ally carter

Wednesday, January 03, 2007

Writing is hard

First, let me say that I'm not going to edit this or think about this or anything, I'm jsut writing free-form because that's the kind of wriing I'm doing today because

WRITING IS HARD

It frequently sucks.

Serisous suckage.

As does my spelling and typing, but I'm not editing, so deal.

It's a hard, hard, hard, hard profession and no one ever says it or when they do people don't believe it because they watched that cheesy rob lowe christmas movie and he wrote his #1 bestseller in about four different lovely montage moments, but my montage isn't lovely. It sucks.

As do I, evidently.

I want to tell you that the new Gallagher Girls book is going to be really good, and I think it might be. But it almost might kill me from all the suckages, so there. You're warned.

THanks to everyoen who writes asking for the sequel and telling me how much you're looking foward to it, you're like cheerleaders, and there aren't enough cheerleaders in professions that don't also involve balls, so thanks. I could also use a band. And halftime shows. And a constant supply of those really good stadium hotdogs, so if you guys could get on that, that'd be great.

(I'm particularly partial to when the band spells out stuff if that helps at all...)


thanks,
ally

23 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

2-4-6-8 Ally's books are really great!
5-3-2-1 keep on writing 'till you're done!!
Wooooo Hoooo!!
...ha ha..i'm no cheerleader so that probably sucks worse that writing...have you ever thought of going out into the middle of a football stadium during a game and writing there..lot's of cheering! and screaming, and security guards, and the back seat of cop cars...but there's hot dogs!
Best Wishes,
Nicole

2:33 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey Allie! No worries, us fans will always be here to cheer you on! (How could we not be when your books are so great?) I also cannot wait until Cross My Heart Hope to Spy comes out, the ending on the last book is keeping me waiting (wondering what happens with Josh and Cammie and all...).

Anyways keep up the writing, even if it sucks...JK

Bye-bye from SC!
-Carissa

3:20 PM  
Anonymous laurie said...

GIVE ME AN A
GIVE ME AN L
GIVE ME AN L
GIVE ME A Y
WHAT DOES THAT SPELL, ALLY!
WHO IS THAT? THE BEST AUTHOR EVER!!!!!!!!
WOOHOO...and if I could have a constant supply of stadium hotdogs I would have gotten them for myself already LOL

3:34 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

go ally!!!!!!!!!!!
u rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4:51 PM  
Anonymous Cheerleader of the year! said...

G-O A-LL-Y
If Anyone Can Do It You Can!!
Woooh! Go Ally!!!

LOL, I bet my bottom writing is hard, like jeeze what didja expect? You get paid for it so it means you must have to work. Right?

A-L-L-Y!!
What Does That Spell???
ALLY!!

11:32 PM  
Blogger Paula said...

Ally, I think you and I are sipping from the same Suck juice. I'm in a very cruddy place, writing-wise, and it's darn hard trying to get your own fat butt unstuck out of the muck.

Anyone got a crow bar or crane?

Here's hoping to less sucky days in the months ahead.

1:28 PM  
Blogger Robin L. said...

So... did you buy your purse???

1:53 PM  
Blogger Heather Brewer said...

Okay, I'm about as far away from cheerleader as one can get...but hang in there, Ally. All the suckage is worth it!

5:04 PM  
Anonymous 'Nise said...

I know it is not your OSU but here is a marching band for you.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7552112268951569689&q=marching+band+Osu&pr=goog-sl&hl=en

6:51 PM  
Blogger abbygail said...

Pretty sure you and I both know that I'm NOT the cheerleader type...so I'm not even going to pretend...because I don't want you to have nightmares about me in hotpants...heaven help us.

Anyway, the process of writing may suck...but YOUR writing does not. I just finished the new book...and it was amazing! Not that I expected anything less out of you...

Love you!

8:52 PM  
Blogger Little Willow said...

Give me an S! (S!)
Give me a P! (P!)
Give me a Y!
WHY?
Because we're Gallagher Girls
and we SPY!

9:47 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

ally,
oh man i cant even begin to tell you how much i loved your first book (id tell you i love you but then id have to kill you). i literally like just minutes ago finished the book and i thought it was absolutely AMAZING. i am more then excited about the sequel coming out. i just wanted to say thanks for writing such an story. i bet the next one will be just as great... if not ... better! so, is disney gonna make the book into a movie? ok thats all for tonight i have to get to bed.... good luck with all your writing and... GIRL, YOU GOT IT! KEEP IT UP!
~meg

9:49 PM  
Anonymous Jen B said...

Okay, I have to be the one to say this- LISTEN UP, MISSY! YOU DO NOT SUCK! I know this for a fact. I would even go so far as to venture that this book will rock, which I'm pretty sure is the opposite of sucking. You're dealing with so many AWESOME ideas, a love interest I'm ALREADY in love with, even though I haven't even read about him yet, and you've got some seriously amazing characters that we're all dying to see again. I know I love me some Macey, Bex, and Liz, not to mention our girl Cammie!

I'm sorry if the characters are being mean to you. Ditto to those nasty bridge scenes. But you are a goddess among writers and women and you absolutely, positively do not suck, and neither will this book. Plow through, keep on keeping on, and do your ally thing. It will work, because you CAN do it.

In other news, if you need to talk/yell, call or email me! I'm sending cyber hugs your way!

2:00 AM  
Blogger Simone Elkeles said...

Ally,

I know how you feel, I mean I REALLY know how you feel. I handed my sequel in last month and was biting my nails waiting for my editor to say, "This sucks". But he didn't. He liked it, really liked it. Even said without me promting, "This definitely lives up to your first book."

So take a deep breath and know that you're probably your worst critic. And that the book is great, the sequel is great, and you're a terrific writer.

After all, I wouldn't ask you for a blurb if I didn't think you were a genius!

~Simone Elkeles

10:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I thought you were a writer...can't you spell? Lol!

12:16 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

omg ally i loved your book, [i'd tell you i love you but the i'd have to kill you] it was so cool and so creative,, and i also loved the romance between josh and cammie. i can't wait for your next book,, i really hope that josh and cammie get back together!! well please tell me when your book will come out! thankss! and good luck ;)

3:40 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

please tell me that josh and cammie will get back together!!

3:42 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

your book was AMAZING!! i'd tell u i love u but then i have to kill u. I cant even imagine how u think of these things the plot the charecters the setting! well whatever your doing your doing a great job at it.
KEEP KEEP KEEP IT UP!!!!!!!!!
your adoring fan Jessie S IL

12:12 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

you are a very skilled and talented author. i enjoy reading your publications very much and look forward to reading the next one!

4:59 PM  
Anonymous Cammie lover101 said...

OMG I just got your book and already LOVE it!!!!

4:08 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

God i love ur books!!!!!!!!!! you are a great writer so dont think that way!!!! i would chear but i'm more of the modeling type person (very quiet!)and i think i would just make a fool of myself!

by the way i live in bangkok thailand and even hear you are a worshiped by people who hate reading!!!

p.s. a 3rd 4th and 5th book would'ent hurt!!!

7:26 AM  
Blogger Rachael said...

Ally, Ally, she's our gal!! Three cheers from the GKHS cheerleaders who all adore your books. No joke. C: Our coach, Kourtnie, introduced us to your steller series.
We just finished reading Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy and might I say, it was AMAZING! Yes, this new Zach character is quite amusing but I still can't but help and wonder about Josh.
I'm awaiting your new book with anticipation and if you think there is any "suckage" in your books, daring, you are beyond wrong. I loved every second of your books so don't worry. I'm just thankful that you're writing a third book. Thanks for the spectacular series!! :D
Love and Best Wishes,
Rachael
(Washington State)

2:45 PM  
Blogger Rachael said...

Ally, Ally, she's our gal!! Three cheers from the GKHS cheerleaders who all adore your books. No joke. C: Our coach, Kourtnie, introduced us to your steller series.
We just finished reading Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy and might I say, it was AMAZING! Yes, this new Zach character is quite amusing but I still can't but help and wonder about Josh.
I'm awaiting your new book with anticipation and if you think there is any "suckage" in your books, daring, you are beyond wrong. I loved every second of your books so don't worry. I'm just thankful that you're writing a third book. Thanks for the spectacular series!! :D
Love and Best Wishes,
Rachael
(Washington State)

2:45 PM  

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