Greetings

[PMBligh]

Hello there,

I was urged by Peter, as I'm sure you all were, to post a greeting to everyone here as I've just joined Litopia.

I'm a displeased news camera operator from London with two novels under my belt. I couldn't find an agent with my first (dystopian YA struggles in a crowded marketplace these days, I was told) and have just sent off submissions for my second, which will be appearing on Pop Up Submissions this Sunday, hopefully not because it's terrible and easily-mocked.

I don't know much about Litopia at the moment but I'm looking forward to chatting with writers, sharing ideas and helping each other out.

So hello everyone, and tune in on Sunday if you want to hear if I'm good or bad at writing - I'd be interested to know myself.

Phil

 

[Barbara]

Hi Phil, and welcome. Look forward to your submission on Sunday.

 

[Carol Rose]

Welcome

 

[PMBligh]

Well, people are being nice already. I should've done this a long time ago!

 

[Barbara]

Well, people are being nice already. I should've done this a long time ago!

Better late than never. Enjoy your time here. People are really helpful and you'll get some great advice.

 

[Deleted member 604]

Camera Man Phil, a warm welcome to you

 

[Rich.]

Hi Phil, welcome to the Colony! There are some good people here, and once you've been here a week and made twenty posts, you'll get access to the Writing Groups, which is an invaluable place to hone your work. I look forward to seeing you around.

 

[AngryPI]

Welcome to the Colony!
If you have a submission coming up, make sure you get in on the discord discussion group (chatroom name currently pending) as it is where most of the comments from other authors come from.

 

[PMBligh]

Welcome to the Colony!
If you have a submission coming up, make sure you get in on the discord discussion group (chatroom name currently pending) as it is where most of the comments from other authors come from.

Good tip, thank you. I was wondering how to get involved with that.

 

[Andrew Okey]

Welcome!

 

[AngryPI]

Pop-Up Submissions - How To Take Part

I think that there is a link there that gets you the app/program invite--depending on what OS you run. It was quite easy for me, so I don't quite remember how it exactly works entirely.

 

[Tom's House]

Greetings, Captain!

 

[PMBligh]

Pop-Up Submissions - How To Take Part

I think that there is a link there that gets you the app/program invite--depending on what OS you run. It was quite easy for me, so I don't quite remember how it exactly works entirely.

Yep, found it, thanks!

 

[PMBligh]

Greetings, Captain!

Thank you, Major!

 

[Tim James]

Welcome Phil.
We are all looking forward to seeing what you have produced.

 

[Robinne Weiss]

Welcome to the Colony!

 

[Marc Joan]

Welcome!

 

[Kitty]

Hello and Welcome,

Dystopian YA may me a hard sell at the moment but everything comes full circle in time. I was checking out #MSWL on twitter the other day and all the agents are asking for Vampires in their inboxes. A few years ago after the Twilight bubble had burst vampires were an impossible sell, so it's only a matter of time until dystopian is back in flavour

 

[PMBligh]

Hello and Welcome,

Dystopian YA may me a hard sell at the moment but everything comes full circle in time. I was checking out #MSWL on twitter the other day and all the agents are asking for Vampires in their inboxes. A few years ago after the Twilight bubble had burst vampires were an impossible sell, so it's only a matter of time until dystopian is back in flavour

Yeah, I agree with that. I've just got to wait for the right time to re-submit it. So much success relies on timing.

 

[AgentPete]

Hello Phil, welcome, and I promise not to mock

 

[Paul Whybrow]

Welcome to the Colony, Phil.

 

[Lex Black]

Welcome to the Colony!

 

[Island Writer]

Welcome aboard!

 

[David Weller]

Welcome to the Colony, Phil. It's a mine of information as you will soon discover for yourself. Look forward to AgentPete's review of your submission tomorrow evening.

 

[Peter Hankins]

dystopian YA struggles in a crowded marketplace these days, I was told

Yes: I’ve been told you mustn’t call it ‘dystopian’, but if you say it’s ‘darkly speculative’ that’s OK.

 

[Amber]

I could have sworn I'd already said hi to you but apparently now. Welcome!

 

[Amber]

Welcome Phil.
We are all looking forward to seeing what you have produced.

I have questions about your new look Mr. James.

 

[Barbara]

Hey Phil, I really liked your submission yesterday. You have a strong voice. Unfortunatly I had to go due to other commitments and hence missed the end. Keep at it. You could even use the main character in other novels.

 

[Deleted member 604]

Hey Phil, I really liked your submission yesterday. You have a strong voice. Unfortunatly I had to go due to other commitments and hence missed the end. Keep at it. You could even use the main character in other novels.

@Barbara
Indeed it was, Hickenbottom made me giggle in work, randomly blurted it out to my work colleagues and they just looked at me but they couldn't help but giggle either LOL

 

[Geoff]

Good morning Phil, welcome to the colony!