Homework and Short Stories
So I saw a quote on facebook and I have to share:
Being an author is like having homework every night for the rest of your life.
Now I can't really refute that (it's true) but it's also true that it is very enjoyable homework. I love when a story finally all works out and I can see everything that's going to happen. My favorite though is when a character takes on a life of its own. Maybe he or she was only a place holder originally and they blossomed into an amazing character, taking on a much bigger role than was originally intended. I have several characters that have done this.
On the flip side of that coin are characters that you plan to be a big part and they kind of fizzle. Luckily I've only had one of them but it's sad...kind of like losing a friend.
So I've finished the first draft of my untitled book (I'm working on one, I promise!) and I'm going to be editing this very soon. I have also started book three of Donegal Sidhe!
I have opened a Wattpad account and hope to be able to post some of my stories there until they get published. So check me out and become a fan! I will also be writing short stories featuring characters from my books so if you're dying to know more about Brea, Caith and Trevor come see!
I have posted a new story about Trevor. Read it and tell me what you think!
Being an author is like having homework every night for the rest of your life.
Now I can't really refute that (it's true) but it's also true that it is very enjoyable homework. I love when a story finally all works out and I can see everything that's going to happen. My favorite though is when a character takes on a life of its own. Maybe he or she was only a place holder originally and they blossomed into an amazing character, taking on a much bigger role than was originally intended. I have several characters that have done this.
On the flip side of that coin are characters that you plan to be a big part and they kind of fizzle. Luckily I've only had one of them but it's sad...kind of like losing a friend.
So I've finished the first draft of my untitled book (I'm working on one, I promise!) and I'm going to be editing this very soon. I have also started book three of Donegal Sidhe!
I have opened a Wattpad account and hope to be able to post some of my stories there until they get published. So check me out and become a fan! I will also be writing short stories featuring characters from my books so if you're dying to know more about Brea, Caith and Trevor come see!
I have posted a new story about Trevor. Read it and tell me what you think!
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Hazel
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Feb 01, 2013 01:07AM
That's an apt comparison ;) I too love those characters who have a life of their own. I'll have to check out your Wattpad account. I've posted some bits of my writing on there too.
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