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.
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That’s awesome, Randy! Congrats!
Wow, great news! Congrats!
Will definitely buy.
Congratulations Randy! A lot of people will be interested in that book.
Congrats! And even better, not only are you a Dummy, you’re a Professional Dummy!
Cool. That’s just what my brother an I need. Looking forward to it… Gav
Gratz man!
You’re a Professional Dummy. I like it, Liz C.
Congratulations, Randy. I can’t wait to hear more about it.
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 :->)
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.
congratulations! i wouldn’t mind being your kind of dummy.
Congratulations. And we’ll all look forward to being dummies and learning from you in print.
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.
How cool, Randy! Congrats!! I know many writers will be encouraged by this book.
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!!
That’s great! Congrats on reaching professional “Dummy”
Congratulations! A book like that should come in handy.
Karen
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.
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!
Sign me up as a dummy… Can’t wait to read the new book!
Congratulations. I guess the next stop will be … Chicken Soup!
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
Yay, Randy! Congrats!
Wow, Randy! I love the Dummies series and am looking forward to the publication of your book Writing Fiction for Dummies.
Congratulations.
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?
Way to go, Randy. And no you’re *not* a dummy, but we all can learn from your hard earned wisdom.
I have high respect for the Dummies series and for those who write them. Congrats, Randy!
I’m so happy for you. How exciting. I’m looking forward to the book, that’s for sure!
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.
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.
Congratulations Randy! Owning a library full of “Dummies” books, I know that they’re usually very well written. I expect no less from yours.
I’ve learned so much from you just from reading your website and ezine. I can’t wait for this book!!
Must congratulate! Will buy!
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.
Congratulations!
Just in time for NaNoWriMo! Huzzah! That sounds great.