise.

Eden Tyler — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:26:16 +0000

So I’ve been finishing up Avalon….only took a zillion years. Probably because I put it down for almost an entire year and just picked it up recently to finish it and revise.
I’ve received one request so far and haven’t had the guts to do many other queries, but the way I look at it, I want to get used to this process slowly but surely. And, I want to get my first rejection out of the way so I know how it *truly* feels. Yeah, I know…negativity will get you nowhere…blahblahblah. I’m actually a v. positive person, I’m just being realistic.
I mean, I love my book. I know hundreds of others who’ve read at least the beginning and they enjoyed it, as well, but that doesn’t mean it’ll be easy to get an agent, let alone get published. This is a tough business we’re in, so we shall see.

I’m off to bed, but I just wanted to post something quickly before I did so. It’s been so long since I’ve been on here that I had to renew my domain just to be able to post!!!
I need to get back in the game!

Later guys,

xx -e*

Best of Writing in 2009!

Eden Tyler — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:32:03 +0000

Over at Fuel, all the editors of all our sites have been putting together a ‘Best of’ list. They’re all really great and interesting and don’t hit on all the obvious stuff you are (or will be soon) seeing everywhere else.

Check out Fuel Your Writing’s list HERE!!

To see what the creative, blogging, photography (and on and on) industries have declared as the best of the year, check out the MAIN SITE — it’ll definitely be worth your time!!

Hope y’all are doing well and that your holidays are wonderful!!!
xx -e*

Join the Wave!!!

Eden Tyler — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:25:09 +0000

So, yeah, I still haven’t been around. But, I’m back to writing Avalon and am hoping to be Truly finished soon.

For those of you who still happen to stop by even though I’ve been incredibly boring of late , I’d like to offer some of my Google Wave invites. I have two accounts, and I know most people already have an invite (and account) by now, but the amount of invites I have is just ridiculous, so I’d like to offer TEN to the first people who either:
1) follow @fuelyourwriting on twitter — and then leave a comment here letting me know you did so
or
2) go on to fuelyourwriting.com and choose one of the fabulous articles that looks the most interesting to you and leave a comment for the equally fabulous author (but of course, since s/he wrote said article!) speaking your writerly mind =) (is that a word? idk and i don’t care;)) and then let me know…

I’ll contact the first ten people who have done this through the email address you leave with your comment (which is why I asked for a second comment here after commenting at FYW) and I’ll then send you your invite.
Easy peasy =)

xx -e*

I’ve been kinda busy…

Eden Tyler — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:33:07 +0000

So I moved. Again. Yup.
I’m back up with my family and struggling in some ways, but my writing has never been better. I’m inspired. I’m in love with my characters. I even adore my crazy articles about bamboo and iDogs. Yup.
I’m also thrilled because I have a new job!!!!
I am now Co-Editor for Fuel Your Writing!! So thrilled about this new adventure and am throwing myself straight into it.
The best part is that I get to do a lot of what I already did . . . Live on Facebook and Twitter!! How cool is that?!??

Anyway, I’m off to write some stuff — need to edit my article for Monday (seriously…i can edit my own stuff now!! …well I already did because I’m just like that, but now I can *officially* do it =))

Hope everyone’s good. Sorry I’ve been such a horrible blogger lately. I hope to change that soon (yeah, I know I keep saying that…). But seriously, the more I have to do, the more I tend to get done. It’s all about time management and ambition and confidence. So we’ll see

xx -e*

links.

Eden Tyler — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:19:25 +0000

I guess I spaced posting my stuff again…
So, here is my most recent Fuel article and here is what I posted on If You Give a Girl… today.
Plus, there’s some Fantastic news on giveagirl, so you should check out the main page if you get a chance!!!

NaNo!

Eden Tyler — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:34:17 +0000

Just signed up.
I was planning on just *planning* the book last night, but I ended up writing 2.5k instead. And I’m loving it!!
I didn’t think I was gonna do NaNo this year because I have so much going on, but I guess I am. I have a feeling I’ll actually win, too!! (At least I’d better )
K, that’s all. Not much else going on. Alexis is still officially not talking to me, so I’m spending my time on Kyle now. Heh, maybe it’ll make Alexis jealous and I can finish Avalon…

I’m stuck :/

Eden Tyler — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:02:21 +0000

It’s not too fun…
I think I’m going back to my college ways. If I have to read, I don’t want to. Now that i have to write, I’m less interested in my WiP.

To remedy that, I’ve just downloaded the 15-day free trial of My Story Writer, which I got HERE.

I think I’ll play around with it today and see how I like it. I’ll let y’all know!!! =)

writing break.

Eden Tyler — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:40:33 +0000

So I’ve just recently discovered this site that is Wonderful for when you’re at that point where you just cannot read another word. And you can’t think straight to be able to write anything more.

I just go on it and exercise/rest my eyes for a couple minutes, and then I feel rejuvenated! Plus, it’s fun!! =)

Check It Out!

Fuel Your Writing. Please ;)

Eden Tyler — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:18:56 +0000

Just a quick re-post of something I put on Facebook earlier::

Do you have any great writing insights or experiences you’d like to share? If so, let me know and I’ll get you in touch with my editor. At Fuel Your Writing (one of the top ten blogs for writers!!), we’re always looking for contributors. Even if it’s just a one shot deal. Help your fellow writers–share your knowledge!! =)

Email Me!!

Thanks =)

(If you do it, you’ll love it — promise!)

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