tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post3733576801031714433..comments2024-03-17T20:45:42.848+10:00Comments on Denise Covey: #IWSG post -- March 1 Question: Have you ever pulled out a really old story and reworked it? Did it work out?Denise Covey http://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-62201243651775373292017-03-13T10:36:18.997+10:002017-03-13T10:36:18.997+10:00Yes Michelle! I'm rewriting it completely. Yes...Yes Michelle! I'm rewriting it completely. Yes, it's a lot of work, but I think it's the right move. :-)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-25544238345571704682017-03-12T16:06:21.428+10:002017-03-12T16:06:21.428+10:00Denise, you're on the move...again! I can'...Denise, you're on the move...again! I can't keep up with you! <br />Sounds like you and Lynn are having loads of fun!<br /><br />So you're revamping UTTM? The rich language is perfect for that setting, but I understand the need to go with the times. Won't it be a lot of work to rewrite the story...that IS what you're going to do? Am I right?<br /><br />Have a wonderful trip!Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-65903037739318176392017-03-07T14:12:30.042+10:002017-03-07T14:12:30.042+10:00Thanks Holly!Thanks Holly!Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-61624506472304427542017-03-07T00:52:05.498+10:002017-03-07T00:52:05.498+10:00Have a safe and wonderful trip! :)Have a safe and wonderful trip! :)H. R. Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715450637785127208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-23746298092213772002017-03-05T07:05:17.869+10:002017-03-05T07:05:17.869+10:00I'm hoping to find the time to write about it....I'm hoping to find the time to write about it. Will be sure to let you know...Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-40611535247664846902017-03-05T06:07:38.376+10:002017-03-05T06:07:38.376+10:00After meeting Joanna, she is such a passionate wri...After meeting Joanna, she is such a passionate writer, so inspiring.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-4106175591401568002017-03-05T06:06:55.001+10:002017-03-05T06:06:55.001+10:00Thanks Jemi. Yes, I tweak endlessly!Thanks Jemi. Yes, I tweak endlessly!Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-73493517515352281032017-03-03T20:26:35.633+10:002017-03-03T20:26:35.633+10:00Joanna Penn is wonderfuI I love her blog and her b...Joanna Penn is wonderfuI I love her blog and her books too. I hope you enjoy your trip. I look forward to reading about it. Best of luck with the reworked novel.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09977676093756206414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-75279283026052027462017-03-03T10:08:42.538+10:002017-03-03T10:08:42.538+10:00Thankfully, I have the editor part covered. :-DThankfully, I have the editor part covered. :-DRenee Scattergoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13152662507598037807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-1663944040191544142017-03-03T09:39:12.013+10:002017-03-03T09:39:12.013+10:00Monthly??? Yikes!
I think I would tweak endlessly ...Monthly??? Yikes!<br />I think I would tweak endlessly ... which is kind of my problem at the moment too :)<br />I hope you have an AMAZING road trip - stay safe!!!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-44654942547676725632017-03-03T06:28:34.958+10:002017-03-03T06:28:34.958+10:00Thanks VR. I know. It's hard letting go. But w...Thanks VR. I know. It's hard letting go. But we have to somehow. Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-7067757573643037362017-03-03T06:27:38.709+10:002017-03-03T06:27:38.709+10:00I will. Thanks. I will. Thanks. Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-53245310835748736222017-03-03T05:44:37.829+10:002017-03-03T05:44:37.829+10:00Goodness, I'll admit I didn't know Joanna ...Goodness, I'll admit I didn't know Joanna Penn redid her books on the monthly. That sounds daunting! But it sounds to me like you've taken some good advice for Tuscan Sun and seem to be getting somewhere with it. I'm glad to hear that. Don't forget to keep us all up to date on it, okay?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11091563468975480613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-42715985059198744082017-03-03T04:54:37.736+10:002017-03-03T04:54:37.736+10:00One of the scariest things about self-publishing i...One of the scariest things about self-publishing is the ability to go in and make changes after the work has been published. It’s hard enough for me to let go of a project. If I knew I could continue to revise, I’d probably be stuck in editing mode forever. :)<br /><br />Travel safe and enjoy, Denise!<br /><br />VR Barkowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927993233682731113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-87653034208477030152017-03-02T21:17:32.452+10:002017-03-02T21:17:32.452+10:00How cool - I'd love to see that one day :-)How cool - I'd love to see that one day :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-90669855294262391552017-03-02T17:41:02.061+10:002017-03-02T17:41:02.061+10:00Yep, Lynda and I are having a ball every chance we...Yep, Lynda and I are having a ball every chance we get.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-91438972159077195342017-03-02T17:40:14.114+10:002017-03-02T17:40:14.114+10:00Thanks again. What you said made sense, L Diane. A...Thanks again. What you said made sense, L Diane. And just a new cover helps for sure.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-16411533984368951632017-03-02T17:39:40.890+10:002017-03-02T17:39:40.890+10:00I think more people liked the old fashioned than I...I think more people liked the old fashioned than I thought. I'm thinking of leaving the classic version on Amazon too. The revamp (LOL) will be very different.<br /><br />Wish you could join me, too. I've seen kangaroos, emus, sheep by the thousands and cattle, but no snakes so far!<br />Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-22356113454157539322017-03-02T17:37:45.543+10:002017-03-02T17:37:45.543+10:00Thanks, dear Hilary. You're always so supporti...Thanks, dear Hilary. You're always so supportive. And yes, I'm enjoying my trip, except for poor phone signals!Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-77301072864195998052017-03-02T17:36:51.362+10:002017-03-02T17:36:51.362+10:00Hi CS. You'd be so impressed to learn that pad...Hi CS. You'd be so impressed to learn that paddleboats used to navigate right up the Darling River to deliver goods to the hamlets. That is the route i have taken. Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-34201521463210081232017-03-02T17:35:58.760+10:002017-03-02T17:35:58.760+10:00Hello, sweet Patricia! Thank you.Hello, sweet Patricia! Thank you.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-42137469909534966922017-03-02T17:35:29.942+10:002017-03-02T17:35:29.942+10:00Yes, Joy, WEP and RWF have been responsible for re...Yes, Joy, WEP and RWF have been responsible for republications galore. I often use my stories to submit to magazines after severe re-workings.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-78834765491616751452017-03-02T17:34:28.581+10:002017-03-02T17:34:28.581+10:00I think it should be positive, Natalie.I think it should be positive, Natalie.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-87706685232010063522017-03-02T17:34:08.274+10:002017-03-02T17:34:08.274+10:00Heh, can't do FB without a strong enough signa...Heh, can't do FB without a strong enough signal. I don't know how people live in the outback!Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-9894402803234614752017-03-02T17:33:36.328+10:002017-03-02T17:33:36.328+10:00Yep. As Joanna says, 'WHAT DO YOU WANT?'Yep. As Joanna says, 'WHAT DO YOU WANT?'Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.com