RowynJan 2

#WritersCoffeeClub day 1: What’s the greatest benefit you’ve taken from the writing community online?

The top few would be encouragement, inspiration, and companionship. Encouragement is probably the most valuable to me. I like being part of a community that's all wrestling to do the same thing and all cheering one another on.

Show threadRowynJan 3

RE: https://mastodon.art/@rowyn/115826212498498121

I forgot to add day 2 to the day 1 post to make a thread for January, so quoting it now to add it in.

Show threadRowynJan 3

#WritersCoffeeClub 3. How do you come up with the titles for your works?

For the first book in a series, I use something that sounds pithy/appealing in English, and that reflects something meaningful about the book. For instance, "A Rational Arrangement" reflects the pragmatic approach the female protagonist takes towards relationships.

For sequels, I riff off the first book title, while still trying to capture something about the story and sounding appealing in English.

Show threadRowynJan 3
With most books, I don't struggle with the title. I know what I'll call it fairly early in the process. But sometimes, I'll go through several titles for one work before settling on a final title.
Show threadTuftearsJan 3
@rowyn With my SF heist book(s), I had to come up with an outline for the second book and a provisional title ("The Rose and the Grand Cagliari Scheme") before the name for the first book snapped into place ("The Rose's Crime Spree in Nova Paree")...
Show threadBrian KendigJan 4
@Tuftears @rowyn I love that title! But wait - what's the first book and where can I buy it?
Show threadRowynJan 4
@bkendig ("The Rose's Crime Sprree in Nova Paree" is not out yet, but maybe if you ask nicely and offer to give feedback, @Tuftears will send you the pre-publication doc 😊 )
Show threadTuftearsJan 4
@rowyn @bkendig I would enjoy another first reader! ^.^
Show threadBrian Kendig

@Tuftears @rowyn Oh, wow - I would be thrilled to read it! Is this your first novel?

Please send me a copy at [email protected]. What kind of feedback can I provide that would be helpful, and do you need it in any particular timeframe?

Jan 5 at 12:45amWeb
Show threadTuftearsJan 5
@bkendig @rowyn Second, the first one is a Star Trek-like homage, I should be putting it out sometimes this month. ^.^ Do you have a Gmail address?
Show threadBrian KendigJan 5
@Tuftears @rowyn I do: [email protected] It forwards to my main account.
Show threadTuftearsJan 5
@bkendig @rowyn Shared a Google doc your way then. ^.^