tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post9026164318331054569..comments2024-03-27T03:14:07.652-04:00Comments on Seekerville: The Journey Continues: Writing A Christmas Novella - Easy?Missy Tippenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-63828285348903824032021-09-13T01:19:34.756-04:002021-09-13T01:19:34.756-04:00Thanks for thei nformation. Furry BeingsThanks for thei nformation. <a href="https://furrybeings.com/" rel="nofollow">Furry Beings</a><br />simplelifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09365468264829260749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-66741817610619158522018-12-10T20:00:00.997-05:002018-12-10T20:00:00.997-05:00Nicely done... Hi Audra! It was a pleasure meeting...Nicely done... Hi Audra! It was a pleasure meeting you. Leslie, you go girl!!!!Neringahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02621637429259896651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-29500825545257012142018-12-08T11:38:30.257-05:002018-12-08T11:38:30.257-05:00Thank you for sharing your struggles with this nov...Thank you for sharing your struggles with this novella. I don't read nearly as much as I should :( I've yet to read any of your works, but that will change! Have a Blessed Christmas! Carrie Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08489203407621469236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-77758627813108527942018-12-08T07:39:45.704-05:002018-12-08T07:39:45.704-05:00Leslie, I can so relate to this. After writing two...Leslie, I can so relate to this. After writing two 80,000 word novels I was asked to be part of a novella collection. 20,000 word should be a breeze. I finished the draft at 28,000 words and lost sleep trying to figure out how to rework and cut it down 8,000. God is ever faithful because I woke up one morning and knew what chapter to cut and where to trim that got me down to 24,000. My editor directed me how to trim it further. I'd write another novella now that I understand how to get in and get out and give the reader the swoon factor they always look for. Thanks for sharing Leslie. Jubileewriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06681074948260157766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-65284064761977843762018-12-07T20:22:05.923-05:002018-12-07T20:22:05.923-05:00Wow, Caryl, once again my comment didn't nest ...Wow, Caryl, once again my comment didn't nest under yours, sorry.Leslie Ann aka LAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15584041234338927880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-13941117046692561462018-12-07T20:21:34.368-05:002018-12-07T20:21:34.368-05:00Hi Caryl, I love to share the highs and lows of th...Hi Caryl, I love to share the highs and lows of this incredible career. I'm so glad you're interested in knowing the "behind the scenes" stuff that we writers go through.<br /><br />Merry Christmas, LLeslie Ann aka LAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15584041234338927880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-6891136136207548602018-12-07T19:58:41.811-05:002018-12-07T19:58:41.811-05:00Leslie thank you for sharing. As a reader, I appre...Leslie thank you for sharing. As a reader, I appreciate learning what it takes for an author to create the stories I enjoy.Caryl Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03446868830897710358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-11025755194662417782018-12-07T19:04:57.355-05:002018-12-07T19:04:57.355-05:00Sandy, please keep trying. It is hard, but once it...Sandy, please keep trying. It is hard, but once it's honed and edited it's so worth it. I hope you'll enjoy mine. <br /><br />Merry Christmas, LLeslie Ann aka LAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15584041234338927880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-83104899494052311002018-12-07T19:04:12.285-05:002018-12-07T19:04:12.285-05:00Donna, how incredibly sweet of you, and thank you....Donna, how incredibly sweet of you, and thank you. Maybe a novella will come from your new series????<br /><br />Merry Christmas, LLeslie Ann aka LAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15584041234338927880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-60631116408902229672018-12-07T19:02:58.851-05:002018-12-07T19:02:58.851-05:00LOL, nope just can't imagine it :) I hope you...LOL, nope just can't imagine it :) I hope you enjoy the novella.<br />Merry Christmas, LLeslie Ann aka LAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15584041234338927880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-79812157533137450822018-12-07T19:02:15.576-05:002018-12-07T19:02:15.576-05:00Hi Marilyn, thank you so much! And I hope you'...Hi Marilyn, thank you so much! And I hope you're right, I'd love to have a whole cadre of readers. Imagine having that many fans. <br />Merry Christmas, LLeslie Ann aka LAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15584041234338927880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-52795304324073973212018-12-07T19:01:05.316-05:002018-12-07T19:01:05.316-05:00Hi Trixi,
I so agree and I hope you'll find t...Hi Trixi, <br />I so agree and I hope you'll find this in my novella. And during this crazy season, bite size reads are perfect.<br /><br />Merry Christmas, LLeslie Ann aka LAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15584041234338927880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-29951819234581424242018-12-07T17:39:41.517-05:002018-12-07T17:39:41.517-05:00Leslie, please enter me in the drawing. I love Chr...Leslie, please enter me in the drawing. I love Christmas novellas. I do think it would be hard to get everything needed in the word count. I also find for some reason that writing a good Christmas story is difficult for me at times. But I keep trying.Sandy Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11920692341258066387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-69959714630017205192018-12-07T16:48:13.001-05:002018-12-07T16:48:13.001-05:00Too funny Missy. I didn't see it, so I'm ...Too funny Missy. I didn't see it, so I'm sure there was no issue. <br />Merry Christmas :) LLeslie Ann aka LAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15584041234338927880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-68910725398376687282018-12-07T16:47:37.106-05:002018-12-07T16:47:37.106-05:00LOL Amy. I hope you can write one if you ever dec...LOL Amy. I hope you can write one if you ever decide to. <br /><br />Merry Christmas, LLeslie Ann aka LAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15584041234338927880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-53562534383014157082018-12-07T16:46:45.787-05:002018-12-07T16:46:45.787-05:00Hi Erica, yes indeedy!! I hope you enjoy the book...Hi Erica, yes indeedy!! I hope you enjoy the book. <br /><br />Merry, Merry Christmas, LLeslie Ann aka LAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15584041234338927880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-31979056933963674952018-12-07T16:46:04.086-05:002018-12-07T16:46:04.086-05:00Hi Vince, I've only seen the floats after the ...Hi Vince, I've only seen the floats after the parade. Someday I plan on going early and staying a few days afterwards. <br /><br />Thank you for the kind words, I miss chatting with you.<br /><br />Merry Christmas, LLeslie Ann aka LAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15584041234338927880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-6833477615124680242018-12-07T16:44:42.207-05:002018-12-07T16:44:42.207-05:00Thank you Amanda. They kinda get in your blood. B...Thank you Amanda. They kinda get in your blood. But I need to start soon so I don't have this kind of rush again!<br /><br />Merry Christmas, LLeslie Ann aka LAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15584041234338927880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-61723929665058042422018-12-07T16:43:26.883-05:002018-12-07T16:43:26.883-05:00Thank you!!Thank you!!Leslie Ann aka LAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15584041234338927880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-32350637779076426512018-12-07T15:46:16.799-05:002018-12-07T15:46:16.799-05:00Leslie, I've never written a novella, but I kn...Leslie, I've never written a novella, but I know they're harder to write than a full-length novel. The best ones have been honed to tell the story with skill and precision and yet with the same heart and soul we expect of our characters in every book we read. I know with your love of writing and craftmanship, you have the ability to make it happen. And your previous novellas have proven it. I wish you much success and pray this story will touch as many people as possible. Many hugs, DonnaDonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03884805737292751447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-77037698543523853562018-12-07T15:44:27.526-05:002018-12-07T15:44:27.526-05:00Hi Leslie. I enjoy Christmas novellas because
I s...Hi Leslie. I enjoy Christmas novellas because <br />I sometimes am short on reading time during this season. Can you imagine? I look forward to reading Dream of Me This Christmas Eve.<br />Merry Christmas!Connie Porter Saundershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234596850866029756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-32494712283315994232018-12-07T15:06:55.111-05:002018-12-07T15:06:55.111-05:00LA,I enjoyed reading your work. You are good at c...LA,I enjoyed reading your work. You are good at capturing the moment with words. I know more and more readers will enjoy your stories. Cheersmarilyn leachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474270484117099359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-67916519413783145702018-12-07T15:00:21.548-05:002018-12-07T15:00:21.548-05:00I'm not a writer but I can imagine how hard it...I'm not a writer but I can imagine how hard it would be to write a novella! You have to make the romance quicker, and make the story deep with less words. I can't even imagine having enough words in me to write a full length novel let alone a novella....yikes! <br /><br />I've read my share of novellas....some I loved, some not so much. The good ones are authors who know how to craft a story in just a few words and get the characters & scenery feeling real and making me invested in their lives. I don't read them often enough, but they are perfect for when I don't have a lot of time to devote to reading, or I just want a quick "bite". I bet its always nice to have another writer or editor come alongside you to help make your story shine.....short or long :-) Trixi https://www.blogger.com/profile/03116805265841796307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-46039014363174502192018-12-07T14:53:18.325-05:002018-12-07T14:53:18.325-05:00I was trying to schedule my post for Monday and ac...I was trying to schedule my post for Monday and accidentally posted it today! I quickly pulled it down into a draft. But if anyone happened to see it before it disappeared, I apologize for any confusion! Leslie, I'm sorry I posted over your post briefly! :)Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-46163139492183914062018-12-07T13:56:00.338-05:002018-12-07T13:56:00.338-05:00I am totally impressed with everyone who writes no...I am totally impressed with everyone who writes novellas. It took me a while to figure out how to get my stories long enough to be novels. Now, I have trouble writing anything shorter than 65,000. Thanks for sharing your post.Amy Anguishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08227138959392552195noreply@blogger.com