Writing Discussion Thread – Publishing

What This Thread is for:

– talk about what you’re writing

– share what you’re writing, if you’re comfortable with that (and if you want or don’t want feedback, please indicate that also)

– talk about the writing process and what works and doesn’t work

– discuss things like characterization or plot issues you’re working through

– brainstorm ideas

– getting/giving positive feedback if solicited

What we’re not doing

-writing prompts

– any kind of shaming about topics or anything like that

Optional discussion topic: Publishing

for some of us, this is a distant maybe of a dream, and others of us are accomplished novelists. What are your thoughts on the publishing process? Any helpful hints from the seasoned professionals?