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Discussion in 'General Discussions' started by Baraka_Guru, Aug 2, 2011.

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  1. Fangirl

    Fangirl Very Tilted

    Location:
    Arizona
    Do not. EVER. get old. I'm not doing it and I have 15 years (or so?) on you!
     
    Fangirl, Feb 12, 2014
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  2. redux

    redux Very Tilted

    Location:
    Foggy Bottom
    You know you're old when AARP starts sending you junk mail and a membership card every month.
     
    redux, Feb 12, 2014
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  3. hamsterball

    hamsterball Seeking New Outlets

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    Those folks don't miss a trick and they're very persistent.
     
    hamsterball, Feb 12, 2014
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  4. snowy

    snowy so kawaii Staff Member

    They've even tried to recruit me!
     
    snowy, Feb 12, 2014
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  5. Fangirl

    Fangirl Very Tilted

    Location:
    Arizona
    Not true! They consider 50 old. I refuse to even look at their junk mail. Have spouse deep six it in the paper bin.
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    Seriously though--their political leanings are not in my best interest.
     
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    Fangirl, Feb 12, 2014
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  6. Fremen

    Fremen Allright, who stole my mustache?

    Location:
    E. Texas
    The AARP be trollin', we hatin'.
     
    Fremen, Feb 12, 2014
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  7. ZombieSquirrel

    ZombieSquirrel Brrrrrrrains

    Location:
    Oregon by way of "Oh-hi-ya"
    I've gotten stuff from them and I'm in my thirties.

    EARLY thirties.
     
    ZombieSquirrel, Feb 12, 2014
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  8. grumpyolddude

    grumpyolddude Very Tilted

    Location:
    Metro Detroit, Michigan, USA
    My boss, the man I've worked for for 27 years, managed his main location while the company grew from 2 to 6 stores, the man who reaped millions when he was bought out, has "generously" offered to buy me one (1) drink over the course of the weekend. I am overwhelmed by the depth of his generosity.
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    I've been carrying a card for almost 10 years. I ain't old.:mad:
     
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    grumpyolddude, Feb 12, 2014
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  9. hamsterball

    hamsterball Seeking New Outlets

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    I don't know what you could possibly say in the face of such overwhelming largess. Does he expect you to dedicate a statue in his honor afterward?

    Well, at least you'll get a drink out of it...
     
    hamsterball, Feb 12, 2014
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  10. grumpyolddude

    grumpyolddude Very Tilted

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    Metro Detroit, Michigan, USA
    I may buy him a few, just to prove a point.;)
     
    grumpyolddude, Feb 12, 2014
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  11. hamsterball

    hamsterball Seeking New Outlets

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    You are clearly the better man, however more drinks also requires more of his company. Perhaps a quick exit will be less painful??

    There's always room service and porn at the hotel...:p
     
    hamsterball, Feb 12, 2014
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  12. Baraka_Guru

    Baraka_Guru Möderätor Staff Member

    Location:
    Toronto
    There are a lot of factors that will influence how long the project will take. This isn't just a copyedit (fixing spelling, grammar, etc.). This is a full project edit: substantive, stylistic, etc., on top of copyediting.

    On the substantive level, much of it might get cut. I wouldn't be surprised if the editor cuts up to a quarter of that. At the full word count, this would yield—depending on how the designer handles it—a final product of around 600 pages. While we've done a few hardcover printings, we mostly publish trade paperbacks, mainly because hardcovers are more expensive and are a tougher sell. It's possible to print a 600-page trade paperback, but it's a bit unwieldy.

    The bigger issue, though, is that the price point has already been established at $19.99. We'd have to boost that to somewhere around $24.99, but I doubt the publisher would be willing to do that if it's not necessary (i.e., a lot of the material can be cut because it's repetitive, overwritten, and/or uninspired).

    All that said, I wouldn't be surprised if the project takes up to 100 hours or more. I'd like to think that could be mitigated by cutting (by easy decision-making) 100 pages' worth at least. (It might be wishful thinking. I haven't read the manuscript, and the editor I assigned it to just received it this afternoon.)
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    Well, you're doing a bang-up job, because you look like you have no more than five.
     
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    Baraka_Guru, Feb 12, 2014
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  13. hamsterball

    hamsterball Seeking New Outlets

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    I'm with you @Fangirl. The way I see it, my whole life has been intensive training to be a dirty old man. When I'm put in a nursing home, I intend to be their worst fucking nightmare.

    As for women, what I lose in speed, strength, and stamina, will be compensated by guile and experience.
     
    hamsterball, Feb 12, 2014
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  14. grumpyolddude

    grumpyolddude Very Tilted

    Location:
    Metro Detroit, Michigan, USA
    There will be a few folks there I like. I can play hit and run with the drinks, if I decide to play it that way. Or, maybe I'll just say "screw it" and duck him altogether. This winter has broken my give-a-fuck and I doubt this weekend will do anything to repair it.
     
    grumpyolddude, Feb 12, 2014
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  15. redux

    redux Very Tilted

    Location:
    Foggy Bottom
    Not much snow yet, but Washington DC is officially closed tomorrow.
     
    redux, Feb 13, 2014
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  16. hamsterball

    hamsterball Seeking New Outlets

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    Our government is closed tomorrow? More importantly, will anyone notice?

    :p
     
    hamsterball, Feb 13, 2014
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  17. snowy

    snowy so kawaii Staff Member

    I hope to achieve the same level of greatness. I'd like to believe I'm on my way.
     
    snowy, Feb 13, 2014
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  18. hamsterball

    hamsterball Seeking New Outlets

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    In time you shall, young Padawan. It requires discipline and intense focus, but you can do it if you apply yourself
     
    hamsterball, Feb 13, 2014
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  19. snowy

    snowy so kawaii Staff Member

    I train constantly. I am hopeful that someday it will pay off.
     
    snowy, Feb 13, 2014
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  20. Fremen

    Fremen Allright, who stole my mustache?

    Location:
    E. Texas
    Are we talking nursing homes, or retirement villages?
    I'd just as soon get shot than be put in a nursing home.
     
    Fremen, Feb 13, 2014
    #31480
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