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Melisha
First Time Poster
Username: Melisha
Post Number: 1
Registered: 08-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, August 07, 2004 - 04:57 pm: | 
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I am not a professional writer but rather a historian and I want to publish a work of fiction with historical overtones. Does it matter that I don't have a English degree or am not a writer by profession? Should I give it a shot? |
Michael_t_owens
First Time Poster
Username: Michael_t_owens
Post Number: 1
Registered: 07-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, August 07, 2004 - 10:06 pm: |
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GO FOR IT! And don't listen to anyone who says you can't do it.
Michael T. Owens
http://www.michaeltowens.com |
Ronn
Newbie Poster
Username: Ronn
Post Number: 8
Registered: 07-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, August 07, 2004 - 10:15 pm: |
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When I was an intern at Harcourt, I was discouraged from reading (and forget about recommending) manuscripts written by non-writers. I've seen several of those manuscripts published and think you should follow your heart. Even if you have to self-publish and practically give them away, you'll feel much better for doing it. |
Eviana
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Username: Eviana
Post Number: 90
Registered: 03-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, August 08, 2004 - 01:52 am: |
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I agree with Micheal and Ronn, you never know until you try that you should or should not do something. Especially in the writing world, there's so much material out there now that you'll find your place with or without a decree. |
Chrishayden
"Cyniquian" Level Poster
Username: Chrishayden
Post Number: 494
Registered: 03-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, August 09, 2004 - 10:00 am: |
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Melisha:
All the professionals had to start out somewhere, too, and they were wannabes when they started. |
Urban_child
Newbie Poster
Username: Urban_child
Post Number: 7
Registered: 08-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, August 26, 2004 - 08:03 pm: |
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Girl go for it me and you will be in the same boat not only am I constantly writing my book I am also running a couple of business that are within the literary world now I must say at 21 I get looked at and many don't take me serious but I figure if everyone else can do it so can I. I always say Dreams are Made but Reality Takes Time. |
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