…I’m working on something… Hopefully I can realise my dreams in a slightly different way…
My novel Wedded Stress has hit a block purely because of time, but I fancy being published, still… So I am taking inspiration from my Blogily, amd possibly publishing some bits I have written…
What I want to know from you is,
A) Poems only?
B) Short stories only?
C) a compilation of both?
What would be more appealing to you?
I even have a possible name… But that will only be revealed if I actually do this!
My Create Space account has been set up…. I just need to fill it!
But I Smile Anyway... 
Mar 12, 2016 @ 09:36:35
I am a fan of both and I have been waiting on more Webbed stress. But, I understand how things go. If you ask me you are good at the short stories as well as the poetry. Good luck and I hope you let me know where to find you….xoxoxo Annette
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Mar 12, 2016 @ 09:41:53
Thank you Annette! I think I’ll go with separate volumes, when I am ready, and I’m sure I’ll be blabbing about it all the time, once the time is right!!!!!!!!
😊😊
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Mar 12, 2016 @ 09:43:59
Sounds good to me….So long as you blab I will come for sure and see….
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Mar 12, 2016 @ 09:44:56
😄😄😄😄
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Mar 11, 2016 @ 00:21:49
Short story definitely then it can be placed back together as chapters. Btw I tagged you in a post..if you find the time. No pressure.http://wp.me/p5DrX5-pZ
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Mar 11, 2016 @ 07:40:39
Thank you for the input, and the tag! I’ll definitely go check it out!
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Mar 10, 2016 @ 23:59:22
Short stories with your well-developed characters!
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Mar 11, 2016 @ 07:39:36
It’s on the plan Linda!!!! So had to just get going though!!!
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Mar 10, 2016 @ 23:39:00
I personally prefer short stories xx
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Mar 10, 2016 @ 23:43:36
I’ll bear that in mind!
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Mar 10, 2016 @ 18:26:38
How about two books? One with your stories, the other with your poetry?
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Mar 10, 2016 @ 18:27:54
Looks like that will be the way to go me thinks!! Poetry first as I have the material ready, and shirt stories after! Thank you!! ☺
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Mar 10, 2016 @ 18:31:18
You’re welcome. Good luck. Looking forward to reading.
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Mar 10, 2016 @ 19:14:41
Thank you 😊
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Mar 10, 2016 @ 19:15:50
You’re welcome xx
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Mar 10, 2016 @ 18:03:56
Short Stories for me, Ritu, but I’d go with what many others have said and keep both separate.
The very best of luck with the publication.
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Mar 10, 2016 @ 18:24:33
Thank you Hugh 😊😊😊
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Mar 10, 2016 @ 13:55:29
Hi, it all sounds exciting. I know I’m late to comment, but I’d certainly keep the poems and short stories separate, they’ll appeal to very different readers. My plea is don’t give up on the novel. IMHO, it is such a fabulous concept, has a broader appeal, and seems easier to market. X
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Mar 10, 2016 @ 17:34:01
Thank you Yvonne!
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Mar 10, 2016 @ 13:14:34
Separating the two would make for a better option if you have enough material for two books. Goodluck.
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Mar 10, 2016 @ 13:16:35
Thank you Deb! I have over 100 poems… and a few short stories. .. 😊😊
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Mar 10, 2016 @ 12:22:03
I think separate is better than mixed and either will work, especially if you try and theme at least some at the start. I think people enjoy that with poetry to begin a collection even if towards the end they are standalone ideas.
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Mar 10, 2016 @ 13:05:59
Thank you Geoffles! I shall start my formulating then!!!
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Mar 10, 2016 @ 00:51:23
I think either a short story anthology or a poetry anthology. 🙂
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Mar 10, 2016 @ 07:43:28
I’m beginning to think that would be the best option…. My poems are ready to go… And I want to write some fresh short stories if I am to publish them…. Thank you for your input 😊
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Mar 10, 2016 @ 18:31:04
If your poems are ready, publish a poetry anthology. To me, the two together would be strange. I’ve never seen that. Some people love short stories but are not into poems, and others love poetry but are not into short stories. I think it’s best to keep them separate. That’s just my opinion and it’s worth as much as you payed for it. 😉
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Mar 10, 2016 @ 19:14:23
Thank you Vashti… I think the general consensus is that. .. unless there was a link between a particular poem and a story, it probably wouldn’t gel 😊
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 22:03:07
a compilation if (1) the short stories are not too long, and (2) there is connecting theme through the two forms, which will compliment one another [even if that connection is the poems reflect one side of the coin, the short stories the others].
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 22:37:38
Hmmmm, another idea! Thank you!!
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 21:45:20
A compilation would be great!
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 22:37:02
Thanks Raphaela!!
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 21:45:04
It is so tricky deciding what to do Sis, but s Erika says, go with what your instinct tells you . All the best Sis 🙂
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 22:36:45
Thank you! Your support is invaluable sis 😊
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 20:03:23
How exciting, Ritu! I’m sure whatever you decide, it will be wonderful. You may just have to publish a number books as you’re good at both short stories and poems. Best wishes! 🙂 💛
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 20:18:19
Thank you for that! !!
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 20:40:14
🙂
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 19:17:13
I think you should do the book as you wish a good book should be. I read everything that captures my interest. It’s not about long or short stories or poems. I read words that says hey keep reading, this is interesting 🙂
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 19:37:25
Thanks for that Anna! 🙂
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 16:57:32
Do both. One book of short stories and one poetry book. Both would be wonderful!☺
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 19:09:08
Thanks for the encouragement brother! !! 😊😊😊
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 21:46:14
You’re welcome sister!! 😊😊😊
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 14:25:44
Both. I do it
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 16:43:15
☺ thanks!
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 13:59:32
Hi Ritu – My limited experience of publishing is that it is quite expensive. Whereas Publishers will take a risk with an established author or a celebrity, you may well be carrying all the financial risk if you are not in one of those categories. I introduce those comments because you may wish to investigate what content is most likely to recuperate your cost to get the book published. All poetry is certainly a niche market. Short stories could perhaps offer more promise. Your publisher will ultimately advise because they will have a commission involved! All the best, and you really should finish Wedded Stress. It has such a catchy title! 🙂
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 16:43:04
Thank you!
I am going the self publishing route initially.. to see how it works…
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 13:18:06
I appreciate poetry, but I’m a much bigger fan of the short story, both fiction and non-fiction. It works best for my attention span, I think. You will do great either way, no matter how you decide. 💖
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 13:18:59
I may just have to rethink some ideas I have now!
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 12:57:46
wow! all the best on your new project 🙂 I think start with your short stories… cheers!
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 13:02:25
Thank you!
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 12:54:23
I enjoy both, but books that have both tend to be confusing for readers. I’d recommend short stories only because people are more interested in those than poetry these days. It’s a quick read for a busy life.
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 12:56:29
Excellent advice Charles! Thank you!
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 13:08:16
You’re welcome. Good luck.
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 13:12:44
😊
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 12:45:28
That is great, and as for the questions. I would like to read either poetry or short stories, but not a mix of both. Just my taste. Looking forward to reading.
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 12:56:47
Cool thanks Charly!
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 12:58:48
My pleasure, so your not going to disclose what´s going to be then…..poetry, short stories or a mix of both
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 13:02:47
I need a good think first Charly!!!
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 12:42:30
Easy. I suggest a short story collection. Use some lines of poetry maybe as quotes at the beginning or to illustrate a point.
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 12:55:55
Ok cool!
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 12:14:42
Exciting! Looking forward to it
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 12:55:42
Thank you!
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 11:47:51
Good luck with this! As I’ve never published I can’t really give good advice but I think perhaps stick with one or the other to start with rather than combining both.
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 12:55:05
Good call Aileen!
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 11:30:20
Well, first congrats on this new venture. Undoubtedly, you would do good in both but my suggestion is to keep them separate and start with short stories, and later, in the subsequents book maybe devote one entirely for poetry. All the best!
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 12:54:51
Thanks Neel!
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 11:04:07
I would pick short stories over poetry any day, Ritu. I especially like short stories that are non-fiction. I’ll even take fictional short stories over poetry.
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 12:54:37
Cool thanks Lisa! !
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 10:56:45
Awesome, Sis!!! AWESOME!!! You seem to be highly inspired and motivated, yeah, yeah, yeah!
This is very difficult to answer because you are good in everything. Actually, I love your short stories a lot, to be honest. You know how I am amazed by the way you are writing…. but…..for the first book, I would basically say that you go simple. Whatever looks easier for you start with that. Once you got that done you can go on with the other option. Since it doesn’t cost you anything you can do both anyway.
I would only combine stories and poems when one gives weight to the other.
Hey, exciting, Sis! 😘😘
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 12:54:21
That’s great sis! I have over a hundred poems. .. so I shall be looking! !!
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 15:43:21
I think it would be the easiest to make a poem book first. Just to check it all out! I am so excited that you are hanging in there, Sis!
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 16:44:14
Thanks sis!
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 16:59:14
So proud of you, Sis! It will be awesome!
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 19:09:38
I’m confused now though, what to do!! Lol!!!
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 20:21:02
I just went through the comments…. definitely confusing. That’s why I don’t ask too many people when I am working on something… lol!
Ritu, what feels best for you? It is your book, your time you need to invest. Decide that with you and if necessary only with a close circle of people.
One thing is for sure, however you decide, we all will love it!!!
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 20:46:06
I shall do that sis! But it’s good to gauge opinion too! I’ll definitely run things past my ‘inner ‘ circle first though, before any final things! !
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 20:53:30
Surprise us, Sis 😉 😘
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 21:14:20
My head was all set first. .. now it’s spinning! I won’t rush things though…. 😊
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 22:19:55
That is the great thing, there is no dead-line! It is your own personal project! There is no rush at all! You only build up the suspense 😉 When you have questions about the process itself you can always ask me. 😘
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 22:38:33
That’s the great thing, right!
I will be troubling you constantly sis!!! 😜😘😊
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Mar 10, 2016 @ 07:27:19
I would feel honored, Sis 😘😘😘
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Mar 10, 2016 @ 07:44:09
😘😍😘😍
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 10:11:28
I agree a short story accompanied by a poem to compliment it.
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 12:53:02
Ooh now that’s an idea. ..!
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 09:48:47
Compilation Ritu 😀
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 12:52:48
Thanks Chris!
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 13:03:33
Welcome Ritu 😀
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 08:52:31
My opinion is a compilation of short stories. I would not combine them because I think the audiences are different. For example, I would buy a book of short stories but not a book of poetry. I appreciate a good poem; it’s just not what I enjoy. Also, your time will come. I just got on line to post my inspiration for the day – “God’s plan for you is as special as you are.”
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 09:10:11
Thank you for your thoughts! I have so many poems I may keep them separate! I didn’t realise until I started compiling the poems xx
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 09:19:30
Good luck!
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 09:39:09
Thank you 😊
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 13:08:29
I agree – a compilation would be wonderful!
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Mar 09, 2016 @ 13:13:24
Thanks Rib Rob. I’ve got more ideas now!!!
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