Comments on: Horror Roundtable 7 – The Future of Writing

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@ Rocky/Leland/Kate - As I mentioned earlier in the conversation, “Cell Phone Novels,” (that is, stories originally written on a cellular phone via text messaging) are popular in parts of Asi...

https://horror.org/horror-roundtable-7-the-future-of-writing/#comment-38155

@ Joe McKinney – I think Literary Agents have to adapt to technology like everyone else or they will become obsolete. They never used to have to deal with the author’s website, blog, tumblr, ...

https://horror.org/horror-roundtable-7-the-future-of-writing/#comment-38154

I've been hearing about the growing popularity of serialized fiction. Kindle serials are building a loyal following and Wattpad.com looks like it may become an important new site for authors. May...

https://horror.org/horror-roundtable-7-the-future-of-writing/#comment-38129

Hi, I appreciate all the interesting comments here, particularly those about revolutionizing "content" through technology--the enhanced or multimedia novel. I think it's exciting, but concerning ...

https://horror.org/horror-roundtable-7-the-future-of-writing/#comment-38121

Rocky: That's a great question. I personally see many opportunities in this arena. As you may know, EJP recently partnered with Bad Moon Books to do their digital publishing. I'm in the process (...

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RT @HorrorWriters: Horror Roundtable 7 - The Future of Writing: When: March 18, 2013 Time: 3pm Pacific Daylight Time (us... http://t.co/ ...

https://horror.org/horror-roundtable-7-the-future-of-writing/#comment-38062

You guys are doing a fantastic job with this panel so far. The overall tone here is enthusiastic and optimistic, and I like that a lot. I share that enthusiasm for the future of publishing. One q...

https://horror.org/horror-roundtable-7-the-future-of-writing/#comment-38026

I have discussed this concept of multiple paths in a tale, mentioned above, which is opened again by new technology, with many readers. Most have told me something like that's for geeks, or that'...

https://horror.org/horror-roundtable-7-the-future-of-writing/#comment-38013

Excellent discussion, all. Let em ask this - it seems formatting for ebooks is actually quite difficult and an area of expertise. How are publishers going about getting this right? It is surprisi...

https://horror.org/horror-roundtable-7-the-future-of-writing/#comment-38011

My final thought is diversification. I'm a storyteller. Regardless of whether I'm writing a comic book, a short story, a film or some future holographic technology that's embedded in my eye socke...

https://horror.org/horror-roundtable-7-the-future-of-writing/#comment-38004

Thanks for a great discussion, everyone. I look forward to seeing you all at WHC in June. =)

https://horror.org/horror-roundtable-7-the-future-of-writing/#comment-38002

Well said, Brad.

https://horror.org/horror-roundtable-7-the-future-of-writing/#comment-38000

It's hard to say. The market as it currently stands makes it more difficult for new writers to develop an audience and for any writer to make a living from writing. However, it does seem that ebo...

https://horror.org/horror-roundtable-7-the-future-of-writing/#comment-37999

I'm optimistic, but I’m also careful. It’s important that we embrace new opportunities, but we should never allow ourselves to become enslaved.

https://horror.org/horror-roundtable-7-the-future-of-writing/#comment-37997

As we wrap this up, are you optimistic about the future for writers and new ways of telling stories? Or do you think it will be even harder for us?

https://horror.org/horror-roundtable-7-the-future-of-writing/#comment-37995

Absolutely. Perfectionism can be a first draft's worst enemy.

https://horror.org/horror-roundtable-7-the-future-of-writing/#comment-37994

That sounds like a great tool, Taylor.

https://horror.org/horror-roundtable-7-the-future-of-writing/#comment-37993

That's a great benefit, Taylor. You and I have spoken about that before, how self-editing keeps new writers from finishing a first draft.

https://horror.org/horror-roundtable-7-the-future-of-writing/#comment-37992

A surprising benefit I've found is that SPEAKING the story aloud actually stopped me from self-editing so much. I just told the damn story. Later, I went back and focused on the language.

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