tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post6636792208001287394..comments2024-03-15T15:26:03.987-05:00Comments on Melissa Maygrove: M L Swift's Progressive Book Club - Bird by BirdMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-75962409267610164462013-02-26T12:36:08.703-06:002013-02-26T12:36:08.703-06:00I'd be happy to send you my copy, Melissa, no ...I'd be happy to send you my copy, Melissa, no charge. It's in pristine condition. I never finished it. Didn't like it. At all. My review here: http://thesheepishscribe.blogspot.com/2011/02/bird-by-bird.html I'll PM you my contact info on Facebook.Pegg Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17113756304449398701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-13587853184680763442013-02-21T23:37:08.175-06:002013-02-21T23:37:08.175-06:00Hey,
I haven't read the other comments (I sel...Hey,<br /><br />I haven't read the other comments (I seldom do - is that bad?) but I appreciate your honesty and if it were my book, I'd tell you myself.<br /><br />$11 for an ebook does seem expensive, but I'm not published yet, so what do I know :)Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-31587045992670927612013-02-21T20:03:33.404-06:002013-02-21T20:03:33.404-06:00I'm not in the Progressive Book Club (yet ... ...I'm not in the Progressive Book Club (yet ... I'm curious enough to check it out) but I agree with you about the high priced e-books. I understand there are costs associated with those as well, but to me it feels nervy to ask upwards of $5 for a book that exists only as ones and zeros on my computer. <br />It has helped me to appreciate the local library a whole lot more, though!Kirstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10874132907100541624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-72326885214149155202013-02-21T07:33:41.951-06:002013-02-21T07:33:41.951-06:00well, I couldn't get my claws on that book eit...well, I couldn't get my claws on that book either. That's why I had to sign out of the club. I also thought it was way too expensive, spare the reviews. I like your honesty, hahaha.Al Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107619009321980764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-70074259056004834772013-02-21T07:23:38.511-06:002013-02-21T07:23:38.511-06:00i know how you feel, i was shocked too. but i neve...i know how you feel, i was shocked too. but i never took any writing courses so i spent some money on the paperback. i like paper better anyway. i ordered save the cat & a novel too and got free shipping =)<br /><br />craft is conveying believable moving stories and i think she showed us how to do that. she also gave examples from her classes & workshops. i feel i got my money's worth, esp with the discussion of the bc!Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-2469393806141505672013-02-20T22:55:26.588-06:002013-02-20T22:55:26.588-06:00As you know, I didn't think the book was worth...As you know, I didn't think the book was worth that price anyway! I completely agree with you, over $5 is a lot for an e-book, I'll maybe go up to $7.99 if it's a big name author and I'd go up to $10 for an e-book for a great writing manual with lots of exercises. Save the Cat is a good one, I've read it before, but will re-read it for the next challenge.Charmaine Clancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18059559142070140041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-30090384365098847122013-02-20T22:27:45.590-06:002013-02-20T22:27:45.590-06:00Melissa, I can sympathize! I hardly ever buy books...Melissa, I can sympathize! I hardly ever buy books anymore. And I will agree that BBB is not a nuts-and-bolts kind of book (though you may gather from my review/discussion that I don't actually consider that sort of thing all that helpful and get much more out of Lamott's inspiration and the way she grants permission to be imperfect, psychotic, and often downright evil, as long as you also sit down and write).<br /><br />Go ahead and read it, since the library finally came through for you. If you hate it after 30 pages, go ahead and stop. Feel free to blame me for the wasted time. I have teens; I'm used to it being my fault and won't even notice :pRebecca M. Douglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07260530063164127746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-25736769183006369692013-02-20T18:11:13.927-06:002013-02-20T18:11:13.927-06:00Not everyone loved it. Your allow. We don't w...Not everyone loved it. Your allow. We don't want everyone in the book club to agree with each other. That would be boring. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-27991568007250554562013-02-20T15:52:37.684-06:002013-02-20T15:52:37.684-06:00I agree with you on the $5 ebook limit unless it&#...I agree with you on the $5 ebook limit unless it's an author I trust and there is no other cheaper alternative! <br />And yeah, I'd have to say that, even with great writing advice, it's not a nuts and bolts how-to book. So I hope when you do read it, it's not disappointing!<br /><br />Thanks for your honesty and a great non-review review! I look forward to reading your post next month too! :)Lexie Risinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00288269048048659493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-59125242698162553852013-02-20T09:45:18.667-06:002013-02-20T09:45:18.667-06:00Hi Melissa-- I'm so like that too. Unless I KN...Hi Melissa-- I'm so like that too. Unless I KNOW the book is a very useful one I want to keep around, I refuse to pay a lot for it. I got my copy at a used book sale (Along with Stephen King's, "On Writing" and Annie Dillard's "Writing Life"--- twas a blissful book day for me.) I would say this book is more about feeling inspired and encouraged than getting some kind of nitty-gritty writing advice and specifics. It feeds the soul more than the intellect. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00741349796538313075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-40315095726237185802013-02-20T09:44:54.289-06:002013-02-20T09:44:54.289-06:00I'm frugal as well when it comes to buying ebo...I'm frugal as well when it comes to buying ebooks. I wanted to purchase this book awhile ago because so many writers I know raved about, but halted when I saw the price <i>and</i> the mixed reviews online. So, like you, I'm on the waiting list at the library. Mel Kinnel (@TizMellyMel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10075158206136481801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-19814705287114742402013-02-20T09:29:00.107-06:002013-02-20T09:29:00.107-06:00I appreciate that, ML.
I'm chuckling right no...I appreciate that, ML.<br /><br />I'm chuckling right now, though. The Library just called and notified me that my book is ready for pick up. Maybe I'll read it after all. ;) Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-53287906947047956272013-02-20T08:46:08.598-06:002013-02-20T08:46:08.598-06:00I love it. Pure honesty and also shows what we fac...I love it. Pure honesty and also shows what we face as writers, the decisions we have to make with our time and money. Kudos to you for writing it up like that. I truly do LOVE IT. One of the best non-reviews I've ever read.<br /><br />I appreciate your commitment to the group, so much so that you even wrote something up at all. It was excellent, and shows that even with the best intentions, we can't do it all.<br /><br />Thanks, Melissa!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17064990883097071040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-78643784876595863742013-02-20T07:59:01.839-06:002013-02-20T07:59:01.839-06:00Yep, I understand, too. I read the book last year,...Yep, I understand, too. I read the book last year, couldn't get a library copy this time round, and although I enjoyed it, I can live without buying it and reading it again. Good for you for posting.Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06043279516460824905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3589035973172290745.post-38343770057913259422013-02-20T07:28:22.256-06:002013-02-20T07:28:22.256-06:00I won't pay over ten bucks for an eBook either...I won't pay over ten bucks for an eBook either, so I understand!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com