tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245338355060736409.post2538253383203145678..comments2023-12-13T00:46:22.877-05:00Comments on The Speculative Salon: What is your book about?Ella Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08852415807766754606noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245338355060736409.post-8368603093860516942011-06-05T00:30:57.298-04:002011-06-05T00:30:57.298-04:00I pretty much had the same experience as you, Mari...I pretty much had the same experience as you, Marilyn. Eventually I was able to practice writing 2-3 paragraph summaries then pare those down into a one-sentence explanation of what the heck I was working on, lol, but it did take some dedicated thought. (And actually I found <a href="http://www.writersdigest.com/article/story-engineering-excerpt" rel="nofollow">this</a> article to be <i>very</i> helpful in breaking down my own story.)<br /><br />The simplest way I can explain my story (while relaying all the relevant information) is: “An aviatrix with a rare psychophysiological condition discovers herself when a government agent offers her a job.” (And some people might ask more about the aviatrix's condition...and what do you know, I've suddenly got a conversation on my hands. At least, that's the plan, haha.)<br /><br />Is it perfect? Can’t say, but so far it’s the best I’ve been able to come up with, heh. And even if you’re planning on writing a series (as am I), each book will still have its own complete plot and a major goal that the protagonist(s) needs to achieve. I guess that’s how I look at it. :)Tiyanahttp://tiyanamariewhite.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245338355060736409.post-18689593563973307272011-06-04T22:32:53.470-04:002011-06-04T22:32:53.470-04:00Oooh, Ella! Make it part of a business card! Tha...Oooh, Ella! Make it part of a business card! That way it won't look like business. Maybe even get a few different quotes on cards. Anything to take the sting out of marketing :-)<br />mMelaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18431413708107108966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245338355060736409.post-58107273518317705862011-06-04T22:31:03.837-04:002011-06-04T22:31:03.837-04:00Like you, I had a hard time answering the "dr...Like you, I had a hard time answering the "dreaded question". One reason is because the "book" I was writing was really (still is) a series. How do I communicate a series? How do I single out one work when I am still building the whole world's story? <br /><br />Now that I have a single story to communicate, I'm finding it a bit easier. Still haven't got the basic story down, but, as with your nieces, I have got positive responses. <br /><br />Love that it's from kids, for you. They are the best encouragement you can get!<br />mMelaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18431413708107108966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245338355060736409.post-58514253580764759172011-06-04T15:09:17.494-04:002011-06-04T15:09:17.494-04:00Great idea Ella!Great idea Ella!Marilyn Muñizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02580237142729710762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7245338355060736409.post-81985070447555124752011-06-03T18:25:09.770-04:002011-06-03T18:25:09.770-04:00I kind of dread that question, too. Usually I just...I kind of dread that question, too. Usually I just answer with the genre I'm writing and leave it at that. I guess I should work on having a short pitch prepared. Maybe I could write it on a card in my wallet and just show it to people when they ask, LOL.Ella Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08852415807766754606noreply@blogger.com