Dina’s Comments (group member since Oct 10, 2012)

Dina’s comments from the Q&A with Dina Silver group.

Elle wrote: "Hello Dina,

I always wonder how other authors write their books. Do you write every day? Do you know how the story ends before you start, or does it 'come to you' as you go along? How do you handl..."

My first two books, I totally pictured the stories in my head from beginning to end. This 3rd book has been more of a struggle for me. Revisions are hard, b/c it KILLS me to ever have to delete large portions of my writing ;)

Elle wrote: "Hello Dina,

So nice to see you sharing wisdom and experience on Goodreads! Here's my question, since I'm eternally curious about other people's writing process--how do you get through a book, from..."

Hi Elle! Typically (and by typically I mean with my first two books), I would sit down whenever I felt like it and write for as long as I wanted to. But with this third book, I feel like I'm struggling with the story a bit more, so I've mixed things up and have been trying to go to the library every day for a least a couple hours. That way, it feels more like a commitment/responsibility and it forces me to think about the plot, rather than wait for it to come to me.

One Pink Line & Kat Fight came to me quite easily. Before I began them, I visualized the beginning, middle and end. So it's been an adjustment having to 'create' more as I go on this next book.

Writeragentlink wrote: "Great advice, Dina. You're an inspiration to new writers. I'm going to share your tips with the writers I work with."

Thanks so much! :) I have a ton of tips on a 4-part series that I wrote on my blog back in July as well. You're more than welcome to share those too.

http://dinasilver.blogspot.com/2012/0...

Sheryn wrote: ""It's easy to grin when your ship comes in and you've got the stock market beat. But the man worth while is the man who can smile while his shorts are too tight in the seat."

I typed that from mem..."

Very impressive Sher!!

Em wrote: "Hi Dina,

I was curious if you have any marketing advice for new indie authors. Is there any particular marketing avenue that you've found to be especially effective? I'd love to hear any tips or..."

Hi Em! Sorry I'm just seeing this. That's always a great question. I think one of the best marketing tips I can give it to forge relationships with other authors and bloggers in your genre. Often times you need to be able to call on people to help you promote your work, and this indie community is one of the most supportive I've ever had the pleasure of being involved in.

I do tell people that it's critical to stay active in social media. It's time consuming and exhausting...but very worth it. I think you may have read my blog, but there are some great tips on there (from July I think) as well!

Sorry, GR did not alert me to this comment! ;( I am working feverishly on a spin off of sorts to One Pink Line. It may, pick up where OPL left off, but will likely focus on Grace's character as as adult. Lots of drama... :)

Found it on You Tube :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1M_8B...

Sandra "Jeanz" wrote: "Loved your book and the review will be on my blog later this month. I will pop back and give you the definite date.
Thanks for the invite to the group!"

Pleasure's all mine Sandra! You have a fabulous blog, and I'm so thrilled and honored you loved One Pink Line. Look forward to seeing the review there! :)

Ed Wagemann wrote: ""You'll get nothing and like it!"

I still use that line to this day! Caddyshack, along with Animal House and Vacation are like the Holy Trinity of Reagan era comedies to me. Caddyshack especiall..."

Yes! and there is a line that Ty says to Judge Smails in the locker room, something about his height? That I love, but I can't think of it...

I love me some Caddyshack! omg, so many...
- You'll get nothing, and like it!
- Be the ball Danny.
- Who's your decorator, Benihana?
- Don't you people have jobs!
- That kangaroo stole my ball!

So many fab lines :)

Doing well today! Thanks for hanging in my group :)