The Next Big Author

Subject: The Next Big Author Wed Mar 02, 2011 12:23 pm

This is worth a look: http://www.thenextbigauthor.com/

Subject: Re: The Next Big Author Wed Mar 02, 2011 12:39 pm

Thank's David. It does look interesting.

Ann

Subject: Re: The Next Big Author Wed Mar 02, 2011 3:46 pm

Dear Ann,
Give it a shot!

Love,
Betty

Subject: Re: The Next Big Author Wed Mar 02, 2011 4:58 pm

Yes, Ann,

Go for it!

Subject: Re: The Next Big Author Wed Mar 02, 2011 6:10 pm

3/3/2011

I'm thinking of putting my latest murder mystery. How many
pages are 5,000-7,000 words ? How many chapters are there
in 5,000-7,000 words ? I believe my new murder mystery would
be a " Winner !"

Cheers..Joe

Subject: Re: The Next Big Author Thu Mar 03, 2011 2:42 am

Just use a word counter Joe.
There is a free program called roughdraft that among other things counts words.

Subject: Re: The Next Big Author Thu Mar 03, 2011 3:47 am

I use yWriter, also free. One of the things it does is keep a running word count. It also helps you organize chapters, keep track of characters and settings, and helps you in many other ways as well. I looked it up after someone who once posted here recommended it.

http://www.spacejock.com/yWriter5.html

Joe, most word processing programs have a word counter. Look under "tools" on your toolbar.

Ann

Subject: Re: The Next Big Author Thu Mar 03, 2011 6:04 am

It would be fun if several here entered, especially if you were selelcted!

Subject: Re: The Next Big Author Thu Mar 03, 2011 7:40 am

I donwloaded ywriter but can't figure out how it works.

Subject: Re: The Next Big Author Thu Mar 03, 2011 9:05 am

I use OpenOffice. Tools--->Word Count

Subject: Re: The Next Big Author Thu Mar 03, 2011 9:43 am

LC wrote:: I donwloaded ywriter but can't figure out how it works.

There is a PDF guide somewhere on the site that you can download to help you get started. It's a windows-based program, so you can learn a lot just by playing with it. Use the wizard to get a project started, and then you can input scenes, characters, etc by using "new" under the pull-down tabs across the top. The screenshots on the website are helpful, too.

Good luck with it, and I'll try to help with any questions you might have.

Ann

Subject: Re: The Next Big Author Thu Mar 03, 2011 9:57 am

LC, apparently they've stopped using the PDF guide, but here is an online site that has a newer version of it:

http://sites.google.com/site/ywritersj/q

Ann

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