Whew, what a rush! I'm taking a course to help me write my novel, where every 10 days I turn in 10,000 words to the instructor. She reviews the chapters and sends me feedback on what needs to be improved.
I just finished fixing up the first few chapters, though I am sure they still need a touch-up or two. The feedback was great; constructive but still positive. Best part of all? She likes the story! A person can be taught the mechanics of writing, but as someone once said - it is very difficult to teach the craft of writing.
Since I was basking in the glory of my review from the instructor, the news that neither of my short stories placed in the Wirter's Digest Annual Competition didn't hit me too hard.
On to session two and the next 10k!
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Hard Work, Work
"A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work."
- Colin Powell
It sure has been a while! Things got a little crazy around here, but hey, that's life.
I decided to take a 15 week, advanced novel writing course to help me with my book. I write 10,000 words every 10 days, and it gets reviewed by Terri Valentine - a published author and screenwriter. It is an amazing opportunity, and I am so thankful I was able to participate in this course.
In the wee hours of the morning today, I turned in my first 10,000 and I am excited to get started on the next 10.
Also, I am anxiously awaiting the results of the Writer's Digest Annual competition, for which I submitted two short stories.
There is also a Sci-Fi/Fantasy contest that I am debating entering. I was thinking of doing a supernatural spin-off on my surrogacy experiences. It should be interesting!
- Colin Powell
It sure has been a while! Things got a little crazy around here, but hey, that's life.
I decided to take a 15 week, advanced novel writing course to help me with my book. I write 10,000 words every 10 days, and it gets reviewed by Terri Valentine - a published author and screenwriter. It is an amazing opportunity, and I am so thankful I was able to participate in this course.
In the wee hours of the morning today, I turned in my first 10,000 and I am excited to get started on the next 10.
Also, I am anxiously awaiting the results of the Writer's Digest Annual competition, for which I submitted two short stories.
There is also a Sci-Fi/Fantasy contest that I am debating entering. I was thinking of doing a supernatural spin-off on my surrogacy experiences. It should be interesting!
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