The Making of Behind the Brick 1-13-13

Well folks, I’m well into my first re-write of Behind the Brick.  I’m really quite surprised about a few things and I’d like to share them with you.

My grammar and sentence structure ability is improving ten-fold.  I’m impressed with the growth and identifying of errors that used to get by me.  This is my fourth full-length novel and the improvement is definitely showing.  That’s not to say there aren’t mistakes, because there’s plenty.  I simply feel that with each paragraph I write, the mistakes are minimized more and more.

I’m so glad that writing, telling stories and expressing ourselves is a part of life.  I don’t know what I’d do without the ability to make stuff up and write about it!  Seriously, I’m already thinking about the next book and this one isn’t even done yet.

The premise, I feel, is strong.  I’ve tried to find subject matter that’s new and fresh without being irrelevant.  I feel it’s important to make sure you write fresh material every time you sit down in front of the computer.  If you’re boring and mundane, most people will bypass you, especially in the world of independent publishing.

Speaking of publishing, why are the traditional publishers shying away so dramatically?

Traditional publishers are a stuffy bunch with no gift for recognizing good independent writing.  Perhaps they need to take a second look, select some talented writers and see if they deserve a contract.  They’re missing a lot of wonderful work out there and that’s very disappointing.  Allow me to list a few independent writers you should check out:

1.  Tish Thawer

2.  Amy O’Neill

3.  Melanie Drake

4.  Donald Frederickson

5.  Roxane Tepford Sanford

6.  Marita Hanson

If we, as a buying public, pay closer attention to these writers, the independent publisher could become bigger and bigger.  Yes, there’s a ton of terrible work out there, but you as a reader know the difference better than anyone else.  Traditional publishing releases lousy books too!  For the traditional publisher, it’s about the $$$ and that’s it.  Talent be damned.

Moving forward, I’m going to continue my work on Behind the Brick, with a focus of writing the best book I’ve ever written.  I’m excited about it and I’m feeling real good about it!

(Sidenote):  I’ve read those independent authors I listed earlier and enjoyed them.  Do your self a favor and look them up.  Please don’t forget to check my stuff too!!

http://www.amazon.com/author/shaunwebb

 

 

 

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