I’m A Dummy
I’ve been pretty quiet lately on the blog, for reasons that I can now reveal.
A few months ago, I began working on a proposal for a book titled WRITING FICTION FOR DUMMIES. I have a co-author, Peter Economy, who has done a number of books in the famous Dummies series, and we have been working from the get-go with an acquisition editor at the publisher. The proposal was accepted several weeks ago, and we’ve been working through those pesky contract details ever since.
As of yesterday, I signed the contract on the book. I’m taking it in to FedEx it to the publisher in a few minutes. And I’m busy writing chapters now.
I’ll post more information as we get closer to publication date. Currently, we’re scheduled to launch the book in November, 2009, right in time for National Novel Writing Month.
So now you know why I’ve been so quiet. I want this book to be the best it can possibly be, so I’ve been working extremely hard on it. Once we get past our first milestone date, I’ll be better calibrated on how much time and effort it takes to reach milestones, and I hope to get a bit more regular in my blogging after that.
In the meantime, I’m celebrating the fact that . . . I’m a Dummy.
April 23rd, 2009 at 10:48 am
That’s awesome, Randy! Congrats!
April 23rd, 2009 at 10:58 am
Wow, great news! Congrats!
Will definitely buy.
April 23rd, 2009 at 11:17 am
Congratulations Randy! A lot of people will be interested in that book.
April 23rd, 2009 at 11:24 am
Congrats! And even better, not only are you a Dummy, you’re a Professional Dummy!
April 23rd, 2009 at 11:29 am
Cool. That’s just what my brother an I need. Looking forward to it… Gav
April 23rd, 2009 at 11:43 am
Gratz man!
April 23rd, 2009 at 11:54 am
You’re a Professional Dummy. I like it, Liz C.
Congratulations, Randy. I can’t wait to hear more about it.
April 23rd, 2009 at 12:03 pm
That’s great news Randy. Congratulations! (and, there is a reason all the “dummy” books are so popular … evidently most of us are dummies regarding something or the other :->)
April 23rd, 2009 at 12:03 pm
In the immortal words of Sanford (a.k.a. Redd Foxx) “Congratulations, ‘You big dummy!’”
Be sure to let us know when it’s available in print.
April 23rd, 2009 at 12:49 pm
congratulations! i wouldn’t mind being your kind of dummy.
April 23rd, 2009 at 3:02 pm
Congratulations. And we’ll all look forward to being dummies and learning from you in print.
April 23rd, 2009 at 9:15 pm
Due to the fact that the single-sentence summary of this post was “I’m a dummy,” I’m not sure I should actually offer a congratulations…
Great work on the book though - I’m sure it’ll be great.
April 24th, 2009 at 5:39 am
How cool, Randy! Congrats!! I know many writers will be encouraged by this book.
April 24th, 2009 at 8:52 am
Congratulations Randy,
I have Spanish for dummies, and I can´t wait to get my hands on this book. I am sure it will be a best seller!!
April 24th, 2009 at 9:03 am
That’s great! Congrats on reaching professional “Dummy”
April 24th, 2009 at 10:08 am
Congratulations! A book like that should come in handy.
Karen
April 24th, 2009 at 11:00 am
Randy I guess we can forgive the quiet since you have admitted you’re a dummy… And you’re celebrating that… Look forward to seeing the book.
April 24th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
Hi Randy!
I’m new to commenting on your blog, but I’ve been following it for a few months. And I’m excited about this dummy book, I’ve been thinking of getting one of those and I will definately get this one since I know how much you know about writing fiction!
Congratulations!
April 24th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
Sign me up as a dummy… Can’t wait to read the new book!
April 25th, 2009 at 5:09 am
Congratulations. I guess the next stop will be … Chicken Soup!
April 25th, 2009 at 7:38 am
I always knew you were a dummy! I for one will buy the book because you are writing it. (I see Randy blushing)I know someone else is involved, but YOU being involved makes me want to buy it.
Congrats, btw
April 25th, 2009 at 10:45 am
Yay, Randy! Congrats!
April 25th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
Wow, Randy! I love the Dummies series and am looking forward to the publication of your book Writing Fiction for Dummies.
Congratulations.
April 25th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
Congrats on making being a writing “dummy” lucrative, Randy! I know you’ll do a great job on the book! Where can we go to preorder?
April 26th, 2009 at 7:35 am
Way to go, Randy. And no you’re *not* a dummy, but we all can learn from your hard earned wisdom.
April 26th, 2009 at 11:42 am
I have high respect for the Dummies series and for those who write them. Congrats, Randy!
April 27th, 2009 at 7:20 am
I’m so happy for you. How exciting. I’m looking forward to the book, that’s for sure!
April 27th, 2009 at 8:02 am
Coming from the Fiction Guy With A Fabulous Following, this book will top the pesky list of must haves for all writers, dumb and dumber.
In what chapter will you address the critical exploding helicopter? Regardless of what some authors believe, any book worth its 12.99 must have one.
I am totally putting one in my next romance novel.
April 28th, 2009 at 6:37 am
Ironically after been working on it now for a while I concluded that you have to be a dummy to want to be a writer. Either that or a masochist.
One question. Are there going to be a sequel? Will it be “Advanced Fiction Writing for Dummies” or “Fiction Writing for Advanced Dummies.” I’m leaning towards the second option.
April 28th, 2009 at 9:16 pm
Congratulations Randy! Owning a library full of “Dummies” books, I know that they’re usually very well written. I expect no less from yours.
May 1st, 2009 at 10:53 am
I’ve learned so much from you just from reading your website and ezine. I can’t wait for this book!!
May 2nd, 2009 at 12:03 pm
Must congratulate! Will buy!
May 2nd, 2009 at 4:00 pm
Normally, I object to buying a book that calls me a dummy, but if you write it, I could make an exception.
That’s great news.
May 3rd, 2009 at 3:41 pm
Congratulations!
May 5th, 2009 at 10:11 am
Just in time for NaNoWriMo! Huzzah! That sounds great.