tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post2182947834618726793..comments2024-01-12T11:26:35.176-05:00Comments on Working Stiffs: Are You Intrepid?Working Stiffshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03270595837074553752noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-66340632732220022342010-10-01T16:14:32.873-04:002010-10-01T16:14:32.873-04:00I weathered another round of submissions (by my ag...I weathered another round of submissions (by my agent). And now have another coming up. Thanks very much for awarding the seal because it was feeling a little thankless this morning... :)jenny milchmanhttp://suspenseyourdisbelief.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-129371456841504772010-09-30T16:13:07.725-04:002010-09-30T16:13:07.725-04:00Gloria, your comment defines intrepid! You can'...Gloria, your comment defines intrepid! You can't get published if you give up.Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00627775403015684868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-3592063440208640872010-09-30T15:46:11.088-04:002010-09-30T15:46:11.088-04:00Hi Ramona, I guess I am an intrepid writer because...Hi Ramona, I guess I am an intrepid writer because I don't give up in spite of all the rejections. I can't stop writing and sending out those queries no matter how many rejections I get. Also, I go to conferences I can't really afford, but I keep hoping someday I'll be one of those writers smiling and signing their books. GloriaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-85308623099419224022010-09-30T15:33:45.425-04:002010-09-30T15:33:45.425-04:00Susan!! *waves* Always a treat to see you, my frie...Susan!! *waves* Always a treat to see you, my friend. <br /><br />Pamela, your experiences this last year earns you an Intrepid with the big I and a place in the Never Give Up, Never Surrender file. Her book is very funny, folks, and includes a rake/rascal/rapscallion you won't soon forget.Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00627775403015684868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-72691443493333573672010-09-30T14:57:31.450-04:002010-09-30T14:57:31.450-04:00Hi Ramona.
Nice blog. No seminars yet for me. Pl...Hi Ramona. <br /><br />Nice blog. No seminars yet for me. Plenty of rejection. After my agent was fired, and the agency DIDN'T TELL ME, (Was I supposed to be working on re-writes for my non-existent agent, forever?) When Agency orphaned me, I put on my big girl panties and submitted my ms to an Indie Press that really got my comedic mystery. It will be published fall 2010.<br /><br />Maybe that's intrepid.<br /><br />xo,Pamela DuMond, D.C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15880017372940084226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-79532869510694538222010-09-30T14:49:07.999-04:002010-09-30T14:49:07.999-04:00Hi, Ramona!!! I'm dropping in to say hi. You r...Hi, Ramona!!! I'm dropping in to say hi. You rock.Susan Helene Gottfriedhttp://westofmars.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-18491890014093111572010-09-30T12:25:31.595-04:002010-09-30T12:25:31.595-04:00Laurie, maybe I hang around here so much, I've...Laurie, maybe I hang around here so much, I've wormed my way in. And I recall a session at Pennwriters when you were VERY intrepid!<br /><br />Jennie, we discussed charmer, but it sounded too harmless. Cad seemed to focus only on romance, which wasn't right, as he'd scammed money from her. Those are too more good examples of word nuances. <br /><br />Someone should develop a Writers Wear Daily mail-order catalog: a collection of pre-softened, pre-worn, pre-ratty outfits for the writer on deadline.Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00627775403015684868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-89776540413912131152010-09-30T11:58:27.652-04:002010-09-30T11:58:27.652-04:00Yoga pants: Check.
Trying to give up the chocola...Yoga pants: Check.<br /><br />Trying to give up the chocolate habit: Argh.Nancy Martinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-60370210514624988992010-09-30T10:54:38.568-04:002010-09-30T10:54:38.568-04:00Ah, yes. Plucky. The plucky heroine. Gah.
I think...Ah, yes. Plucky. The plucky heroine. Gah.<br /><br />I think I'd probably just call the guy a charmer. It seems to be his overarching personality trait - she mentioned it twice - and it implies that he's got something a little less charming underneath. Sounds like it might be out of a historical, though, and in that case, rake, rascal or rapscallion are just fine. Or maybe even cad, although that's a pretty strong word. <br /><br />Looks like I'm mostly intrepid, too. Between my agent and my editor, they must have turned down at least a half dozen projects I've wanted to write this year.Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01442754671445893599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-24462643159265553502010-09-30T09:15:02.566-04:002010-09-30T09:15:02.566-04:00Pajamas also work well for the intrepid writer.Pajamas also work well for the intrepid writer.Joyce Tremelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00498392016497131719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-91628394622641564742010-09-30T09:08:13.632-04:002010-09-30T09:08:13.632-04:00Ramona, I forgot to say, Welcome! For some reason ...Ramona, I forgot to say, Welcome! For some reason I feel that you've always been one of the Working Stiffs and overlooked welcoming you here.Laurienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-42617180913719102622010-09-30T08:37:01.724-04:002010-09-30T08:37:01.724-04:00Oh, and yoga pants are key. It's hard to be in...Oh, and yoga pants are key. It's hard to be intrepid if you're not comfortable...Martha Reedhttp://www.marthareed.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-63910226690538869252010-09-30T08:25:07.097-04:002010-09-30T08:25:07.097-04:00Thanks, Ramona, for the great post. I'm glad t...Thanks, Ramona, for the great post. I'm glad that I passed the test to receive the Ramona Long Seal of the Intrepid Writer!Laurienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-83481194618675250942010-09-30T08:25:03.926-04:002010-09-30T08:25:03.926-04:00Joyce, you are the reason I am here today, so extr...Joyce, you are the reason I am here today, so extra thanks to you. As you note, writing is not easy, but the fact that everyone here has lived to tell about it is encouraging, too, no?<br /><br />Why am I not surprised Nancy had to mention bad boys? Hmmm? But drudge makes it sound like you are writing this wearing yoga pants...oh, wait, I'm doing that right now!<br /><br />Annette, it is indeed brave to send work that comes from your heart to be judged and critiqued. I hope it helps to know that nothing makes me happier than to see a story grow and become stronger.Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00627775403015684868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-66188446826425868522010-09-30T08:19:35.901-04:002010-09-30T08:19:35.901-04:00Modest Martha, I predict a happy ending in your fu...Modest Martha, I predict a happy ending in your future, and I'm not talking about the massage kind--not that there's anything wrong with that. <br /><br />Gina, you get a double award. Caring for a radioactive cat is pretty gutsy, and I'll be sure to add a scarlet A to your Intrepid Award for the inappropriate sex scene.<br /><br />Pat, in a year, I hope we're celebrating the results of your year of being intrepid. Chocolate for everyone!<br /><br />Thanks for the invitation to guest blog, Working Stiffs!Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00627775403015684868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-76287620396567922282010-09-30T08:17:50.090-04:002010-09-30T08:17:50.090-04:00I can honestly raise my hand and say "All of ...I can honestly raise my hand and say "All of the above." And I shall wear the badge of Intrepid with great pride and honor. <br /><br />Probably the most intrepid (as in terrifying)thing I did this year was submit my opening chapters to a couple of professionals (and, yes, you were one of them) to get their thoughts on my work. It was also the most enlightening, beneficial thing I did.Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02755947919433555176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-48162784062412202082010-09-30T07:40:27.175-04:002010-09-30T07:40:27.175-04:00Plucky. Another word for intrepid, right? But it ...Plucky. Another word for intrepid, right? But it has a younger connotation, if you ask me. I like it better than the word "drudge," which I feel like most of the time---because I keep writing no matter what bad things happen because. That's what writers do. <br /><br />Now, let's see if I can get this comment to "take." I've been too quick to give up on the verification lately . . . . <br /><br />And "bad boy"--more modern than rake or rapscallion.Nancy Martinhttp://www.nancymartinmysteries.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-37619776854067633362010-09-30T07:21:59.266-04:002010-09-30T07:21:59.266-04:00I'm intrepid!
Wonderful post, Ramona. We sho...I'm intrepid! <br /><br />Wonderful post, Ramona. We should all show it to anyone who thinks writing is easy. It should be required reading for new writers.Joyce Tremelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00498392016497131719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-10215007840616371592010-09-30T06:51:59.883-04:002010-09-30T06:51:59.883-04:00I love starting my day knowing I am an intrepid wr...I love starting my day knowing I am an intrepid writer! I also am inspired to be more of one in the coming year so Ramona, you should ask us the same questions in a year (AND offer chocolate)!PatRemickhttp://www.patremick.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-85506458880835778132010-09-30T06:47:57.828-04:002010-09-30T06:47:57.828-04:00Ramona -
I did most of those things! Don't ho...Ramona -<br />I did most of those things! Don't hold it against me that I left the flooding retreat early - there was a radioactive cat at home who needed me!<br />My most intrepid thing this year was taking inappropriate sex scenes to my critique group (see my post from Monday for details).Ginanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33226151.post-10934946580292002442010-09-30T06:32:29.392-04:002010-09-30T06:32:29.392-04:00Hi, Ramona! Yippee! I passed the intrepid writer t...Hi, Ramona! Yippee! I passed the intrepid writer test. Do I win some chocolate?<br /><br />My fearless and persistent moment was pitching to an agent and having this person baldly reject me on the spot. Ouch, that hurt. But, intrepid writer that I am, (and modest, too) I went back to my room, licked my wounds and started a new agent search within the half hour.<br /><br />I don't have a happy ending - YET - but I promise you I will soldier on. Great post! Thanks.Martha Reedhttp://www.marthareed.comnoreply@blogger.com