tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20015448.post5397334069502227553..comments2023-10-20T04:42:01.267-07:00Comments on McKoala Days: The Koala Challenge 2011!McKoalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01457446171624585099noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20015448.post-64686223496970524282011-10-07T23:55:36.889-07:002011-10-07T23:55:36.889-07:00I hope it's not too late to sign up, this is e...I hope it's not too late to sign up, this is exactly the kind of thing I need to get myself back on track.Erasteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02203293017233301227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20015448.post-40943227645679379142011-04-20T16:48:14.180-07:002011-04-20T16:48:14.180-07:00This is a brilliant idea! I want to play too :-)This is a brilliant idea! I want to play too :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16398394255011968938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20015448.post-44721856334215060662011-01-14T12:47:02.661-08:002011-01-14T12:47:02.661-08:00it's about having the courage to put it out th...<i> it's about having the courage to put it out there in the first place</i><br /><br />Oh, oh, if it's courage you're looking for, can I claim a point for asking for a named-author endorsement? Only took 4 years to work up the pluck for that! :o) Pretty blase now about popping out those queries...Phoenix Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03290349031002504007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20015448.post-18918484869248766762011-01-12T03:28:39.577-08:002011-01-12T03:28:39.577-08:00PJD, clawage? For just one moment, I read that as ...PJD, clawage? For just one moment, I read that as cleavage... Twice. <br /><br />Written, I'm tempted. Very tempted. If you submitted your law articles to another blog, then I would give you points, for sure. <br /><br />It's just that if I allow blog posts on 'your own blog', people may start counting 500 words on pimple pickage or dog poopage, and I feel it's a slippery slope to awarding points for nonsense blabbage. I know this does not apply to your posts, but it's hard to run around and check everybody's. So I'm going with the criteria that if another blog feels that it's well researched and well written, it's worth publishing - and having the courage to even submit to another blog earns points. I'm also thinking at least partially about the courage in submitting, plus the endeavours of researching etc. <br /><br />Hm, Merry, yes to the article submittage and thank you for your honesty. Um, no to the pitch submits - you do get a point for actually writing a pitch, though.McKoalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01457446171624585099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20015448.post-71387184478258624902011-01-10T17:15:04.953-08:002011-01-10T17:15:04.953-08:00Hey Koala,
I'm submitting to regional parenti...Hey Koala,<br /><br />I'm submitting to regional parenting magazines, which means I'm mass submitting... seems too easy to race up the love fest with one quick stroke of the send key. Should I be counting one point per article, instead of submission?<br /><br />And, since you were so lovely to award points on anyone who submitted a pitch to crit at my blog, will you be allowing a point for pitches submitted to the goblin and Phoenix. (how evil am I to be looking for extra points? mwahaha)Merry Monteleonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09435956005780500310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20015448.post-37730813519802505462011-01-08T12:47:24.542-08:002011-01-08T12:47:24.542-08:00If it were me, Your Marsupial Highness, I'd gi...If it were me, Your Marsupial Highness, I'd give in to the demands of the Law Enforcement Person. But then again, I don't have your dastardly determination or furious death-blossom clawage.PJDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05028687955957107957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20015448.post-19775769263738050462011-01-08T09:36:03.589-08:002011-01-08T09:36:03.589-08:00I agree...it's evil of you to not allow my my ...I agree...it's evil of you to not allow my my blog articles as points. that law enforcement one took two weeks of work, seriously, 80 hours, to do all the research and write all eight articles. (If I only applied myself like that to fiction, right?)writtenwyrddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02280711822302493122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20015448.post-69320186067001100902011-01-06T01:23:19.747-08:002011-01-06T01:23:19.747-08:00Welcome back PJD and Aniket!
Aw, Mothereee! And ...Welcome back PJD and Aniket! <br /><br />Aw, Mothereee! And you had your own nickname and everything! <br /><br />Welcome Mar and Sempra! <br /><br />Only one point, Phoenix - it's about having the courage to put it out there in the first place!McKoalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01457446171624585099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20015448.post-72827969242856253922011-01-05T20:51:20.542-08:002011-01-05T20:51:20.542-08:00Another "point" of clarification, please...Another "point" of clarification, please. Will you be discriminating between submitting queries (meaning whatever is asked for initially by an agent or editor, which could be anything from just a letter to 50 pages and a synopsis) and further requested material? <br /><br />Meaning, do I get just one point for querying an agent/editor whether I get a rejection or a request? Or do I get another point for sending a requested partial or full? (I've already got a point riding on your answer! And this year I may need all the generosity I can get.)Phoenix Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03290349031002504007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20015448.post-60612984483388182162011-01-05T19:16:08.363-08:002011-01-05T19:16:08.363-08:00Hi
I'd like to join inHi<br /><br />I'd like to join inSemprahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02258295371687814294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20015448.post-29363500918646590982011-01-05T16:13:01.038-08:002011-01-05T16:13:01.038-08:00I'd like in, please!I'd like in, please!Mar Durangohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07465594478287855922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20015448.post-9796756222883313482011-01-05T16:05:56.316-08:002011-01-05T16:05:56.316-08:00Oops, sorry, already lagging. I meant to say &quo...Oops, sorry, already lagging. I meant to say "I'm in" on my comment on the December weigh-in but forgot.<br /><br />So...<br /><br />I'm in.<br /><br />I get that you don't allow rollover points, but how about rolling over our "month off" credit if we didn't actually use it in 2010? I had a few months of one or two points, sure, but I never took a month fully off...PJDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05028687955957107957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20015448.post-48340459073147820052011-01-05T15:14:49.191-08:002011-01-05T15:14:49.191-08:00I'll be here Jan and Feb, McK, but my numbers&...I'll be here Jan and Feb, McK, but my numbers'll be low. Towards the end of Feb, however, they'll be taking a mighty leap forward and not looking back, girl!Robin B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11471528485010071521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20015448.post-41602687343360588192011-01-05T07:50:18.033-08:002011-01-05T07:50:18.033-08:00I'm back for another year. *waves at Stevie*I'm back for another year. *waves at Stevie*PD Singerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924643111410765770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20015448.post-52689715972533978042011-01-05T04:29:13.342-08:002011-01-05T04:29:13.342-08:00I think I may chicken out this year. I thoroughly...I think I may chicken out this year. I thoroughly enjoyed last year's smackfest, and it was exactly what I needed at the time, but I have a feeling it's time to do my hermit imitation for a while. <br /><br />Good luck to all this years koala fodde- er, emm... I mean participants!<br /><br />Thanks, Koala, for a mad and fruitful year last year :)Mother (Re)produces.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07685333905652373606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20015448.post-62263671652491008812011-01-05T02:59:06.654-08:002011-01-05T02:59:06.654-08:00I'm just going to be shredded to pieces every ...I'm just going to be shredded to pieces every month this year. Yes, I would be sewn back every month just to be shredded again. Coz, I don't see any way to gain points than to write more this year. Coz that's what I intend to do. Having escaped the furry ones claws with mere submissions for an year, I'm now seeing the worth of writing 4k words for just 1 point. Respect to all those who got points the REAL way. <br /><br />But a little motivation is always good. And if those claws aren't motivation, I don't know what is. So sign me up. If I ever write that novel, the Koala is getting credits in italicised-underlined-bold letters.Aniket Thakkarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18311954967682696734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20015448.post-28775986088218432202011-01-05T02:26:08.037-08:002011-01-05T02:26:08.037-08:00Sylvia...no...
Written - the blog article thing ...Sylvia...no... <br /><br />Written - the blog article thing may help you this year.<br /><br />Um, yes, Lauren, yes, that would be you...sorry! <br /><br />Welcome in Jenna, Daniela and Stevie! You'll love it here. And the scars don't show. That much.<br /><br />JJ...here JJ... *waves toenail at golin* ... <br /><br />Oooh, Robin. Mid-Feb? We'll hold you to it!<br /><br />Merry, I like your thinking.<br /><br />Whirl. Well, yes. You were never going to escape.McKoalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01457446171624585099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20015448.post-25835563027454117922011-01-04T22:50:05.113-08:002011-01-04T22:50:05.113-08:00Oh, so we have to sign in.
I rather thought it wa...Oh, so we have to sign in.<br /><br />I rather thought it was like the Convicted Criminal On Death Row scenario, ie once you were in you were in (up to your neck).<br /><br />If that means I'm now counted in twice, so be it.<br /><br />I'm a fool.Whirlochrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09846196906206886945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20015448.post-86213629369591384832011-01-04T15:53:32.599-08:002011-01-04T15:53:32.599-08:00Okay. Game face.
We've said that before but ...Okay. Game face.<br /><br />We've said that before but I'm aiming lower this time =)<br /><br />I'll link it up on facebook tonight or tomorrow too... always fun with more victims... er, umn, writers...Merry Monteleonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09435956005780500310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20015448.post-23083095843189131992011-01-04T15:05:58.113-08:002011-01-04T15:05:58.113-08:00I'd like to sign up for this year, please. Ang...I'd like to sign up for this year, please. Angie's been twisting my arm.Stevie Carrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02172414866093930481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20015448.post-68622698538930641052011-01-04T14:06:53.988-08:002011-01-04T14:06:53.988-08:00Please sign me up or count me in. :-) My main reso...Please sign me up or count me in. :-) My main resolution for 2011 is: write more and submit, submit, submit.Danielahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09020653225987156448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20015448.post-19109195996211248282011-01-04T12:37:28.994-08:002011-01-04T12:37:28.994-08:00I'll be slow-ish out of the gate this year, bu...I'll be slow-ish out of the gate this year, but around the middle of February, watch out!<br /><br />Looking forward to it.Robin B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11471528485010071521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20015448.post-84300812584489781912011-01-04T12:19:13.321-08:002011-01-04T12:19:13.321-08:00You know, calling me semi-tame is really overstati...You know, calling me semi-tame is really overstating the tractability quotient.<br /><br />Welcome Laurel and Jenna! <br /><br />Gird your bottoms, lassies; the Koala claws, they be sharp. Arrr.jjdebenedictishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16950592240599703771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20015448.post-84235652013166120482011-01-04T07:07:03.610-08:002011-01-04T07:07:03.610-08:00I'm new and would like to sign up.I'm new and would like to sign up.Jenna Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02885155120429609293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20015448.post-41904060462212914252011-01-04T06:53:34.522-08:002011-01-04T06:53:34.522-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com