So I’ve been looking at several other projects and it seems like free short stories are kind of a thing right now. I know this is only a draft, but I don’t want to feel left out (I mean who does?) So if The Adventures of MONOMAN reaches sixty followers by...I don’t know...let’s say next Tuesday?-yes next Tuesday which is the fourteenth. So if there are sixty followers by that date which is totally possible because I have seen other projects with that many followers and all you have to do is press the follow button. I think it’s physically possible for twenty three people to do that in the time available. Anyways I’m starting to ramble so if that happens then I will release a short story that has ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to do with The Adventures of MONOMAN for free! As of this moment the short story which I wrote a few months ago is affectionately dubbed Space Short Story, so I suppose it’s also science fiction which is something to do with my book. Anyways don’t worry if we don’t meet the first goal because then I’ll just increase the amount of followers and push the deadline back.
Have a great day!
Hello all!
After a raft of orders overnight, Squids In is in...drum roll please.... 5th place. Oh, I know you were all expecting more from this wacky book about a video-game playing octopus but unfortunately the other entries in the contest are equally as fascinating and so have been raking in the orders themselves. It looks like the Octopus and I have our work cut out if we want to break into the top 3. As such, the octopus has committed to cut back on his drinking and get himself into shape for the fight ahead. As such, the Wii has been dusted off...
Gratz to all the winners!
1. A big thanks goes out to Christine and Rebekka (and anyone I’m missing) for putting this together. This had to have been a lot of work.
2. Thanks to everyone who provided the prizes.
3. Thanks to everyone who participated.
I would love to see this wave of providing feedback on drafts continue past the event. I was fortunate enough to receive some really useful feedback both on my draft and directly. As a new author, it has been INVALUABLE. I’m actually using it to revise the 2 chapters I have up, and for the rest of my novel as I write it.
If you have any reservations about leaving feedback on drafts, DON’T. If you’re concerned about publicly posting something critical, just send it in a kindly worded private message. If you have something good to say, post it. You will make someone’s day.
For my fellow Drafters, remember, if you’re concerned about critical comments you receive on a draft, you can always note them, apply them, and post the draft again with any changes to remove them. But critical feedback, no matter how much it hurts, is only going to help you.
I really want to encourage everyone to take advantage of the draft phase, and make it a habit to leave comments on drafts. Don’t underestimate your power to have a positive impact (even with criticism). Inkshares provides a unique opportunity for all of us to help each other grow as writers. We should all take advantage of it as much as possible. Plus, I’d rather get ripped apart here first, rather than on Amazon or in media reviews if the book ever comes out.
Thanks again to everyone who participated and made this happen.