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Sunday, June 9, 2013

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Literary Consolation Prizes
I apologize for the lack of links. I wrapped up my edits this week and a ten-hour "consistency check" proofing marathon today. I'm in the midst of drafting the last of my synopsis and hope to have it finished before sundown.

I believe I'm going to make my June 12th deadline after all. Then I'll be able to catch up on everything else--like visiting your blogs and maybe writing a new post for my own! LOL

Remember, write wisely!

Those %!@# Expletives

Guide for Authors and Editors

Penguin Random House, the “Following Four,” and the Future of Competition

22 Maps That Show How Americans Speak English Totally Differently From Each Other

For you Game of Thrones lovers:
Red Wedding: 14 People Who Now Hate George RR Martin After Latest Episode Of 'Game Of Thrones'
and Game of Desks - Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (YouTube)

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26 comments:

  1. CynthiaJune 9, 2013 at 3:40 AM

    I'm rooting for you in your proofing marathon! Sometimes I misbehave during my proofing marathons by taking too many breaks- my eyes get sore from all that grammar checking. But I wish you lots of luck and may you get to the finish line on time.

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    1. Jeff HargettJune 9, 2013 at 11:09 PM

      My biggest problem during those marathon grammar edits is that everything looks wrong (including spelling) after a few hours. Thanks for the wish of luck!

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  2. AnonymousJune 9, 2013 at 4:25 AM

    I feel your pain. I read 80,000 words in one day once - never again. I was seeing stars.

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    1. Jeff HargettJune 9, 2013 at 11:10 PM

      There does come a point at which efficiency suffers too much. :)

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  3. Alex J. CavanaughJune 9, 2013 at 6:57 AM

    Knock out that synopsis and meet your deadline, Jeff!
    Twenty-two different ways? I believe it.

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    1. Jeff HargettJune 9, 2013 at 11:11 PM

      That was an interesting set of graphics. Synopsis is essentially ready now. Just needs some proofing.

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  4. JoJune 9, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    Well you have a week to meet your deadline. Looks like you are getting there.

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    1. Jeff HargettJune 9, 2013 at 11:12 PM

      I have made some fantastic progress, but a lot of it is due to all the marvelous encouragement I've been receiving from some wonderful folks. ;-)

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  5. Elise FallsonJune 9, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    Good luck meeting your deadline. I don't understand, I keep making deadlines and then watching them blow right past me...ssswooshhh. I saw the youtube video that captured peoples reactions to the red wedding episode, it was pretty funny.

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    1. Jeff HargettJune 9, 2013 at 11:13 PM

      Perhaps we can one day elicit that much emotion from our writing. That would be cool (if not dangerous!) Deadlines can be challenging, no doubt about it.

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  6. widdershinsJune 9, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    All fingers crossed for your deadline ... those linguistic maps are fascinating. I reckon one of the UK would be wild!

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    1. Jeff HargettJune 9, 2013 at 11:15 PM

      Thanks! Years ago, I would not have thought that there would be such a difference in dialects in the UK seeing as how there is considerably less geography there than the US. It's fascinating though.

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  7. Heather R. HoldenJune 9, 2013 at 10:57 PM

    Congrats on wrapping up your edits and ten-hour consistency check! The fact that you concentrated for so long on the latter is amazing. Good luck with the synopsis--those things can be such a pain to work on!

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    1. Jeff HargettJune 9, 2013 at 11:16 PM

      Thanks, Heather. After I completed the ten-hour marathon, I put in another 5-6 on the synopsis before resuming work on it today. It now has all the "meat" but needs a good polishing. They do present their own set of challenges.

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  8. T.J.June 10, 2013 at 1:10 AM

    You did a proofing/editing marathon over ten hours?! :::bowing to you::: I'm not worthy, I'm not worthy! The last time I did that I couldn't remember my name for three days ...

    Congrats on making your deadline!

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    1. Jeff HargettJune 10, 2013 at 8:15 AM

      Thanks! Even having been through several major revisions and edits beforehand, I was still amazed at what I found and kept saying things, "How did I miss that?" ;-)

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  9. Tyrean MartinsonJune 10, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    Best wishes on your marathon!!! Your rock!!!

    Loved your link for the maps that show how Americans speak differently - laughed trying to pronounce things differently.

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    1. Jeff HargettJune 10, 2013 at 7:42 PM

      Glad to know I wasn't the only one testing the sounds. ;-) And thanks for the best wishes!

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  10. Martin WilloughbyJune 11, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    Tomorrow's the deadline. Hope you manage it.

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    1. Jeff HargettJune 11, 2013 at 7:56 PM

      Everything is printed except the synopsis! ::taking deep breaths::

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  11. MorganJune 11, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    Goooooo Jeff! I'm totally rooting for you. You will totally do it! :D

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    1. Jeff HargettJune 11, 2013 at 7:59 PM

      It's going! It's going! The crowd goes wild! Jeff delivers it all the way to the post office! Listen to that crowd! LOL

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  12. Empty Nest InsiderJune 11, 2013 at 5:06 PM

    I know that you will accomplish your goals! Go get 'em Jeff!

    Julie

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    1. Jeff HargettJune 11, 2013 at 8:01 PM

      Many thanks, Julie. I will readily admit that I required a teensy bit of prodding--for which I'm grateful (at least at the moment) hehe.

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  13. NicoleJune 13, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    Good luck with the synopsis! The cartoon was hilarious.

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    1. Jeff HargettJune 13, 2013 at 5:49 PM

      That cartoon hits too close to home! I qualify for several of those consolation prizes! And thanks!

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